AT 2011 SmartPhone Articles

Samsung Galaxy Note Available to AT&T Subscribers 12/29/2011

Any AT&T customer who really wants the Samsung Galaxy Note can order one today. This Android smartphone with a 5.3-inch touchscreen is avail

DataViz Documents To Go Review: The King of Mobile Office Apps vs. Its Rivals 12/27/2011

Documents To Go has long sat on the throne of mobile office apps. Yet how does the current version for Android OS phones rate vs. its rivals

Google Android OS 4.0 Review: Find Out What's New and Different 12/23/2011

The latest version of Google's mobile operating system is Android OS 4.0 (aka "Ice Cream Sandwich"). This debuted recently on the Samsung Ga

Verizon Having Another Data Outage 12/21/2011

Verizon Wireless subscribers across the U.S. had problems getting data service this morning. The problem has been fixed for some of the carr

AT&T Throws in the Towel, Not Buying T-Mobile 12/20/2011

AT&T has announced that it is giving up its attempt to buy rival T-Mobile. The carrier has always characterized this move as a way to get ad

AT&T Attempt to Buy T-Mobile Could Be Over 12/19/2011

AT&T may be close to giving up its efforts to acquire its smaller rival T-Mobile. The two companies have been scrambling to respond to oppos

BlackBerry 10 Devices Delayed Until Late 2012, RIM 3Q Earnings Plummet 12/16/2011

While announcing less than impressive earnings for its most recent quarter, RIM revealed that it will not release smartphones running its ne

Carrier IQ Under Investigation by the U.S. Government 12/15/2011

Weeks after Carrier IQ software was discovered to be running on about 150 million smartphones, tracking and capturing every keystroke and te

HTC Rezound Review: The Beats Go On 12/14/2011

The HTC Rezound is the first smartphone to have integrated Beats audio technology. It also features a dual-core processor, a 4.3-inch displa

Fed Agency Wants a National Ban on Using a Phone While Driving 12/14/2011

Many states already ban using a phone for texting or accessing the Web while behind the wheel, or require a hands-free kit to make voice cal

Google's Android OS U.S. Marketshare Grows to 53%, iOS Up Dramatically Too 12/13/2011

A new analysis of the smartphone market shows that Google's Android operating system market share of sales grew to command more than half of

Great Add-On Gadgets for Any Android Smartphone 12/8/2011

Whether you're getting ready to accessorize a new smartphone, or you're shopping for a great holiday gift, finding the right add-on gadget f

Verizon Working on Shared Data Plan for Next Year 12/7/2011

Verizon Wireless' CEO says he hopes his company will roll out shared data plans in 2012. This would allow customers with two devices -- like

Samsung Galaxy Note Tabletphone Could Be Headed for AT&T 12/7/2011

When the Samsung Galaxy Note was announced in September, there were questions about whether this Android tabletphone would ever be available

Verizon Scores Big on this Year's Consumer Reports Survey, AT&T Scrapes Bottom 12/7/2011

It looks like Verizon has once again scored the highest in this year's Consumer Reports Ratings satisfaction survey, while AT&T found itself

Verizon Might Launch Samsung Galaxy Nexus Friday, Available Now for AT&T, T-Mobile 12/6/2011

Way back in October, Verizon committed to being the first U.S. carrier to introduce the hotly-anticipated Samsung Galaxy Nexus -- over a mon

HTC Radar 4G Windows Phone Free Online at T-Mobile 12/5/2011

While audience members of the The Ellen Show received the HTC Radar 4G for free, those of you who weren't lucky enough to attend the show ca

T-Mobile, Others Answer Carrier IQ Spyware Allegations 12/5/2011

With news surfacing last week of Carrier IQ, a hidden software installed on many smartphones that logs numerous details about the users' act

Verizon Gives a First Look at the Motorola Droid 4 12/2/2011

Although Verizon has yet to officially announce the Motorola Droid 4, that's not stopping the carrier from giving the world a sneak peek at

Low-Priced iPhone Accessories Are Great as Holiday Gifts, or Any Time 12/1/2011

While doing your holiday shopping this year, take a look at some fun and/or practical camera accessories, docking stations, chargers, and ot

Google Maps Update Brings Indoor Mapping 11/30/2011

Google has released its latest version of its Google Maps app for Android, bringing support for the mapping of indoor locations for the firs

Brighthand Has Deployed TapaTalk for Our Forums 11/29/2011

Good afternoon readers, Brighthand has made communicating on our forums while on the go much easier for smartphone users out there with the

Samsung Galaxy Nexus for AT&T, T-Mobile Can Now Be Pre-Ordered 11/26/2011

Verizon has yet to release its version of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, but some lucky AT&T and T-Mobile customers already have this smartphone,

AT&T Purchase of T-Mobile Could Be on the Rocks 11/25/2011

AT&T's attempt to purchase T-Mobile may have fallen through, and AT&T is getting ready to pay a massive indemnity to T-Mobile in the form of

Samsung Illusion Appearing at Verizon Tomorrow 11/22/2011

Verizon has just announced the availability for its latest entry-level Android smartphone, the Samsung Illusion. This model will be availabl

Three More Android Smartphones Debut from AT&T 11/20/2011

AT&T added two new Samsung models to its product line-up today, as well as one from Pantech. These all run the Android OS, and are either mi

Two Technologies Could Significantly Increase Your Next Smartphone's Battery Life 11/20/2011

A majority of the smartphones currently available lack an impressive battery. However, as the industry continues to evolve, it seems we may

T-Mobile's ''Magenta Saturday'' Sale: Today Only 11/19/2011

With Black Friday less than a week away, T-Mobile is offering its own day for savings with today's Magenta Saturday sale. The carrier is off

Apple Working on Two iPhone Updates 11/17/2011

Despite releasing iOS 5.0.1 a week ago, Apple is already working to release two separate software updates for the iPhone, still looking to f

Nokia Windows Phones Could Be Headed for AT&T 11/17/2011

Nokia says its first Windows Phones for the U.S. market are going to launch early next year, but has been light on details. The good news fo

Apple iTunes Match Goes Live 11/15/2011

One of iCloud's most anticipated features, iTunes Match, is finally live. This for-pay service backs up all the music in a user's iTunes lib

AT&T Prepping Three Android Smartphones for Sunday Launches 11/14/2011

AT&T announced this afternoon that it is going to launch two Samsung models and one from Pantech this Sunday, Nov. 20. The Samsung Doubletim

HTC Rezound Hits Shelves, Bringing Beats to LTE 11/14/2011

Verizon's latest smartphone, the HTC Rezound, hits shelves today and brings Beats audio to the Big Red's 4G LTE network.The HTC Rezound reta

PowerSkin for iPhone 4S Review: Double Your Battery Life 11/12/2011

The PowerSkin for the iPhone 4S promises to double the phone's battery life, thanks to a built-in 2,000 mAh battery. So is this a clever mar

Microsoft: Why Low-End Phones in Large Quantities is the Best Strategy 11/12/2011

While smartphone manufacturers race to release high-end handsets with dual-core chips, Microsoft continues to offer solely single-core-equip

iPhone OS Updated to Improve Battery Life 11/10/2011

Apple has just released iOS 5.0.1, a new version of the system software for its smartphones and tablets. The main goal of this update is to

webOS Fate Still Up in the Air 11/9/2011

HP's new CEO held a meeting yesterday with company employees -- many formerly from Palm, Inc. -- in which she said HP might hold onto the we

AT&T to Roll Out Super-Fast LTE-Advanced Service by 2013 11/9/2011

AT&T has announced its plans to launch LTE-Advanced network technology in 2013, speeding up the race for high-speed connectivity.Krish Prabh

AT&T's First 4G LTE Smartphones Debut at Surprisingly Low Prices 11/6/2011

As promised, AT&T began offering the HTC Vivid and Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket this morning. These are the first handsets that support the

How to Increase the Battery Life of Apple's iPhone 4S 11/3/2011

Many of those with an iPhone 4S have complaints about the battery life. Apple has acknowledged these problems, and is working to fix them. I

BlackBerry Torch 9810: Available Next Week at T-Mobile 11/2/2011

T-Mobile has just announced its latest BlackBerry offering, the Torch 9810. The BlackBerry OS 7 device will be available on Nov. 9 but this

AT&T Expands BlackBerry Lineup with New Bold, Torch and Curve Models 11/2/2011

AT&T is expanding its BlackBerry offerings with the addition of the BlackBerry Bold 9900, the Curve 9360 and the Torch 9860. All of these mo

HTC Radar 4G Windows Phone Arrives Early at T-Mobile 10/31/2011

The HTC Radar 4G wasn't scheduled to launch from T-Mobile until Wednesday, but it's available now on this carrier's website. The device runs

HTC Rezound Music-Oriented Smartphone Makes an Early Appearance at Verizon 10/31/2011

The HTC Rezound for Verizon made its first appearance in an ad running in a few Big Red stores three days before the two companies are set t

HTC Vivid Bringing Its 4G LTE Speed to AT&T 10/31/2011

AT&T has just unveiled its first pair of smartphones with 4G LTE support. One of the will be the HTC Vivid, a cutting-edge device with a dua

LTE-Enabled Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket Landing at AT&T on Sunday 10/31/2011

AT&T has just announced its first 4G LTE smartphones, including the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket. While Sprint and T-Mobile launched their

4G World: AT&T Impulse 4G by Huawei Impressions 10/30/2011

Chinese manufacturer Huawei was one of the few exhibitors showing off its consumer devices on the show floor at 4G World in Chicago. Among t

Samsung Exhibit II 4G Launches Tomorrow at Walmart 10/26/2011

T-Mobile has just announced the Samsung Exhibit II 4G, an Android-based smartphone which will be available starting tomorrow, Oct. 27. Runni

Samsung Transform Ultra Slated for Sprint 10/24/2011

Samsung has just announced its latest Android smartphone, the Transform Ultra, which will be heading to Sprint. Powered with an Android OS 2

Demand for Free iPhone So High, AT&T Is Sold Out 10/24/2011

Some people demand the latest and greatest, but not everyone. Case in point: AT&T is selling the free iPhone 3GS faster than Apple can make

BlackBerry Bold 9900 Finally Coming to AT&T 10/23/2011

Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile all introduced the latest versions of the BlackBerry Bold in August, but not AT&T. This carier says the wait wo

Images Reveal AT&T's Samsung Focus S and Focus Flash 10/20/2011

Last month AT&T pre-announced two upcoming Samsung smartphones, the Samsung Focus S and Focus Flash. While the carrier was carefree to share

Motorola Atrix 2 Hits AT&T Store Shelves at $100 10/16/2011

AT&T has begun offering the Motorola Atrix 2. This is the latest smartphone from this carrier that supports Motorola's Webtop technology, so

iPhone 4S Brings Record Sale Days to Sprint, AT&T 10/15/2011

The iPhone 4S hit store shelves yesterday, and both Sprint and AT&T are reporting the sold record numbers of this new smartphone and its sis

Samsung Stratosphere Preview 10/14/2011

The Samsung Stratosphere launched at the CTIA tradeshow this week, and Brighthand's Site Editor was on-hand to try this new smartphone out.

Samsung Stratosphere Hits Verizon's 4G LTE Network Today 10/13/2011

The Samsung Stratosphere, the first handset with a physical QWERTY keyboard on Verizon's 4G LTE network, launched today at the Big Red.Avail

Motorola Atrix 2 to Hit AT&T on Sunday 10/11/2011

AT&T has just announced the Motorola Atrix 2, along with four other new Android smartphones. The Atrix 2, which will pack a 1GHz dual-core p

Samsung Adding Two Android Smartphones to AT&T's Lineup 10/11/2011

Samsung has announced its two latest additions to its Android lineup for AT&T with the Captivate Glide and the Double Time. The Captivate Gl

Verizon and Samsung Officially Unveil 4G LTE Stratosphere 10/10/2011

Verizon Wireless and Samsung officially announced today that the 4G LTE-enabled Samsung Stratosphere smartphone will launch this Thursday, O

iPhone 4S Pre-Sales Probably Exceed Most People's Expectations 10/9/2011

When Apple unveiled the iPhone 4S last Tuesday a great many people responded with "That's all you got?" Nevertheless, sales of the new model

CTIA Fall 2011: What Smartphones to Expect 10/9/2011

The fall edition of the CTIA tradeshow will be held this week in San Diego. This annual event is a popular venue to unveil new smartphones,

Samsung Stratosphere with Verizon 4G LTE Launching Later this Week 10/9/2011

One of the models apparently on the docket for the CTIA tradeshow this week is the Samsung Stratosphere. This Android smartphone will have a

iPhone 4S Can Now Be Pre-ordered from AT&T, Sprint, Verizon 10/7/2011

The three largest U.S. wireless carriers have just begun taking pre-orders for the iPhone 4S, the latest smartphone from Apple. This model w

Sprint iPhone Pre-orders Start Tomorrow, Will Include Unlimited Data 10/6/2011

Sprint is going to start taking pre-orders on Friday for the newly-announced Apple iPhone 4S. It will be the only wireless carrier offering

Warning: HTC Android Devices Feature Massive Security Flaw 10/3/2011

Several HTC Android devices feature a serious security flaw that allows hackers to access phone numbers, GPS, email addresses, SMS and more,

AT&T Launches Redesigned Samsung Galaxy S II 10/2/2011

A version of one of the most popular smartphone of this year, the Samsung Galaxy S II, has just debuted from AT&T. This carrier decided to r

AT&T Already Holding iPhone 5 Cases in Storage 9/30/2011

A collection of Case-Mate cases for the redesigned iPhone 5 have popped up in AT&T's inventory database. The cases appear to show a tapered

HTC Holiday Takes a Step Closer to AT&T, 4G LTE in Tow 9/29/2011

The HTC Holiday is shaping up to be one of the first, if not the first smartphone that can connect to AT&T's new super-fast 4G LTE network.

Take a First Look at Android OS 4.0 Running on a Smartphone 9/29/2011

A video showing the next version Google's Android OS has appeared on the web, giving the world it's first look at what this version, code-na

Skype for Android Update Adds More Smartphones, Tap-to-Zoom Capabilities 9/29/2011

Skype has recently released an update to its Skype for Android app, adding support for several new Android devices. Some of the new smartpho

HTC ThunderBolt Gets Android OS 2.3 Upgrade at Long Last 9/28/2011

The HTC ThunderBolt was one of the last models to debut with Android OS 2.2 (Froyo), but an upgrade to OS 2.3 (Gingerbread) is finally avail

Sprint Still Committed to Unlimited Data Plans 9/27/2011

Sprint's Chief Technology Officer told the attendees at a technology conference yesterday that his company is going to continue to offer unl

T-Mobile Offers All Smartphones at $100 or Less in One-Day Super Sale 9/24/2011

T-Mobile is cleaning out its inventory by having a one-day in-store sale today where no smartphone costs more than $100. Some of the most im

Surprise, Verizon Backs AT&T's Merger with T-Mobile 9/22/2011

AT&T has found an unlikely supporter of its proposed merger with T-Mobile in its biggest rival, Verizon Wireless.Verizon Communications CEO,

Microsoft Promises Windows Phone 7.5 Updates Coming Soon 9/22/2011

A member of Microsoft's Windows Phone team says that current models will be receiving upgrades to the "Mango" version of this operating befo

Samsung Galaxy S II Landing at AT&T Oct. 2 9/21/2011

The Samsung Galaxy S II from AT&T will be available starting Oct. 2. This carrier's version of the high-end model will be slimmer than the o

iPhone 5 Might Not Debut Until Late October 9/21/2011

Apple is reportedly going to take the wraps off the long-overdue iPhone 5 at a media event in early October, and then launch this device a f

Motorola Photon 4G Review: Powerful and Versatile 9/19/2011

The Motorola Photon 4G packs in a dizzying array of features, including a 1 GHz dual-core processor, 4.3 inch high-res screen, 4G wireless i

AT&T Introduces Xperia PLAY 4G, Mobile Gamers Rejoice 9/18/2011

AT&T has just begun offering the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY 4G, which could be best described as a PlayStation Phone. This gaming-centric And

AT&T's 4G LTE Network Finally Available 9/18/2011

Today is the debut of AT&T's long-awaited 4G LTE network, which will bring a significant boost to to speed this carrier can offer its wirele

What Women Want: Facebook. What Men Want: Directions 9/17/2011

A new study has revealed some insight on the usage patterns of Android apps among men and women users. Women prefer social networking while

Qualcomm Prepping 2.5GHz Snapdragon Processors for Next-Generation Smartphones 9/16/2011

Qualcomm, chip provider for HTC and BlackBerry smartphones, has revealed some of the details on its next-generation processors. The Snapdrag

Google Translate Review: A Global Language Translator on Your Phone 9/14/2011

Google Translate is aimed at accurate translation from one human language to another, directly on your phone or tablet. How well does it wor

Sprint's LG Marquee with Nova Screen Appearing at New York Fashion Week 9/14/2011

Sprint and LG Mobile have announced the upcoming arrival of the LG Marquee, a sleek Android smartphone that will be launched in partnership

HTC Sensation XE Brings the Beats 9/14/2011

HTC has announced its first smartphone to integrate Beats audio technology, dubbed the Sensation XE. This Android model is also going to boa

Android OS To Be Optimized for Intel Atom Processors 9/13/2011

Google said today that it going to add support for Intel's Atom processors to the Android OS. Until now, all Android-based smartphones and t

HTC Titan Bringing Its Massive Display to AT&T 9/12/2011

AT&T customers will soon be able to get their hands on the HTC Titan. This recently-announced model will have a display that's almost 5 inch

AT&T Takes the Wraps Off Two Windows Phone 7.5 Smartphones from Samsung 9/12/2011

AT&T has pre-announced two upcoming smartphones from Samsung, dubbed the Samsung Focus S and Focus Flash, which will feature Microsoft's Win

Who Will Win the Patent War? 9/9/2011

It seems that virtually every smartphone maker is either being sued for patent infringement, is suing a rival, or both. Brighthand's Europea

Apple Completely Dominates J.D. Power's Smartphone Satisfaction Study 9/9/2011

The more someone spends on a smartphone, the more likely they are to be happy with it -- that's the overall result of J.D. Power and Associa

AT&T Getting Its Game On, Launching Xperia Play 4G on Sept. 18 9/8/2011

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play 4G will no longer be exclusive to Verizon Wireless, as AT&T will launch the gaming-centric Android smartphone

Motorola Droid Bionic Released at Long Last 9/8/2011

The long-awaited Motorola Droid Bionic has finally been released by Verizon. Even though this smartphone was first announced in January, it

Sprint Files Suit Against AT&T's Takeover of T-Mobile 9/7/2011

Sprint Nextel, the nation's third-largest wireless carrier, filed a complaint in federal court yesterday aiming to block AT&T's $39 billion

AT&T Introducing Affordable Impulse 4G 9/7/2011

AT&T customers who are looking for an inexpensive but still capable smartphone should take a look at the Impulse 4G. This Android smartphone

AT&T Introduces LG Thrill 4G with 3D Display 9/4/2011

Today is the launch of the LG Thrill 4G, the first smartphone from AT&T with a glasses-free 3D display. This Android-based device also packs

Windows Phone 7.5 Mango Updates Might Be Delayed 9/1/2011

System software upgrades are supposed to start going out today that will move already released smartphones to the next version of Microsoft

Hands-on with Samsung Galaxy S II for Sprint, AT&T, and T-Mobile 8/31/2011

Samsung brought the second-generation Galaxy S to the U.S., and TechnologyGuide's Jacqueline Emigh was there at the NY event to see how Spri

Federal Government Says No to AT&T Acquisition of T-Mobile 8/31/2011

The U.S. government has filed a lawsuit to prevent AT&T from buying T-Mobile. The reason given is that having the second largest U.S. carrie

Microsoft's Connector App for Mac Gets Update for Windows Phone 7.5 8/31/2011

With Windows Phone 7.5 launching tomorrow, Microsoft has made the platform more Mac-friendly with an update to the app that synchronizes App

LG Thrill 4G Headed to AT&T Next Week 8/30/2011

After a summer of suspense, the LG Thrill 4G will be coming to AT&T on Sept. 4, according to a tweet from the carrier. This will be this car

Windows Phone 7 Mango Handsets to Feature Skype Integration, Microsoft Confirms 8/25/2011

Microsoft has confirmed that new Windows Phone handsets that launch with the upcoming Mango version of this operating system will feature Sk

AT&T Lawyers May Have Accidentally Torpedoed T-Mobile Acquisition 8/25/2011

One of the biggest deals in telecommunications history may fall through because of a simple mistake made by some nameless person at a law fi

Microsoft Acknowledges Windows Phone Tango and Apollo Updates 8/24/2011

With Windows Phone 7.5 Mango set to debut in a little over a week, Microsoft has revealed plans of other forthcoming updates for the Windows

Samsung Impulse 4G Could Be AT&T's First LTE Smartphone 8/23/2011

AT&T has committed to offering smartphones that support its upcoming 4G LTE network, and the identity of the first of these may have leaked

HTC Set to Unveil Two Windows Phone Mango Devices at Sept. 1 Event 8/23/2011

Remember the Sept. 1 event HTC has planned in London? Well, it appears the phone-maker will unveil a pair of devices running the new version

AT&T Launches Inexpensive BlackBerry Torch 9810 8/22/2011

AT&T is now exclusively offering RIM's BlackBerry Torch 9810, an updated version of the original Torch that debuted from this carrier last y

Google's Purchase of Motorola Mobility Is All About Patents 8/18/2011

The biggest news in the smartphone world this week was Google's announcement that it is buying Motorola Mobility. Brighthand Site Editor Ed

Windows Phone Mango Will Bring New Features to Xbox LIVE 8/16/2011

Microsoft has announced at Gamescom what changes the upcoming Mango update to Windows Phone are going to bring to the Games hub and Xbox LIV

Sprint Will Launch the Next-Generation BlackBerry Bold and Torch in a Week 8/14/2011

Sprint has made no secret of its plans to offer the first two smartphones with BlackBerry OS 7, but it has kept quiet about the launch date

HTC Pays Big for Beats Technology, Will Bring High-Performance Sound to Smartphones 8/13/2011

HTC has acquired a 51% stake in Beats Electronics in a $309 million deal in which the companies hope to produce a smartphone with studio qua

Windows Phone Mango Update Set for September Release 8/12/2011

Microsoft will begin a game of catch-up this fall when it releases a new version of its Windows Phone operating system, Mango, on September

Sprint Leak Reveals Next-Generation BlackBerry Bold and Torch Prices 8/11/2011

A leaked flyer from Sprint unveils the carrier's prices for the new BlackBerry Bold 9930 and BlackBerry Torch 9850. These will be the first

AT&T's First 4G LTE Capable Smartphone Won't Debut Until Late This Year 8/10/2011

Peter Ritcher, AT&T's senior president of mobility and consumer markets, confirmed the carrier will not have a LTE-equipped smartphone until

AT&T Moves to Stop Illicit iPhone Tethering 8/5/2011

AT&T will begin to crack down on customers who jailbreak their iPhones to tether unauthorized services, and according to published reports t

Sony PlayStation Vita Won't be Here in Time for Christmas 8/4/2011

Sony will face another economic setback this year, as its next-generation portable game machine, the PlayStation Vita, won't be globally ava

Skype Updates Android App to Support Many More Devices 8/4/2011

A new version of the Skype app is now available for Android smartphone, supporting more handsets with video-chatting capabilities. This incl

Verizon's Release Dates Leak Out for Motorola Droid Bionic, Samsung Stratosphere, Others 8/4/2011

An internal roadmap of when Verizon is going to release a number of smartphones running Google's Android OS has leaked out. This reveals the

HTC Status Review: Phone for Facebook Fans 8/3/2011

The HTC Status is an Android smartphone with a focus on social networking. We take a look to see how it holds up. Should the Status be the c

Gingerbread Update Now Available for Motorola Droid X2 8/2/2011

The Google Android OS 2.3.3 (aka Gingerbread) update is now live and available to all Motorola Droid X2 users, who need only to access the u

Kyocera Echo Android OS 2.3 (Gingerbread) Update Now Available 8/1/2011

The latest smartphone to get an upgrade to Android OS 2.3 is the Kyocera Echo. This adds some important features to this dual-screened devic

AT&T's LG Thrill 4G Release Pushed Back 8/1/2011

Those awaiting the impending arrival of the LG Thrill 4G will have to wait a little longer as the "glasses-free" 3D phone will have a new re

AT&T To Begin Throttling the Data Transfer Speeds of Its Heaviest Users 7/31/2011

Those who have an unlimited data plan with AT&T, be warned: this carrier is going to begin slowing down the data transfer speeds of those wh

Bluetooth Watch with Caller ID Display from ThinkGeek.com Review 7/30/2011

The Bluetooth Watch with Caller ID lets users see who is calling them without looking at their phone... in theory, anyway. Check out a revie

Google Updates Gmail App for Android 7/30/2011

Google has released an update for the Gmail app on Android smartphones. The new version 2.3.5 brings a handful of new features and performan

Mobile Phone Market Soars, Despite Feature Phone Decline 7/30/2011

Second quarter findings show the global mobile phone market grew 11.3% since last year, though the feature phone market declined for the fir

New Skyfire App Helps iPhone Users Watch Flash Video 7/28/2011

Skyfire has released VideoQ, an inexpensive app that lets iPhone and iPad users do something they've wanted to do for years: play Adobe Flas

Android Market Update Rolling Out Today, Adds Movies and Books 7/27/2011

Good news for those of you with Android OS 2.2 or higher: the Android Market update is supposedly live and has started to roll out to users

Motorola Droid 3 First-Look Review: Just What You've Been Asking For? 7/27/2011

The original Motorola Droid did a lot to make the Android OS the very popular smartphone platform it is today. Nearly two years later, how d

AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S II Will Have a Sliding Keyboard 7/26/2011

Images of an unnamed Samsung slider that have appeared on the Web confirm that the Samsung Galaxy S II will definitely be headed to AT&T. An

All AT&T's Recent Android Models Getting OS 2.3 Upgrades 7/26/2011

AT&T has committed to releasing system software upgrades for every Android smartphone it has released this year. This will bring OS 2.3 (Gin

AT&T Reveals Price of 3D-Enabled LG Thrill 4G 7/25/2011

Though news of pricing for the LG Thrill 4G at Radio Shack broke a few days ago, AT&T has just announced its official price for the 3D hands

iOS 4.3.5 Becomes the Latest Security Patch for the iPhone 7/25/2011

Apple has just introduced iOS 4.3.5, a version of this operating system that has patched a small security flaw. This is the latest in string

T-Mobile's New Tiered Data Plans Go Live 7/25/2011

T-Mobile has launched its new tiered data plans. In previous reports regarding these new plans, exact prices were ambiguous. However, the sm

AT&T Version of the Samsung Nexus S Introduced 7/24/2011

A version of the Samsung Nexus S designed to work with AT&T's wireless network is now available exclusively from the national retailer Best

Motorola Atrix 4G Can Now Be Upgraded to Android OS 2.3 (Gingerbread) 7/23/2011

Motorola has introduced a system software upgrade for the Atrix 4G from AT&T. Amoung an array of other chnages, this updates the version of

AT&T's LG Thrill 4G with 3D Display Can Now Be Reserved at Radio Shack 7/23/2011

Those who are eagerly anticipating the LG Thrill 4G can now reserve this upcoming 3D Android smartphone at a Radio Shack store. AT&T is expe

Medical Apps Get an Examination from the FDA 7/23/2011

These "mobile medical apps" have become increasingly prominent in the health field, so much so that the FDA recently began seeking input on

The Data Divide: The Disconnect Between What Users Need and Carriers Can Provide 7/22/2011

Services that offer streaming media are becoming increasingly popular, but wireless carriers are now phasing out unlimited data connections.

Samsung Nexus S on the Way to AT&T Courtesy of Best Buy 7/21/2011

The national retailer Best Buy will soon begin offering an exclusive: a version of the Samsung Nexus S designed for AT&T. This Android-based

T-Mobile to Offer New Tiered Data Plans 7/20/2011

Joining the ranks of Verizon and AT&T, T-Mobile has enacted a tiered data plan for its customers, but there'll be a twist to the new Value p

Sprint's Unlimited Data Plans Won't Last Forever 7/20/2011

Sprint is the only one of the Big 4 U.S. carriers to still offer an unlimited data plan that really includes unlimited data. However, the co

HTC Status First-Look Review: Facebook on the Go 7/18/2011

The HTC Status can best be described as a "Facebook phone", as it has a strong focus on this social-networking service. Is it a good option

Release Date Set for Sprint's Motorola Titanium 7/18/2011

The Motorola Titanium smartphone, a rugged Android smartphone which is going to feature push-to-talk capabilities, will become available on

There Will Be No Roaming Between Verizon's and AT&T's LTE Services 7/17/2011

Verizon introduced its 4G LTE network last year, and AT&T is launching its own by the end of this summer. But just because they are using th

HTC Status Facebook Phone Now Available from AT&T 7/17/2011

Today is the launch of the HTC Status, an Android smartphone with a focus on social networking. A dedicated Facebook button allows users to

Samsung Nexus S Android Smartphone Being Used on the International Space Station 7/16/2011

The Samsung Nexus S, the first commercial smartphone to be cleared for use in the International Space Station, will be used to further NASA'

iPhone Gets iOS 4.3.4 Update to Fix Security Flaw 7/15/2011

Apple has introduced a small update for the operating system on the iPhone and iPad. The single purpose of iOS 4.3.4 (or iOS 4.2.9 for the V

Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY Coming to AT&T 7/13/2011

Without much fanfare, it has been revealed that the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY will not be a Verizon Wireless exclusive for much longer, as t

AT&T's First 4G LTE Devices Won't Be Smartphones 7/12/2011

AT&T has announced the first two devices that will be compatible to the provider's upcoming 4G LTE network, though neither will be a smartph

HTC Droid Incredible 2 Getting Its Android OS 2.3 (Gingerbread) Update Now 7/12/2011

Verizon has begun sending out an operating system upgrade to the HTC Droid Incredible 2. This contains no dramatic improvements, but many us

Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY Available for AT&T and T-Mobile, Too 7/11/2011

Verizon is the only U.S. carrier officially offering the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY, but AT&T and T-Mobile subscribers aren't being left out

HTC Status Facebook Phone Can Now Be Pre-Ordered from AT&T 7/11/2011

The HTC Status is going to be an Android-based smartphone with a strong emphasis on social networking through Facebook. It is available for

Next-Generation iPod touch Might Include Cellular-Wireless Connectivity 7/8/2011

The best way to describe Apple's iPod touch is that it's an iPhone without the phone. But an unconfirmed report indicates that this might be

LG Thrill 4G Preview: a 3D Phone Headed for AT&T 7/7/2011

When LG delivered a sneak peek at a smartphone offering glasses-free 3D, Brighthand was there to take a close look at the upcoming LG Thrill

Consumer Reports: Verizon's New Tiered Data Plans Won't Hurt Most Smartphone Users 7/7/2011

Verizon Wireless put its tiered data plans in place today, and no longer allows new customers to sign up for an unlimited data plan. Neverth

Take a Look at the Re-designed Motorola Droid Bionic 7/7/2011

Verizon had originally planned to introduce the Motorola Droid Bionic this spring, but the release was bumped back to give Motorola time to

Verizon Confirms Tiered Data Pricing Is Coming this Week 7/5/2011

Verizon spokespeople have begun officially confirming the details that leaked out last month about their company's tiered data plans that wi

AT&T Will Soon Start Offering iPhone Insurance 7/5/2011

AT&T has announced a change in policy, and is going to start offering insurance on all Apple iPhone models. This will cost $5 a month, and w

AT&T Makes the HTC Status Facebook Phone Official 6/29/2011

AT&T has just announced that it's going to offer the HTC Status later this summer. This will be a version of the ChaCha, an Android smartpho

Motorola Atrix 4G: Ideal for Business Travelers 6/28/2011

Although everyone would like their vacation to be a complete escape from work, most people have to check in with the office every now and th

HTC ThunderBolt, as Fast as Heat Lightning 6/21/2011

If you're looking to stay connected with a powerhouse of a handset this summer, look no further than our number one recommendation, the 4G L

Nokia N9 To Be an All-Touchscreen Smartphone That Gives MeeGo Another Chance 6/21/2011

Nokia's next high-end model is going to have a design that eschews virtually all buttons in favor of a 3.9-inch AMOLED display that takes up

Verizon's Tiered Data Plans Will Cost... 6/20/2011

Verizon Wireless has made no secret that it's going to be switching to a new pricing system under which customers pay more when they use mor

HTC ChaCha Facebook Phone Getting Closer to AT&T 6/20/2011

The HTC ChaCha has been designed to be deeply integrated with the Facebook social networking service. When it was unveiled early this year,

Take a Look at the T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide 6/19/2011

Details of the T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide have been leaking out for some time, and a bad picture or two has shown up before, but only now has

T-Mobile Honoring Fathers with a Year of Free Data 6/18/2011

T-Mobile is getting an early jump on Father's Day with a special one day only offer today, June 18. The is giving new customers (or long-sta

MotionX-GPS Review: Full-Featured GPS for Apple iPhone, iPod touch and iPad 6/17/2011

For merely $2.99, Fullpower's MotionX-GPS for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad gives hikers, runners, skiers, and other outdoor enthusiasts a Swi

iPhone Gmail Sync App Receives Usability Updates 6/16/2011

The iPhone's Google Sync feature, used to manage emails, contacts, and calendars for Gmail users on iOS devices, is receiving three updates

T-Mobile Announces Launch Date for Samsung Exhibit 4G and Gravity SMART 6/15/2011

T-Mobile has slapped an official date on the release of two new Android Samsung smartphones -- the Exhibit 4G and Gravity Smart -- a couple

HTC Sensation Launching Today from T-Mobile 6/15/2011

This is the day T-Mobile is introducing the HTC Sensation, an Android smartphone with an array of cutting-edge features. Sensation has the

Samsung Droid Charge Review: Great Screen, Terrible Battery 6/14/2011

The Super AMOLED screen on the Samsung Droid Charge is a sight to behold, but is that enough of a reason to by this recent addition to Veriz

Global Telecoms Business Innovation Summit 2011 Focused on Cloud-Based Services 6/13/2011

The telecommunications industry elite from all corners of the world gathered last week in London, where one of the most prestigious European

E3 2011: Sony PlayStation Vita Hands On 6/10/2011

Sony went into E3 with an NGP, but came out with a Vita when it officially named the second-generation PSP. Judging from the crowd gathered

AT&T Cuts Price on Motorola Atrix 4G Android OS Smartphone to $100 6/8/2011

Six months after announcing the product at CES 2011, AT&T has lowered the pricetag on Motorola's first dual-core smartphone, the Android 2.2

Rumors Swirl About Sprint Motorola Phone: Droid X2 or Atrix-like? 6/8/2011

Sprint and Motorola will hold a press conference in New York on Thursday afternoon, and rumors are flying about an impending announcement fr

HTC HD7S Windows Phone Introduced by AT&T 6/7/2011

AT&T's newest Windows Phone is the HTC HD7S, a high-end model with a big display, 16GB of storage, and a 5-megapixel camera. It joins a numb

Analysts: App Downloads To Accelerate, Driven By Android and Apple 6/7/2011

Driven by the rise of Apple and Android smartphones, touchscreens, and app stores, the numbers of app downloads will reach 48 billion by 201

PlayStation NGP Officially Named Vita, Coming to AT&T 6/6/2011

The device formerly known as the PlayStation NGP received an official name at E3, where Sony announced the next-generation PSP will be known

Apple Unveils iOS 5, iCloud, iMessage at WWDC 2011 6/6/2011

Apple has dropped a ton of new software at this year's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), including a major update to its mobile operat

Apple Announces 200 New iOS Features in iOS 5, Unveils iCloud, Ditches MobileMe 6/6/2011

iOS 5, the next generation of Apple's OS for iPhones and iPads, will include 200 new features, said Apple's Steve Jobs on Monday. Highlights

Sprint Confirms HTC EVO 3D Launch Date and Price 6/6/2011

RadioShack recently released a flyer that mentioned a release date for the HTC EVO 3D, Sprint's soon-to-be flagship smartphone. The date, ho

AT&T Now Offering the Budget-Priced Pantech Crossover 6/5/2011

AT&T has introduced the Pantech Crossover, this company's first Android smartphone available in the U.S. This low-cost model has a physical

What To Expect Apple's Steve Jobs To Announce Tomorrow 6/5/2011

Tomorrow is the biggest single event on Apple's calendar: the first day of its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). What's going t

AT&T Working on Wireless Service Plan That Can Be Shared By Multiple Devices 6/2/2011

AT&T Mobility's CEO says his company is working on wireless service plan that would allow a user to get access with several devices, like a

HTC EVO 3D Launch Rumored for Late June 6/2/2011

RadioShack is continuing to lead-on eager HTC EVO 3D anticipators with a new, unconfirmed advertisement that apparently sets a solid release

AT&T Getting the Mid-Range Pantech Crossover 6/1/2011

Pantech is debuting its first Android smartphone available to U.S. customers, the mid-level Pantech Crossover, which will be available from

AT&T's Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Finally Gets an Android OS 2.1 Upgrade 6/1/2011

In the "better late than never" category is today's release of an Android OS 2.1 upgrade for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10. This device has h

HTC Sensation 4G Launching a Bit Later Than First Thought 6/1/2011

T-Mobile has just announced the release date for the HTC Sensation 4G, and it's after the date that had earlier been rumored. That's a bit o

ASUS Reveals Padfone Tablet/ Smartphone Combo at Computex 5/31/2011

One of ASUS' big announcements at the Computex 2011 tradeshow this week came in the form of the Padfone, a hybrid concept device that will f

AT&T To Launch LTE Service in Five Cities this Summer 5/25/2011

AT&T is getting ready to launch its LTE service, which will be significantly faster than its current HSPA service. This will debut in five

HTC ThunderBolt vs. HTC EVO 4G: Battle of the Flagship Android Smartphones 5/22/2011

For those who are in the market for the best smartphone available, regardless of carrier, we bring you a head-to-head comparison of Verizon'

AT&T Introducing the HTC HD7S Early in June 5/20/2011

AT&T has announced the release date and price for the HTC HD7S, its next model based on Microsoft's Windows Phone 7. If that name sounds fam

Verizon Announces Launch Date for HTC Trophy 5/19/2011

A hard and fast date has been set for the official release of Verizon Wireless' first Windows Phone 7 device: the HTC Trophy. Verizon's anno

Verizon To Launch Sony Ericsson's PlayStation Phone Later this Month 5/17/2011

Verizon has just announced the release date and price for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, a Android smartphone that will also be a portable g

Samsung Captivate, Epic 4G, Fascinate, Vibrant Getting Android OS 2.3 (Gingerbread) Upgrade 5/16/2011

Samsung has announced plans to release an operating system upgrade for its Galaxy S, bringing it up to the latest version of the Android OS

New Business-Related Features Coming to Windows Phone 7 in ''Mango'' Update 5/16/2011

Paul Bryan, a Windows Phone senior director, revealed a litany of Mango's new features in a blog post today, many of which are "designed to

HTC Sensation 4G Price and Release Date Leak Out 5/16/2011

T-Mobile has been vague about when the HTC Sensation 4G is going to be released, but information leaking out of this carrier indicates that

HP Veer 4G webOS Smartphone Launches from AT&T 5/15/2011

AT&T has just become the first wireless carrier in the world to offer the HP Veer 4G, a powerful smartphone that's smaller than a credit car

Samsung Nexus S Headed for AT&T 5/13/2011

Samsung has accidentally let slip that a version of the Samsung Nexus S is coming to a third U.S. carrier, AT&T. This model is one of the fe

Samsung Droid Charge Now Two Weeks Late 5/12/2011

Verizon said it was going to launch the Samsung Droid Charge on April 28 -- two weeks later, it is still not available. This smartphone will

Microsoft Buying Video Chat Pioneer Skype 5/10/2011

An agreement has just been announced under which Microsoft will acquire Skype, the company that has brought free video chatting to millions

Apple Might Integrate Voice Recognition into iOS 5 5/9/2011

Voice recognition will supposedly be built into Apple's next mobile operating system. This means that, in the near future, users of the iPho

Microsoft Adding Free Voice-Guided Navigation to Windows Phone 5/9/2011

Microsoft has revealed that the next update to Windows Phone will add voice-guided navigation and new Bing search integration, among other n

Dell Venue Pro Windows Phone Now Available to AT&T Customers 5/6/2011

AT&T customers can now purchase a version of the Dell Venue Pro that fully supports their carrier. This high-end device running Microsoft Wi

AT&T's Samsung Infuse 4G To Sport a 4.5-inch Display in a Slim Design 5/5/2011

AT&T has just announced a launch date for the Samsung Infuse, a cutting-edge Android model that's going to offer a larger screen than virtua

Sprint's Motorola XPRT, an Android Smartphone Aimed at BlackBerry Users 5/5/2011

Sprint has announced plans to launch the Motorola XPRT, a device that will run Google's Android OS but has clearly been designed to lure bus

AT&T Customer Service Rep Says No iPhone 5 Before Late Summer 5/4/2011

A customer service representative from AT&T has told a subscriber that the next-generation iPhone won't be out in early summer. This fits in

AT&T Launching HP Veer 4G webOS Smartphone in Two Weeks 5/4/2011

AT&T has just made it official: it is going to be the first carrier in the U.S. to offer the HP Veer, the latest smartphone running the webO

BlackBerry Bold 9700 from AT&T Finally Gets BlackBerry OS 6.0 Upgrade 5/3/2011

Users of the AT&T's version of the BlackBerry Bold 9700 can upgrade this business-oriented smartphone to BlackBerry OS 6. However, this is n

HTC ThunderBolt Gets a Small System Software Update 5/3/2011

Verizon is releasing a "bug fix" update for the system software on the HTC ThunderBolt. This will give the device better 3G service, and mak

App Stores Matter in Buying a Smartphone 5/1/2011

Anyone can use a smartphone for phone calling, texting, and browsing the Web. Yet, what sets smartphones apart from usually cheaper featurep

AT&T Brings High-Speed Uploads to the Motorola Atrix 4G, HTC Inspire 4G 4/30/2011

AT&T had a bit of a scandal earlier this year when users discovered that their "4G" smartphone offered very fast downloads, but much slower

Take a Look at AT&T's Version of the HP Veer webOS Smartphone 4/30/2011

AT&T could release the HP Veer as early as Monday, marking the world debut of this tiny webOS smartphones. Some of the press images of AT&T'

Samsung Captivate and Fascinate, BlackBerry Curve 3G Free Until Tomorrow 4/29/2011

The retailer Best Buy is announcing the return of "Free Phone Friday", with a sale on Verizon's Samsung Fascinate, AT&T's Samsung Captivate,

Google Talk Gets Video Chat in Android OS 2.3.4 4/29/2011

Google Talk for Android is getting video support, something that will help Android compete better against the iPhone. However this update wi

Motorola Atrix 4G Lapdock and HD Multimedia Dock Review 4/28/2011

Along with the introduction of the Motorola Atrix 4G came the debut of the Lapdock, a docking station that promises to turn your smartphone

iPhone 4 in White Available at Long Last 4/28/2011

In what has to to one of the most delayed releases in smartphone history, Apple today introduced a version of the iPhone 4 in a white casing

Sprint Reveals the Launch Date for the Samsung Nexus S 4G 4/26/2011

A WiMAX-enabled version of the Samsung Nexus S is on the way from Sprint, and it's going to debut in less than two weeks. This smartphone is

Motorola Droid Pro Gets a Security-Oriented System Software Update 4/25/2011

A maintenance update to the system software for the Motorola Droid Pro is now available. This is not an upgrade to Android OS 2.3, but inste

Aluratek Bump Review 4/23/2011

The built-in speakers make listening to music or any kind of audio on your smartphone or tablet a bad experience. Ed Hardy brings us a revie

Samsung Droid Charge Can Be Pre-Ordered at Below Regular Cost 4/23/2011

Verizon is going to release the Samsung Droid Charge next week, and those who are eager to get this high-end Android model can already put i

U.S. Cellular Discounting Android Phones in Graduation Promotion 4/23/2011

In honor of it being that time of year (or close to it) when the kids are wrapping up high school or college and preparing to leave the nest

RIM Unveiling a Single Smartphone at BlackBerry World 4/22/2011

Recent reports indicate that Research in Motion (RIM) will only be announcing one device at this year's BlackBerry World. This news comes as

Is Your iPhone Tracking Your Location? 4/22/2011

The recent news of the iPhone and iPad having a hidden file that keeps track of the device's location has led many to believe that a clear b

Verizon's Samsung Fascinate Finally Gets Android OS 2.2 (Froyo) Upgrade 4/21/2011

Users of the Samsung Fascinate can finally upgrade this smartphone to Android OS 2.2 (Froyo). This brings support for Adobe Flash 10.1 and o

T-Mobile G2x, LG G-Slate Now in a Store Near You 4/20/2011

The T-Mobile G2x debuted last week online, and this cutting-edge Android OS smartphone can now be found in this carrier's brick-and-mortar s

White iPhone 4 Gets a Hard Release Date 4/18/2011

Apple's Senior VP of Worldwide Product Marketing tweeted last month that the white iPhone 4 would be available this spring. Some new informa

Samsung Creating Dual-Core 2 GHz Smartphone Processor 4/18/2011

Further blurring the line between smartphone and computer, Samsung Electronics is developing a dual-core, 2GHz mobile processor for release

HP Veer webOS Smartphone To Launch from AT&T in Early May 4/18/2011

When the wraps came off the HP Veer in February, HP said it would be on the market this spring. Now, a launch date has emerged in early May.

Creating Apps Without Coding 4/15/2011

In his latest column, our European correspondent Dragan Petric takes a look at several options that allow non-programmers to create smartpho

Apple iOS 4.3.2 and iOS 4.2.7 Released for AT&T and Verizon iPhone 4/14/2011

Apple has just introduced a pair of minor operating system updates. AT&T's versions of the iPhone, as well as the iPad, iPad 2, and the iPod

Microsoft Reveals More Details on Next Major Windows Phone Update 4/14/2011

Even as it is struggling to get the first significant upgrade to its Windows Phone operating system to consumers, Microsoft is already talki

T-Mobile Now Offering Cheapest Unlimited Data, Calling and Texting Plan 4/13/2011

T-Mobile has just begun offering a new service plan that includes unlimited voice calls, texts, and wireless data -- including access to thi

AT&T Prepping Its First Smartphone for the Pre-paid Market 4/12/2011

The LG Thrive is coming to AT&T, and will be this carrier's first smartphone to be available on a pre-paid, no-contract basis. A second vers

T-Mobile Unveils the Cutting-Edge HTC Sensation 4G 4/12/2011

T-Mobile has officially announced the HTC Sensation 4G, a phone that had come to be known by its "HTC Pyramid" codename. This upcoming Andro

Take a Closer Look at Verizon's HTC Droid Incredible 2 4/10/2011

Although Verizon has yet to announce the HTC Droid Incredible 2, this carrier's plan to release this high-end Android OS smartphone in the n

Motorola Atrix 4G on Sale for $50 this Weekend Only 4/9/2011

The online retail giant Amazon.com is having a sale on the Motorola Atrix 4G today and tomorrow. AT&T charges $200 for this cutting-edge And

Launch Date for the T-Mobile Sidekick 4G Revealed 4/7/2011

Those who are interested in the T-Mobile Sidekick 4G won't have long to wait: T-Mobile announced this morning that the first Android-based m

Apple iOS 4.3.2 ''Bug Fix'' Update Coming Soon 4/7/2011

Another small update to Apple's mobile operating system is reportedly in the offering. iOS 4.3.2 will supposedly fix a few bugs, as well as

Nokia Ovi Mail Migrates to Yahoo 4/6/2011

The Ovi Mail service for Nokia users is being migrated to Yahoo to provide customers with extra features benefits. However, a number of cust

AT&T Customers Should Get Windows Phone 7 Update in Mid-April 3/31/2011

Those with an AT&T handset running Windows Phone 7 can take heart: according to Microsoft's official schedule, the delayed system software u

Take a Second Look at the HTC Pyramid 3/31/2011

Some new images of an upcoming cutting-edge Android OS smartphone have come to light. The HTC Pyramid is reportedly going to sport a dual-co

Verizon's Sony Ericsson Xperia Play and HTC Droid Incredible 2 Release Dates Leaked 3/30/2011

A number of high-end smartphones are expected to debut from Verizon Wireless in April. This includes the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play and HTC D

Windows Phone 7 Updates Hit T-Mobile's HTC HD7 and Dell Venue Pro 3/30/2011

After numerous delays and technical issues, Microsoft has begun gradually rolling out its Windows Phone 7 updates to T-Mobile customers who

Motorola Atrix 4G Review 3/29/2011

The Motorola Atrix 4G is a vanguard in the next generation of smartphones. Packed with advanced technology, this smartphone promises tomorro

Kensington PowerLift Back-Up Battery, Dock and Stand for iPhone Review 3/27/2011

The Kensington PowerLift does a great job of providing extra battery life for an iPhone or iPod, but some of its features keep it from being

Apple iOS 4.3.1 Software Update Released 3/26/2011

Apple has introduced a small "bug fix" update for its smartphone and tablet operating system. iOS 4.3.1 takes care of a few small issues in

Quickoffice for Android Receives Update and New Name 3/26/2011

There is a new version of the widely-used Office utility Quickoffice for the Android OS. This delivers a ton of new features while also spor

Free TeleNav GPS App Launches for AT&T iPhone 3/25/2011

AT&T iPhone users now have access to the free TeleNav GPS app that launched last month for the competing Verizon iPhone. This offers turn-by

Microsoft Releases Windows Phone 7 Update Schedule 3/24/2011

As its "NoDo" update woes continue, Microsoft has now made an attempt to at least increase transparency by posting a loose release schedule

Qik Offering New iPhone Video Chat App 3/24/2011

Qik, the video chat software producer that was recently purchased by teleconferencing-powerhouse Skype, has just launched the Qik Video Conn

Sprint to Bring Customers Google Voice Integration 3/23/2011

Sprint and Google announced at CTIA today that they will be teaming up to bring the wireless carrier's customers an integrated Google Voice

HTC EVO 3D Revealed at CTIA 3/22/2011

The rumors about the HTC EVO 3D were confirmed when the device was officially unveiled by Sprint today at CTIA. This upcoming Android OS sma

HTC HD7S Windows Phone on the Way to AT&T 3/21/2011

AT&T is prepping another model running Microsoft Windows Phone 7. This won't be a brand new device though -- the HTC HD7S will be a slightly

Debate Begins Over iPhone 5 NFC 3/21/2011

As it stands right now, the word on the street is that the iPhone 5 will not feature near field communications (NFC), but recent rumblings f

Samsung Epic 4G Finally Receiving Android OS 2.2 (Froyo) Update 3/21/2011

A month after Sprint pulled the plug on the Samsung Epic 4G's upgrade to Android OS 2.2, the carrier is re-releasing the update -- theoretic

AT&T Getting the LG Thrill 4G with a 3D Display 3/21/2011

AT&T has just announced plans to offer the LG Thrill 4G, a re-branded version of the LG Optimus 3D, a cutting-edge Android OS smartphone tha

AT&T Acquiring T-Mobile, To Become the Largest U.S. Carrier 3/20/2011

AT&T has just announced that it is buying struggling T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom AG in a deal that will make it the largest cell pho

Apple iPhone Wins J.D. Power and Associates' Smartphone of the Year Award 3/20/2011

J.D. Power and Associates has released its choice for smartphone of the year based on its customer satisfaction study. The Apple iPhone took

Nokia C7 Coming to States as the Astound 3/18/2011

The American release of the Nokia C7 got one step closer to an official reveal today when reliable inside sources claimed that the smartphon

Navigation by TeleNav Now Free for Verizon Android Phones 3/17/2011

TeleNav has begun offering a basic turn-by-turn navigation app free to Verizon customers with an Android OS smartphone. The company is also

Take an Early Look at the Motorola Targa with Verizon 4G 3/15/2011

Images and a few of the specifications of the Motorola Targa have leaked out. This model is supposedly headed for Verizon Wireless, and will

Apple iPhone 5 Will Not Feature NFC 3/14/2011

Apple has supposedly disclosed in meetings with large mobile operators in the U.K. that NFC (near field communications) would not be making

Donate to Relief Efforts in Japan with a Text Message 3/14/2011

Anyone with a cell phone can send a text message to quickly and easily donate money to organizations helping the victims of last week's eart

Sprint's HTC Arrive Windows Phone Can Be Pre-ordered at a Special Price 3/14/2011

The HTC Arrive is scheduled to debut next week, and those who are eager to get their hands on this smartphone can put in a pre-order now. Th

Apple iOS 4.3 Features New in-App Purchase Policy to Aid Parents 3/13/2011

Apple's recently released iOS 4.3 for iPhones and iPads received a tweak to its in-app purchasing policy, eliminating the 15-minute window t

HTC ThunderBolt with Verizon 4G Now Expected to Launch in Late March 3/10/2011

The launch date for the HTC ThunderBolt, Verizon's first smartphone with 4G, has been the subject of rumor and speculation for weeks now. Th

Microsoft Has Postponed First Major Windows Phone 7 Update 3/10/2011

An update to Windows Phone 7 that will bring support for cut, copy, and paste has been delayed. It was originally scheduled for release this

LG Revolution Likely Coming to Verizon Later this Month 3/9/2011

The LG Revolution is a finalist for the E-Tech awards that will be given out at the CTIA tradeshow in mid-month. This high-end Android OS sm

Google Maps Navigation for Android Now Routes Around Traffic 3/8/2011

Google is trying to alleviate one of life's major frustrations for drivers with its latest update to the Google Maps Navigation software for

Sprint Might Announce a 3D and a 4G Smartphone at CTIA 3/7/2011

With the spring CTIA just two weeks away, there's word that Sprint is going to use this semi-annual tradeshow to unveil its first smartphone

Windows Phone 7 Update Rolled Out Again, but Still Not Working 3/4/2011

After temporarily suspending the Windows Phone 7 update last week to address the issues it was encountering with Samsung handsets, Microsoft

Skyfire 3.0 iPhone Web Browser Strongly Integrated with Facebook 3/3/2011

Skyfire has released a new version of its iPhone mobile web browser. Skyfire 3.0 heavily integrates Facebook into the browsing experience, m

AT&T iPhone 4 Getting Apple's New Mobile Hotspot App 3/3/2011

One of the major enhancements in the newly-announced iOS 4.3 is an app that will allow the iPhone 4 to act like a mobile Wi-Fi access point.

Xfinity TV App Integrates Android Smartphones into TV Watching Experience 3/2/2011

Comcast has just released the Xfinity TV app in the Android Market, which provides several useful smartphone/television cross-over functions

Sprint Now the Only U.S. Carrier With an Unlimited Data Plan 3/2/2011

Hard-core smartphone users who are looking for an unlimited wireless data plan have to check out Sprint, as this is the last of the top carr

Verizon Giving Up Its Unlimited Wireless Data Plan this Summer 3/1/2011

A top-level Verizon executive revealed today that the clock is winding down on on his company's unlimited data plan. At some point this summ

Motorola Prepping More Smartphones That Can Convert to a Netbook and Nettop 2/28/2011

AT&T's Motorola Atrix 4G will be the first in a series of similar devices, according to Motorola's CEO. Sanjay Jha promised that there will

Consumer Reports: Verizon iPhone Suffers from the ''Death Grip'' 2/28/2011

The new version of the Apple iPhone 4 reportedly has the same flaw that the AT&T one does: holding this smartphone in just the right way ca

Samsung Epic 4G Update Suspended 2/26/2011

Sprint and Samsung have pulled the plug on an over-the-air update sent out to Epic 4G phones on account of a small number of customers who e

Motorola Atrix 4G First-Look Review 2/25/2011

The Motorola Atrix 4G is one of the first phones to hit the market with a dual-core CPU. Continuing the cutting-edge trend is a qHD display,

Samsung Captivate Android OS 2.2 Upgrade Finally Released 2/24/2011

The latest device to get a long-overdue upgrade to Android OS 2.2 is AT&T's Samsung Captivate. This new version of Google's operating system

Windows Phone 7 Update Not Going Smoothly 2/24/2011

The rollout of the first Windows Phone 7 update -- which, ironically, is intended to make future updates an easier process -- has been exper

AT&T's Dell Streak 5 Gets Android OS 2.2 Upgrade 2/24/2011

Users of the version of the Dell Streak that is SIM locked to AT&T can now upgrade this tablet phone to Android OS 2.2 (Froyo). This is a si

AT&T Pulls the Plug on Third-Party Resellers 2/24/2011

AT&T is tightening its market, with recent announcements from some third-party retailers stating that the carrier has pulled its services an

Samsung Captivate Long-Awaited Android OS 2.2 Upgrade Coming Tomorrow 2/23/2011

There's good news for users of AT&T's Samsung Captivate: an Android OS 2.2 upgrade is going to be released tomorrow. This is going to bring

Motorola Atrix 4G Smartphone, Netbook, and Nettop Now Available from AT&T 2/22/2011

Today is the launch date for AT&T's Motorola Atrix 4G, a cutting-edge Android OS smartphone that can be turned into a light-duty laptop or d

Microsoft's First Windows Phone 7 Update Will Make Future Updates Easier 2/21/2011

Microsoft has begun sending out a new version of Windows Phone 7. However, this is not the highly-anticipated update that will bring support

Mobile World Congress Was Dominated by Google's Android OS 2/18/2011

The biggest European mobile technology show of the year has now closed down in Barcelona, leaving a record number of global smartphone premi

Samsung Captivate Android OS 2.2 Upgrade Released, Then Quickly Pulled 2/17/2011

The long-awaited upgrade to Android OS 2.2 for AT&T's Samsung Captivate was released today... only to be quickly withdrawn. Currently, it's

Motorola Atrix 4G Will Launch Much Earlier than Expected 2/17/2011

AT&T had promised that the Motorola Atrix 4G is going to be available by March 6, but now, this carrier says that the launch date for this c

Facebook Seamlessly Integrated into HTC ChaCha and Salsa 2/15/2011

Many smartphones out on the market have features that focus on social networking, but how many of them have a dedicated Facebook button? Two

AT&T Giving iPhone Users 1,000 Bonus Rollover Minutes; Others Can Nab Them as Well 2/14/2011

AT&T lost a lot of customers to the new Verizon iPhone. The cell phone carrier would like to thank those who stayed on, and as a show of gra

Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 Getting Greater Support for Multitasking 2/14/2011

In his keynote address at the Mobile World Congress tradeshow, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer laid out his company's plans for a pair of upgrad

Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play PlayStation Phone Headed for Verizon 2/13/2011

The long-anticipated PlayStation phone is now official. Dubbed the Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play, this Android OS smartphone is going to feature

Confession Via an iPhone App Gets Catholic Church Approval 2/13/2011

A new iPhone application Confession: A Roman Catholic App released by Little i Apps is not exactly confession, at least not yet. Instead, it

HTC Inspire 4G Now Available from AT&T 2/13/2011

AT&T has just launched the HTC Inspire 4G, this carrier's first smartphone with a 4.3-inch display. The Android OS device also sports mobil

Verizon Takes Controversial Measures to Prevent Wireless Data Slowdown 2/4/2011

Much to the dismay of data hogs on the Verizon network, it has recently been revealed that Big Red is going to be throttling the data speeds

AT&T Outlines Details of Mobile Hotspot App, Also Improves Tethering Plan 2/4/2011

AT&T has given the details on its new mobile hotspot application, which will launch later this month. One nice feature of this is being carr

Dell Venue Now For Sale, Shipping Later this Month 2/4/2011

Dell has begun taking pre-orders for its next smartphone running Google's Android OS. The Dell Venue is going to offer a high-end feature se

Dragon Dictation for iPhone Review 2/3/2011

Dragon Dictation is a free voice-to-text app for the iPhone and other iOS-based devices. It allows users to dictate emails, Facebook posts,

Motorola Atrix 4G Price and Release Date Announced 2/3/2011

AT&T has just revealed what the Motorola Atrix 4G is going to cost when it debuts early next month. Those who are eager to get their hands o

Verizon Hints that the HTC ThunderBolt Is Coming Soon 2/2/2011

When the HTC ThunderBolt was unveiled at CES, Verizon said it wouldn't be on the market until March at the earliest. The wireless carrier ha

AT&T to Greatly Expand Its Catalog of Android Devices 2/1/2011

Now that its iPhone exclusivity is coming to an end, AT&T appears to be ramping up its Android OS support, if a leaked internal document fro

Verizon Ends Mail-in Rebates for High-End Smartphones 1/31/2011

Starting today, mail-in rebates are going out the window for Verizon's top-tier phones. This carrier has decided that any phone over $150 th

Samsung Fascinate and HTC Droid Incredible Get Big Price Cuts 1/31/2011

Verizon has cut the price of the Samsung Fascinate in half,and has also dropped the HTC Droid Incredible and Motorola Droid R2-D2 down below

Price for the Motorola Atrix 4G Desktop Dock Revealed 1/30/2011

Users of the Motorola Atrix 4G are going to be able to turn their smartphone into a nettop computer, but doing so will require a desktop doc

Apple iPhone 5: What the Rumors Say [UPDATED] 1/29/2011

Saying that Apple is going to release an updated version of its wildly popular smartphone this summer is a safe bet -- predicting what the s

Verizon Releases 3-D VZ Navigator VX for Droid Smartphones 1/29/2011

Verizon has added an extra-dimension to its VZ Navigator service, with the new VX version offering 3-D city models for select locales.

Motorola Atrix 4G Could Cost Less than Expected 1/28/2011

Many people have been expecting the Motorola Atrix 4G to debut at the typical $200 with contract, but information leaking out of retailers i

Verizon Offering $200 for AT&T iPhone Trade-Ins, But Better Deals Are Available 1/28/2011

Verizon is doing everything it can to lure in former AT&T faithful, including offering a trade-in service for devices. This includes offeri

Samsung Continuum Gets a ''Bug Fix'' Update To Its System Software 1/27/2011

Samsung and Verizon have released a upgrade to the operating system on the Samsung Continuum. This fixes a long list of bugs, but does not b

Sony PlayStation Suite Bringing PlayStation Games to Android 1/27/2011

Sony is about to get a leg up on the competition, as its PlayStation games are about to spread to another platform -- smartphones running Go

AT&T Letting Some iPhone Users Switch Back to its Unlimited Data Plan 1/27/2011

It looks like AT&T is making one last stand to hold on to some of its iPhone users before losing them to Verizon, even switching some of the

Motorola Atrix 4G Will Launch at the End of Next Month 1/27/2011

Motorola's CEO didn't exactly announce the launch date for the Atrix 4G, but Sanjay Jha did say that this cutting-edge Android OS smartphone

LG Optimus 3D Apparently Set to Debut at Mobile World Congress 1/25/2011

While things are still up in the air about whether or not LG's upcoming G-Slate will feature a 3D display, evidence of a 3D-enabled Optimus

Early Verizon iPhone Adopters Can Get a $30 Unlimited Data Plan 1/25/2011

Verizon's COO said today that his company is going to offer customers who get an iPhone 4 an unlimited data plan for $30 a month. However, t

Samsung Gives the World an Early Look at the Galaxy Ace 1/25/2011

Though images and specs of the Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 have already been leaked, a more official and detailed posting of the Android OS sma

Motorola Atrix 4G Laptop Dock Could Be Surprisingly Affordable 1/25/2011

One of the things that is going to set the Motorola Atrix 4G apart from its rivals is its laptop dock, which will turn this Android OS smart

HTC EVO Shift 4G Now Available at Deep Discounts 1/24/2011

The HTC EVO Shift 4G debuted earlier this month for $150 with contract, but some online retailers are already offering this Android OS devic

New App from T-Mobile Aimed at Preventing Distracted Driving 1/23/2011

DriveSmart is a new application available to some T-Mobile customers that can automatically detect when a user is driving and turns their ph

Sprint Increasing the Cost of Its Smartphone Wireless Data Plans 1/18/2011

Sprint has just announced that it is adding a "Premium Data add-on charge" to the monthly fee for any smartphone activated on its network af

Samsung Vibrant 4G Might Not Debut Until Late February 1/18/2011

Rumors of an updated version of the Samsung Vibrant have been circulating recently, and now a potential release date for this Android OS sma

Skype Acquires Video Chat Software Developer Qik 1/18/2011

The video chat powerhouse Skype has announced, via its blog, that it has finalized its acquisition of software developer and former rival Qi

Verizon Tweaks the Samsung Fascinate's System Software Again 1/17/2011

A minor system software update has been released for Verizon's Samsung Fascinate. This brings a number of small enhancements to this smartph

Motorola Droid Pro Gets a Small System Software Update 1/16/2011

Verizon has introduced a maintenance update for the system software on the Motorola Droid Pro. This isn't an upgrade to Android OS 2.3, but

Verizon's iPhone May Not Have the ''Death Grip'' Problem 1/16/2011

When AT&T's version of the iPhone 4 debuted last summer, users complained that holding this smartphone in just the right way would cause the

Release Date for the Motorola Atrix 4G Leaks Out 1/14/2011

Although AT&T took the wraps off the Motorola Atrix 4G at CES last week, the carrier has yet to announce a release date for this innovative

Next-Generation BlackBerry Bold to Sport a Touchscreen 1/13/2011

Details on a device code-named the BlackBerry 'Dakota' have leaked out of RIM. This model will have a great deal in common with previous dev

Verizon Could Offer iPhone 4 with Unlimited Data Plans 1/10/2011

Rumors of the iPhone 4 coming to Verizon have reached a fever pitch, and the latest indicates that Verizon will offer Apple's smartphone wit

Dell Venue Smartphone Unveiled at CES 2011 1/7/2011

Instead of continuing to ride the fine line between smartphone and tablet as it did with the Streak, Dell picked a side and announced the Ve

HTC ThunderBolt to Spearhead a Generation of 4G LTE Smartphones 1/6/2011

The HTC ThunderBolt was unveiled today, and as part of Verizon's lineup of 4G devices, it will be one of the world's first LTE smartphones.

Motorola Cliq 2 Officially Confirmed at CES 1/6/2011

Leaked photos and bits of information are all we had to go on previously, but Motorola officially announced its Cliq 2 today at CES, confirm

Motorola Droid Bionic to Feature Verizon 4G Support 1/6/2011

Another member of Motorola's Droid family is on the way, and it's an LTE smartphone. Verizon made an announcement for the Droid Bionic at CE

Motorola Atrix 4G Hands-on Preview 1/6/2011

AT&T officially announced plans to offer the Motorola Atrix 4G yesterday. Brighthand's Ed Hardy was at Motorola's official launch event for

AT&T Pre-announces Three Android OS Smartphones with 4G 1/5/2011

AT&T has revealed some of the details on a trio of cutting-edge smartphones. These devices will all run Google's Android OS, and support thi

HTC Inspire 4G Headed for AT&T 1/5/2011

HTC has given the world an early glimpse of an Android OS smartphone that's going to be offered by AT&T. Few details are currently available

Photos Possibly Reveal True Name and OS of the Playstation Phone 1/5/2011

More details have surfaced regarding the still yet-to-be-announced PlayStation Phone from Sony Ericsson, the most notable being that it isn'

Samsung Says Android OS 2.2 for the Samsung Captivate, Fascinate, Vibrant, Epic 4 Still on the Way 1/3/2011

Samsung says the long-delayed upgrade to Android OS 2.2 for the U.S. versions of the Samsung Galaxy S is still in testing. The company says