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Microsoft Updates YouTube App After Cease and Desist Order From Google 5/23/2013

After Google took issue with the way its YouTube app for Windows Phone 8 blocked ads and let users download content, Microsoft has issued an

HTC Woes Continue as Executives Depart 5/22/2013

Turmoil abounds at HTC, with a number of executives jumping ship one after another in just a matter of days.

Jolla Reveals First Sailfish OS Smartphone 5/20/2013

Jolla has announced the first handset to run Sailfish, the company's new mobile OS. The smartphone's unique design features a chip-embedded

BlackBerry Updates Z10 Phones to BB OS 10.1 & Skype App 5/14/2013

Thanks to a new firmware update, Z10 smartphone users can now get access to the cool new features in BB OS 10.1, plus a new Skype app for Bl

Nokia Lumia 925 Windows Phone Headed for T-Mobile 5/14/2013

At an event in London, Nokia has just taken the wraps off the Lumia 925, a new version of the Lumia 920. This upcoming Windows Phone will be

Slow Growth for Windows Phone Store, only at 145,000 Apps 5/13/2013

The app selection in the Windows Phone Store has seen a serious decline in growth since last year, featuring a mere 145,000 apps currently.

Nokia Lumia 521 Priced and Dated 5/9/2013

The T-Mobile exclusive Nokia Lumia 521 has been given release date and pricing information for the various outlets through which it will be

Hulu Plus Now Available for Windows Phone 8 5/7/2013

Hulu has released a Hulu Plus mobile app for streaming TV clips, shows and movies to Windows Phone 8 devices.

WP Store Has 80% of Apple App Store's Top 25 Paid and Free Apps 5/3/2013

The app selection for the Windows Phone platform continues to grow, with the Store now offering 80% of the apps that are found in the Apple

Microsoft App Seeks to Lure Android Users to 'Switch to Windows Phone' 5/1/2013

Microsoft has released a new app aimed at enticing Android users to jump ship to Windows Phone. There is a catch, though.

Windows Phone Market Share Increases in Q1, iPhone Slips Slightly 4/30/2013

The first quarter of 2013 saw increased Windows Phone sales year over year, while Android continued its dominance as the iPhone market share

Nokia Lumia 920 Review: A Worthy Flagship 4/22/2013

Nokia is back for a second try with a Windows Phone. With a new OS and improved set of hardware, does this one deliver?

New App Allows Cloudless Sync of MS Outlook & BlackBerry BB10 4/18/2013

An indie startup has launched a new app for secure, cloudless synchronization between Microsoft Outlook and BlackBerry's BB10 OS. Pricing st

Nokia Reportedly Woking on an Extra-Large Smartphone 4/18/2013

Very large smartphones are all the rage the days, and Nokia is supposedly getting on the bandwagon. AN unconfirmed report ays the company is

Is Nokia Working on a Solar-Powered Phone? 4/5/2013

Hints abound that the Finnish phone maker may have a solar-powered device in the works and will possibly target emerging markets first.

Report: Apple Top OEM, Android Most Popular OS 4/4/2013

A recent comScore report has revealed that Apple has the highest share of smartphone subscribers, while Android takes the cake for the most

Amazon Hires Kindel, Presumably to Work on Phone 4/3/2013

Rumblings about Amazon's supposed smartphone ventures have picked back up in light of recent news that the company has hired former Windows

Apple Buys Indoor Mapping Startup WiFiSlam for $20 Million 3/25/2013

With the acquired technology, Apple is expected to build an indoor mapping app to compete with those of Google and Microsoft.

Short Lifecycle Support for Windows Phone Could Mean Upgrades Coming Soon 3/25/2013

The rules are different for smartphones, which is why Windows Phone 8 support will end after just two years.

Top 5 Verizon Wireless Smartphones 3/23/2013

With all of the smartphones available on Big Red's network, it could be tough to choose which one is right for you. Here are the ones we thi