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SmartPhone Articles for January of 2010

Below are the 107 SmartPhone articles for January of 2010

1. Synaptics to Demo New Ways To Interact with a Smartphone at CES 1/2/2010

If the Synaptics vision of the future is to be believed, consumers will be squeezing, tugging, and tilting their smartphone to operate it, r

2. Most Popular Smartphones of December 2009 1/2/2010

At the beginning of each month, Brighthand publishes a list of the smartphones and other mobile devices that readers have shown the most int

3. Google Nexus One Could Be Headed for AT&T 1/3/2010

Although it is not yet official, there have been numerous reports that, later this week, Google is going to release its first Android OS sma

4. Additional Details on the Motorola Droid Devour Come to Light 1/3/2010

New information on Verizon's third Android-based smartphone has come to light. This includes a new image of the device -- which may be calle

5. Palm's webOS Gets Support for Running Native Linux Apps, High-End Multimedia Tools 1/4/2010

When developing the webOS, Palm decided to make it very easy to create applications with simple tools. While this has advantages, there was

6. Several Big Smartphone Announcements Expected at CES This Week 1/4/2010

The Consumer Electronics Show -- the 500 pound. gorilla of tradeshows -- is kicking off later this week. A number of companies will be using

7. iPhone OS 4.0 Could Be Demoed Later this Month 1/4/2010

Apple is widely expected to unveil its new iSlate tablet computer near the end of this month. According to an unconfirmed report, this will

8. BlackBerry Curve 8530 First Impressions Review 1/4/2010

The BlackBerry Curve 8530 is the latest in this popular line of smartphones. The new model offers a redesigned look, Wi-Fi, and other consum

9. Survey Finds Dramatic Increase in Consumer Interest in Google's Android OS 1/4/2010

A survey performed by a research firm has found that consumer interest in Google's Android OS has risen dramatically in the past few months,

10. Small System Update for the Palm Pre and Pixi Fixes Big Calendar Bug 1/5/2010

Palm has released webOS 1.3.5.1, an updated version of this operating system to fix a bug in that affects those who synchronize a Palm Pre o

11. iPhone iTunes App Store Tops 3 Billion Downloads 1/5/2010

In the last three months, roughly a billion apps were downloaded from Apple's software store for its smartphones and handhelds, bringing the

12. T-Mobile USA's Entire 3G Network Now Runs at 7.2 Mbps 1/5/2010

T-Mobile USA announced today that it has fulfilled a promise it made last year: it's entire 3G network is now running at 7.2 Mbps, significa

13. Google Nexus One: It's Official 1/5/2010

The Google Nexus One has been officially announced, ending weeks of rumors and speculation. This Android 2.1-powered smartphone has been des

14. Verizon May Be Getting the Apple iSlate and iPhone 1/6/2010

Apple and AT&T have had a successful partnership, selling millions of iPhones together. But analysts say Apple has wandering eyes, and will

15. Motorola CEO Stops Short of Promising Android 2.1 for the Droid 1/6/2010

The Motorola Droid owners probably feel confident that they'll be getting numerous system software upgrades in the coming months, but a comm

16. Google Will Free Android OS Users from Limit on Number of Apps Installed 1/6/2010

Currently, Android OS-based smartphones can only run software from a small partition of their internal memory, which severely restricts the

17. Microsoft's Dual-Screen Tablet May Be Unveiled Today 1/6/2010

Leaked reports says Microsoft has been working on an innovative concept for tablet PCs. The Courier project will supposedly create devices t

18. It's Official: HTC HD2 Coming to T-Mobile USA this Spring 1/7/2010

T-Mobile has announced that it will be the exclusive provider of the HTC HD2 in the U.S. This very high-end Windows phone offers a 1 GHz pro

19. Ovi Store Now Available to AT&T's Nokia Phones 1/7/2010

AT&T has announced support for the Ovi Store on those Nokia smartphones that it currently sells, as well as for future devices. This makes i

20. Motorola Backflip Will Offer Android in an Unusual Shape 1/7/2010

Motorola has taken the wraps off the Backflip, an upcoming smartphone that will run Google's Android OS and have an unusual design featuring

21. Motorola Cliq Getting an Upgrade to Android OS 2.1 1/7/2010

Motorola's CEO has promised that the Motorola Cliq, a smartphone offered by T-Mobile USA, will be getting an upgrade to the latest version o

22. Palm Pre Plus and Pixi Plus Coming to Verizon Later this Month 1/7/2010

Verizon Wireless has just revealed that it will soon begin offering enhanced versions of the Palm Pre and the Palm Pixi. The new Pre will of

23. A WiMAX-enabled Smartphone Coming to Clearwire, But Not Soon 1/8/2010

Those who would like to use a smartphone with Clearwire's WiMAX service are in for a bit of a wait: the company says it won't be releasing a

24. Palm Brings 3D Gaming to the webOS 1/8/2010

Palm's webOS was created with a focus on the Web, but users wanted high-end games, too. Palm has now answered this request by modifying its

25. AT&T Getting on the Google Bandwagon, Commits to Five Android OS Phones 1/9/2010

Following in the footsteps of all its top rivals, AT&T has promised to offer its first smartphones running Google's Android OS. These will b

26. Two webOS-Powered Smartphones Headed for AT&T 1/9/2010

When Palm's webOS debuted last summer, only Sprint subscribers could get it. This is going to change soon: AT&T Mobility's CEO revealed at C

27. OtterBox's Tandem Series Will Protect Slider Phones 1/9/2010

Slider phones like the Motorola Droid, Nokia N900, and many other present special problems for case designers. OtterBox has announced its ne

28. Google Nexus One Can Now Sync with Your PC or Mac 1/9/2010

The Google Nexus One was designed to let users synchronize their data with online services, but some prefer to sync with their desktop compu

29. Sprint Product Roadmap Leaks: HTC WiMAX Phone, BlackBerry Tour2, New Palm Model 1/10/2010

A listing of phones on their way to Sprint has appeared on the Web. This includes an HTC model with the 4G standard WiMAX, the recently-reve

30. T-Mobile Shutting Down Its @Home Service 1/10/2010

T-Mobile USA has decided to gradually shut down its @Home service, which allows consumers to make unlimited calls from a phone connected to

31. T-Mobile and Google Investigating Nexus One's 3G Connection Problems 1/11/2010

The Google Nexus One debuted from T-Mobile USA last week, and the first users of this Android-based smartphone are reporting problems with c

32. European Carrier Exec Says the Apple Tablet Is Real 1/11/2010

The incoming CEO of France Telecom has confirmed the rumors that Apple is working on a tablet computer, and that it will be offered by Orang

33. Verizon's HTC Touch Pro2 and Ozone Get Windows Mobile 6.5 Upgrades 1/11/2010

Verizon Wireless has released the system software upgrades it promised for two of its Windows phones, the HTC Touch Pro2 and HTC Ozone. User

34. Motorola Backflip Preview 1/11/2010

The Motorola Backflip is no longer a rumor, and Brighthand's Site Editor was there for the official unveiling. He brings us a video preview

35. Google Nexus One Sales Expected to be Strong, but Well Behind the iPhone's 1/12/2010

The Google Nexus One is the hottest new Android phone, and a market analyst has come with a prediction that over 5 million of these devices

36. webOS Update Brings Bluetooth Tethering to European Palm Pre Users 1/12/2010

Palm has released an update for the system software on the European version of the Palm Pre. Among other changes, it adds the ability for th

37. Apple Putting More Emphasis on the Camera in Next-Gen iPhone 1/12/2010

The new iPhone model coming this summer will be the best so far for taking pictures, if unconfirmed reports are correct. It will be able to

38. magicJack's Controversial Femtocell Will Offer Cheap Wireless Phone Service 1/12/2010

magicJack has announced a plan to release a small accessory that will act like a small cell tower, letting any GSM phone use their home Inte

39. Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 Delayed Again 1/13/2010

Sony Ericsson has missed its second self-imposed deadline to release the Xperia X2. At this point, it's not clear when this high-end Windows

40. Next iPhone Could Launch Sooner than Expected 1/13/2010

Apple has an established pattern of releasing new iPhone models in early summer. A new unconfirmed report says that this year's model is goi

41. First 32 GB microSD Card Coming Out Next Month 1/13/2010

Samsung Electronics has announced a 32 GB microSD card, and will apparently be the first company to release a microSD card of this capacity.

42. Initial Sales of the Google Nexus One May Be Very Low 1/13/2010

The Google Nexus One has been on the market for a week now, and no official number of units sold so far has been announced. An unofficial es

43. Motorola Backflip Could Be Coming to AT&T in Early March 1/14/2010

Although AT&T has yet to come out and say it, this carrier isn't trying very hard to conceal its plans to offer the Motorola Backflip. This

44. LG eXpo Preview 1/14/2010

The LG eXpo runs Windows Mobile on a 1 GHz processor, and sports a miniature projector, fingerprint scanner, WVGA screen, sliding keyboard,

45. Nokia N900 Update Adds Landscape-to-Portrait Screen Rotation 1/14/2010

The Nokia N900 has received two system software updates this week, addressing some bugs and also making a significant enhancement: adding po

46. Windows Mobile 7 Will Be Unveiled Next Month, May Offer Just Two Screen Resolutions 1/14/2010

Microsoft has let it be known that it intends to take the wraps off Windows Mobile 7 in the middle of February. Details on this OS update co

47. Inbrics MID-M1 Will Be an Android Smartphone Packed with Features 1/14/2010

Android-powered smartphones are nothing new, but the MID-M1 is making waves for what manufacturer Inbrics seemingly intends to be a truly al

48. New Details Emerge on the Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus 1/14/2010

Verizon Wireless has announced that it is going to release updated versions of the Palm Pre and the Palm Pixi, but many of the details on th

49. Google Nexus One Gets More Affordable for T-Mobile Customers 1/15/2010

The price usually given for the Google Nexus One is $180, but that's the price for those switching to T-Mobile to get this new Android OS-ba

50. Verizon Cuts Prices on Unlimited Voice and Messaging Service Plans 1/15/2010

Verizon will introduce several new wireless service plans next week, reducing prices for unlimited voice and text service. In addition, goin

51. T-Mobile Slashes Prices on BlackBerry, Android, and Windows Mobile Smartphones 1/15/2010

T-Mobile USA has just significantly dropped the prices on a wide array of smartphones, many of which debuted fairly recently. This includes

52. Samsung Moment Gets a Small System Software Update 1/15/2010

Sprint has introduced an update for the system software on the Samsung Moment. This isn't the promised upgrade to Android 2.0, but it does b

53. HTC HD2 Almost Certainly Getting Windows Mobile 7 1/16/2010

Smartphone users who want to buy a device that they know will get an upgrade to Windows Mobile 7 when it's released this fall should serious

54. Donate to Haitian Relief with a Text Message 1/16/2010

The small Caribbean nation of Haiti was struck by a devastating earthquake this week, killing thousands and leaving many more without food,

55. AT&T Cuts the Cost iPhone Users Pay for Unlimited Voice and Data 1/16/2010

AT&T has dropped the price it charges subscribers -- including users of the Apple iPhone 3GS -- for an unlimited voice and data plan. This w

56. Majority of Shoppers Using Cell Phones to Research Purchases 1/17/2010

A majority of consumers used their mobile phones for comparison shopping, product reviews, and discounts when buying products in-store, acco

57. T-Mobile Now Offering a Windows Mobile 6.5 Upgrade for Its HTC Touch Pro2 1/17/2010

T-Mobile customers with an HTC Touch Pro2 can now download an upgrade to the latest version of Microsoft's mobile operating system for free.

58. Nokia N900 Review 1/18/2010

The Nokia N900 is a new smartphone with a WVGA screen, sliding keyboard, and a wide array of other high-end features. Antoine Wright gives h

59. Sprint Promises to Upgrade HTC Touch Pro2 to Windows Mobile 6.5 by March 1/18/2010

Sprint says it will give users of its HTC Touch Pro2 an upgrade to the latest version of Microsoft's mobile operating system for free. This

60. HTC Supersonic May Sport 4.3-inch Screen, Android OS, WiMAX 1/18/2010

Sprint will be introducing a very high-end HTC smartphone code-named the Supersonic, if some leaked information is correct. This model will

61. iSlate and iPhone OS 4.0 Unveiling Expected on Jan. 27 1/18/2010

Apple has confirmed earlier rumors by announcing a press event for the end of this month. It's not saying what's going to be unveiled, but n

62. T-Mobile and Sprint Charge Less for Unlimited Service than Larger Rivals 1/19/2010

AT&T and Verizon Wireless both lowered their monthly rate for unlimited voice and wireless data service this week, but their smaller rivals

63. U.S. Texts $22 Million in Haiti Relief Aid 1/20/2010

The American Red Cross has reported that it received more than $22 million in U.S. text-based donations for Haiti earthquake relief, almost

64. T-Mobile G1 Could Get Android 2.0 Upgrade Very Soon 1/20/2010

The T-Mobile G1 is over a year old, but it may soon have new life breathed into it courtesy of a significant system software upgrade. An unc

65. Windows Mobile 7 May Come in Business and Media Editions 1/20/2010

The official unveiling of Windows Mobile 7 is expected next month, and rumors about it have been coming at a fast and furious rate. Accordin

66. T-Mobile myTouch 3G Fender Limited Edition Is Now Available 1/21/2010

T-Mobile has released a new version of the myTouch 3G. The Fender Limited Edition has a new look as well as some other music-friendly featur

67. Motorola Droid Devour Could Be Getting Close to Release 1/21/2010

Verizon is apparently getting closer to introducing its third Android OS-based phone. This model -- code-named the Calgary -- has reportedly

68. Microsoft Bing Could Replace Google as the iPhone's Default Search Engine 1/21/2010

Since the iPhone OS debuted, Google has been the default search engine. But that could change soon, if an unconfirmed report is correct.

69. Nokia Giving Away Free Navigation App 1/21/2010

Nokia has released a new version of Ovi Maps for its Symbian smartphones that includes free navigation for those who are driving or walking.

70. iPhone OS 4.0 May Offer More Support for Multitasking 1/21/2010

The next version of Apple's iPhone operating system will reportedly offer greater support for running third-party applications in the backgr

71. Verizon Reveals Pricing Info for Palm Pre Plus and Pixi Plus 1/21/2010

Verizon has announced that its new versions of the Palm Pre and the Palm Pixi will go for the same prices as Sprint's versions, even though

72. HTC Diamond3 with Windows Mobile 7 Might Be Headed for AT&T and T-Mobile 1/22/2010

One of the first smartphones with Windows Mobile 7 is reportedly going under the codename "Obsession". When it's released, though, it will s

73. Motorola Droid and Cliq Available at Big Discounts for New Subscribers 1/22/2010

Wireless carriers regularly offer special deals to new customers, hoping to lure in additional subscribers. For example, both of Motorola's

74. T-Mobile Dash 3G Can Now Be Upgraded to Windows Mobile 6.5 1/22/2010

Those with a T-Mobile Dash 3G can now download an upgrade to the latest version of Microsoft's mobile operating system for free. This device

75. BlackBerry Curve 8530 Review 1/22/2010

The BlackBerry Curve 8530 is the latest in this popular line of smartphones. The new model offers a redesigned look, Wi-Fi, and other consum

76. HTC Supersonic Could Run Android OS 3.0 1/23/2010

Very preliminary details on a smartphone supposedly on its way to Sprint say that this model will be one of the first with Android OS 3.0. T

77. T-Mobile's HTC HD2 Will Come with More Storage than the European Version 1/24/2010

HTC has released the specifications of the version of the HTC HD2 that will be released by T-Mobile USA this spring, revealing it will offer

78. Motorola Motoroi Might Be Destined for T-Mobile USA 1/24/2010

A recently announced Android OS-based smartphone with an odd name and an unusual design is definitely going to be released in the U.S., and

79. Skyfire 1.5 Mobile Browser Launched for Symbian Smartphones 1/24/2010

A new version of the Skyfire web browser has been released for Symbian-powered smartphones. This is the latest version of a free app that se

80. Palm Pre Plus and Pixi Plus Now Available 1/25/2010

Today is the day Verizon Wireless is launching the Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus, enhanced versions of webOS smartphones that were releas

81. T-Mobile Sidekick Series Could Be Phased Out, Replaced with Android-Based Smartphones 1/25/2010

In its heyday, the T-Mobile Sidekick was a hot device with teens and over-exposed celebrities. But the popularity of this line of featurepho

82. Motorola Split Could Be an Android OS Phone that Lives Up to Its Name 1/25/2010

AT&T may be getting a smartphone with an unusual design featuring a split keyboard that slides out from either side of the touchscreen. The

83. Apple's Tablet Computer Might Be a Flop 1/25/2010

Interest in Apple's upcoming tablet computer, which is widely expected to be unveiled this week, has reached fever pitch. Despite all the ho

84. The iPhone May Be Coming to Sprint, Verizon, and T-Mobile 1/25/2010

There have been persistent but unconfirmed reports that Verizon will be getting the Apple iPhone this year, ending AT&T's exclusive right to

85. Amazon to Open Kindle App Store, Allows DRM Opt Out 1/25/2010

Amazon has announced that the Kindle is now open to development for select partners, and a Kindle app store will soon open. Initial partners

86. First Pictures of the HTC Supersonic Appear 1/26/2010

Details of an upcoming Android OS smartphone have been cropping up for much of the last week, and now an image or two has come to light. The

87. Google Prepping a Fix for the Nexus One's 3G Connection Problems 1/26/2010

Ever since the Google Nexus One debuted from T-Mobile USA users of this Android-based smartphone have been reporting problems with connectin

88. More Evidence for an AT&T Version of the Google Nexus One Comes to Light 1/26/2010

More evidence has emerged that Google is going to release a version of the Nexus One that will offer full support for AT&T's wireless networ

89. Google Voice Comes to Apple iPhone OS and Palm webOS 1/26/2010

Google has released a Google Voice app that runs on the iPhone and on ones running Palm's webOS. This service lets multiple phones use one n

90. Apple iSlate Faces a Tough Tablet Trail 1/26/2010

Apple is a company known for setting new standards and raising the bar in terms of new technology development. The big question is, can it d

91. ZunePhone: It's Basically Confirmed 1/27/2010

Ever since Microsoft released the Zune line of music players, many have been expecting a device that merges it with a phone. What could be t

92. HTC Hero Getting Android OS 2.1 in Early Spring 1/27/2010

The HTC Hero reportedly will be getting an operating system upgrade to Android OS 2.1, but not for several more months. This smartphone is c

93. Apple Unveils the iPad 1/27/2010

Apple has just taken the wraps off its first tablet computer, which it has named the iPad. This upcoming device will greatly resembles a sup

94. RIM Confirms that the BlackBerry Tour 9650 Is On the Way 1/28/2010

RIM has not yet announced the BlackBerry Tour 9650, but that didn't stop it from mentioning this upcoming smartphone on its official Faceboo

95. HP's Android-Based Netbook May Be Released by AT&T 1/28/2010

HP was demonstrating a netbook running Google's Android OS at CES earlier this month, but said it was an experiment rather than a product it

96. BlackBerry Magnum Will Sport a Keyboard and a Touchscreen 1/28/2010

Most BlackBerrys have keyboards, and a couple others have touchscreens, but so far there hasn't been one with both. That will change when th

97. More Pictures of the HTC Supersonic Appear 1/28/2010

Information about the HTC Supersonic has been coming out in a steady stream recently. This includes some new pictures of this upcoming cutti

98. MSI Prepping an iPad-like Tablet Running the Android OS 1/28/2010

In the wake of Apple unveiling the iPad, MSI has revealed that it plans to release a similar tablet computer later this year. This will run

99. Dell Mini 5 Android-Based Tablet Coming Soon 1/29/2010

Reports have been around for some time about Dell's upcoming tablet-shaped device with a 5-inch touchscreen and Google's Android OS. Michael

100. Toshiba TG02 Gets FCC Approval 1/29/2010

The FCC has signed off on the Toshiba TG02, a smartphone that has yet to be formally announced. This reveals a few details on this model, wh

101. Poll: Will the Apple iPad Fly or Will It Die? 1/29/2010

Steve Jobs took the wraps off the Apple iPad this week, touching off a debate on whether this upcoming tablet will re-make the portable comp

102. New Details on the T-Mobile myTouch Slide Leak Out 1/29/2010

T-Mobile will soon add a third Android OS phone with a sliding keyboard and HVGA touchscreen to its product lineup, if unconfirmed reports a

103. Google Nexus One for AT&T Practically Confirmed 1/30/2010

A device that's almost certainly an AT&T-compatible version of the Google Nexus One has been approved by the FCC. This is good news for this

104. Future Versions of SlingPlayer Will Be Based on Adobe Flash 1/30/2010

SlingPlayer lets users watch their home TV from around the world, and there are versions of this for PCs, smartphones, and more. Sling Media

105. Firefox Web Browser Now Available for Nokia N900 1/31/2010

The Mozilla Foundation has released Firefox for Mobile 1.0 for Nokia's Maemo 5 operating system. This allows fans of the desktop version of

106. Next-Generation iPhone and iPad May Get Video Conferencing, Spell Check 1/31/2010

Details on the next version of Apple's iPhone OS have begun to leak out. According to unconfirmed sources, this will include support for two

107. Apple Is Not the Largest Mobile Device Maker in the World 1/31/2010

A few days ago, Apple CEO Steve Jobs said that his company is "the largest mobile devices company in the world." A quick comparison of Apple