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SmartPhone Articles for October of 2011

Below are the 102 SmartPhone articles for October of 2011

1. Facebook Will Be Timeline of Your Life, for Good or Ill 10/1/2011

In a new policy known as "frictionless sharing" Facebook will become a full representation of your life. As part of a new system, users' act

2. Most Popular Smartphones for September 2011 10/2/2011

Each month, Brighthand publishes a list of the smartphones that readers have shown the most interest in during the preceding four weeks. Not

3. LG Marquee Debuts from Sprint, Nova Screen and All 10/2/2011

Sprint has just begun offering the LG Marquee, a mid-range Android smartphone that sports a Nova screen, a type designed to be brighter whil

4. 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

5. 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,

6. Google's Powerful Chrome Web Browser Headed to Android 10/3/2011

A new version of Google Chrome that runs on Android is in the extreme early stages of development, with the updated user interface already c

7. Samsung Epic 4G Touch Review: Has It All 10/3/2011

The Samsung Epic 4G Touch is one of the most advanced smartphones available from Sprint. Jen Edwards brings us a review of this device, whic

8. Zune Officially Dead, Confirms Microsoft 10/4/2011

Microsoft has officially confirmed that it will no longer be producing its Zune music players, though it will continue to offer support for

9. HTC Responds to Claims of a Major Security Flaw in Its Android Smartphones 10/4/2011

HTC has released an official statement regarding reports of a massive security flaw in its Android devices. The company has concluded that w

10. Apple iPhone 4S Unveiled, No iPhone 5 in Sight 10/4/2011

Apple's new CEO has taken the wraps off the iPhone 4S, which will have a faster processor and a better camera than its predecessor. This wil

11. Apple Unveils More iOS 5 Details: Voice Control and Other New Software and Services 10/4/2011

The new and improved iOS 5 is coming from Apple, this much we knew. But what we didn't know was that it's coming so soon: October 12. Upgrad

12. Teaser Video Stars the Samsung Nexus Prime 10/5/2011

You have our attention Samsung! The company just raised our anticipation even higher after posting a teaser video for the Samsung Nexus Prim

13. Norton Anti-Theft Service for Phones, Tablets and PCs Now Available from the Cloud 10/5/2011

Fending off big rivals, Symantec on Tuesday released Norton Anti-Theft, the first in a set of planned cloud security services for smartphone

14. Samsung Epic 4G Touch vs. HTC EVO 3D: Which Sprint Smartphone is Top Dog? 10/5/2011

Brighthand has tested all of the top smartphones, and can provide you with the insight you need to make the right decision. Today we're comp

15. Steve Jobs, the Man Behind the iPhone and iPad, Has Died 10/5/2011

Steve Jobs, one of Apple's co-founders and its CEO during many of its most successful years, passed away today. He had resigned as Apple CEO

16. T-Mobile Adds myTouch Q and myTouch to Lineup 10/6/2011

T-Mobile is introducing two mid-range Android smartphones to its myTouch collection. The T-Mobile myTouch Q will sport a 3.5-inch display a

17. 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

18. Samsung ''Nexus Prime'' Details Revealed: New Name, Huge Screen, More 10/6/2011

Looks like we've been good this year. Instead of having to wait until Tuesday for Samsung to reveal the specs of the next generation Nexus s

19. 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

20. Samsung Nexus Prime and Android OS 4.0 Delayed 10/7/2011

Samsung and Google have decided to cancel their event scheduled for next week. This was expected to be the unveiling of the Samsung Nexus Pr

21. Sprint Switching to LTE, Dropping WiMAX for 4G 10/8/2011

In a move than has been expected for months, Sprint has announced that it's going to build an LTE network to replace the WiMAX one it curren

22. Considering Upgrading to the iPhone 4S? Read this First 10/8/2011

Pre-orders have begun for the Apple iPhone 4S, and there are millions of people asking themselves, should I upgrade to this new model? Brigh

23. Dell Might Be Out of the Windows Phone Business 10/9/2011

Dell was among the companies that released a device running Windows Phone last year, but there are signs that this might be its only offerin

24. 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

25. 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,

26. 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

27. 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

28. Motorola Droid Bionic vs Motorola Droid X2: Which Droid Is Better? 10/10/2011

With similar designs and many of the same features, it is tough for Verizon customers to choose between the Motorola Droid X2 and Motorola D

29. Motorola and Verizon Hosting Press Event Oct. 18, May Unveil RAZR Smartphone 10/10/2011

Motorola and Verizon Wireless sent out invitations for a press event next Tuesday, October 18 in New York City that they may be using as a p

30. Samsung Galaxy S II from T-Mobile First-Look Review 10/10/2011

T-Mobile is about to introduce its version of the Samsung Galaxy S II, and Brighthand already has a unit in hand for testing. Read on to lea

31. 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

32. 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

33. T-Mobile Releases Improved Bobsled VoIP Service 10/11/2011

T-Mobile has announced improved functionality for its Bobsled by T-Mobile VoIP service, which allows users to make calls from a computer, ta

34. T-Mobile Launches Its Samsung Galaxy S II 10/12/2011

T-Mobile's Galaxy S II is available today. The super smartphone made by Samsung costs $230 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a two-year contra

35. iOS 5 Is Here 10/12/2011

After a long wait, Apple's new mobile operating system, iOS 5, is now available on a number of devices, including the company's latest smart

36. BlackBerry Outage Issues Spread to U.S. and Canada 10/12/2011

Like BlackBerry owners in Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa who have been experiencing sporadic outages of messaging and email service

37. HTC Amaze 4G Camera-Oriented Smartphone Now Available From T-Mobile 10/12/2011

The HTC Amaze 4G is now available at T-Mobile stores nationwide. It is loaded with perks, including what T-Mobile claims is the best camera

38. RIM Claims Fix for Global BlackBerry Outage 10/13/2011

RIM just released a statement in which it claims to fix the service issue plaguing its BlackBerry users this week. The issue caused three da

39. Apple iOS 5 Upgrade Review 10/13/2011

The day users of the iPhone 4, iPad, and iPod touch have been waiting for has arrived: iOS 5 is now available. Brighthand has everything you

40. 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

41. Samsung SAFE Program To Make Its Smartphones Secure Enough for the Enterprise 10/13/2011

Samsung Mobile announced its "Samsung Approved for Enterprise," or SAFE, program for enterprises at CTIA this week in San Diego. This is des

42. iPhone 4S Won't Fit in Many iPhone 4 Cases 10/14/2011

The shape and size of the Apple iPhone 4S is very close to that of its predecessor, but it's not exactly the same. This means that many case

43. Apple iPhone 4S is Here! 10/14/2011

The iPhone 4S is here! Eager shoppers who pre-ordered the latest edition of Apple's smartphone last week will receive their phones today. Th

44. BlackBerry Outage Luring Europeans to iPhone 10/14/2011

RIM managed to anger BlackBerry users around the world with a three-day service outage this week. Our European correspondent says the timing

45. 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.

46. 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

47. Samsung Galaxy Player Now Available in Stores 10/16/2011

Today is the U.S. launch of the Samsung Galaxy Player. This isn't a smartphone - instead it's a handheld computer for those who want to watc

48. 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

49. T-Mobile Announces Dual-Screen LG DoublePlay 10/17/2011

T-Mobile has officially announced its latest smartphone, the "LG DoublePlay". The device will have a large main display and a full slide-out

50. Apple iPhone 4S Sales Hit 4 Million in Launch Weekend 10/17/2011

The numbers are in and Apple's latest smartphone, the iPhone 4S, has sold over four million units since the device launched on Friday. The l

51. RIM to Offer Free Apps to BlackBerry Users as an Apology for Last Week's Outage 10/17/2011

RIM has announced its plan to offer subscribers more than $100 worth of new BlackBerry games and utilities as an expression of its appreciat

52. Motorola Droid RAZR Exposed by Over-Eager Sneak Peek 10/17/2011

Motorola has released another sneak peek at its Spyder smartphone, though this time the teaser site left less for the imagination. Designed

53. BlackBerry Bold 9930 vs. BlackBerry Torch 9850: RIM Smartphone Smackdown 10/18/2011

The BlackBerry Bold 9930 and the Torch 9850 are two of RIM's most recent smartphones with BlackBerry OS 7. Can't decide between them? Read t

54. Apple to Release iPhone 5 in Nine Months 10/18/2011

With dust from the launch of the iPhone 4S barely settling, buzz is already circulating about Apple's next-generation smartphone, the iPhone

55. Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Android OS 4.0 ''Ice Cream Sandwich'' To Be Unveiled Tonight 10/18/2011

Google has posted on Twitter a promise to reveal "what's new from Android" tonight. This is almost certainly going to be the debut of Androi

56. Motorola Droid RAZR Bringing a Super-Thin Design to Verizon 10/18/2011

Motorola and Verizon have just announced the latest addition to Big Red's 4G lineup with the Droid RAZR. The smartphone will boast a Gorilla

57. RIM Announces New OS for BlackBerry Devices: BBX 10/18/2011

RIM announced today its latest OS, BBX, which will be the first platform from the company to unify its BlackBerry smartphones, PlayBook tabl

58. Motorola Droid RAZR Hands-On Preview: Slim but Powerful 10/18/2011

The Motorola RAZR was one of the most popular feature phones of all time due to its thin and slick design. Now the RAZR is back as perhaps t

59. Google Reveals the Details of Android OS 4.0, Samsung Galaxy Nexus 10/18/2011

Google has revealed the details of Android OS 4.0. This includes a new user interface designed to run on a wide range of screen sizes, from

60. Apple Sold 17 million iPhones Last Quarter, but Missed Analyst Mark 10/19/2011

While we've heard about Apple selling over 4 million iPhone 4S devices within the first three days of sales, the Cupertino company announced

61. Sprint Bringing Out the Mid-Range HTC EVO Design 4G 10/19/2011

The newly-announced HTC EVO Design 4G will have a mid-range price but include some high-end features, such as a qHD display, 4G, and dual-ca

62. Nokia to Finally Unveil First Windows Phone 7 Handsets Next Week 10/19/2011

Nokia will be launching new devices running Windows Phone next week at Nokia World, confirms Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. Ballmer claimed th

63. Android OS 4.0 Upgrades Should Be Out By Year's End 10/19/2011

The full unveiling of Android OS 4.0 was last night, and today users of smartphones and tablets running the previous versions are wondering

64. 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

65. ThinkFree Mobile Office for Android OS Review: An Office Suite for Phones 10/20/2011

The full version of ThinkFree Office is the least costly of all the paid Office-compatible suites for Android. Is it worth $9.99 to you? Rea

66. HTC Amaze 4G First Look Review 10/20/2011

T-Mobile recently introduced the HTC Amaze 4G, an Android smartphone that has one of the best cameras available on a handset. It's no slouch

67. With Steve Jobs Passing, Apple Looks to New Leadership 10/21/2011

With the passing of Steve Jobs, two men who previously worked behind the scenes have been thrust into the limelight: the new CEO Tim Cook, a

68. Apple iPhone 4S Review: The Best Gets Better 10/21/2011

Apple's fifth-generation smartphone isn't what many people were expecting - instead of a re-designed model, the iPhone 4S is a speed-bumped

69. Verizon Commits to Samsung Galaxy Nexus 10/22/2011

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus was unveiled earlier this week, and Verizon Wireless has made itself the first U.S. carrier to officially promise t

70. Sprint Salutes the Motorola Admiral with PTT 10/23/2011

The Motorola Admiral, Sprint's first Android-powered handset to offer the carrier's Direct Connect Push To Talk service, is now available at

71. 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

72. 10 Cool Business Apps for iPhones and Android OS Phones 10/24/2011

Here are ten of the coolest apps for taking care of business while you're on the go, whether you're using an iPhone or an Android-based devi

73. 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

74. HTC Promises Android OS 4.0 Upgrades for as Many Devices as Possible 10/24/2011

Google announced Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) a few days ago, and many people are eagerly awaiting a system software upgrade for thei

75. 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

76. HTC Radar 4G Windows Phone Launching Next Week from T-Mobile 10/24/2011

After announcing it last month, T-Mobile has revealed the launch date for its first Windows Phone 7.5 smartphone that will be able to access

77. 4G World: Qualcomm Gives the Scoop on its New 2.5GHz S4 Snapdragon Processor 10/25/2011

Qualcomm's vice president of product management, Reiner Klement, spoke at 4G World today, where he detailed the company's next generation Sn

78. LG DoublePlay Said to Hit T-Mobile Nov. 2 10/25/2011

An unconfirmed report may have revealed the release date for T-Mobile's latest LG smartphone, the DoublePlay. Though T-Mobile has yet to con

79. Motorola Commits to Android OS 4.0 Upgrades for Three Recent Models 10/25/2011

Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) was unveiled a week ago, and since then device makers have starting talking about when current smartphon

80. 4G World: Qualcomm's Hellberg Talks Future of HSPA+ and LTE 10/25/2011

As part of Qualcomm's "3G & 4G and Chipset Evolution" workshop at 4G World in Chicago, Qualcomm's director of technical management, Rasmus H

81. 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

82. 4G World: Sprint Aiming for 12 LTE Smartphones by Mid-2012, Switching to LTE Advanced in 2013 10/26/2011

Sprint recently announced plans to switch from using WiMAX as its 4G standard to LTE. The carrier has revealed more details about this plan

83. Nokia Reveals Its First Windows-based Smartphones 10/26/2011

Nokia has just unveiled a slew of new Microsoft Windows phones at the company's Nokia World. This includes both high-end and mid-range devic

84. Motorola Droid Bionic vs. Motorola Photon 4G: LTE and WiMAX Go Head-to-Head 10/26/2011

Although they sport different looks, the Motorola Droid Bionic and Photon 4G have a lot in common, including being cutting-edge phones on tw

85. 4G World: News From the Floor 10/26/2011

A round up of a couple of the more interesting news, software, and devices from the 4G World show floor, including Google Wallet and Huawei'

86. Motorola Droid RAZR Can Now Be Pre-Ordered from Verizon 10/27/2011

Verizon is now taking pre-orders for its latest high-end Android smartphone, the Motorola Droid RAZR. This model won't be short on features,

87. 4G World: The Future of NFC 10/27/2011

Speakers at the NFC Summit at this year's 4G World had plenty to say about the future of NFC (Near Field Communications) and its potential a

88. Google Nexus One: No Ice Cream Sandwich for You! 10/27/2011

The original "GooglePhone" has reached the end of the line: it is too out-of-date for Google to be able to release a version of Android OS 4

89. Corel Slingshot for iOS Review: Share Photos From Your iPhone Through Facebook 10/27/2011

Corel's Slingshot app lets you easily share pictures from your iPhone through Facebook and email. Read the full review to see its strengths

90. The End of Sony Ericsson 10/27/2011

Sony Ericsson is coming to an end. Sony Corp will be buying out its Swedish mobile phone partner, Ericsson, for $1.5 billion, as it pursues

91. 4G World: Where Does 4G Go From Here? 10/27/2011

The "Next-Gen 4G Devices" superpanel at the 4G World conference discussed some of the factors that are going to drive the adoption of high-s

92. Motorola Droid 4 Will Sport 4G LTE 10/27/2011

Images and specs of the fourth-generation Droid have leaked out, giving the world an advanced look at this upcoming Verizon model. It's appa

93. Sprint's Costs for iPhone and LTE Are Going to Strain the Company 10/28/2011

Sprint Nextel Corp. has revealed key details of its recent deal with Apple to sell the iPhone. While the launch of the successful device wil

94. Smartphone Growth Declines in 3Q, But Total Phone Market Still Growing 10/28/2011

It appears smartphone growth declined in key mature markets this past quarter. Economically strong regions like the U. S. and Western Europe

95. New HP CEO: No Decision On webOS Yet 10/28/2011

HP CEO Meg Whitman says that her company is still considering what to do with the webOS. Her predecessor had ended production of smartphones

96. Samsung Galaxy S II Review: T-Mobile's Best Android Smartphone 10/28/2011

The Samsung Galaxy S II pulls out all the stops, offering virtually every feature a smartphone shopper is looking for. T-Mobile's version of

97. 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

98. 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

99. 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

100. 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

101. 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

102. HTC Rhyme Review: A Phone with a Feminine Touch 10/31/2011

Verizon's HTC Rhyme isn't your usual Android smartphone. It sports a design and accessories that have been crafted to appeal to women, which