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SmartPhone Articles for October of 2012

Below are the 127 SmartPhone articles for October of 2012

1. Verizon iPhone 5 Update Fixes Carrier Data Usage While Connected to Wi-Fi Network 10/1/2012

Verizon iPhone 5 Users were facing serious problems where data leakage was occurring even when connected to a Wi-Fi Network. An update has b

2. Sony Xperia TL Bringing High-End Specs to AT&T's 4G LTE Network 10/1/2012

Adding on to the trio of Android-powered 4G LTE-enabled smartphones it announced last week, AT&T is once again expanding its high-speed line

3. HTC Posts Video of 8X Windows Phone 10/1/2012

Those who are eager to see HTC's first model running Windows Phone 8 in action can watch a video showing this upcoming device.

4. HTC Announces One X+, US Launch Date Coming Later 10/2/2012

HTC announced a successor to its successful One X Android handset today, an improved Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) smartphone appropriately-named

5. AT&T To Carry HTC One X+ and One VX 10/2/2012

AT&T has announced that it will carry HTC's recently-revealed One X+, as well as the One VX, a previously-unannounced mid-range handset also

6. Rumors About a Microsoft-Branded Windows Phone 8 Device Resurface 10/2/2012

Rumors have once again begun to swirl that Microsoft is developing its own Windows Phone 8 smartphone that's to be released in "the coming m

7. HTC Promises Android 4.1 Upgrades for HTC One X and One S Start this Month 10/2/2012

HTC said today that it will start rolling out the upgrade to Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) for its HTC One X and HTC One S in the near future. Th

8. FAA Reconsidering Allowing Travellers to Use Smartphones and Tablets on Planes 10/3/2012

Brighthand's parent site TechnologyGuide has a report on the FAA reevaluating its requirements for electronic devices on board plane. Travel

9. New Study Reveals that a Third of U.S. Adults Receive News from Mobile Devices 10/3/2012

A new study revealed that half of U.S. adults have mobile access to the Internet, either from a smartphone or a tablet. And these consumers

10. T-Mobile and MetroPCS Are Merging 10/3/2012

In hopes that by growing it can compete better, T-Mobile is going to merge with the regional carrier MetroPCS.

11. Nokia CEO Doesn't Deny Possibility of Microsoft Surface Smartphone 10/3/2012

Nokia CEO Stephen Elop did not deny the latest round of rumors that Microsoft may be developing its own Windows Phone, instead taking the op

12. Verizon Drops Price of Samsung Galaxy Nexus to $50 10/3/2012

It's been a little more than a week since Verizon delivered a delectable upgrade to the Galaxy Nexus with Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean", and now

13. Apple Shuts Down Unauthorized iPhone Cable Makers 10/3/2012

The iPhone 5 sports a new connector. One concern that consumers have is the price of purchasing new Lightning add-ons. Many users are simply

14. Mobile Shopping Impacts Black Friday 10/4/2012

Smartphones and tablets are playing a greater role in consumer shopping habits. Consumers now armed with a wealth of information at their f

15. Motorola Droid RAZR M Review 10/4/2012

Verizon's Motorola Droid RAZR M mixes performance and value. Brighthand takes a closer look at this speedy mid-range Android smartphone.

16. AT&T Says Nokia Lumia 920 and 820 Coming in November 10/4/2012

AT&T made an official announcement today that it will carry Nokia's first two Windows Phone 8 handsets, the Lumia 920 and Lumia 820, and tha

17. HTC 8X Also Due Out In November from AT&T 10/4/2012

Shortly after announcing its support for the Nokia Lumia 920 and 820, and stating that this models would be available in November, AT&T made

18. Samsung Rumored to be Unveiling Galaxy S III Mini Next Week 10/4/2012

Rumors have begun circulating the web with talks of a Galaxy S III Mini. A recent press invitation from Samsung, suggests that consumers may

19. AT&T To Release Samsung Galaxy Camera 10/5/2012

The Galaxy Camera first appeared on the scene back in August at IFA. Now AT&T has announced that it would be the first to release Samsung's

20. Samsung Promises Android 4.1 Update for U.S. Galaxy S III Not Far Away 10/5/2012

U.S. owners of the Samsung Galaxy S III have been given a little glimpse of hope for when they will get a taste of Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean".

21. HP May Be Considering Bringing Back the webOS 10/5/2012

Just when you think the webOS is gone with the wind, there's evidence it might be coming back. HP is hiring dozens of engineers with experie

22. Apple Still Strong a Year After Steve Jobs' Death 10/5/2012

Apple's co-founder Steve Jobs passed away a year ago. Since then, Apple has forged ahead and is even stronger than it was before. But can th

23. FreedomPop Begins Public Tests of Free 4G Wireless Internet Service 10/6/2012

FreedomPop, the free internet service just entered into its free public beta. Now open to the public FreedomPop looks to offer 500MB of data

24. iPhone 5 Causing Fistfights and Strikes at Foxconn 10/6/2012

Production of Apple's new flagship smartphone is causing real problems at Foxconn's Zhengzhou factory: quality control inspectors are gettin

25. Recent Research Reveals Nearly a Third of UK Smartphone Owners Stream Video 10/7/2012

Smartphone conception is growing as mobile devices become a more integral part of our lives. The UK serves as a prime example of this, as a

26. The BlackBerry is Still a Sweet Fruit in Some Places 10/7/2012

The BlackBerry phone, once so addicting, people called them "CrackBerries," has taken a mighty fall in the U.S. as it was replaced by more n

27. Smartphones Can Play a Role in Sleep Disorders 10/8/2012

An article from our parent site TechnologyGuide covers research that shows many teens are giving up sleep to text their friends late into th

28. AT&T Shortens Device Return Period to 14 Days 10/8/2012

As of Sunday, AT&T has shortened the period during which customers can return devices to the carrier without incurring any penalties from 30

29. Apple Begins Shipping Lightning Adapters for iPhone 5 Owners 10/8/2012

Apple has begun shipping its Lightning adapters. These are a godsend for consumers looking to connect their iPhone 5 to the rest of their Ap

30. Sprint Makes Phone Numbers More Personal with StarStar Me Service 10/8/2012

Sprint is making it easier for customers to share their digits, with the implementation of a new service that allows users to create their o

31. Mid-range Nokia Lumia 810 Coming From T-Mobile 'In The Coming Weeks' 10/8/2012

T-Mobile and Nokia revealed a new Windows Phone 8 model today, the mid-range Lumia 810, which will be available "in the coming weeks" exclus

32. Apple Comments on Purple Camera Flare in iPhone 5 10/8/2012

Since the iPhone 5 was released, many users have complained about purple flairs appearing in images, and it appears that Apple has taken not

33. Consumer Reports Calls the Apple iPhone 5 a "Winner" 10/9/2012

Consumer Reports is well known for offering unbiased opinions on a huge range of products. Anyone with concerns about Apple's latest smartph

34. Leaked Image Suggests Impending Reveal of Verizon Windows Phone 8 Device from Nokia 10/9/2012

A leaked image suggests that a Verizon-exclusive variant of the Nokia Lumia 820, codenamed "Atlas", could be getting an official announcemen

35. HTC DLX Tabletphone Specs Leak Out 10/9/2012

The HTC DLX supposedly had its specs leaked to the world yesterday. These were leaked via Twitter, apparently revealing the core specificati

36. Sprint Announces LG Optimus G and LG Mach at MobileCon 10/9/2012

At the start of MobileCon in San Diego today, Sprint revealed two new Android phones coming to its 4G LTE network: the LG Optimus G and the

37. AT&T Rumored to Begin Taking Preorders for Windows Phone 8 Devices Oct. 21 10/9/2012

Rumor has it that AT&T will begin taking preorders for its devices based on Windows Phone 8 starting October 21, roughly a week ahead of the

38. Apple's First iPod touch with 4-Inch Touchscreen Begins Shipping 10/9/2012

Staying true to its vague "October" release promise, Apple has begun shipping the new iPod touch, with preorder customers receiving shipping

39. Asus Teases October 16 Padfone 2 Annoucement 10/10/2012

The webpage for Asus' mobile division is teasing the launch of a successor to the company's quirky smartphone-tablet-netbook, the Padfone.

40. Samsung Galaxy S III Mini Unveiling Confirmed for Today 10/10/2012

After much speculation, Samsung has finally confirmed that it will be revealing the Samsung Galaxy S III Mini at a press event scheduled for

41. Apple iPhone 5 vs. Samsung Galaxy S III 10/10/2012

Smartphone shoppers face a choice between Apple's flagship smartphone or Samsung's. Brighthand is here to help with a hands-on comparison of

42. Microsoft Shifting Its Focus Toward ''Devices and Services'' 10/10/2012

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says his company is going to put more focus on hardware. Does this mean a Surface-branded smartphone is in devel

43. In-The-Wild Photos of Verizon's Nokia Lumia 822 Surface 10/11/2012

In-the-wild photos of the Nokia Lumia 822, Verizon-exclusive variant of the Windows Phone 8-based Lumia 820, have emerged following yesterda

44. Steve Wozniak Wants a Bigger iPhone 10/11/2012

Steve Wozniak has not been directly involved with Apple in many years, but he did co-found the company along with Steve Jobs. So when he cri

45. Canopy Sensus Case Brings Touch Controls to the Back of the Apple iPhone 10/11/2012

This week at GDC Online, accessory maker Canopy was showing off its Sensus case for the iPhone, which provides users with a touch surface on

46. Verizon Wireless Will Shut Down 2G and 3G Networks by 2021 10/11/2012

Verizon Wireless announced it plans to sunset its 2G and 3G networks. The carrier announced that it plans on removing the old networks while

47. Motorola Droid RAZR HD and RAZR MAXX HD on Sale October 18 from Verizon 10/11/2012

Following Verizon's release of the Droid RAZR M in September, two more Motorola Droid handsets, the RAZR HD and the RAZR MAXX HD, are going

48. Samsung Galaxy S III Mini Revealed 10/11/2012

After weeks of speculation, Samsung finally revealed the Samsung Galaxy S III Mini. The S Korean tech companies' next mid-level handset will

49. Softbank in Talks to Buy a Large Stake in Sprint 10/12/2012

Sprint has been struggling for years, but there may be help on the way thanks to Softbank. Currently, the Japanese telco is in talks with Sp

50. Analysts Say HP's Decision To Stay Out of Smartphones Is a Good Move 10/13/2012

HP chief Meg Whitman said her company has no plans to enter the smartphone market in the coming year, apparently contradicting something she

51. HTC 8X Windows Phone Might Launch from T-Mobile on Nov. 14 10/13/2012

A roadmap of upcoming smartphone releases has supposedly leaked out of T-Mobile. This revels the carrier's release date for the HTC 8X, as w

52. Majority of Small Business Owners Believe Mobile Devices are Essential to Stay Competitive 10/15/2012

A recent report issued by CDW suggests that roughly two-thirds of business owners believe that mobile devices are imperative to staying comp

53. Softbank to Buy 70% of Sprint 10/15/2012

Softbank announced today that it has officially agreed to acquire 70% of Sprint Nextel for $20 billion. This new influx of cash could be th

54. Microsoft Xbox Music Streaming Service To Be Part of Windows Phone 8 10/15/2012

A reboot of Microsoft's music service is coming soon to Windows Phone 8 as well as Windows 8. Our sister site Tablet PC Review has all the d

55. LG Optimus G Available Nov. 2 from AT&T, Preorders Start Today 10/16/2012

It looks like AT&T customers will be the first to get their hands on LG's upcoming flagship smartphone, the Optimus G, as the carrier has an

56. LG Nexus 4 Gets Outed Again 10/16/2012

It looks like Google is adding another device to its Nexus lineup, though the company has been having a hard time keeping it under wraps, wi

57. Microsoft Windows Phone 8: the Known and Unknown 10/16/2012

With the release of Windows Phone 8 imminent, and big questions still looming, here's a look at five things that are known about WP8 smartph

58. Asus PadFone 2 Will Be a Smartphone and a Tablet 10/16/2012

Asus has taken the wraps off the second-generation PadFone, an Android smartphone that can be combined with a 10.1-inch accessory to make a

59. LG Optimus G is Heading to Sprint after AT&T 10/16/2012

Sprint has officially announced its release date of the LG Optimus G. The carrier will offer this Android smartphone at the same price AT&T

60. Samsung Galaxy Note II to Land at Sprint on Oct. 25 10/16/2012

The Samsung Galaxy Note II will start landing in the U.S. soon, with Sprint confirming that the phablet (phone/ tablet) will be available on

61. Malware Targets Android Smartphones 10/17/2012

The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is a partnership between the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) and has issued

62. Things Aren't All Rosy at Tim Cook's Apple 10/17/2012

One year after the iCon was laid to rest, people are beginning to notice problems with his Cupertino company. Our sister site NotebookReview

63. Samsung Mobile Reveals Features of Android 4.1 Upgrade for Galaxy S III 10/18/2012

Samsung Galaxy S III users in the U.S. will soon be getting a taste of Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), as the company promised that the upgrade wi

64. Motorola Droid RAZR HD and RAZR MAXX HD Now Available from Verizon 10/18/2012

The Droid RAZR HD and RAZR MAXX HD from Motorola are both available on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network starting today. These are qute si

65. Google May Be Prepping Nexus Smartphones for Oct. 29 Event 10/18/2012

Google has sent out invitations to the press for an event to be held the last Monday of this month. It's not clear at this point exactly wha

66. Amazon Offering Samsung Galaxy S III at Substantial Discounts 10/18/2012

Those who are in the market for a new Samsung Galaxy S III can save a bundle by shopping online at Amazon, rather than going to their wirele

67. Verizon Sends Android 4.0 Upgrades to a Pair of LG Smartphones 10/18/2012

While Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) is Google's latest operating system for smartphones, some devices are still receiving upgrades to Android 4.0

68. Nokia CEO Welcomes Possibility of Microsoft Surface Smartphone 10/18/2012

Nokia CEO Stephen Elop said during an investor call earlier today that a Microsoft Surface smartphone would be a "stimulant" to the Windows

69. Samsung Galaxy Stellar Review: For First-Timers 10/18/2012

The Samsung Galaxy Stellar offers first-time smartphone users access to Verizon's 4G LTE network, and does so for free with contract. Is thi

70. Verizon Still Selling More Android Smartphones than iPhones 10/18/2012

Verizon Wireless says that during the third quarter of this year it sold more Android-based smartphones than iPhones, continuing a long-held

71. Wish Lists Added to the Google Play Store 10/19/2012

It is getting easier for Google Play Store users to keep track of the items they've been yearning for -- shoppers can create a wish list wit

72. Onyx International Has E Ink Android Phone in the Works 10/19/2012

Last month at IFA, Onyx International showed off a prototype Android smartphone sporting an E Ink display, giving the device a battery life

73. Is This the Microsoft Surface Smartphone? 10/20/2012

Microsoft employees may have given the world a first look at the smartphone their company is developing. Pictures of this device have appear

74. Motorola Droid Bionic Gets Android 4.0 Upgrade, Android 4.1 in Development 10/20/2012

Verizon introduced the Droid Bionic came out a year ago, and since then users have been waiting for an upgrade to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream San

75. T-Mobile Has Dropped Its Cheapest Data Plan 10/21/2012

T-Mobile has quietly stopped offering its most affordable wireless data plan. The plan, which cost just $10 month, allowed users to transfer

76. Empowered Employees Able to Ignore Mobile Device Policies in BYOD Era 10/21/2012

A self-empowered BYOD employee is as compelling to businesses as the proposition is terrifying. Our parent site TechnologyGuide brings us an

77. Motorola Lists Which Models are Getting Android 4.1 Upgrades, and Which Aren't 10/21/2012

Motorola Mobility has published a list of its smartphones that will be upgraded to Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), the latest version of Google's

78. AT&T's Nokia Lumia 920 and HTC 8X Can Be Pre-Ordered 10/22/2012

Best Buy may have jumped the gun a bit -- it has begun taking pre-orders for a pair of Windows Phones headed for AT&T, even though the price

79. Sprint Brings 4G LTE to Chicagoland 10/22/2012

Sprint continues the slow process of rolling out 4G LTE to its subscribers across America. Its most notable new addition is the Chicago subu

80. T-Mobile Leak Suggests Galaxy Note II Will Sell for $300 10/22/2012

T-Mobile's price points for the Galaxy Note II were revealed via leaked documents. This suggested that T-Mobile's price point will meet the

81. Apple iOS 6 Video Review 10/22/2012

In Sept, Apple upgraded its mobile OS with a new release that is more of an evolution than revolution, but did offer a handful of improvemen

82. T-Mobile Confirms Price and Date for the LG Optimus L9 10/22/2012

Today, T-Mobile confirms that it will release the LG Optimus L9 on Oct. 31. T-Mobile announced that the new budget-friendly handset will be

83. More Details on the LG Nexus 4 Come to Light 10/22/2012

The next Nexus smartphone is expected to be unveiled a week from today. A nearly full set of specs of this model have now leaked out.

84. Nokia Lumia 510 Makes Windows Phone More Affordable 10/23/2012

Nokia has taken the wraps off an entry-level Windows Phone. The Lumia 510 is intended for first-time smartphone buyers, especially in emergi

85. Samsung Galaxy Note II Coming to T-Mobile Tomorrow 10/23/2012

It seems that two U.S. telecoms are going to introduce Samsung's super-size smartphone this week. Sprint is definitely going to introduce th

86. AT&T to Sell Samsung Galaxy Note II Starting Nov. 9 10/23/2012

Following Sprint's and T-Mobile's announcements earlier this month, AT&T has finally revealed its release date for the Samsung Galaxy Note I

87. Apple iBooks 3.0 Introduced for iPhone and iPad 10/23/2012

Among the plethora of announcements made today at Apple's Event, the tech company revealed that its offering a free update for iBooks. Our s

88. Samsung Galaxy Note II Review: Big, Powerful, Productive 10/24/2012

The Samsung Galaxy Note II is huge with a 5.5-inch screen, and carries a ton of features. Is it just too much for a smartphone?

89. T-Mobile Launches Samsung Galaxy Note II: Charging $70 More than AT&T, Sprint 10/24/2012

T-Mobile released the Samsung Galaxy Note II today as expected, but at a surprising price point. Earlier this week T-Mobile was rumored to b

90. Zynga Lays Off 5% of its Employees: Dropping Support for 13 Titles and Closing Boston Office 10/24/2012

Zynga has never been a beloved company, but the gaming giant didn't do themselves any favors yesterday cutting nearly 5% of its employees du

91. Leaked Verizon Wireless Document Points to Nov. 12 Release for Windows Phone 8 Models 10/24/2012

A leaked document for employee training has revealed the release date and pricing for two Windows Phone 8 devices from Verizon Wireless, the

92. AT&T Subscribers Prefer iPhone to Rivals 3-To-1 10/24/2012

During the third quarter of this year, AT&T subscribers bought 6.1 million smartphones, of which a very large majority were iPhones.

93. Sprint Making Progress Getting Customers to Buy LTE Smartphones 10/25/2012

Sprint announced this morning that, during the third quarter of this year, its customers bought over a million smartphones that can connect

94. Verizon Won't Release Samsung Galaxy Note II for Over a Month 10/25/2012

The Samsung Galaxy Note II is launching from two U.S. carriers this week, but Verizon subscribers who want this super-size smartphone still

95. Isis Mobile Wallet Takes On Google's Contactless Payment Service 10/25/2012

It looks like Google Wallet will have some competition now, as Isis mobile wallet has launched in two trial markets, bringing the mobile pay

96. Ballmer Says That Microsoft is 'Obviously' Going to Make More Hardware 10/25/2012

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer confirmed that the company plans on releasing more of its hardware in a recent interview with the BBC, once agai

97. Samsung Galaxy Note II Now Available from Sprint 10/25/2012

Sprint has just become the second U.S. telecom to offer Samsung's latest phablet, the Galaxy Note II. Only time will tell if it turns out to

98. Sprint Begins Rolling Out Android 4.1 Update to Samsung Galaxy S III 10/25/2012

Sprint became the first carrier to offer the Android 4.1.1 update, aka Jelly Bean, to its Samsung Galaxy S III customers when it began rolli

99. AT&T Will Introduce the Sony Xperia TL Next Week 10/25/2012

AT&T has just announced its launch plans for Sony newest flagship smartphone. The Xperia TL will sport a number of high-end features, but no

100. AT&T Now Taking Pre-Orders for the Samsung Galaxy Note II 10/25/2012

AT&T customers anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Samsung Galaxy Note II on the carrier?s network can breathe a sigh of relief, for the p

101. Apple iPhone Sales in Q3 Good, Not a Record 10/25/2012

Apple has just announced the results for its most recent financial quarter. The company sold 26.9 million iPhones in Q3.

102. Apple Promises to Work ''Non-stop'' to Fix Maps 10/25/2012

When Apple switched out Google Maps for its own app in iOS 6, it quickly drew complaints. The company has vowed to update this software as q

103. Samsung and Apple Dominate 3Q12 Smartphone Sales, Nokia Not So Much 10/26/2012

As smartphones become increasingly popular, with market vendors shipping 179.7 million units in 3Q12, Samsung and Apple have once again domi

104. Samsung Galaxy Camera: Brilliant or Crazy? 10/26/2012

Is the world ready for an Android-powered digicam that is just as much smartphone as it is point-and-shoot? DigitalCameraReview has the answ

105. Microsoft Plans to Merge Windows and Windows Phone 10/26/2012

Bill Gates says that Microsoft plans to eventually merge all of its operating systems, including Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8, under a sing

106. Wi-Fi 802.11ac to be the New Norm in Smartphones by 2015 10/28/2012

With almost every smartphone shipped this year offering some form of Wi-Fi capabilities, the Wi-Fi 802.11n protocol has been the most common

107. Google's Next Nexus Smartphones and Tablets Won't be Unveiled Tomorrow After All 10/28/2012

Google has decided to reschedule its event that was going to be held tomorrow. This means everyone will have to wait a bit longer to see the

108. Nokia Makes Verizon's Lumia 822 Official 10/29/2012

The Lumia 822 has moved from the "rumor" category to the "official" one -- many of the details of this Windows Phone were just revealed by N

109. LG Nexus 4 and Android 4.2 Demoed on Video 10/29/2012

The official unveiling of the next Nexus smartphone had to be postponed, but those who want to see the Nexus 4 in action can watch a video o

110. FreedomPop Sleeve Turns the iPod Touch into an iPhone 10/29/2012

Earlier this month FreedomPop set out to offer free internet to Americans, and now the company wants to turn your iPod touch into an iPhone.

111. Google Takes the Wraps Off Nexus 4 with Android 4.2 10/29/2012

Google officially revealed the Nexus 4, the latest iteration of its flagship smartphone. The new device will be available to consumers befor

112. Google Android 4.2 Offers Photo Sphere and More 10/29/2012

Google just made Android 4.2 official. This won't be a dramatic upgrade, but it will bring some new features to this operating system for sm

113. T-Mobile Reveals Prices, Release Date for Nokia Lumia 810, HTC 8X Windows Phones 10/29/2012

With today's official launch of Windows Phone 8, T-Mobile is taking the opportunity to announce its plans for smartphones running this opera

114. Verizon to Ring in the Holidays with Three Windows Phone 8 Models 10/29/2012

Amidst the unveiling of Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 today, Verizon announced the upcoming arrival of three Windows-equipped smartphones from

115. Microsoft Launches Windows Phone 8 10/29/2012

Microsoft held an official launch event for Windows Phone 8 in San Francisco today, finally offering a complete look at all of the new featu

116. SugarSync Promises Free Cloud-Storage App for Windows Phone 10/29/2012

SugarSync offers an addition or an alternative to Microsoft SkyDrive. There's a version for iOS devices, and soon there will be one for Wind

117. Windows Phone 8 Review: Let's Try This Again 10/30/2012

With Windows Phone 8, Microsoft is filling in the gaps found in the last iteration of its mobile operating system and giving it a chance to

118. Apple Significantly Shakes Up Its Executive Team 10/30/2012

There are big changes coming to the top-level executives at Apple. This includes the departure of Scott Forstall, who was in charge of devel

119. Google Breaches 700,000 App Milestone: Closing the Gap on Apple 10/30/2012

In addition to the slew of device announcements made this week, Google has also announced a huge milestone for its Android operating system.

120. Google Thinks Removable microSD Memory Cards Are Too Confusing 10/30/2012

A frequent complaint about Nexus smartphones and tablets is that they don't have removable memory card slots. The man at Google responsible

121. Samsung Announces Mid-Tier Galaxy Premier 10/31/2012

The mid-tier Samsung Galaxy Premier has been given an official reveal, and while it's more powerful than the Galaxy S Mini, it sports slight

122. LG Spectrum 2 Debuts Exclusively from Verizon 10/31/2012

Verizon Wireless has just announced the addition of the LG Spectrum 2 to its 4G LTE lineup. The affordable handset offers a mix of mid-level

123. Windows Phone 8 Brings Appealing Features for Business Users 10/31/2012

With the new version of Microsoft's mobile OS comes a suite of features that business users are likely to find appealing.

124. Turn a Samsung Galaxy Note II into a Desktop with the Smart Dock 10/31/2012

Because of its large screen size, the Samsung Galaxy Note II can be considered a tabletphone -- part smartphone, part tablet. Those who want

125. Why Android 4.2 Phones Won't Offer Multiple User Accounts 10/31/2012

Following Google's unveiling of Android 4.2, the upcoming operating system's support for multiple user accounts seems to be the standout fea

126. BlackBerry 10 Smartphones Being Tested by 50 Carriers Around the World 10/31/2012

The first smartphone running RIM's next-generation operating system has hit an important milestone: it is now being tested by dozens of tele

127. 64GB microSDXC Cards Becoming Increasingly Common 10/31/2012

The size of available removable memory cards has continued to grow since they were invented. The latest format for smartphones and tablets i