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SmartPhone Articles for December of 2011

Below are the 68 SmartPhone articles for December of 2011

1. 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

2. Carrier IQ Spyware Found in Numerous Smartphones, Tracking Your Every Move 12/1/2011

A new video posted by a security researcher has the Internet in a frenzy, as it details hidden software installed on smartphones that logs n

3. T-Mobile Cuts the Price of the HTC Amaze 4G Camera-Oriented Smartphone 12/1/2011

The HTC Amaze 4G debuted from T-Mobile last month at $260 with contract. Today, the carrier gave this smartphone a price cut. Despite this,

4. 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

5. HTC EVO Design 4G Review: A Good Value on Sprint 12/3/2011

The HTC EVO Design 4G has a mid-range price, but includes some high-end features, such as a qHD (960 x 540) display, 4G, and dual-cameras. R

6. Most Popular Smartphones for November 2011 12/4/2011

Each month, Brighthand publishes a list of the smartphones that readers have shown the most interest in during the preceding four weeks. The

7. 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

8. 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

9. Sprint Revises LTE Plans, Smartphones Delayed Until After Mid-2012 12/6/2011

Sprint recently announced revised plans to launch its first 4G LTE handsets in the second half of 2012, rather than the company's original g

10. 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

11. Easily Discover If Your Android Smartphone Has Carrier IQ 12/6/2011

A new app is available in the Android Market that allows users to detect if the controversial Carrier IQ mobile network diagnostic tool is p

12. Motorola Droid RAZR vs. Motorola Droid 3: Is the Keyboard Worth It? 12/6/2011

In a showdown between the most recent of Verizon's original Droid line, the Motorola Droid 3, and the cutting-edge Motorola Droid RAZR, whic

13. 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

14. RIM Renames its Upcoming OS ''BlackBerry 10'' after Legal Dispute 12/7/2011

RIM has renamed its next-generation operating system "BlackBerry 10" after a federal judge approved a request for a temporary restraining or

15. 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

16. 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

17. T-Mobile Expected to Unveil Its First Nokia Windows Phone Next Week 12/7/2011

T-Mobile and Nokia have invited journalists to an event a week from today. These companies are doing the best they can to keep the agenda un

18. Verizon Having Major 4G LTE Outage 12/8/2011

Verizon Wireless customers across the U.S. are unable to access this carrier's 4G LTE network. There are also reports of 3G data problems as

19. Microsoft Releases Free Xbox Live App for iPhone 12/8/2011

Microsoft has released a free Xbox Live app for the iOS platform, bringing the interactive game center to the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch de

20. 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

21. OnLive Gaming App Now Available for Android Smartphones and Tablets 12/9/2011

OnLive, the cloud gaming company, has launched a free app that brings gamers access to top-tier console games on their Android smartphones a

22. Nokia Lumia 710 Windows Phone Starts Shipping, but Not Yet in the U.S. 12/9/2011

Nokia has begun shipping its latest Windows Phone 7.5-based smartphone, the Lumia 710, with customers in Taiwan getting the phone first.

23. Verizon Customers Still Waiting for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Motorola Droid 4 12/9/2011

Unconfirmed reports had indicated that Verizon was going to release two Android smartphones with 4G LTE this week, but this did not . This h

24. HP Making the webOS Open Source, Prepping New Devices 12/10/2011

HP's CEO announced today a new course for webOS: it is being made open source, and HP engineers and any developers who are interested will k

25. StarTech 2-in-1 Mini-USB/Micro-USB Combo Cable Review 12/10/2011

If you're like me, when you travel you carry several different devices and/or associated accessories but don't want to load yourself down wi

26. StyleTap iOS Wrapper SDK Turns Palm OS Apps into iPhone Apps 12/11/2011

In the days when Palm OS was the top mobile platform, thousands of apps were written for it. Now, Palm OS is almost forgotten, but developer

27. Apple iPhone 4S Sale Drops Price by $30 12/11/2011

The national retail chain Radio Shack is having a special sale this week that cuts $30 off the price of all its AT&T iPhone models. This is

28. Should You Get a 4G Smartphone? 12/12/2011

This holiday buying season, plenty of would-be smartphone owners are looking at 4G phones, wondering what benefits there are to 4G, and whet

29. Apple App Store Now Offers More Than 500,000 Apps 12/12/2011

Today Apple announced that the App Store now has more than 500,000 apps, as customers continue to download more than 1 billion apps per mont

30. Nokia Lumia 710 Windows Phone Image Leaks Out Ahead of T-Mobile's Wednesday Announcement 12/12/2011

The fact that T-Mobile is going to unveil a version of the Nokia Lumia 710 is an open secret at this point. Now, an image of the device in

31. Microsoft Ousts Head of Windows Phone Unit 12/13/2011

Microsoft is giving the current head of its Windows Phone business, Andy Lees, a new role in the company. This change comes as sales of smar

32. 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

33. Microsoft Releases SkyDrive Cloud Service Apps for Windows Phone and the iPhone 12/14/2011

Microsoft has introduced a version of its SkyDrive cloud service for Windows Phone and the iPhone, offering users the ability to access, sha

34. 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

35. Nokia Lumia 710 Windows Phone to Debut in the U.S. in Mid-January 12/14/2011

Nokia and T-Mobile have finally announced that the Lumia 710 will be hitting the carrier in mid-January. This will be the first Windows Phon

36. 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

37. 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

38. Samsung Galaxy Nexus with Android OS 4.0 Finally Launches from Verizon 12/15/2011

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus was unveiled back in October, but Verizon has just become the first U.S. carrier to launch this smartphone, the fir

39. Grand Theft Auto III Released for Android and iOS-based Smartphones 12/15/2011

Rockstar is celebrating its transition into open world 3D gaming by releasing a mobile version of its acclaimed Grand Theft Auto game.

40. 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

41. We Shouldn't Ban Cell Phones in Cars, We Should Ban Drivers 12/16/2011

Although the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board wants a complete ban on using a cell phone for any reason while driving, Brighthand's

42. Samsung Galaxy S II in White Now Available for $100 12/16/2011

T-Mobile is offering a new version of the Samsung Galaxy S II at a special price. It's now available in a white casing, and this version of

43. T-Mobile Throws 4G Super Sale Today and Tomorrow Only 12/17/2011

For all of you last minute shoppers out there, T-Mobile is helping you out this holiday season by throwing a two-day 4G Super Sale, which be

44. Android OS 4.0 Upgrade Starts Going Out to Samsung Nexus S 12/17/2011

Google's Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) debuted recently on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, but users of the previous Nexus model don't have

45. Samsung Galaxy Nexus First Look Review: Android OS 4.0 and a Whole Lot More 12/18/2011

The first smartphone with Android OS 4.0 (ICS) is now available from Verizon. We take a preliminary look at the hot new Samsung Galaxy Nexus

46. 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

47. Can Your iPhone Replace Your Point-and-Shoot Camera? 12/19/2011

The cameras built into smartphones keep getting better, but have they reached the point of being the only camera you'll need? Brighthand's s

48. Samsung Galaxy S II Getting Android OS 4.0 Upgrade 12/20/2011

An upgrade to Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) is going to be released for a number of smartphones and tablets Samsung released this year

49. 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

50. 25 Top Gadget Add-Ons for iPhones, iPads, PCs, and Android Devices 12/20/2011

Still doing last-minute shopping? Technology Guide has put together 25 gift suggestions for accessories you can get for someone on your list

51. 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

52. Google Delays Android OS 4.0 Upgrade for Samsung Nexus S 12/22/2011

Google began sending out an Android OS 4.0 upgrade to the Samsung Nexus S a few days ago, but the distribution of this has either been slowe

53. Motorola Droid 4 Might Not Launch for Months 12/22/2011

When Verizon gave the world a sneak peek at the Motorola Droid 4 a few weeks ago, many assumed this meant this smartphone would be on the ma

54. LogMeIn Remote Access App Now Free for iPhone 12/22/2011

LogMeIn, an app that allows users to remotely control a PC or Mac with their smartphone, used to sell for $30. Today, a free version for the

55. 12 Tech Days of Christmas 12/22/2011

Christmas is getting close, and to help you count down the days, TechnologyGuide is bringing you the 12 Tech Days of Christmas. There are a

56. No Room for Android OS 4.0 on Last Year's Samsung Smartphones 12/23/2011

There's bad news for those who bought a Samsung smartphone introduced last year: there will not be an official Android OS 4.0 upgrade for yo

57. 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

58. After-Christmas Sales Bring Savings on Smartphones 12/26/2011

Christmas is the time of giving, but the post-holiday sales are about getting -- you getting yourself the things you really wanted but didn'

59. Samsung Galaxy S III Might Sport a Quad-Core Processor 12/27/2011

Some of the specs of the next model in Samsung's top-selling Galaxy S series may have leaked out. This will reportedly include a quad-core p

60. Samsung Galaxy S Models Might Get Android OS 4.0 After All 12/27/2011

Samsung recently admitted that last year's Galaxy S series won't be getting an upgrade to Android OS 4.0. The company may be reconsidering t

61. 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

62. iPhone 5 Might Not Launch Until Next Fall 12/28/2011

One of the biggest questions for 2012 will be, when is the the next-generation iPhone going to be released? According to one source, Apple's

63. Verizon Having A Major 4G LTE Outage... Again 12/28/2011

Verizon isn't exactly living up to its self-assumed title as "America's Most Reliable Network" -- the company's 4G service is apparently off

64. Windows Phone 7.5 Mango Review: Building a Better OS 12/28/2011

Not too long ago, the major Windows Phone 7 update known as "Mango" was finally released. Designed to patch up many of the holes in the firs

65. 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

66. Big Wins and Epic Fails in the 2011 Smartphone Market 12/29/2011

Looking back over 2011, there have been some spectacular failures, but some big successes, too. The Brighthand editorial staff considers the

67. Verizon Blames Recent 4G Outages on ''Growing Pains'' 12/30/2011

Verizon Wireless is often called "Big Red", and there have certainly been some red faces there this month as this carrier has gone through t

68. Shenzhen, the Chinese Silicon Valley, Home to Brilliant Smartphone Designs and Cheap Knock-offs 12/30/2011

Our European correspondent has returned from Shenzhen, China. A small fishing village just three decades ago, it has metamorphosed into a me