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SmartPhone Articles for February of 2012

Below are the 89 SmartPhone articles for February of 2012

1. See the BlackBerry London in All Its Glory 2/1/2012

In what seems like a deliberate leak, an image and basic description of the BlackBerry London has appeared on the Web. This gives the world

2. No Samsung Galaxy S III at MWC 2012 2/1/2012

Samsung announced today that they will not be unveiling the highly anticipated Galaxy S III at MWC this month. This has been pushed back unt

3. T-Mobile Quickly Cuts Price of the Nokia Lumia 710 Windows Phone 2/1/2012

Despite being released in the U.S. less than a month ago, T-Mobile has reduced the price of the Nokia Lumia 710. The quick 20% price cut is

4. U.S. Cellular Announces Its First 4G LTE Smartphone: the Samsung Galaxy S Aviator 2/1/2012

Today, U.S. Cellular announced that it will introduce 4G LTE service next month, along with the Samsung Galaxy S Aviator, the first 4G smart

5. Samsung Took the Top Spot in Smartphones in 2011 2/1/2012

Last year, for the first time ever, Samsung sold more smartphones than any of its competitors. It shipped 95 million units in the 12-month p

6. Motorola Droid 4 Could Finally Hit Verizon Next Week 2/2/2012

The much-delayed Motorola Droid 4 might launch from Verizon a week from today. This Android smartphone with a sliding keyboard was officiall

7. Most Popular Smartphones for January 2012 2/2/2012

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

8. 4G Means More Customer Service Calls for Carriers 2/2/2012

A J.D. Power and Associates report released today showed that owners of 4G-enabled devices were more likely to contact their service provide

9. Nokia Lumia 900 Available for Pre-Order at Microsoft Retail Stores 2/3/2012

Those looking to score a unit of the upcoming Nokia Lumia 900 can now reserve the smartphone by visiting a Microsoft retail store. This requ

10. Microsoft Windows Phone 8 Features Leaked 2/3/2012

Numerous features of Microsoft's next-generation Windows Phone 8 platform, aka "Apollo", have leaked out. Many of the most-requested feature

11. Madden NFL 12 App on Sale for Super Bowl 2/3/2012

With the Super Bowl this Sunday, EA has reduced the price of its Madden NFL 12 app to $1, down from the usual $5. This deal is good on both

12. MacPhun FX Photo Studio Review: Cool Photo Sharing & Special Effects for iPhones 2/4/2012

If you're an iPhone owner, you're probably taking tons of photos. Is MacPhun's Photo FX Studio app worth the 99 cents? Read the full review.

13. LG Spectrum Review: Cutting-Edge Features for a Reasonable Price 2/5/2012

Although LG isn't a name often associated with cutting-edge smartphones, the LG Spectrum aims to change that, featuring a big, beautiful scr

14. Samsung Galaxy Note Can Now Be Pre-Ordered from AT&T 2/5/2012

A few weeks ago, AT&T committed to offering the Samsung Galaxy Note later this month. For those who can't wait to get their hands on this cr

15. Samsung Galaxy S III Rumored to Launch in May 2/6/2012

The phone that most expected to be shipped shortly after MWC 2012 may finally have its release date... and it's not for some time. Sources c

16. Smartphone Sales Up Dramatically Last Year 2/6/2012

According to a report by market-research firm IDC, the worldwide smartphone market grew 54.7% year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2011.

17. BlackBerry Curve 9370 Review: A Solid Entry-Level Smartphone 2/7/2012

The BlackBerry Curve 9370 is an entry-level smartphone that is not only a capable little device, it's also extremely affordable. The only th

18. Motorola Droid 4 to Launch on Friday: It's Official 2/7/2012

Verizon Wireless has just made it official: the Motorola Droid 4 is going to hit store shelves at the end of this week. This will be the fir

19. 31 Billions Apps Downloaded Last Year; BlackBerry App World Claims 6 Million Daily Downloads 2/7/2012

A report released by Juniper Research shows that more the 31 billion apps were downloaded to mobile devices in 2011. And that's just the sta

20. BLOG: Windows 8 Is Going to Boost Sales of Windows Phone Tremendously 2/7/2012

The most recent blog post from Brighthand's site editor includes his prediction that the release of the next version of Microsoft's operatin

21. Symantec Rolls Out Norton Safety Minder for Android OS 2/7/2012

With one out of three kids using smartphones for Internet access, Symantec today released Norton Safety Minder, an Android OS security app a

22. Unlocked Nokia Lumia 800 to Ship from Microsoft Retail Stores 2/8/2012

Microsoft revealed in CES 2012 that it will offer the Nokia Lumia 800 in its retail stores. Today, the company has announced that it will st

23. Vonage Releases VoIP App for Android and iPhone, Allows Free Mobile Calling 2/8/2012

Those looking to communicate with users all over the world will now have a chance to do so with Vonage Mobile. This app promises free high-d

24. iPhone GPS Navigation Apps: Three Free (or Cheap) Options 2/8/2012

The iPhone makes a great GPS, but navigation software for Apple's smartphone with turn-by-turn directions is often quite expensive. Fortunat

25. Google Rumored To Be Prepping a Cloud Storage Service 2/9/2012

For years, Google was rumored to have been working on a cloud-storage service that would allow users to store their files online for free. N

26. BLOG: Is the iPhone 4S a 4G Device? Depends on Who You Ask 2/9/2012

The most recent blog post from Brighthand's site editor takes a look as a surprisingly difficult topic: whether Apple's latest smartphone sh

27. HTC Lays Out Its Android OS 4.0 Upgrade Plans: There Are Winners and Losers 2/9/2012

HTC has just announced that it is going to starting introducing Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) upgrades for a few smartphones by the en

28. Best Smartphones from Verizon this Winter 2/9/2012

Verizon Wireless offers a broad selection of smartphones from a wide array of companies, and running a variety of operating systems. Choosin

29. Google Working to Fix Security Hole in Wallet App 2/9/2012

A significant security problem has been found in Google Wallet that would allow a lost or stolen smartphone running this app to be used to t

30. Verizon Holding a BOGO Sale on the Droid RAZR Series 2/10/2012

Starting today, Verizon Wireless customers can purchase any of the Motorola Droid RAZR devices and receive a second one for free as part of

31. HTC Droid Incredible 3 Photos Leaked? 2/10/2012

Several photos have been released showing a mystery HTC phone headed for Verizon. Some speculate could be the upcoming HTC Droid Incredible

32. Apple Probably Planning to Introduce iOS 5.1 Next Month 2/10/2012

Apple introduced iOS 5 last fall along with the debut of the iPhone 4S. An unconfirmed report says the next significant update, iOS 5.1, is

33. Motorola Droid 4 QWERTY Smartphone Debuts from Verizon 2/10/2012

Today is the launch date for the Motorola Droid 4, the latest entry in Verizon's long-running series of Android smartphones with large keybo

34. T-Mobile Selling All 4G Smartphones For Free Today Only UPDATE: Sunday Too 2/11/2012

Head over to T-Mobile today, select any of this carrier's smartphones with 4G service, and walk away with the phone for free. Updated

35. IBM: BYOD Brings Security Woes, Consumerization & Hassles Over iPhone Vs. Android OS 2/11/2012

With more employees bringing their own personal smartphones and tablets to work, employers are weighing Apple's iOS vs. Google's Android OS,

36. Valentine's Day Roundup: Ten Best Love Apps for iPhone and Android 2/12/2012

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, love and romance are suddenly in the air. Here are ten apps for iPhones and Android phones tha

37. HTC's First Quad-Core Smartphone Could Be the Endeavor 2/12/2012

A device previously called the HTC Edge has supposedly received a name change. The specs for this smartphone have also leaked out, including

38. Samsung Galaxy mini 2 Android Smartphone Details Leaked 2/13/2012

Those looking for a cheap Android handset need look no further than the Samsung Galaxy mini 2, the specifications for which were leaked over

39. LG Prepping Semi-Miraculous Windows-Powered Smartphone 2/13/2012

Photos of the LG Miracle were leaked on a Romanian trading site late last week, showing the design and features of this upcoming Windows Pho

40. Take an Early Look at the LG Optimus Vu Tabletphone 2/13/2012

Between the hints LG has been dropping and several leaks, a somewhat clear picture of the LG Optimus Vu has come to light. This Android devi

41. LG Optimus 3D 2 Details Slip Out Ahead of MWC 2012 2/13/2012

It seems like Mobile World Congress won?t be filled with surprises this year, as the specs of a great many of the smartphones geared for a g

42. Nokia Lumia 710 Review: Windows Phone, Now With 4G 2/13/2012

The Nokia Lumia 710 is the first Windows Phone with 4G connectivity, but the fact that it's on T-Mobile's network hinders its performance so

43. HTC Smartphones May Soon Offer PlayStation Games 2/14/2012

As new mobile devices are being made ready for an unveiling at the Mobile World Conference in Barcelona, HTC might be preparing news that wi

44. 4G: Taking Extreme Speed to New Limits 2/14/2012

Brighthand has added new content to its special report dedicated to 4G wireless networking. This includes a report on AT&T's newest high-spe

45. Motorola's First, Intel-Powered Android OS 4.0 Smartphone Revealed 2/14/2012

Photos of the Motorola's first, smartphone built around an Intel processor have leaked out. The device that was pictured was also shown runn

46. European Lumia 900 to Headline Nokia's MWC Offerings 2/15/2012

The wraps came off of the U.S. version of the Nokia Lumia 900 last month, but the Europeans have been waiting their turn. That wait may be o

47. BLOG: Smartphones Keep Getting Bigger and Better 2/15/2012

The most recent blog post from Brighthand's site editor takes a look at the ever-increasing size of smartphones displays, and why this posit

48. Google Wallet Security Fix Goes Out 2/15/2012

A significant security breach found in Google Wallet was addressed thanks to a fix issued by Google late last night.

49. BlackBerry 10 OS Will Include Widgets 2/15/2012

Some screenshots of the next version of the BlackBerry OS have leaked out, giving the world the best glimpse so far. These show that RIM is

50. Motorola Promises Android OS 4.0 Upgrades for Select Verizon, AT&T, Sprint Smartphones 2/15/2012

Select Motorola smartphones will be receiving an Android OS 4.0 upgrade sometime this year. Exactly when many of these will be introduced is

51. Apple Modifying iPhone to Better Protect Users' Data from Third-Party Apps 2/15/2012

Several days ago, news came out that some iPhone apps are sending to their developers personal information about their users without permiss

52. Verizon's Motorola Droid Bionic Drops to $100 2/16/2012

Verizon has cut the price of the Motorola Droid Bionic by two-thirds. This Android smartphone debuted in September, and includes support fo

53. FCC to Kill Off LightSquared's 4G Dream 2/16/2012

LightSquared, the company that hoped to develop a wholesale 4G LTE wireless broadband communications network with satellite coverage across

54. Apple Making OS X More Like iOS 2/16/2012

When the iPhone and iPad first debuted, Apple sought to make these mobile devices work like its desktops and laptops. Now the shoe is on the

55. Six Great Apps To Turn Your Apple iPhone into a TV 2/16/2012

We all hate missing our favorite TV shows. Now, if you have to be away from your TV, you can always turn to your iPhone. With the right soft

56. Nokia Lumia 800 Entertainment Bundle Now in Microsoft Stores 2/17/2012

An entertainment bundle featuring the Nokia Lumia 800 is now available at Microsoft retail stores. This is the only way people in the U.S. c

57. Nokia Is Back in the Saddle in Europe 2/17/2012

Brighthand's European corespondent says that three years of suffering is just about all that Nokia could take. The giant smartphone maker ha

58. Controversial Smartphone Manufacturer Foxconn Has Doubled Employee Pay in the Last Three Years 2/17/2012

Foxconn, which produces smartphones and tablets for a wide variety of companies, has drawn considerable criticism for its employees' working

59. Sprint Provides the Best Phone Purchasing Experience, Says J.D. Power 2/18/2012

While the quality of smartphones increase, a report by J.D. Power says that overall satisfaction with the process of purchasing these device

60. Google Has Been Tracking What You're Doing on Your iPhone 2/18/2012

The Safari web browser blocks companies from using cookies to track what web sites people are visiting. Google found a work-around, but this

61. Apple Settles iPhone 4 ''Death Grip'' Lawsuit 2/18/2012

Apple has agreed to settle a lawsuit related to a fault in the design of its smartphone that debuted back in 2010. The company is going to h

62. HTC One X Will Be a Quad-Core Android Smartphone 2/19/2012

Sometimes companies apparently can't settle on a name for an upcoming product. Case in point: HTC's first smartphone with a quad-core proces

63. AT&T Introduces the Samsung Galaxy Note Super-Size Smartphone 2/19/2012

Those who are interested in a hybrid smartphone/tablet should check out the Samsung Galaxy Note. This device -- which sports a very high-res

64. LG Optimus Vu Tabletphone Unveiled, Will Compete with Samsung Galaxy Note 2/19/2012

Some companies just can't wait for tradeshows to unveil their hot new products: over a week before MWC kicks off, LG has just formally annou

65. Research Firm Predicts Windows Phone Will Supplant iPhone by 2016 2/20/2012

Based to a survey of developers by Ovum, the U.K. research firm says the Nokia-Microsoft deal is re-drawing the smartphone landscape and wil

66. ZTE Pre-announces Two Upcoming Android OS 4.0 Smartphones 2/20/2012

ZTE is looking to get a head start on its competitors by pre-announcing the release of two upcoming Android OS 4.0 headsets. These will be o

67. Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX Review: Spectacular Battery Life 2/20/2012

Verizon recently took the unusual step of introducing the Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX just a few months after the original Droid RAZR came out.

68. Samsung Galaxy S II Coming Soon to U.S. Cellular 2/21/2012

U.S. Cellular customers looking to get their hands on a powerful Samsung handset will get the chance with the Galaxy S II.

69. Samsung Takes the Wraps of Two Budget Android Smartphones 2/21/2012

Today, Samsung announced the Galaxy Ace 2 and the Galaxy mini 2. The entry-level Android smartphones are going to be released to the public

70. Google Android OS 4.0 Smartphones Likely to Dominate Mobile World Congress 2012 2/22/2012

The center of the mobile world's attention is going to be on Barcelona next week, as that's where the annual Mobile World Congress (MWC) wil

71. Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G to Ship from T-Mobile in March 2/22/2012

Samsung and T-Mobile announced that the Galaxy S Blaze 4G will be available for purchase in late March. This will be faster than the standar

72. Fujitsu To Reveal Quad-Core Smartphone Next Week 2/22/2012

Fujitsu is apparently hoping to make a big splash at the Mobile World Conference with the unveiling of a quad-core smartphone. This will be

73. T-Mobile Commits to Launching 4G LTE Service Next Year 2/23/2012

T-Mobile has just announced that it is going to upgrade its cellular-wireless data network so it can offer 4G LTE service. This should signi

74. Samsung Rugby Smart: Rugged, but Affordable AT&T Phone 2/23/2012

Early next month, AT&T subscribers will be able to purchase the Samsung Rugby Smart, a smartphone designed to withstand extreme conditions.

75. Samsung Galaxy Note Review: Is Bigger Really Better? 2/23/2012

The Samsung Galaxy Note is an Android smartphone that's large enough to skirt the line of being a tablet. It supports AT&T's super-fast 4G L

76. Apple Buys Chomp to Improve iTunes App Recommendations 2/24/2012

Apple has purchased a small company that provides a service to help smartphone users find apps they might be interested in. Presumably, the

77. Midway Arcade Now Bringing Classic Games to iPhones 2/24/2012

Remember the days of playing Joust and Defender in the arcades? Well the days of classic games in arcades are gone, but thanks to Midway, yo

78. Apple iPhone 5 To Include New ''Micro Dock'' Port 2/24/2012

Cherish your current accessories iPhone users. It looks like Apple is getting rid of the current 30-pin dock connector found on iPhones, iPa

79. Sony PlayStation Vita Review: Taking Mobile Gaming to a New Level 2/25/2012

The Sony PlayStation Vita is a very capable mobile gaming console, but it's more than that as well -- it boasts a web browser, Wi-Fi, Blueto

80. HTC One S Headed for T-Mobile USA 2/26/2012

The newly-unveiled HTC One S already has a home: it will be released in the U.S. by T-Mobile this spring. The smartphone is going run the la

81. Samsung Announces the Galaxy S Wi-Fi 4.2 Gaming Handheld 2/27/2012

Today at the Mobile World Conference in Barcelona, Samsung announced an addition to its line of gaming-oriented handhelds: the Galaxy S Wi-F

82. AT&T's HTC One X Won't Have a Quad-Core Processor 2/27/2012

There's good news and bad news for AT&T subscribers. You're going to be able to get the newly-announced HTC One X. Problem is, the version y

83. Nokia Unveils Entry-Level Lumia 610 Windows Phone 2/27/2012

Nokia unveiled the newest addition to its Lumia family of smartphones at MWC 2012 today, the Lumia 610, which is designed to be an affordabl

84. Samsung Takes the Wraps Off Galaxy Beam Projector Smartphone 2/27/2012

Today, Samsung announced the Galaxy Beam smartphone that contains a projector that allows users to display and share multimedia anywhere on

85. MWC 2012: HTC One X, One S, and One V Hands-On Preview 2/27/2012

HTC used the day before the start of the annual Mobile World Congress to unveil three new Android smartphones. The One X is clearly going to

86. No Surprise, Nokia Says Lumia 900 Headed to Europe Next Quarter 2/27/2012

Nokia said last month that the Lumia 900 is headed for the U.S. carrier AT&T. To absolutely no one's surpise the company said today this hig

87. Nokia Announces 808 PureView Smartphone With Breathtaking Imaging 2/28/2012

Nokia is set to release the 808 PureView, a device that will revolutionize cameras on smartphones for years to come. The device will feature

88. MWC 2012: Huawei Ascend D quad Hands-On Preview 2/28/2012

The Ascend D quad is Huawei's latest serious attempt to enter the arena of top smartphone models. It has a quad-core processor and a large s

89. The ZTE Era Joins the List of Quad-Core Powered Smartphones 2/28/2012

Although ZTE announced a plethora of devices at MWC this week, one of the handsets that stood out was "the Era". This joined the ranks of qu