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SmartPhone Articles for March of 2011

Below are the 102 SmartPhone articles for March of 2011

1. Apple's COO Suggests an Entry-Level iPhone Is in the Works 3/1/2011

Tim Cook, Apple's Chief Operating Officer, said in a recent interview that his company isn't making smartphones "just for the rich." This an

2. HTC ThunderBolt Will Cost Considerably More than Usual 3/1/2011

These days, the typical price for a high-end smartphone when bought with a wireless service contract is $200. Verizon has apparently decided

3. Sidekick Service Shutting Down in Three Months 3/1/2011

T-Mobile has just announced that it is shutting down the servers that its Sidekick line of smartphones need to run. This is part of this car

4. Most Popular Smartphones of February 2011 3/1/2011

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

5. Verizon Giving Up Its Unlimited Wireless Data Plan this Summer 3/1/2011

A top-level Verizon executive revealed today that the clock is winding down on on his company's unlimited data plan. At some point this summ

6. Sprint Now the Only U.S. Carrier With an Unlimited Data Plan 3/2/2011

Hard-core smartphone users who are looking for an unlimited wireless data plan have to check out Sprint, as this is the last of the top carr

7. Xfinity TV App Integrates Android Smartphones into TV Watching Experience 3/2/2011

Comcast has just released the Xfinity TV app in the Android Market, which provides several useful smartphone/television cross-over functions

8. Apple Introducing iOS 4.3 Upgrade for the iPhone Next Week 3/2/2011

The next version of Apple's operating system for its smartphone, tablet, and handheld will be available in just over a week. Among other enh

9. AT&T iPhone 4 Getting Apple's New Mobile Hotspot App 3/3/2011

One of the major enhancements in the newly-announced iOS 4.3 is an app that will allow the iPhone 4 to act like a mobile Wi-Fi access point.

10. BlackBerry Messenger Could Be Headed for Android OS, iPhone 3/3/2011

Research in Motion (RIM) is reportedly going to release a version of BlackBerry Messenger for rival operating systems. If true, this will be

11. Skyfire 3.0 iPhone Web Browser Strongly Integrated with Facebook 3/3/2011

Skyfire has released a new version of its iPhone mobile web browser. Skyfire 3.0 heavily integrates Facebook into the browsing experience, m

12. Apple CEO Wants an iPhone with LTE Available Soon 3/4/2011

Steve Jobs, the head of Apple, reportedly would like his company to release a smartphone with the 4G wireless technology LTE as soon as poss

13. Carriers Want Their Share of Billions in Apps Revenue 3/4/2011

In his latest column, our European correspondent Dragan Petric explains how wireless carriers around the world are trying to get a cut of th

14. Windows Phone 7 Update Rolled Out Again, but Still Not Working 3/4/2011

After temporarily suspending the Windows Phone 7 update last week to address the issues it was encountering with Samsung handsets, Microsoft

15. Follow Brighthand on RSS or Twitter 3/5/2011

Brighthand offers an RSS feed with links to its recent news stories, reviews, and editorials.

16. T-Mobile Offering Sidekick Users 50% Off on Samsung Models 3/5/2011

The Sidekick data service is going to be shut down in a few months, converting these smartphones into simple dumbphones. As compensation, T-

17. Smartphones Are Turning into Wireless Wallets 3/6/2011

An emerging wireless standard called Near Field Communications (NFC) could allow us to someday use our smartphones like credit cards. But ri

18. Samsung Unveils BlackBerry-Style Galaxy Pro 3/7/2011

Samsung's Android smartphone portfolio continues to grow, as the company announced this morning that it will be releasing the Galaxy Pro, wh

19. Sprint Might Announce a 3D and a 4G Smartphone at CTIA 3/7/2011

With the spring CTIA just two weeks away, there's word that Sprint is going to use this semi-annual tradeshow to unveil its first smartphone

20. BlackBerry Protect App Now Widely Available 3/7/2011

The beta version of the new BlackBerry Protect application is now in wide release, providing BlackBerry phone users with a way to protect th

21. Apple iPhone 5 Could Be a Significant Redesign 3/7/2011

The iPhone 5 is not going to have the antennas around its outside edge that have been so controversial, according to an inside source. Inste

22. BlackBerry OS 7 Set To Debut this Fall 3/7/2011

A roadmap detailing Research in Motion's software plans for 2011 has leaked out, and BlackBerry OS 7, the next version of this company's ope

23. Microsoft and Nokia Working on a 5-Year, $1 Billion Contract 3/8/2011

Nokia announced recently that it is going to use Microsoft's Windows Phone operating system on all its future smartphones. Apparently, Micro

24. Nokia E7 Now Available for Pre-Order in the U.S. 3/8/2011

The Nokia E7 launched in other parts of the world last month, and now, those in the U.S. can put in a pre-order for this high-end business-o

25. Google Maps Navigation for Android Now Routes Around Traffic 3/8/2011

Google is trying to alleviate one of life's major frustrations for drivers with its latest update to the Google Maps Navigation software for

26. Sprint in Talks to Buy T-Mobile 3/8/2011

Deutsche Telekom AG, which owns T-Mobile USA, is in talks to sell its unit to Sprint Nextel Corporation under the condition that DT is given

27. LG Revolution Likely Coming to Verizon Later this Month 3/9/2011

The LG Revolution is a finalist for the E-Tech awards that will be given out at the CTIA tradeshow in mid-month. This high-end Android OS sm

28. Samsung Stealth on the List of Verizon 4G Smartphones 3/9/2011

The HTC ThunderBolt is the best-known smartphone that will offer support for Verizon's 4G LTE network, but it's not the only one. The Samsun

29. Apple iOS 4.3 Upgrade Now Available for the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad 3/9/2011

The scheduled release date for the upgrade to iOS 4.3 wasn't until this Friday, but Apple has gone ahead and introduced it early. This isn't

30. Nokia C7 Headed for T-Mobile 3/9/2011

The FCC has approved a version of the Nokia C7 for the United States. This high-end Symbian^3 smartphone will use T-Mobile USA's version of

31. Apple Finally Releasing Long-Overdue White iPhone 4 Next Month 3/10/2011

The saga of the white iPhone 4 should finally be coming to a close, with one analyst claiming that shipments of the new color option are pla

32. Microsoft Has Postponed First Major Windows Phone 7 Update 3/10/2011

An update to Windows Phone 7 that will bring support for cut, copy, and paste has been delayed. It was originally scheduled for release this

33. iPhone 5 Will Almost Certainly Use Apple A5 Dual-Core Processor 3/10/2011

The iPad 2 is going to run a new dual-core processor from Apple, and strong evidence has emerged that the next-generation iPhone will also u

34. HP Pre 2 Gets webOS 2.1 Upgrade 3/10/2011

A webOS 2.1 upgrade is now available for the unlocked version of the HP Pre 2. This isn't a huge upgrade, but it does bring a few new featur

35. HTC ThunderBolt with Verizon 4G Now Expected to Launch in Late March 3/10/2011

The launch date for the HTC ThunderBolt, Verizon's first smartphone with 4G, has been the subject of rumor and speculation for weeks now. Th

36. Apple iPad 2 Launching Today 3/11/2011

Apple's second-generation tablet can now be ordered online, and is hitting store shelves later today. The iPad 2 has much in common with its

37. Apple iPhone 5 Leaked Renderings Show a Larger Screen 3/11/2011

Rumors about the upcoming iPhone 5 have been coming fast and quick, many of which indicate that this model will have a larger display than i

38. Samsung Nexus S Now Available for Half Price 3/11/2011

The national retailer Best Buy is holding a sale on the Samsung Nexus S. For a limited time, this high-end smartphone -- one of only two dev

39. Android OS Getting Adobe Flash Player 10.2 Next Week 3/11/2011

Adobe has just announced that many smartphones running Google's Android OS will be getting an update to the latest version of Flash Player i

40. Peel Hardware/Software Makes iPhone into Universal Remote 3/12/2011

The Peel app for iPhone takes user input about what TV shows they like and watch, and develops recommendations based on this information, wh

41. Puzzle Agent 2 Coming to iPhone by Summer 3/12/2011

Puzzle Agent 2 is on its way, scheduled for a spring or summer release on the iPhone, iPad, PC, and Mac, featuring puzzles that are perfect

42. More Evidence of the HTC Droid Incredible 2 Emerges 3/12/2011

There's little room for doubt that the recently announced HTC Incredible S is going to replace the original HTC Droid Incredible in Verizon'

43. Apple iOS 4.3 Features New in-App Purchase Policy to Aid Parents 3/13/2011

Apple's recently released iOS 4.3 for iPhones and iPads received a tweak to its in-app purchasing policy, eliminating the 15-minute window t

44. HTC ThunderBolt 4G Smartphone Might Debut from Verizon this Week 3/13/2011

An HTC executive let slip that the long-awaited HTC ThunderBolt might finally hit store shelves later this week. This will be Verizon's firs

45. Samsung Galaxy S 4G Review 3/13/2011

The Samsung Galaxy S 4G is the first smartphone to fully support T-Mobile's HSPA+ network, and sports a 4-inch touchscreen. Jen Edwards brin

46. PAX East 2011: Some Thoughts on the Nintendo 3DS, Ocarina of Time, and Kid Icarus 3/13/2011

Japan may have already been blessed with the release of the Nintendo 3DS, but for those of us stateside, we still have to rely on little tas

47. Sprint's HTC Arrive Windows Phone Can Be Pre-ordered at a Special Price 3/14/2011

The HTC Arrive is scheduled to debut next week, and those who are eager to get their hands on this smartphone can put in a pre-order now. Th

48. Donate to Relief Efforts in Japan with a Text Message 3/14/2011

Anyone with a cell phone can send a text message to quickly and easily donate money to organizations helping the victims of last week's eart

49. Apple Official Confirms Spring Release for White iPhone 3/14/2011

After an analyst's report last week that the white iPhone 4 will start shipping in April, confirmation on the matter has come from Apple's t

50. Apple iPhone 5 Will Not Feature NFC 3/14/2011

Apple has supposedly disclosed in meetings with large mobile operators in the U.K. that NFC (near field communications) would not be making

51. Dual-Screen Kyocera Echo Set To Launch in Mid-April 3/14/2011

Last month, Sprint took the wraps off the Kyocera Echo, an upcoming Android OS smartphone with not one, but two large touchscreens. The carr

52. It's Official: HTC ThunderBolt with Verizon 4G Will Launch on Thursday 3/15/2011

The long wait for the HTC ThunderBolt is almost over -- Verizon is going to release this cutting-edge Android OS device on Thursday. It will

53. T-Mobile Sidekick 4G Fully Revealed 3/15/2011

T-Mobile and Samsung decided to stop dropping hints and officially announce the T-Mobile Sidekick 4G, and upcoming consumer-oriented smartph

54. Take an Early Look at the Motorola Targa with Verizon 4G 3/15/2011

Images and a few of the specifications of the Motorola Targa have leaked out. This model is supposedly headed for Verizon Wireless, and will

55. Microsoft to Stop Releasing New Zune Models 3/15/2011

It has been a long time coming, but Microsoft has decided to stop creating new iterations of its Zune media player due to sub-par sales, acc

56. New Details and Images on the HTC Pyramid Emerge 3/16/2011

One of the many high-end Android OS smartphones reportedly on the drawing boards is the HTC Pyramid. While some of the specs of this model -

57. Motorola Droid 3 Will Be a Webtop Smartphone 3/16/2011

Images of the Motorola Droid 3 have leaked out, and they reveal some new information about this upcoming Android OS model. Most notably, it

58. Two Upcoming Windows Phone 7 Handsets from HTC Appear 3/16/2011

The sixth and seventh Windows Phone 7 handsets could be on the way from HTC, the Ignite and the Prime, as listings for the phones have surfa

59. HTC Arrive First-Look Review 3/16/2011

The HTC Arrive will be Sprint's first device running Microsoft's Windows Phone 7, plus it will have a QWERTY keyboard and a slide-and-tilt s

60. HTC ThunderBolt, Verizon's First 4G Smartphone, Now Available 3/17/2011

Verizon is launched the first smartphone able to connect to its LTE 4G network, the HTC ThunderBolt. This much-anticipated, cutting-edge And

61. Samsung Galaxy Player With 5-Inch Touchscreen Unveiled 3/17/2011

The Samsung Galaxy Player debuted in Asia this winter, and now a slightly larger version of this gaming-oriented handheld has been announced

62. Navigation by TeleNav Now Free for Verizon Android Phones 3/17/2011

TeleNav has begun offering a basic turn-by-turn navigation app free to Verizon customers with an Android OS smartphone. The company is also

63. T-Mobile G2x Coming Next Month 3/17/2011

The T-Mobile G2x, the long-rumored American version of the dual-core LG Optimus 2X smartphone, apparently has a release date pegged down: Ap

64. Sprint Phasing out iDEN Network with Intro of Sprint Direct Connect 3/18/2011

Sprint is expanding its push-to-talk capabilities with Sprint Direct Connect, a feature of the carrier's new Network Vision. This expansion,

65. Nokia C7 Coming to States as the Astound 3/18/2011

The American release of the Nokia C7 got one step closer to an official reveal today when reliable inside sources claimed that the smartphon

66. Sprint Releasing Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot 3/18/2011

Sprint and Sierra Wireless have just announced the second generation of the Overdrive mobile hotspot series: the Overdrive Pro, which will f

67. Samsung Galaxy Player Hands-On Preview 3/18/2011

When Samsung delivered the world premier of its 5-inch Galaxy Player and the U.S. debut of a 4-inch counterpart, Jacqueline Emigh was there

68. Adobe Flash Player 10.2 Released for Android OS 3/19/2011

Adobe Flash Player 10.1 for Google's Android OS was released last year, and now a new version has been introduced. This brings better perfor

69. Apple iPhone Wins J.D. Power and Associates' Smartphone of the Year Award 3/20/2011

J.D. Power and Associates has released its choice for smartphone of the year based on its customer satisfaction study. The Apple iPhone took

70. HTC Arrive Windows Phone Now Available from Sprint 3/20/2011

Sprint has just introduced its first model running Microsoft Windows Phone 7. The new HTC Arrive also has a QWERTY keyboard and a slide-and-

71. HTC EVO 3D Might Be Unveiled this Week 3/20/2011

Sprint has scheduled a press conference for the CTIA tradeshow this week where this carrier is reportedly going to take the wraps off the HT

72. AT&T Acquiring T-Mobile, To Become the Largest U.S. Carrier 3/20/2011

AT&T has just announced that it is buying struggling T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom AG in a deal that will make it the largest cell pho

73. Samsung Nexus S with 4G WiMAX Headed for Sprint 3/21/2011

Sprint has just announced plans to release its own 4G version of the Samsung Nexus S, one of only two devices running the latest version of

74. AT&T Getting the LG Thrill 4G with a 3D Display 3/21/2011

AT&T has just announced plans to offer the LG Thrill 4G, a re-branded version of the LG Optimus 3D, a cutting-edge Android OS smartphone tha

75. Samsung Epic 4G Finally Receiving Android OS 2.2 (Froyo) Update 3/21/2011

A month after Sprint pulled the plug on the Samsung Epic 4G's upgrade to Android OS 2.2, the carrier is re-releasing the update -- theoretic

76. Debate Begins Over iPhone 5 NFC 3/21/2011

As it stands right now, the word on the street is that the iPhone 5 will not feature near field communications (NFC), but recent rumblings f

77. HTC HD7S Windows Phone on the Way to AT&T 3/21/2011

AT&T is prepping another model running Microsoft Windows Phone 7. This won't be a brand new device though -- the HTC HD7S will be a slightly

78. Nokia Astound Officially Unveiled by T-Mobile 3/22/2011

The Nokia Astound, the American version of the Nokia C7, has finally gotten an official reveal thanks to a press release sent out by T-Mobil

79. T-Mobile Sidekick 4G Priced 3/22/2011

Sidekick fans can start saving their money accordingly now, because T-Mobile has officially priced its 4G edition of the beloved device.

80. T-Mobile's 4G Network Boosted to Download Speeds of 42 Mbps 3/22/2011

T-Mobile has announced at CTIA that it is doubling the download speeds of its wireless 4G network in three select metro areas. Las Vegas, Ne

81. T-Mobile G2x Will Sport Dual-Core Processor 3/22/2011

T-Mobile has officially announced the T-Mobile G2x, the first U.S. version of the LG Optimus 2X, a high-end Android OS smartphone with a dua

82. HTC EVO 3D Revealed at CTIA 3/22/2011

The rumors about the HTC EVO 3D were confirmed when the device was officially unveiled by Sprint today at CTIA. This upcoming Android OS sma

83. Sprint to Bring Customers Google Voice Integration 3/23/2011

Sprint and Google announced at CTIA today that they will be teaming up to bring the wireless carrier's customers an integrated Google Voice

84. Qik Offering New iPhone Video Chat App 3/24/2011

Qik, the video chat software producer that was recently purchased by teleconferencing-powerhouse Skype, has just launched the Qik Video Conn

85. Microsoft Releases Windows Phone 7 Update Schedule 3/24/2011

As its "NoDo" update woes continue, Microsoft has now made an attempt to at least increase transparency by posting a loose release schedule

86. HTC EVO 3D Hands-On Preview 3/24/2011

Sprint took the wraps off the HTC EVO 3D this week, giving the world its first official look at a cutting-edge smartphone that's going to sp

87. Free TeleNav GPS App Launches for AT&T iPhone 3/25/2011

AT&T iPhone users now have access to the free TeleNav GPS app that launched last month for the competing Verizon iPhone. This offers turn-by

88. Quickoffice for Android Receives Update and New Name 3/26/2011

There is a new version of the widely-used Office utility Quickoffice for the Android OS. This delivers a ton of new features while also spor

89. Apple iOS 4.3.1 Software Update Released 3/26/2011

Apple has introduced a small "bug fix" update for its smartphone and tablet operating system. iOS 4.3.1 takes care of a few small issues in

90. Kensington PowerLift Back-Up Battery, Dock and Stand for iPhone Review 3/27/2011

The Kensington PowerLift does a great job of providing extra battery life for an iPhone or iPod, but some of its features keep it from being

91. HTC ThunderBolt Getting Android OS 2.3 (Gingerbread) by Mid-Year 3/28/2011

The HTC ThunderBolt debuted recently running Android OS 2.2, but an HTC representative says that an upgrade to Android OS 2.3 will be releas

92. Apple Developer Conference in June May Lead to iPhone 5 Reveal 3/28/2011

Apple recently announced that its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will start this year on June 6 in San Francisco. But the con

93. Motorola Atrix 4G Review 3/29/2011

The Motorola Atrix 4G is a vanguard in the next generation of smartphones. Packed with advanced technology, this smartphone promises tomorro

94. Kyocera Echo Dual-Screen Smartphone Can Now Be Reserved 3/29/2011

Sprint is now taking reservations for the unique, dual-touchscreen Kyocera Echo on its website, offering the smartphone at a price point of

95. Smartphone Market Growing, IDC Predicts Android to Take Top Spot 3/29/2011

Current indicators suggest that the smartphone market will grow almost 50% in 2011, as millions of consumers leave their old phones behind i

96. Samsung Droid Charge Could Be Verizon's Next 4G Smartphone 3/30/2011

Now that the HTC ThunderBolt is available, Verizon is apparently readying its second smartphone with support for its 4G LTE network. This mo

97. Windows Phone 7 Updates Hit T-Mobile's HTC HD7 and Dell Venue Pro 3/30/2011

After numerous delays and technical issues, Microsoft has begun gradually rolling out its Windows Phone 7 updates to T-Mobile customers who

98. Android Market Now Supports In-App Billing 3/30/2011

Google's Android Market will now support in-app billing, letting developers build in features that customers can purchase while using the ap

99. Verizon's Sony Ericsson Xperia Play and HTC Droid Incredible 2 Release Dates Leaked 3/30/2011

A number of high-end smartphones are expected to debut from Verizon Wireless in April. This includes the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play and HTC D

100. Take a Second Look at the HTC Pyramid 3/31/2011

Some new images of an upcoming cutting-edge Android OS smartphone have come to light. The HTC Pyramid is reportedly going to sport a dual-co

101. AT&T Customers Should Get Windows Phone 7 Update in Mid-April 3/31/2011

Those with an AT&T handset running Windows Phone 7 can take heart: according to Microsoft's official schedule, the delayed system software u

102. RIM to Merge BlackBerry OS and QNX OS Next Year 3/31/2011

A timetable for the next two versions of RIM's operating system has surfaced, and having two separate operating systems for its smartphones