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SmartPhone Articles for March of 2013

Below are the 110 SmartPhone articles for March of 2013

1. Google Working on "Innovative, Transformative" Smartphones 3/1/2013

After Google acquired Motorola in summer of 2011, many expected the company to start pumping out amazing smartphones and tablets. This hasn'

2. BlackBerry 10 Software Update Brings Improvements to Performance and Camera 3/1/2013

BlackBerry issued a new BlackBerry 10 update today. This adds a number of new features, and is already available on select carriers for down

3. Sprint Rolls Out Affordable Sprint Force 4G with LTE 3/1/2013

Sprint announced the Sprint Force 4G today, an Android phone that is 4G LTE compatible, and available for only $50.

4. Stamp Rocket Brings Simple Task Automation to iPhone, iPad 3/2/2013

Wisconsin-based SnowShoe has released an app that allows users to automate every-day tasks on an iOS device.

5. Qualcomm Processors Speed Up Recharging a Smartphone's Battery 3/2/2013

The new generation of Qualcomm mobile processors can do more than just speed up your apps. With the 2013 generation of Snapdragon chips, Qua

6. Polaris Office for iOS Gets 80% Price Cut 3/4/2013

If you're open to checking out alternative office suites for your iPad or iPhone, Polaris Office for iOS is now downloadable at an 80 percen

7. Samsung's Damages Payment to Apple Reduced 3/4/2013

The initial $1.05 billion in damages Samsung was ordered to pay Apple for infringing on its design patents has been greatly reduced by rough

8. Samsung Begins Teasing Galaxy S IV with Video 3/4/2013

The next model in the wildly-popular Galaxy S series is going to be announced in mid-March, and Samsung has started on a campaign to build a

9. MWC 2013 Wrap-Up: The Age of Software 3/4/2013

Device announcements are usually the name of the game with shows like MWC, but this year, it was software that ruled the day.

10. Sprint Offers Open Enrollment for Smartphone/Tablet Protection Plans During March 3/5/2013

Sprint users who originally opted out of the company's device protection plan now have another chance to purchase the added protection for t

11. Google May Launch Streaming Music Service This Year 3/5/2013

An unconfirmed report says that Google plans on launching a Spotify-like streaming music service by the end of the year. TechnologyGuide has

12. LG Optimus F5 Heading to Verizon as the Lucid 2 3/5/2013

The recently announced LG Optimus F5 is heading to Verizon under a new title. Now known as the Lucid 2, the new affordable LTE handset is ex

13. Microsoft Targeting Holiday Release for Windows Phone Blue 3/5/2013

Microsoft is hoping to release the next major Windows Phone update, codenamed "Blue", by the holiday season, according to a recent job posti

14. Pictures Supposedly of the Samsung Galaxy S IV Aren't Real 3/5/2013

Several images supposedly showing the design of the Samsung Galaxy S IV have been making the rounds on the Web. These are definitely not wha

15. Verizon CFO Says Subsidies on Smartphones Will Drop Over Next 2-3 Years 3/5/2013

Verizon CFO Fran Shammo expects subsidies for smartphones to fall over the next two to three years, meaning consumers will be paying more.

16. Opera Releases Beta of WebKit-Based Android Browser 3/5/2013

Opera's new WebKit-based browser for Android devices adds new features like Discover, Speed Dial, Save for Later, and an Off-Road mode.

17. White House Says Consumers Should Be Legally Permitted to Unlock Smartphones 3/5/2013

The White House has publicly stated that consumers should be able to freely unlock their phones without the risk of criminal penalty or any

18. Twitter Drops TweetDeck Apps for iPhone, Android, and Air 3/5/2013

Twitter is discontinuing its TweetDeck mobile apps, six months after issuing strict rules for third-party developers who try to mimic the "T

19. Samsung Galaxy S IV Might Track Eye Movement to Provide Automatic Screen Scrolling 3/6/2013

The New York Times is reporting that Samsung?s upcoming flagship smartphone will feature eye movement so it can scroll web pages, emails, et

20. Google Play Marks Its First Birthday By Giving Out Price Cuts and Freebies 3/6/2013

Google Play is celebrating the week of its first birthday by giving out price cuts and freebies on music, movies, books, TV shows, games, an

21. New Leak Says Samsung Galaxy S IV Will Have an 1.8GHz Quad-Core Processor 3/6/2013

Those who can't wait for the official launch of the Samsung Galaxy S IV next week should be interested to learn that some of the important s

22. Samsung Galaxy Note III Will Have a 5.9-inch Screen 3/6/2013

Samsung announced that it is set to reveal a new 5.9-inch handset in the second half of 2013. The new handset is widely expected to be the S

23. Samsung Galaxy S III Has a Lockscreen Bug; Security Can Be Easily Bypassed 3/6/2013

There is a flaw in the Samsung Galaxy S III that allows the security of the lockscreen to be quickly bypassed.

24. Twitter Updates iOS and Android Apps with Top Tweets 3/6/2013

Twitter today introduced new versions of its app for the iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. Among the changes is one that will make it easie

25. Angry Birds for iPhone Free in Apple App Store for the First Time 3/7/2013

For the first time in the Apple App Store, Angry Birds is available for free, but with no word on whether it is for a limited time only.

26. Google Spiffs Up iOS and Android Chrome Browsers 3/7/2013

Google has updated its Chrome browsers for Android and iOS, during the same week that its competitor Opera released the beta of a new WebKit

27. Sprint Passes on BlackBerry Z10 3/7/2013

Sprint will be the only major US wireless carrier to not offer the upcoming BlackBerry Z10, instead opting to wait for the release of the ke

28. Google Maps iOS App Adds New Features for Finding People and Places 3/7/2013

The Google Maps app for iPhones and iPads added new features this week, aimed at making it easier to find nearby places and contact your fri

29. With Samsung Galaxy IV Imminent, Galaxy S III on Sale 3/7/2013

With the expected upcoming reveal of the Samsung Galaxy S IV next week, retailers and Amazon and Wirefly are offering major deals on the Sam

30. There Will Be No Cheap BlackBerry 10 Smartphones 3/8/2013

BlackBerry won't be selling cheap versions of its BlackBerry 10 devices, the company's CEO said. TechnologyGuide has the full story.

31. More HTC Facebook Smartphone Rumors Emerge 3/8/2013

Rumors have been swirling that HTC, Facebook, and AT&T have joined together again to offer a social networking-focused Facebook smartphone.

32. BlackBerry Z10 Available in the U.S. on Monday... For a Fortunate Few 3/8/2013

While the BlackBerry Z10 and its BlackBerry 10 operating system have been available in Canada and parts of Europe for months, the business-m

33. Motorola Rolls Out Android 4.1 Update for Droid RAZR and Droid RAZR MAXX 3/8/2013

Motorola has begun offering upgrades to Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) for the Motorola Droid RAZR and Droid RAZR MAXX, which in the U.S. is offer

34. Skype Updates iOS App Again, Adding Slick New Calling UI 3/8/2013

In the latest of a long string of updates, Skype's app for iPhones and iPads this week got a slicker UI for placing calls, plus new enhancem

35. AT&T Might Introduce BlackBerry Z10 on March 22 3/8/2013

There's no doubt that the U.S. debut of the BlackBerry Z10 is going to be in March. The big question is exactly when that's going to happen.

36. What To Do When Your Phone Gets Smashed 3/10/2013

If you break your phone, who do you call (after getting a replacement phone, that is) to get the data off your old one?

37. Is This the Samsung Galaxy S IV? 3/11/2013

Some pictures coming out of China might -- or might not -- have given the world an early look at the Samsung Galaxy S IV. UPDATED: A video o

38. Samsung Keeps Teasing the Galaxy S IV 3/11/2013

The official announcement of the Galaxy S4 is in just three days, and Samsung is working to build the hype. It has released the second in a

39. Apple Looks At Letting Users Sell Or Loan Used iTunes Items 3/11/2013

Did you ever wish you could make money off of the old music and movies cluttering up your cloud? Apple has filed a patent that just might ma

40. AT&T Launching BlackBerry Z10 on March 22: It's Official 3/11/2013

AT&T has just announced that it will introduce the BlackBerry Z10 late next week. It is going to start taking pre-orders tomorrow for this d

41. Don't Buy A Samsung Galaxy S III...Yet 3/11/2013

With Samsung's new flagship phone, the Galaxy S IV, on the horizon, it's imperative that customers avoid purchasing a Galaxy S III right now

42. Google and Motorola Working on the NXT; Details Leak Out 3/11/2013

A Google executive recently made it clear that its Motorola subsidiary is going to step up its game. He could have been referring to the NXT

43. Sprint Reportedly Set to Offer a Second-Generation BlackBerry 10 Smartphone this Year 3/11/2013

The BlackBerry Z10 is going to be available from three of the Big Four U.S. carriers, but Sprint has opted out. Instead, it's going to offer

44. Samsung Releases a Picture of the Galaxy S IV 3/12/2013

Those wondering what the Samsung Galaxy S IV will look like will be happy to see a picture of the device from Samsung itself.

45. AT&T Offers Android 4.1 & DriveMode Update for Sony Xperia TL 3/12/2013

For users of Sony's Xperia TL smartphone, AT&T has issued an update which combines Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) with DriveMode, an app that curb

46. VIDEO: BlackBerry Z10 Preview 3/12/2013

The BlackBerry Z10 is official, as is the new BlackBerry 10 operating system, both unveiled at special launch events held simultaneously aro

47. BLOG: What's With The Bricked Windows Phones? 3/12/2013

A rash of hardware failures among two major Windows Phone 8 devices, the HTC 8X and the Nokia Lumia 920, has users wondering what's happenin

48. How Do the 4G LTE Networks of AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint Stack Up? 3/13/2013

While Verizon offers the most widespread LTE coverage, AT&T offers the fastest pure LTE speeds, according to a new study conducted by Root M

49. Nokia Lumia 928 Supposedly Headed to Verizon 3/13/2013

The Nokia Lumia 928, an updated version of the Lumia 920, is supposedly headed to Verizon as soon as next month, according to reports.

50. Rdio Offers Socially-Enabled Music App for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch 3/13/2013

Rdio's updated iOS app lets you see what songs your friends are listening to on the streaming music service. A slick new UI features album a

51. Be Safe with the Breathometer -- the Smartphone Breathalyzer 3/13/2013

Breathometer is going to be the first smartphone breathalyzer. The accessory will quickly and easily measure blood alcohol level with the he

52. HTC One Release Delayed in UK; What About the US? 3/13/2013

The release of the HTC One in the UK has been pushed back from March 15 to the end of the month, with still no specific news about when it w

53. Andy Rubin No Longer Head of Android 3/13/2013

Google has just announced that Andy Rubin is no longer the head of Android development. TechnologyGuide has more details.

54. HTC One Supposedly Headed for Verizon 3/13/2013

Good news HTC fans on Verizon: you're reportedly going to be getting this phone maker's flagship smartphone after all.

55. Samsung Galaxy S IV Rumor Round-Up 3/13/2013

Samsung will officially announce its next flagship handset, the Galaxy S IV, tomorrow at an event in NYC. We take one last look at what to e

56. BlackBerry Secure Work Space Extending BlackBerry Balance to iOS and Android 3/14/2013

BlackBerry has announced Secure Work Space, which will try to help iOS and Android users separate their personal and work mobile data later

57. PayPal Buys Development Firm To Help Improve Its Mobile Wallet App 3/14/2013

PayPal has acquired Duff Research to help enhance its mobile wallet app, which didn't fare too well in a recent pilot test with major retail

58. Samsung Galaxy S IV: From Rumor to Reality 3/14/2013

Samsung went to Radio Music Hall tonight to take the wraps off its new signature smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S IV.

59. Samsung Galaxy S IV Hands-On Preview 3/14/2013

Following Samsung's Unboxed event in New York City tonight, we got to spend some face-to-screen time with its "next big thing," the Galaxy S

60. HTC Shows Off Its Flagship Smartphone to Crowd Waiting for Samsung's Big Event 3/14/2013

Not to be outdone, HTC had reps on site hawking the new -- but currently unreleased -- HTC One smartphone at Samsung's Unpacked event in New

61. Best Beer Apps for Android Devices 3/15/2013

Saint Patrick's Day is almost here, and there is no better time for enjoying a good beer. TechnologyGuide has some apps that can help you pi

62. Sorry U.S. Samsung Galaxy S IV Users, No Octa-Core Processor for You 3/15/2013

When Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S IV last night, it was a bit vague on one important detail: what processor will its new flagship smartphon

63. Watch the Entire Samsung Galaxy S IV ''Unpacked'' Event Video 3/15/2013

Did you miss the official unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S IV? It's not too late to see it.

64. Samsung Galaxy S IV vs. Galaxy S III: Should You Upgrade? 3/17/2013

The next iteration of Samsung's flagship handset has been revealed. How does the Galaxy S IV compare to its predecessor?

65. HTC One Is Not Headed for Verizon 3/17/2013

Last week, an unconfirmed report indicated that Verizon would be offering HTC's flagship smartphone. This device maker says this isn't true.

66. T-Mobile To Begin Rolling Out 4G LTE Network This Month 3/18/2013

T-Mobile plans to begin offering LTE coverage before the end of this month. Rivals Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint aleady have LTE networks. Get m

67. T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy Note II Getting Upgraded with 4G LTE 3/18/2013

T-Mobile is releasing a significant software update for the Samsung Galaxy Note II, which will activate support for the company's 4G LTE net

68. HTC One Review: The International Version 3/18/2013

The new HTC One flagship smartphone has the potential to make a real splash in the Android market with the way it brings excellence to the t

69. Yahoo Gives Flickr iOS App Hashtag Support, Starts Photo Challenge 3/18/2013

Yahoo has updated its iOS app for Flickr with hashtag support, while also starting a weekly photo challenge called #FlickrFriday.

70. AT&T Introducing Mobile Share Plans for Big Spenders 3/18/2013

AT&T is about to introduce three new Mobile Share plans for those want to use a lot of wireless data, and aren't adverse to paying a lot for

71. Google Nexus 5 Might Live Up to Its Name; Sport Nikon Camera 3/19/2013

Some details on the fifth-generation Google Nexus smartphone have supposedly leaked out. This device will apparently join the ranks of large

72. Are Flexible Screens Just Three Years Away? 3/19/2013

The latest word from Corning, the makers of Gorilla Glass, is that flexible displays are closer to becoming a reality than we think.

73. Apple Releases iOS 6.1.3 to Fix Lock Screen Bug 3/19/2013

Today Apple released iOS 6.1.3 in hopes of fixing its lock screen bypass bug.

74. Verizon Updates Motorola Droid 4 to Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) 3/19/2013

Verizon begins rolling out its Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) upgrade for the Droid 4 by Motorola today. New features include Google Now and expan

75. Skype Updates Windows Phone 8 App with HD Video and People Hub 3/20/2013

A new update to Skype's Windows Phone 8 app brings HD video for higher-end handsets, along with reactivation of the People Hub feature disab

76. Nine Helpful Tax Apps for Android Devices 3/20/2013

With tax season now in full swing, your smartphone or tablet can act as a helpful mobile assistant. Here are nine Android apps which can eas

77. Another Lockscreen Security Bug Found in Samsung Android Phones 3/20/2013

A new security flaw has been discovered in Samsung Android smartphones which could let an exploiter bypass the lockscreen and unlock the pho

78. T-Mobile Introducing BlackBerry Z10 Next Week 3/21/2013

The BlackBerry Z10 is going to debut from AT&T tomorrow, and T-Mobile is going to introduce it just a few later.

79. Watch Samsung's Hands-on Video Preview of the Galaxy S IV 3/21/2013

Samsung officially unveiled its next flagship smartphone last week, and has released a video of a company rep putting the Galaxy S IV throug

80. Samsung Galaxy S IV to Cost More to Produce than GSIII 3/21/2013

A "virtual teardown" has revealed that the recently-announced Samsung Galaxy S IV has a significantly higher bill of materials than that of

81. Amazon Rumored To Be Readying Subscription Music Streaming Service 3/21/2013

With talks reportedly under way with major record labels, Amazon joins Google and Apple among Intenet giants rumored to be planning services

82. Apple iPhone 5S: Expect an Improved Version of the Current Model 3/21/2013

Those wondering what Apple's next-generation smartphone will look like need to look no farther than the company's current iPhone 5, as its r

83. Pandora Now Available on Windows Phone 8 3/21/2013

The popular streaming internet radio service Pandora is now available on Windows Phone 8, and it's both ad-free and free of charge.

84. Google Updates Gmail App, But Features Vary By Android Version 3/21/2013

In a Gmail app update, users of Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and up get faster notifications and reply, while other Android customers receive sm

85. BlackBerry 10 Gains 30,000 New Apps 3/22/2013

The number of available BlackBerry 10 apps now exceeds 100,000. New additions include big names like Amazon Kindle, Open Table, and the Wall

86. BlackBerry Z10 Now Available from AT&T 3/22/2013

AT&T has just become the first U.S. carrier to make the BlackBerry Z10 available to any customer. This device is the first with BlackBerry 1

87. Nvidia Targeting Late Q2 Release for Project Shield Mobile Gaming Console 3/22/2013

The unique Project Shield handheld from Nvidia is close to becoming a reality, as the company's CEO revealed on Tuesday that it expects the

88. HTC One Launching in the U.S. Next Month 3/22/2013

HTC has just announced what most people had already guessed by this point: the HTC One isn't going to be released for at least another week

89. Olloclip for iPhone 5 Review: Fun and Creative 3/23/2013

Perfect for shooting wide-angle, macro and fisheye photography, it's a fun accessory for your iPhone. Get more from DigitalCameraReview.

90. Satisfaction Among Smartphone Users on the Rise 3/23/2013

A recent report done by J.D. Power & Associates has found that, generally speaking, satisfaction among smartphone users is rising, and that

91. Top 5 Verizon Wireless Smartphones 3/23/2013

With all of the smartphones available on Big Red's network, it could be tough to choose which one is right for you. Here are the ones we thi

92. PAX East 2013: Nvidia Project Shield Hands-On Preview 3/24/2013

Nvidia's surprise announcement from CES, Project Shield, was available for testing at PAX East this weekend, so we made sure to get our hand

93. Short Lifecycle Support for Windows Phone Could Mean Upgrades Coming Soon 3/25/2013

The rules are different for smartphones, which is why Windows Phone 8 support will end after just two years.

94. Sony Xperia XL Will Soon Be Available through Direct Sales 3/25/2013

Apparently no U.S. carrier is going t pick up the Sony Xperia XL, but those in those country who are interested in this high-end phone will

95. T-Mobile Now Offering New Contract-Free Pricing Plans 3/25/2013

T-Mobile unveiled its new contract-free pricing plans. The plans offer unlimited talk and text, and now are available to T-Mobile consumers

96. Apple Requiring New Apps To Display Correctly on iPhone 5 3/25/2013

Starting on May 1, all new iOS apps submitted to the App Store must be compatible with the Retina display, and all new iPhone apps must supp

97. Apple Buys Indoor Mapping Startup WiFiSlam for $20 Million 3/25/2013

With the acquired technology, Apple is expected to build an indoor mapping app to compete with those of Google and Microsoft.

98. T-Mobile Will Introduce the iPhone 5 on April 12 3/26/2013

At a press event this morning, T-Mobile revealed the date many of its customers have been wait for: the iPhone 5 will be released by this ca

99. T-Mobile's 4G LTE Network Finally Available 3/26/2013

In addition to revealing when it will introduce the iPhone, T-Mobile also stepped up to the plate today by introducing its 4G LTE network in

100. T-Mobile Announces Contract-Free Simple Choice Plan, Ends Contracts 3/26/2013

T-Mobile announced at its Un-carrier event in New York today that it is now offering its Simple Choice Plan, a tiered, contract-free service

101. T-Mobile Now Offering BlackBerry Z10 3/26/2013

Shortly after its release on AT&T, the BlackBerry Z10 has shown up on T-Mobile's network. The timing seems fortuitous for the carrier, with

102. Samsung Galaxy S IV Coming to T-Mobile May 1 3/26/2013

It's a big day for T-Mobile. Among a spate of other announcements, the carrier revealed its release date and price for the Samsung Galaxy S

103. HTC One vs. Sony Xperia Z: Flagship Showdown 3/27/2013

The HTC One and the Sony Xperia Z, two of the biggest flagship handsets of the year, face off in this head-to-head comparison. Which one is

104. Verizon Wireless Now Offering BlackBerry Z10 3/28/2013

Verizon Wireless has joined the ranks of AT&T and T-Mobile, as the company is now offering the BlackBerry Z10. The new handset runs on the B

105. AT&T Samsung Galaxy S IV Pre-orders Start in Mid April 3/28/2013

Most U.S. carriers haven't even announced when they are going to release the Samsung Galaxy S IV . Still, AT&T took a step closer today, whe

106. Google Translate's Android App Can Now Be Used Offline, Too 3/28/2013

Android users traveling to other countries will no longer need to hook up to the Internet before ordering dinner, due to a new Google Transl

107. Facebook to Reveal "Home On Android"; Facebook Phone Could Be Imminent 3/29/2013

Facebook has sent out an invitation to the press to see the company's new home on Android. Will consumers see a modified OS, or is this a ch

108. Study: Do Smartphone Users View Video with YouTube App or Browsers? 3/29/2013

Smartphone users spend much more time viewing videos with apps like YouTube or Netflix than with browsers, but specific viewing tastes vary

109. Sprint Releases Samsung Galaxy S II Android 4.1 Update 3/30/2013

Sprint has introduced an update for the older Samsung Galaxy S II to Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). This is available now over the wire, not over

110. Scout for iPhone Adds Real-Time ETA Sharing & Calendar Sync 3/31/2013

Telenav's newly updated Scout for iPhone will authomatically share your ETA with friends as you drive. The app can now guide you to calendar