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SmartPhone Articles for April of 2009

Below are the 95 SmartPhone articles for April of 2009

1. Second-Generation Samsung Instinct Coming in a Few Weeks 4/1/2009

Sprint is following its popular Samsung Instinct with a replacement that will offer a curvier design, an improved web browser, instant messa

2. HTC Snap Will Be a Windows Phone Focused on Messaging 4/1/2009

HTC Corporation has just announced its latest QWERTY smartphone, the HTC Snap. This slim Windows phone will be the successor for the HTC Exc

3. Nokia Point & Find Released for U.S. and U.K. Markets 4/1/2009

Nokia has released a new service called Point & Find which enables users to utilize their mobile's camera to get more information about real

4. Samsung Mondi WiMAX-Enabled Handheld Unveiled 4/1/2009

The newly-announced Samsung Mondi is part of an emerging class: the Mobile Internet Device. This means it will be a portable computer bigger

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6. Palm Pre Will Be Able to Run Palm OS Apps Thanks to a Third-Party Emulator 4/1/2009

Palm, Inc. has just made an announcement that will significantly change how many people look at the Palm Pre: an emulator from MotionApps to

7. DataViz Documents To Go Office Suite Now Available for Android 4/2/2009

DataViz has just released a version of its widely-used Office suite for devices running Google Android. This allows users to view, edit and

8. HTC Snap Preview 4/2/2009

The HTC Snap is a newly-announced QWERTY smartphone that will be released later this year. The unveiling was at the CTIA tradeshow, and Brig

9. Most Popular Smartphones and Handhelds of March 2009 4/2/2009

Each month, Brighthand publishes a list of the handhelds and smartphones that readers have shown the most interest in during the preceding f

10. MotionApps Classic Palm OS Emulator for Palm Pre Preview 4/2/2009

MotionApps has announced an emulator that will allow the Palm Pre to run legacy Palm OS software. Brighthand's Ed Hardy was briefed on this

11. BlackBerry App World Now Available 4/3/2009

Following a trend in the industry, Research in Motion is the latest to launch an on-device software store. This allows many BlackBerry users

12. Samsung's First Android-Powered Smartphone Will Debut in June 4/3/2009

A Samsung VP says that his company's first foray into Google's Android operating system will be released in June, and will be followed with

13. HTC Touch Pro2 Preview 4/3/2009

The HTC Touch Pro2 is an upcoming high-end Windows Mobile smartphone with a large, WVGA touchscreen and a sliding keyboard. Brighthand's Ed

14. Beta of DataViz RoadSync for Android Now Available 4/3/2009

RoadSync uses the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync protocol to provide Android devices with secure, wireless, and direct push synchronization w

15. Opera Mobile 9.7 Announced but Not Yet Available 4/4/2009

Opera Software has unveiled the new Opera Mobile 9.7, the latest version of its web browser for smartphones.

16. Nokia E75 Being Released Today 4/6/2009

Nokia has just introduced the Nokia E75. This S60 smartphone has a large keyboard and an emphasis on mobile messaging.

17. T-Mobile May Introduce HTC Touch Pro2 and HTC Snap in July 4/6/2009

Although T-Mobile hasn't yet committed to releasing the HTC Touch Pro2 and HTC Snap, numerous unofficial sources indicate these Windows phon

18. New Redfly Software Lets Users Control Their Smartphone with Their PC 4/6/2009

Celio Corp, maker of the Redfly Smartphone Terminal, has released a beta of software that lets Windows computers control Windows phones.

19. Samsung Instinct s30 Preview 4/6/2009

Sprint is going to introduce the Samsung Instinct s30 later this month. Brighthand's Ed Hardy had a few minutes with the replacement for the

20. TechnologyGuide Launches Software.NotebookReview.com 4/7/2009

Today, the sites of the TechnologyGuide.com family are proud to announce the launch of a new hub for the latest software reviews and news --

21. Samsung Impression Impresses with OLED Display 4/7/2009

The Samsung Impression has just been released by AT&T. This is the first phone widely available in the U.S. with AMOLED technology.

22. Gmail Improved for iPhone and Android-Powered Devices 4/7/2009

Google has introduced a new version of Gmail for the iPhone and Android web browser. The company promises this email service is faster and h

23. BlackBerry Storm 2 Could Have Wi-Fi 4/7/2009

The BlackBerry Storm launched late last year, and word of its replacement is just now starting to circulate. According to an unconfirmed rep

24. Samsung Impression Preview 4/7/2009

The Samsung Impression is AT&T's latest high-end featurephone. It's the first phone widely available in the U.S. with an AMOLED display, and

25. Spb TV Is a New Option for Streaming Television Service 4/8/2009

Spb Software has released Spb TV, a player that allows Windows phones to watch streaming television channels. This is a subscription-free op

26. Ten One Design Pogo Capacitive Stylus Review 4/8/2009

The Ten One Design Pogo Stylus is a pen-input device designed for use with the latest capacitive touch displays, including the nes found on

27. System Software Update Released for the HTC Touch HD 4/9/2009

HTC has released a minor update for the system software on the HTC Touch HD.

28. Verizon Launching HTC Touch Diamond at Long Last 4/10/2009

Continuing its long-held practice of introducing most of its smartphones well after its competitors, Verizon Wireless is launching the HTC T

29. The Latest on Nokia's Next Internet Tablet 4/10/2009

According to an unconfirmedreport that surfaced this week, Nokia plans to release later this year a device will apparently be the replacemen

30. Google's Web Calendar for iPhone and Android Gets Event Management 4/10/2009

The smartphone version of Google Calendar has allowed users to check their schedule for some time, and it has recently acquired a way to res

31. HTC Touch Diamond2 Preview 4/10/2009

The HTC Touch Diamond2 is an upcoming Windows phone with a WVGA display. Brighthand's Ed Hardy has a video overview of this device, and also

32. Palm Pre Now Scheduled for Mid-May? 4/12/2009

This week, we may have moved a step closer to learning the answer than many have been asking for months: when will the Palm Pre be released?

33. Cronk Games Cronk for iPhone Review 4/12/2009

Cronk is a Bejeweled-esque game offered through the Apple App Store for the iPod Touch and iPhone. The cool graphics, classic or timed modes

34. Minor Software Update Released for Sprint's HTC Touch Diamond 4/13/2009

HTC has released a small software update for Sprint's version of the Touch Diamond Windows phone.

35. BlackBerry OS 5.0 for the Bold and Curve 8900 Leaks Out 4/13/2009

BlackBerry Bold and Curve 8900 owners who can't wait for an official release now have the option download a beta of the next version of thei

36. Despite Illness, Steve Jobs Helped Design iPhone 3.0 4/13/2009

Apple CEO Steve Jobs went on medical leave early this year, but he still took part in the design of the iPhone 3.0 software update that was

37. Nokia E63 Review 4/13/2009

The Nokia E63 is a low-cost, high-value Symbian S60 smartphone. Antoine Wright has taken a few weeks with this model and presents his opinio

38. Touchstone Dock for Palm Pre Could Be a Pricey Option 4/14/2009

The Palm Pre won't come with a cradle, but users will have the option of getting the Touchstone docking station. The downside of this is it'

39. Google Announces Android 1.5 with Significant New Features 4/14/2009

Google has started giving the world its first official information on Android 1.5, the next version of this company's operating system for s

40. Samsung Propel Pro Now Available from AT&T 4/14/2009

AT&T has just released the Samsung Propel Pro. This is an enhanced version of one of this carrier's featurephones running Microsoft's Window

41. HTC Magic Preview 4/14/2009

The HTC Magic will be the second smartphone running Google's Android to be released by a major carrier. Brighthand's Ed Hardy has a video ov

42. Palm Treo Pro Available Unlocked for $360 4/15/2009

The GSM version of Palm's latest Windows Mobile phone -- the Treo Pro -- is now available from a couple of U.S. sources for $400. This is we

43. AT&T Hoping to Keep its Hold on the iPhone Until 2011 4/15/2009

AT&T's agreement that makes it the exclusive U.S. provider of the Apple iPhone reportedly expires next year, and not surprisingly this wirel

44. T-Mobile Shadow II Review 4/15/2009

The T-Mobile Shadow II is a Windows phone with a portrait-oriented, sliding keypad. Its support for this carrier's VoIP service adds tremend

45. Brighthand Quick Survey: Wireless Carriers 4/16/2009

At Brighthand, we've been wondering about wireless carrier loyalty. Do you change carriers as the wind blows, or do you tend to stick with

46. HTC Snap With T-Mobile 3G Snaps Up FCC Approval 4/16/2009

A rumor that T-Mobile USA will be offering the HTC Snap has moved much closer to reality, as the FCC has approved a version of this Windows

47. Samsung Instinct s30 Will Sell for Much Less than Previously Thought 4/16/2009

The Samsung Instinct s30 is apparently going to be available at a much lower price than had been expected, as Best Buy is going to offer thi

48. Next-Generation T-Mobile Sidekick LX Will Have Professional Features 4/17/2009

T-Mobile USA has just unveiled a new version of the Sidekick LX. Although this line of smartphones has sometimes been dismissed as "kiddie"

49. Windows Mobile Needs Easier Incremental Updates 4/17/2009

Some smartphones can be easily and seamlessly updated with new features, but not Windows Mobile; its update process is about as cumbersome a

50. Hulu App May Be Coming to the iPhone 4/17/2009

iPhone users may soon have access to the wide variety of TV programs available on Hulu.

51. MotionApps Demos the Gaming Capabilities of its Palm OS Emulator for the Palm Pre 4/19/2009

Many Long-time Palm OS users were thrilled when MotionApps announced plans to release an emulator that will allow the Palm Pre to run legacy

52. Sprint Launches the Samsung Instinct s30 4/19/2009

The Samsung Instinct s30 has just debuted from Sprint. This consumer-oriented smartphone offers a touchscreen, GPS, and wireless broadband.

53. Sony Ericsson's First Android Phone Not Coming Soon 4/20/2009

Sony Ericsson's CEO is bullish about Google's Android operating system, but he says it will be some time before his company releases any mod

54. And the Manufacturer of Apple's Netbook Is Going to Be... 4/20/2009

The parade of information about Apple's upcoming netbook continues. The latest report indicates which company may be handling the manufactur

55. AT&T Upgrading Its 3G Network to 7.2 Mbps 4/20/2009

AT&T is now installing a software upgrade on its cell towers that will bump the download speed of its 3G network to 7.2 Mbps. This is just t

56. FCC Reveals a Nokia Device Possibly for Sprint or Verizon 4/20/2009

FCC documents have revealed that Nokia has a dual-slider smartphone in the works -- possibly for CDMA carriers in the U.S. This N-series dev

57. Pharos Traveler 127 Review 4/20/2009

The Pharos Traveler 127 may look like a BlackBerry at first glance, but it's a Windows Mobile Professional smartphone with a full QWERTY key

58. HTC Touch Diamond Gets a Pair of Hotfixes 4/21/2009

HTC has released a pair of hotfixes for bugs in the Touch Diamond.

59. Nokia E71x Could Debut from AT&T in Early May 4/21/2009

AT&T has committed to releasing the Nokia E71x but hasn't yet said exactly when this is going to happen. According to an unconfirmed report,

60. Spb Mobile Shell 3.0 Offers Different Modes for Work and Play 4/21/2009

Spb Software has just released Spb Mobile Shell 3.0, a new version of its alternate user interface for Windows phones. This application take

61. Acer Netbook with AT&T 3G Service Going for $80 4/21/2009

Netbooks are low-cost laptops, and when they come with a wireless carrier's subsidy, prices are reduced even more. Case in point: the Acer A

62. Palm Drops the Unlocked Centro to $200, Adds Two Colors 4/21/2009

Palm, Inc. is now offering the unlocked version of the Palm Centro in two new colors and at a much lower price.

63. OtterBox Impact Case Now Available for the BlackBerry Curve 8300 4/22/2009

OtterBox is now offering a skin-style case case for the BlackBerry Curve 8300 series. This new Impact Series case offers protection in a sl

64. Facebook for BlackBerry 1.5 Integrates the Phone and Online Worlds 4/22/2009

A new version of the Facebook application for BlackBerrys has been released. This offers greater integration between this online service and

65. Bluetooth 3.0 Promises To Be Much Faster 4/22/2009

The Bluetooth SIG has formally adopted Bluetooth 3.0, which will offer significantly faster data transfers than its predecessors by includin

66. Moving to Symbian S60: One Year Later 4/22/2009

Antoine Wright moved to using Nokia's Symbian OS devices a bit more than a year ago. In a conclusion to his Moving to Symbian S60 series, he

67. TechnologyGuide.com Launches Green Tech Info Center 4/22/2009

In honor of Earth Day, we're launching a new Green Technology Info Center designed to bring together the latest news, tips, and tricks for s

68. Proporta Celebrates Its Birthday with 15% Off Sale 4/23/2009

Today is Proporta's 13th birthday, and to celebrate this online retailer is offering customers a 15% discount on all Proporta-branded hardwa

69. LG Versa's Game Controller Now Available 4/23/2009

Verizon has just launched a clip-on game controller for the LG Versa that offers an 8−way directional pad and several additional butto

70. Acer Confirms Its First Android Phone Will Probably Debut this Year 4/23/2009

The chief of mobile devices at Acer has essentially confirmed earlier reports by saying his company will likely launch its first phone runni

71. MSI, Others Prepping Android-Powered Netbooks 4/23/2009

MSI is reportedly getting ready to unveil a netbook running Google's Android. This would make it one of several companies prepping very low

72. Google Product Search Enhanced for iPhone and Android 4/23/2009

Google has released a version of its product search service that has been tailored for Android or iPhone devices.

73. LG Arena Preview 4/23/2009

The LG Arena KM900 is a touchscreen-oriented smartphone with an emphasis on multimedia. Ed Hardy brings us a video overview of LG's new flag

74. Downloads from Apple's App Store Top One Billion 4/24/2009

Customers have now downloaded one billion applications from Apple's iPhone App Store. This on-device source for software has been a phenomen

75. A Million T-Mobile G1s Have Sold in the U.S. 4/24/2009

T-Mobile USA has sold over a million units of its exclusive Android-based device, the T-Mobile G1. This carrier hasn't made a big deal out o

76. Analysts Say the Palm Pre Could Sell for Significantly Less than the iPhone 4/24/2009

No one outside of Sprint knows what this carrier is going to charge for the hotly-anticipated Palm Pre, but some market analysts have gone o

77. Neither an Apple Netbook nor a Mac Tablet Seems Very Likely 4/24/2009

There have been persistent rumors for the last several months that Apple is working on either a netbook, a tablet, or maybe even both. But t

78. Palm Pre Could Launch with a YouTube Player 4/24/2009

Palm, Inc. has promised that the Palm Pre will eventually get support for playing Flash video, but some leaked images of this phone show tha

79. Android 1.5 Coming to the T-Mobile G1 Next Month 4/25/2009

The T-Mobile G1 will get an update to the latest version of Android in the next few weeks. This will bring a number of enhancements, includi

80. Get a 16 GB iPhone 3G for Half Price 4/26/2009

AT&T is now selling the version of the iPhone 3G with 16 gigabytes of internal storage for just $150, which is half the regular price. Ther

81. The iPhone May Be Heading to Verizon 4/27/2009

Since its debut two years ago, the iPhone has been exclusively available from AT&T, but this may change soon. Apple is supposedly considerin

82. Samsung Unveils Its First Android Phone 4/27/2009

Samsung has just officially announced its first phone running Google's Android. The Samsung I7500 will be a cutting-edge device with a 3.2-i

83. Samsung Impression Review 4/27/2009

The Samsung Impression is one of AT&T's latest high-end phones. It's the first phone widely available in the U.S. with an AMOLED display, an

84. Android 1.5 Now Available for Developers' Phone 4/27/2009

An unlocked version of the HTC Dream created for developers can now be upgraded to Android 1.5, allowing programmers to test their software

85. An Early Glimpse of the Verizon XV6175 4/28/2009

Details are starting to firm up on the Verizon XV6175, a messaging-oriented Windows phone supposedly scheduled for release this summer. This

86. First Details Emerge on Two Possible iPhone Models for Verizon 4/28/2009

Just yesterday came word that Apple and Verizon are in talks to bring the iPhone to this carrier's network, and today a few details have lea

87. Verizon May be Getting on the Android Bandwagon 4/28/2009

Strong evidence has emerged to indicate Verizon Wireless is going to release a phone running Google's Android operating system. UPDATED

88. Palm Pre Launch Could Still Be Over a Month Away 4/28/2009

Sprint has committed to releasing the Palm Pre in the first half of this year, but won't get any more specific than that. According to a rec

89. First Beta of Nokia's Maemo 5 SDK Released 4/29/2009

The Software Developer's Kit (SDK) for Maemo 5, the next version of the operating system that powers Nokia's Internet Tablet devices, has be

90. Microsoft Denies Report that It's Developing Its Own Phone 4/29/2009

Yesterday, the Wall Street Journal reported that Microsoft is in talks with Verizon to release a phone under its own brand. A Microsoft spok

91. Verizon's and Motorola's First Phone Running Google's Android Will Be... 4/29/2009

The Motorola Calgary will supposedly be not only Motorola's first device running Android, but also the first phone running this new operatin

92. New Screenshots Show the Palm Pre Running Google Maps and More 4/29/2009

The release day for the Palm Pre is still not known, so those eager to get their hands on the first device running the webOS will have to be

93. Nokia N97 Preview 4/29/2009

The Nokia N97 is an upcoming top-of-the-line smartphone featuring a touchscreen, sliding keyboard, and a host of sensors and wireless connec

94. Android 1.5 Already Being Sent to the T-Mobile G1 4/30/2009

T-Mobile in the U.S. and the U.K. has begun sending T-Mobile G1 users an upgrade to a new version of Google's operating system for phones. A

95. Details on the webOS-Based Palm Eos Leak Out 4/30/2009

The original Palm Pre has not yet been released and a full description of the follow-up model has already emerged. The Palm Eos will suppose