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SmartPhone Articles for April of 2012

Below are the 101 SmartPhone articles for April of 2012

1. RIM's Freefall Continues With Declining Sales, Market Share 4/2/2012

Research in Motion has been hit with yet more setbacks and its fifth poor quarterly showing, resulting in layoffs at the upper levels of the

2. Samsung Offering Free Extended-Life Battery with Purchase of Galaxy Nexus 4/2/2012

Samsung is offering customers a free extended-life 2100mAh battery and a new back cover with the purchase of the Galaxy Nexus through Samsun

3. Android OS 4.0 Coming Soon to Motorola Droid RAZR, RAZR MAXX, and HTC Rezound 4/2/2012

Version 4.0 of Google's Android operating system, Ice Cream Sandwich, continues to proliferate, as the update will be coming to a number of

4. Sprint Samsung Galaxy Nexus LTE to be Released on April 22? 4/2/2012

The Sprint version of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus LTE is scheduled to be released on April 22, according to a leaked Walmart internal document.

5. iPhone 5 to Launch in June? A Foxconn Recruiter Says So 4/3/2012

In an interview with TV Tokyo, a Foxconn recruiter mentioned that the company is hiring more workers to prep for the iPhone 5 launch "schedu

6. Evernote Review: Organizing Your Life on an iPhone 4/3/2012

Evernote can come in handy even if you aren't a true organizing enthusiast. The app doesn't always work that well, though, on older iPhones.

7. HTC Evo One Specs Possibly Leaked; First Press Image Emerges 4/3/2012

An inside source has leaked a possible spec sheet for the upcoming HTC Evo One, a device that Sprint will be launching on its LTE network an

8. Sprint Officially Announces the LG Viper 4G LTE 4/3/2012

At an exclusive media event to celebrate the kick off of NBA Green Week, Sprint announced the pre-order date and price of an eco-friendly 4G

9. AT&T Expanding 4G LTE Network to Three New Markets This Weekend 4/3/2012

AT&T's 4G LTE network continues to grow, as the carrier has announced that three new markets will be receiving coverage this weekend.

10. Instagram for Android Hits 1 Million Downloads 4/4/2012

Well, that was fast. The popular iPhone snapshot-taking and photo-sharing app, Instagram, was released for Android phones yesterday and hit

11. Sprint Begins Employee Training for Galaxy Nexus, Suggests Impending Release 4/4/2012

The release of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus on Sprint seems to be getting closer by the day, as word has gotten out that the carrier has begun e

12. Windows Phone Marketplace Tops 80K Apps 4/4/2012

Microsoft's Windows Phone Marketplace now contains more than 80,000 apps, with new ones being added at a rate of 340 apps a day.

13. MetroPCS Begins Limiting 4G Data Speeds for Select Plans 4/4/2012

Today, MetroPCS joins the like of AT&T and Verizon Wireless in limiting its 4G data speeds for select plans after adjusting its pricing stru

14. Samsung Galaxy S III Rumored to Have 1280 x 720 Display 4/4/2012

Those who plan on snatching up the Samsung Galaxy S III once it's released may be in for a visual treat, as the handset is rumored to have a

15. Sprint Takes the Wraps off the HTC EVO 4G LTE Android OS Phone 4/5/2012

Announced at a press event on Wednesday night, the next model in the EVO line will be one of the first phones to support Sprint's 4G LTE net

16. iFrogz Boost NearField Audio Speaker Review 4/5/2012

With iTunes, iCloud, Google Music, Spotify, and an ever-growing number of music apps, we have access to a ton of tunes on our mobile devices

17. Google Unveils "Project Glass" 4/5/2012

How innovative is Google? They've created a web mail service, an online chat client, a social media forum, a web browser, and even its own m

18. U.S. Cellular Ships First LTE Handset 4/5/2012

Today, U.S. Cellular ships its first 4G LTE smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S Aviator.

19. Android 4.0.4 Update Causing Problems for Galaxy Nexus Owners 4/6/2012

Remember that Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.4 update that rolled out to Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S users last week? Well, it's report

20. Samsung Readying LTE Windows Phone? 4/6/2012

It's not just Nokia rocking with Window Phone 7, Samsung may soon join the party.

21. Nokia Lumia 900 Review: Can It Save Windows Phone? 4/6/2012

The Nokia Lumia 900 could be one of the last chances for the Windows Phone platform. Does it deliver or will Microsoft's mobile OS continue

22. Most Popular Smartphones for March 2012 4/7/2012

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

23. HTC EVO 4G LTE Android Smartphone Hands On Preview 4/7/2012

With the HTC EVO 4G LTE, Sprint aims to give users the best multimedia experience yet. Hands-on demos at a press event showed that Sprint's

24. April 25 Release Likely for HTC One S on T-Mobile 4/9/2012

The high-spec HTC One S could be on its way to T-Mobile by the end of the month, if the contents of a recently-leaked slide are indeed accur

25. Certain Nokia Lumia 900 Models Having Problems Connecting to AT&T Data Networks 4/9/2012

Some units of the Lumia 900, the flagship Windows Phone from Nokia that was released this past weekend, appear to be having trouble connecti

26. Can the Samsung Galaxy Note Replace Your Tablet? 4/10/2012

We take a look at the Galaxy Note "phablet" as a potential replacement for your tablet. Can you do everything you need to do on the go with

27. Amazon Appstore Adds In-App Purchasing 4/10/2012

Amazon announced today that developers can now easily integrate in-app purchases for applications that are sold through the Amazon Appstore.

28. Wireless Carriers Partner With FCC To Fight Cell Phone Theft 4/10/2012

The Federal Communications Commission announced today that it will be working with the four major mobile carriers (Verizon Wireless, AT&T, S

29. Intel Considering Ivy Bridge GPU for Atom Processors 4/10/2012

Intel might be changing the GPU in its competitor to the ARM processor, but it's not a trivial process.

30. Nokia Lumia 900 Windows Phone Now Free; Nokia Apologizes for Connection Bug 4/11/2012

After identifying connection issues with the new Lumia 900, Nokia today announced that it will give every customer who has purchased the dev

31. Verizon Joining Its Rivals by Adding an Upgrade Fee 4/11/2012

Verizon said today that it's going to start charging its customers $30 to upgrade their phone. This is a fee all of its top rivals already c

32. T-Mobile Getting Close to Introducing the HTC One S 4/11/2012

With rumors swirling around about the release of the HTC One S supposedly slated for the end of April, we may soon find out the official rel

33. Details Start To Emerge on Verizon's HTC Incredible 4G 4/11/2012

Information is starting to leak out on what might be Verizon's next smartphone, the HTC Incredible 4G. The third model in this series will s

34. LG Viper 4G LTE Can Now Be Pre-Ordered 4/12/2012

The wait is almost over for those who have been eagerly awaiting Sprint's first smartphone with LTE. But the situation isn't that clear - ev

35. The Best (and Worst) Video Chat Apps for Android OS Devices 4/12/2012

Want to talk face-to-face from your phone with people elsewhere in the world? After testing six Android OS video chat apps, we tell you whic

36. Sony Launches SmartWatch: Android-Powered Wristwatch 4/12/2012

Today, Sony launched SmartWatch MN2: a wristwatch-like device that allows owners to read text messages, social updates and emails, manage ca

37. Two New Samsung Galaxy Player Models Offer Alternatives to Smartphones 4/12/2012

Samsung has just launched the Samsung Galaxy Player 3.6, an Android-based handheld computer created for those who want all the features of a

38. Nokia CEO Says Multi-Core Processors for Smartphones Are a Waste 4/13/2012

Stephen Elop, CEO, of Nokia, said in an interview that putting a dual-core or quad-core processor in a smartphone is an unnecessary drain on

39. Samsung Galaxy S III Image Leaked? 4/13/2012

A new image of what looks like the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S III appeared on the Web earlier today. This gives the world one of the best loo

40. Nokia Releases System Software Update for Lumia 900 to Fix Connection Bug 4/14/2012

Shortly after AT&T introduced the Nokia Lumia 900 earlier this week, users discovered a bug that caused them to lose their cellular-wireless

41. Samsung Galaxy S III Will Sport a Full HD Display 4/16/2012

Although the official announcement is still weeks away, there have been quite a number of rumors circulating about the Samsung Galaxy S III.

42. Sprint Now Taking Pre-Orders for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Launching on Sunday 4/16/2012

A device likely to be one of Sprint's top sellers can now be pre-ordered: the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. This cutting-edge Android smartphone, on

43. HTC One X Might Launch from AT&T this Week 4/16/2012

When AT&T committed to offering the HTC One X, the company was vague about when this will happen. According to an unconfirmed report, the U.

44. Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G Review: Blazing Fast 4/16/2012

While it may look like another rehash of the old Galaxy S, under the hood the new Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G packs blistering speed, with a 1

45. Nokia Lumia Windows Phones Doing Well in the U.S., Poorly in Europe 4/17/2012

With both the Nokia Lumia 710 and 900 selling off store shelves, mobile carriers in the U.S. are confident to say that the handsets are a su

46. How to Pick Your First Smartphone: Choosing an Operating System 4/17/2012

Although it might seem that iPhones and Droids are everywhere these days, a majority of people are still using simpler phones. Looking at al

47. Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus on Sale for Just $50 4/17/2012

Customers can purchase one of the most advanced Android smartphones in the market today for only $50 through Wirefly. That's far below its r

48. Top Five Smartphones To Give as Gifts this Spring 4/17/2012

With Mother's Day and Father's Day coming up, plus high school and college graduations, lots of people are going to be giving smartphones as

49. Huawei Announces the Availability of the Ascend P1 Android Smartphone 4/18/2012

Huawei has just announced that its Ascend P1 smartphone will start rolling out in various countries around the world next month. The P1 is a

50. Study Reveals Who Has the Fastest 4G and 3G Service 4/18/2012

Although there are a range of factors that can be used to compare wireless carriers, one of the more popular ones is speed. Is AT&T's LTE se

51. Developer's Comments Point Toward Windows 8 Upgrades for Current Windows Phones 4/18/2012

Though officially the truth still remains a mystery, recent claims suggest that first- and second-generation Windows Phone handsets will be

52. AT&T To Launch the HTC One X the First Week of May 4/18/2012

AT&T promised months ago that it will offer HTC's new flagship smartphone, but only today did it reveal the actual release date and price. T

53. HTC One S with Android OS 4.0 Coming to T-Mobile Next Week 4/18/2012

T-Mobile has just announced the details of its plans to release the HTC One S a week from today. This high-end model will be the carrier's f

54. Verizon 4G LTE Service Now Available To More Than Two-Thirds of U.S. Population 4/19/2012

Starting today, Verizon Wireless will cover more than two-thirds of the U.S. population after introducing its 4G LTE network to 27 new marke

55. Three Top Verizon Smartphones Receive System Software Updates 4/19/2012

Verizon Wireless has just released incremental updates for the Motorola Droid 4, Motorola Droid RAZR, and the Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX. Thes

56. Nokia Struggling in Move to Windows Phone 4/19/2012

Nokia's switch from smartphones based on Symbian to Microsoft's Windows Mobile is clearly not going as smoothly as it likely hoped. Sales in

57. HTC One X Review: A Quad-Core Superpower 4/19/2012

The HTC One X sports Android OS 4.0, a quad-core processor, a 4.7-inch display, a MP camera, and all the features you'd expect from a new fl

58. Verizon CEO: Shared Data Plans Are Coming this Summer 4/19/2012

The CEO of Verizon has confirmed something that many of this company's subscribers have been hoping for for a long long time: they will soon

59. Microsoft Evangelist Didn't Mean to Promise Windows Phone 8 Upgrades for All 4/19/2012

Nuno Silva, a developer evangelist for Microsoft, has issued a clarification regarding his comments about current Windows Phone models recei

60. iPhone 5 Could Be Delayed, Use a New Touchscreen Technology 4/20/2012

Shortages of LTE-enabled chips will reportedly push back the release of Apple's next iPhone until the fall. A separate report indicates that

61. Verizon Wireless to Throw Its Support Behind Next Generation of Windows Phone 4/20/2012

Microsoft may not be seeing much success with its Windows Phone platform, but Verizon Wireless is prepared to back Windows Phone 8 upon its

62. HTC Says No to Physical Keyboards 4/20/2012

There's bad news for fans of smartphones with physical keyboards: HTC is going to stop making devices that include them.

63. Study Shows Majority of Smartphone Owners Now Access Travel Information on their Devices 4/21/2012

A recent study on mobile travel activities shows that 51% of smartphone owners accessed travel content on their devices during a three month

64. iPhone 4S Debuts at Five U.S. Regional Carriers 4/21/2012

The iPhone 4S has been released by five regional carriers in the U.S., bringing Apple's latest smartphone to residents in rural areas of the

65. Nine Cool iPhone Apps for On-the-Go Movie Fans 4/21/2012

The iPhone is a movie fan's dream come true. Here are nine apps for checking reviews, finding films in theaters and online, viewing flicks o

66. HTC One X from AT&T Can Now Be Pre-ordered 4/22/2012

Those eager to receive the highly-anticipated HTC One X can start pre-ordering the device today. AT&T is taking orders, but at least one ret

67. Samsung Galaxy Nexus, LG Viper 4G LTE Launch from Sprint 4/22/2012

Sprint's first LTE-enabled smartphones have just been introduced. Both run the Android OS, but the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is a high-end model,

68. Microsoft Releases Official Skype App for Windows Phone 4/23/2012

The official Skype app has hit the Windows Phone Marketplace this weekend, two months after a beta version was released to the public. This

69. Teaser Video Released for ''The Next Galaxy'' 4/23/2012

Samsung is trying to build suspense for the Samsung Galaxy S III, and has put out a video teaser for this upcoming smartphone. This includes

70. Verizon Accidentally Reveals the HTC Droid Incredible 4G 4/23/2012

The HTC Droid Incredible 4G made a brief appearance on Verizon's Droid Does site, until it was pulled down because this smartphone has not y

71. iPhone Nano Rumored to Launch This Year 4/23/2012

The semi-annual iPhone Nano rumor has surfaced yet again, this time with news claiming that Apple will release the small, entry-level device

72. ZTE Working on a Pair of Phablets 4/23/2012

With ZTE reporting that it is projected to sell up to 50 million smartphones by the end of 2012, the company is looking to introduce two hyb

73. Home Button Not Being Redesigned in iPhone 5 4/24/2012

In the past year or so, there have been a number of reports that Apple plans to significantly change the Home button on its iOS devices. How

74. Samsung Accidentally Reveals the Official Name of the "Next Galaxy" 4/24/2012

An app recently released in the Google Play store, "SAMSUNG mobile UNPACKED 2012" leaked the official name of Samsung's next flagship handse

75. Samsung Details Which of Its U.S. Smartphones Will Get Android OS 4.0 Upgrades 4/24/2012

Samsung announced today which of its models released in the U.S. will receive an Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) upgrade in the coming m

76. Motorola Droid 4 vs. Samsung Stratosphere: Battle of the Keyboards 4/24/2012

Despite the profusion of smartphones today, there are relatively few with real, physical keyboards. Just two are available on Verizon's 4G n

77. Google Now Offering Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Nexus Directly to the Public 4/24/2012

Although an earlier experiment failed, Google is looking to get back into hardware sales by offering the Samsung Galaxy Nexus unlocked to th

78. Apple Nearly Doubles iPhone Sales, Profits 4/24/2012

During the first three months of this year, Apple sold over 35.1 million iPhones. This isn't an all-time record, but it's an 88% increase ov

79. HTC Struggling to Meet Competition from Samsung and Apple 4/24/2012

When HTC released the results of its most recent financial quarter, the CEO was up-front about the reason for the 70% year-over-year decline

80. Google Drive Merges Cloud Hosting with Doc Editing 4/24/2012

There is a wide range of online file hosting services available, but the newly-announced Google Drive adds something extra to the mix: the a

81. Samsung Galaxy Note Seems Headed for T-Mobile 4/25/2012

New evidence has emerged that the super-size smartphone called the Samsung Galaxy Note is going to be released by T-Mobile. An image of this

82. HTC One S with Android OS 4.0 Launches from T-Mobile 4/25/2012

T-Mobile launched the HTC One S, making its United States debut today. This high-end phone sports a range of features, like a large display,

83. Nokia Lumia 900 Delayed in the U.K. 4/25/2012

Due to high demand, Nokia has reportedly pushed back the release date for the Lumia 900 in the United Kingdom, with this high-end Windows Ph

84. Google's Next Nexus Will Also Be Made by Samsung 4/25/2012

On the heels of yesterday's announcement that Google is selling the Samsung Galaxy Nexus directly to customers, it looks like Google will co

85. Microsoft to Block Users Without Windows Phone 7.5 From Downloading Apps 4/25/2012

In a move to encourage upgrades to Windows Phone 7.5 Mango, the most recent version of the mobile OS, Microsoft will soon be preventing user

86. T-Mobile Getting $1 Billion Worth of Spectrum from AT&T 4/25/2012

The FCC has given its approval to a huge transfer of wireless spectrum from AT&T and T-Mobile. This is costing T-Mobile nothing, but will si

87. Sony PlayStation Vita Vs. Nintendo 3DS: Mobile Game Consoles Go Head-to-Head 4/25/2012

You may enjoy smartphone or tablet games but still long for something more. The Sony and Nintendo portable gaming consoles have a great deal

88. Samsung Unveils Exynos Quad-Core Processor Headed for Galaxy S III 4/26/2012

Samsung has unveiled its new Exynos 4 Quad, a quad-core processor that will power the soon-to-be-revealed Galaxy S III.

89. Verizon's Smartphone Plans Include Galaxy S III, New iPhone in the Fall, More 4/26/2012

Some of the details of the smartphones coming to Verizon in the coming months has leaked out. This shows that Big Red will be offering two o

90. First BlackBerry 10 Smartphone on Course for October Release 4/26/2012

Reports are coming in that say that Research in Motion is preparing the release of its first BlackBerry 10 smartphone for an October release

91. British Study Finds No Link Between Cell Phones and Cancer 4/27/2012

A recent review of published research by a British group found that there is no clear evidence that cell phone causes cancer. This agrees wi

92. Samsung Galaxy S III for U.S. Will Not Have a Quad-Core Processor 4/27/2012

Yesterday, Samsung took the wraps off the quad-core processor that will be used in the Samsung Galaxy S III. However, an executive with this

93. Android OS 4.0 Upgrades Coming in May for Verizon's Motorola Droid RAZR, RAZR MAXX, and HTC Rezound 4/27/2012

Those who own the Motorola Droid RAZR, RAZR MAXX, or HTC Rezound smartphones from Verizon will be receiving the Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sa

94. Samsung Galaxy S II, Two HTC Smartphones from T-Mobile Getting Android OS 4.0 Upgrades 4/28/2012

T-Mobile's version of the Samsung Galaxy S II is reportedly going to get an upgrade to the latest version of Android next month. Two models

95. Nokia Lumia 800 Review: A Windows Phone that Stands Out from the Pack 4/28/2012

The Lumia 800 isn't Nokia's flagship model, but according to our reviewer, this Windows Phone has some advantages over its bigger and more e

96. Google Developer Explains the Long Wait for Android OS 4.0 Upgrades 4/29/2012

A prominent Google engineer involved in the development of the Android OS has given an explanation on why so many people are still waiting f

97. LG Introduces Online Multimedia File Storage Service: LG Cloud 4/30/2012

LG Electronics announced the beta opening of LG Cloud, an online multimedia file storage service that is geared to connect and stream all fo

98. LG Will Make No More Windows Phones 4/30/2012

LG was one of the first companies to jump on the bandwagon when Microsoft unveiled its Windows Phone operating system. After weak sales, thi

99. Apple and Samsung Are the Only Profitable Smartphone Makers 4/30/2012

The Apple iPhone 4S and Samsung Galaxy S II are the most popular smartphones available. These and their other mobile devices have made these

100. Verizon Wireless Announces New Prepaid Smartphone Plan 4/30/2012

Verizon Wireless just announced a new prepaid smartphone plan that will be available starting tomorrow. This is going to provide customers a

101. Samsung and Apple to Discuss Settling Patent Infringement Lawsuits 4/30/2012

The CEOs of Apple, Samsung, and their legal teams will meet in San Francisco next month to discuss patent disputes that are pending in 10 c