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SmartPhone Articles for June of 2012

Below are the 93 SmartPhone articles for June of 2012

1. ETSI Selects Apple Nano-SIM Card Design As New Standard 6/1/2012

The European Telecommunications Standard Institute finally came to a decision on the new SIM card format on Friday, selecting Apple's nano-S

2. More iPhone 5 Internal Hardware Specs Discovered 6/1/2012

An investigation of the beta version of iOS 6 turned up many things about the internal parts of the upcoming Apple smartphone.

3. AT&T CEO Sees Data Service Completely Replacing Voice Plans 6/3/2012

The head of AT&T predicts that the current consumer trend away from wireless voice service will continue to the point that, in just a couple

4. Sprint Finally Launches HTC EVO 4G LTE 6/3/2012

The delayed HTC EVO 4G LTE is delayed no longer -- Sprint has introduced its new flagship Android smartphone. This model sports a 4.7-inch s

5. Samsung Galaxy S III Headed for AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular 6/4/2012

The Samsung Galaxy S III is going to debut in America in a big way: by the end of this month, it will be available from five of the largest

6. Sprint, T-Mobile Launching the Samsung Galaxy S III on June 21 6/4/2012

Sprint and T-Mobile just revealed that they will be launching the highly-anticipated Samsung Galaxy S III on June 21. This high-end smartph

7. Facebook Will Be Integrated into Apple's iOS 6 6/4/2012

It appears that Apple and Facebook may be formalizing a relationship that will enable the social networking service to be fully integrated w

8. Verizon Still Vague on Its Samsung Galaxy S III Launch Date 6/4/2012

As the Samsung Galaxy S III prepares for its debut on multiple U.S. wireless carriers in the coming weeks, Verizon Wireless has decided to o

9. Most Popular Smartphones for May 2012 6/4/2012

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

10. AT&T To Start Pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S III on Wednesday 6/4/2012

AT&T says it is going to start taking pre-orders for Samsung's new flagship model in two days, but hasn't yet announced a launch date. It wa

11. Verizon Offering $100 Off All Motorola 4G LTE Smartphones 6/5/2012

Verizon Wireless is offering a sale of $100 off the Motorola Droid Bionic, Droid 4, Droid RAZR, and the Droid RAZR MAXX. These are all Andro

12. Corning Unveils Flexible Willow Glass for Future Smartphones 6/5/2012

Corning, maker of Gorilla Glass, has announced the creation of Willow Glass, an ultra-slim, flexible material that will be used on future de

13. HTC Joins Sony's PlayStation Certified Program for Mobile Gaming 6/5/2012

Sony said this spring that it wants to bring additional smartphone makers into its PlayStation Certified program, and the first company to s

14. Environmentally-Friendly Samsung Exhilarate Debuting from AT&T Next Week 6/5/2012

After being unveiled at the AT&T Developer Summit back in January, the availability, specs, and pricing of the Samsung Exhilarate have final

15. Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review: Android 4.0 and Sprint LTE 6/5/2012

Sprint's version of the Galaxy Nexus promises support for the carrier's upcoming LTE network as well as a beautiful full HD screen and Andro

16. HTC One X Available from AT&T Once Again 6/5/2012

AT&T has the HTC One X in stock again. This cutting-edge Android smartphone was unavailable in the U.S. for several weeks when it fell afoul

17. Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Nexus on Sale Practically Free 6/6/2012

New Verizon Wireless customers can pick up the Samsung Galaxy Nexus Android-based smartphone from Amazon Wireless for an amazingly low price

18. Smartphone Sales Projected to Grow Almost 40% This Year 6/6/2012

As the worldwide mobile phone market grows in 2012, smartphones are projected to see an increase of sales of about 40% while feature phones

19. Samsung Galaxy S III Can Now Be Pre-ordered from AT&T and Verizon 6/6/2012

Two of the top U.S. carriers have begun taking pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S III. These companies have also revealed when they expect

20. Google Maps Getting Offline Support, Google Earth Getting 3D Mode 6/6/2012

Google announced it is adding some features to its mapping apps: Google Maps is acquiring the ability to use some of the features of this se

21. iPhone Coming to Virgin Mobile for Pre-paid Customers 6/7/2012

Those who want an iPhone but don't like wireless service contracts will soon have the option of getting Apple's latest smartphone from Virgi

22. RIM's Huge Backlog of Unsold BlackBerrys Adds to Its Woes 6/7/2012

Yet another sign of trouble for RIM is the swelling inventory of unsold product. It is stilling on $1 billion worth of unsold BlackBerry sma

23. Apple Seeks to Ban the Import of All HTC's Android Smartphones 6/7/2012

Apple wants to prevent HTC from bringing any of its Android smartphones into the United States, claiming that they all violate one of its pa

24. Facebook App Store for iPhone and Android Debuts 6/8/2012

Facebook users who like to play games on their smartphone can now access the Facebook App Center, which has now launched with more than 600

25. Apple Trying to Block the U.S. Release of the Samsung Galaxy S III 6/8/2012

In the very near future, Apple is going to ask a Federal judge for a restraining order to prevent the U.S. release of the Samsung Galaxy S I

26. What Is the Best Free GPS App for Android OS Phones? 6/8/2012

With a profusion of free GPS apps now available for Android OS, which one is best? In this roundup, Brighthand compares five top free apps a

27. Environmentally-Friendly Smartphones Sales to Skyrocket in Coming Years 6/9/2012

A report by Juniper Research shows that environmentally-friendly cell phones will almost reach 400 million by 2017, more than ten times the

28. Eco-Friendly Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate Debuts from AT&T 6/10/2012

AT&T has just begun offering a new Android smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate is partially made with recycled materials and has a UL

29. Samsung Galaxy S III Review: The International Version 6/10/2012

The Samsung Galaxy S III is the new flagship smartphone from this Korean company. In this review, Brighthand's European corespondent takes a

30. Apple Is Going to Unveil iOS 6 On Monday 6/10/2012

There's no doubt that Apple is set to take the wraps off iOS 6 tomorrow at its annual developer conference. The question is, what features

31. Nearly a Million Android Devices Activated Daily 6/11/2012

According to Andy Rubin, the head of Android development at Google, over 900,000 smartphones and tablets running this mobile operating syste

32. Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Might be Even Larger than First-Gen Tabletphone 6/11/2012

Because of its unusual design featuring a very large display, the Samsung Galaxy Note surprised many when it became a hit. Now its maker is

33. Apple iOS 6 Revealed, Coming in Fall for iPhone and iPad 6/11/2012

Speaking during a keynote address at his company's annual developers conference, Apple CEO Tim Cook has revealed the details of iOS 6, an up

34. Verizon Finally Unveils ''Share Everything'' Shared Data Plan 6/12/2012

Verizon Wireless has become the first U.S. carrier to create a shared data plan, in which multiple devices can draw from a pool of data. Its

35. Samsung Galaxy S II From T-Mobile Receives Android 4.0 Update 6/12/2012

Users who have the T-Mobile version of the Samsung Galaxy S II can now update their operating system to Android 4.0 (aka Ice Cream Sandwich)

36. Samsung Reveals TecTiles, Programmable NFC Stickers for Android Smartphones 6/13/2012

Android smartphones with near field communication (NFC) have a new accessory to take advantage of the tap technology.

37. Apple Fails in Its Attempt to Block to U.S. Release of the Samsung Galaxy S III 6/13/2012

In a swift decision made yesterday, a U.S. District Court Judge has denied Apple's request to ban domestic sales of the Samsung Galaxy S III

38. Nokia Lumia 900 on Sale for Just $20 6/13/2012

The Nokia Lumia 900 is still on sale on Amazon Wireless for a low price of $20 for current AT&T subscribers. This is well below this carrier

39. Samsung Galaxy Note Takes a Big Step Closer to T-Mobile 6/13/2012

There have been rumors for months that T-Mobile is going to offer its own version of the Samsung Galaxy Note, and it now appears this super-

40. Ping, Apple's Social-Networking Service, Is On Its Way Out 6/13/2012

If I said "Ping" to you, would you immediately think of a social-networking service that's tied to iTunes? The answer appears to be "no", a

41. HTC Won't Join the Battle for the Bottom 6/14/2012

HTC is based in China, so some might think it's going to join the bare-knuckles brawl going on for market share in mainland China. The compa

42. Samsung Galaxy S III Already Available in the U.S. 6/14/2012

Although the Samsung Galaxy S III is just now gearing up for its launch in the U.S. next week, the smartphone is already available in this c

43. AT&T Launching Sony Xperia Ion on June 24 6/14/2012

Months after being unveiled at CES 2012, AT&T is announcing that it will release the Sony Xperia Ion 4G LTE smartphone on June 24. This will

44. Seven Paid GPS Apps for Android OS Phones: Worth the Price? 6/14/2012

With GPS apps for Android OS phones, "to pay or not to pay" as a big question. Join us as we take a hands-on look at seven paid GPS apps and

45. Nokia Making Significant Changes to Its Management Team, Laying Off Another 10,000 Employees 6/14/2012

Nokia continues to go through tough times as the company's attempts to re-make itself struggle on. Today it announced a shake-up of several

46. T-Mobile Celebrates Father's Day with Free 4G Smartphones 6/15/2012

Celebrate Father's Day today and tomorrow by picking up a free 4G smartphone courtesy from T-Mobile. This includes both Android devices and

47. Apple iOS 6 Will Better Protect iPhone Users' Data from Third-Party Apps 6/15/2012

Apple will be making a handful of changes in its upcoming mobile operating system, iOS 6, to protect the personal data of iPhone users from

48. Carriers and Retailers Offer Father's Day Smartphone Bargains 6/16/2012

Smartphone bargains reign supreme this weekend as Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, and Amazon are all celebrating dear old Dad with sales on a va

49. Apple Might Be Developing a Dedicated Podcasting App for iOS 6 6/16/2012

People testing out the beta of iOS have noticed that its iTunes app does not list podcasts. This has led to speculation and rumors that Appl

50. HTC One S Review: A Surprisingly Powerful Android Smartphone 6/17/2012

The HTC One S isn't the flagship model from this company, but it has a feature set that, according to Brighthand's European correspondent, c

51. Samsung Galaxy S III to Be Extra Secure and Enterprise Ready 6/18/2012

Samsung just announced that the Galaxy S III will be the first Samsung Approved for Enterprise-branded (SAFE) smartphone released in the Uni

52. Samsung Prepping a QWERTY Slider for T-Mobile 6/18/2012

T-Mobile may be introducing a QWERTY-slider smartphone by Samsung in the coming months. Details on this upcoming Android model are slim at t

53. A Third-Party App May Be Draining Your Android Smartphone's Battery 6/18/2012

When you first got your smartphone, did it have good battery life? Has that since changed? This problem could be caused by badly-written thi

54. Nokia Lumia 710 from T-Mobile Getting an Upgrade to Windows Phone Tango 6/19/2012

Users of the Nokia Lumia 710 will be thrilled to find out that their smartphone will be receiving the Windows Phone Tango update tomorrow.

55. Nokia 808 PureView with 41 Megapixel Camera Headed for the U.S. 6/19/2012

The Nokia 808 PureView smartphone, along with its impressive 41 megapixel camera, will be available to consumers in the U.S. soon.

56. Google Working on a Rival for Siri Voice-Control System 6/19/2012

Google is reportedly working on its own voice-control service to rival Apple's Siri. This may be a feature of the next version of the Androi

57. Samsung Galaxy S III Review: Universally Excellent Android Smartphone 6/20/2012

The Samsung Galaxy S III launches a hype level typically reserved for the Apple iPhone for good reason given Samsung's reputation for qualit

58. Sprint Could Be Getting the Motorola Photon Q QWERTY Slider 6/20/2012

Sprint may soon be offering its customers the Motorola Photon Q, a QWERTY-slider smartphone.

59. Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Might Debut with Android OS ''Jelly Bean'' 6/20/2012

News is coming in that the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 may feature the upcoming Android 5.0 operating system, also known as Jelly Bean. This super

60. Microsoft Offers First Look at Windows Phone 8 6/20/2012

Microsoft just wrapped up its "Windows Phone 8 platform preview," giving developers (and the rest of the world, as it was live-streamed) a f

61. Samsung Galaxy S III Launches from T-Mobile, Delayed from Sprint 6/21/2012

Today is the U.S. debut of the Samsung Galaxy S III, a high-end Android smartphone is so popular that Samsung is having trouble meeting dema

62. Huawei to Release Ascend Model With Windows Phone 8 6/21/2012

A day after Microsoft offered its first in-depth look at its next mobile operating system release, Windows Phone 8, Chinese device manufactu

63. Nokia Lumia 710 and 800 Getting Mobile Hotspot Service, Other Enhancements 6/21/2012

An upcoming software update for the Nokia Lumia 710 and 800 will allow users to share their wireless internet connection via a mobile hotspo

64. SugarSync for iOS Review: Tons of Features, But Tough To Fathom 6/21/2012

A rival to Dropbox, SugarSync offers loads of cool features for storing docs and syncing between phones, PCs and iPads. Yet in testing the l

65. Microsoft Could Be Developing Its Own Windows Phones 6/22/2012

Earlier this week, Microsoft took the wraps off a line of tablets, which will be sold directly to consumers as the "Microsoft Surface". An i

66. Apple iPhone Now Available from Cricket with a Pre-Paid Plan 6/22/2012

For the first time, a pre-paid Apple iPhone can be purchased in the United States. Cricket Wireless is the carrier responsible for this mile

67. HTC Planning Release of Three Windows Phone 8 Devices 6/22/2012

In the wake of Microsoft's official look at Windows Phone 8, device manufacturers are already making plans for the mobile operating system,

68. Motorola Droid RAZR and RAZR MAXX Get Android 4.0, Global Roaming 6/22/2012

Verizon has started sending out the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update for the Motorola Droid RAZR and RAZR MAXX. In addition to other

69. Nike+ Running App Now Available for Android Smartphones 6/23/2012

Nike recently announced the launch of the Nike+ Running App for Android, giving runners the option to track, share, and compare their runs w

70. Swype On-screen Keyboard Updated with Voice Recognition Abilities 6/24/2012

Nuance has released an update to its Swype keyboard software for mobile devices that adds, among other things, voice input and adaptive lear

71. Samsung Focus 2 Review: The Luxury Side of Entry-Level 6/24/2012

The Samsung Focus 2 is the most recent 4G LTE Windows Phone release from AT&T. Though armed with an entry-level price of $50, its specs aren

72. T-Mobile Buys 4G Wireless Spectrum from Verizon 6/25/2012

Today, T-Mobile announced an agreement with Verizon Wireless for the purchase and exchange of wireless spectrum in 15 of the top 25 markets

73. RIM May Sell Off BlackBerry Business to Facebook or Amazon 6/25/2012

Research in Motion is possibly considering splitting its business in two, separating its handset production division from its messaging netw

74. Apple's Next-Generation iPhone Could Include NFC 6/25/2012

Information leaking out of Apple indicates that the next iPhone is going to have NFC (Near Field Communications). If true, it will enable th

75. T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy Note Shows Up in Leaked Press Shots 6/25/2012

The Samsung Galaxy Note appears to on schedule for its rumored mid-July release at T-Mobile, as leaked images of the device have shown up sp

76. New Details Emerge on the Next BlackBerry with a Keyboard 6/25/2012

Some of the specifications for two BlackBerry series have leaked out of RIM, showing that the company is planning to offer models for those

77. AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S II Upgraded to Android 4.0 6/26/2012

Customers who have purchased the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II will receive the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update today.

78. Microsoft Denies That It Will Make Its Own Windows Phone 8 Hardware 6/26/2012

Contrary to previous reports, it turns out that Microsoft has no intention to manufacture its own smartphones for its Windows Phone 8 mobile

79. Nokia Releases Play To DLNA App For Lumia Phones 6/26/2012

Nokia has released Play To, a DLNA app for its Lumia line of Windows Phones. It's available now for free in the Marketplace. This allows use

80. Sony Xperia ion Really Is Available from AT&T 6/27/2012

AT&T's latest smartphone with 4G LTE is the Sony Xperia ion. This Android-based device also has a very high-res camera a large display, and

81. Apple's Podcasts App Launches, Didn't Wait for iOS 6 6/27/2012

Many were speculating that Apple would be developing its own podcast-playing software to be released with iOS 6 in the fall. But, the compan

82. Samsung Galaxy Nexus Price Cut by $50, Getting Android 4.1 Upgrade 6/27/2012

With the Google I/O Conference kicking into high gear, more news has been released including the price cut and system software update for th

83. Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Debuting Next Month 6/27/2012

The Google I/O developer conference started with the unveiling of the next version of Android, which promises to be faster, and include an i

84. Samsung Galaxy S III Available on Sprint July 1 6/27/2012

Sprint has revealed that its version of the Samsung Galaxy S III will be available starting July 1 in both the 16 GB and 32 GB varieties. Th

85. Sneak Peek: iCaisse4X Will Add NFC Payments to iPhone While Raising Battery Life 6/28/2012

A Google Wallet rival is now working with big banks and mobile carriers to test a new device that will retrofit existing iPhones and Android

86. Sprint Will Begin Offering 4G LTE in Mid-July 6/28/2012

Sprint's switch from WiMAX to LTE will pass a major milestone when the carrier begins offering the high-speed service in a handful of cities

87. Nokia Lumia 710 and Lumia 800 System Software Update Rolling Out Now 6/28/2012

The update that Nokia announced for its Lumia 710 and 800 models last week, which includes the Wi-Fi hotspot and flip-to-silence features, h

88. Verizon Begins Easing Customers Out of Grandfathered Unlimited Data Plans 6/28/2012

Verizon's switch over to its new shared data plans -- which happened this morning -- marks the beginning of the end for those of its subscri

89. Next-Generation BlackBerry Significantly Delayed... Again 6/29/2012

RIM has pushed back the release of the first smartphone running BlackBerry 10 until early 2013. This will have a negative impact on the comp

90. Google Chrome and Drive Released for iPhone, iPad 6/29/2012

Google and Apple don't get along as well as they once did, but that hasn't stopped one of these companies from developing apps for the rival

91. Rumor: RIM Considering Team-Up With Microsoft, Selling Network Business 6/29/2012

Following the recent announcement that BlackBerry 10 is being delayed once again, inside sources have revealed that RIM is considering drast

92. Apple iPhone Now Available Pre-paid from Virgin Mobile 6/29/2012

Virgin Mobile has become the second wireless carrier in the United States to offer the iPhone to pre-paid customers. This allows shoppers to

93. Judge Rules Samsung Galaxy Nexus Infringes on Apple Patents, Bans Sale in U.S. 6/30/2012

A U.S. District Court Judge has issued a preliminary ruling that the Samsung Galaxy Nexus infringes on several patents held by Apple. As a r