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SmartPhone Articles for September of 2011

Below are the 107 SmartPhone articles for September of 2011

1. Windows Phone 7.5 Mango Updates Might Be Delayed 9/1/2011

System software upgrades are supposed to start going out today that will move already released smartphones to the next version of Microsoft

2. Samsung Unveils Galaxy Note; A Super Smartphone? 9/1/2011

Samsung has added a new size for portable mobile devices to its Galaxy lineup with its latest gadget, the Galaxy Note. This model will sport

3. BlackBerry Bold 9930 Review: The Best BlackBerry Yet 9/1/2011

The new BlackBerry OS 7 is here in the form of the BlackBerry Bold 9930. Is RIM showing us something new and different, or are you better of

4. HTC Titan Will Sport 4.7-inch Screen, Windows Phone 7.5 9/1/2011

HTC has taken the wraps off the HTC Titan at an event in London. This upcoming model will have a very large screen for a smartphone, almost

5. Samsung Has No Plans to Buy the webOS 9/2/2011

Samsung's CEO has flat-out denied a recent rumor that his company is planning to buy the webOS from HP, who recently stopped producing smart

6. Nokia 703 Could Be Nokia's Initial Smartphone with Windows Phone 7.5 9/2/2011

A recent leak of what's apparently a marketing image of an upcoming Nokia smartphone could confirm several specs for this company's first ha

7. Madden NFL 12 Hits Android and iOS 9/3/2011

The latest version of the Madden NFL football game franchise has been released for Android, iPhone and iPad. These versions of this classic

8. iPhone 5 Design Accidentally Revealed by Apple 9/3/2011

Buried in the next version of Apple's mobile operating system is an icon which apparently shows what the iPhone 5 is going to look like. The

9. Verizon Promises Motorola Droid Bionic Launching Next Week 9/3/2011

Verizon has officially confirmed what was previously only a rumor: the Motorola Droid Bionic is going to start reaching consumers on Thursda

10. Netflix Losing Some of Its Most Popular Streaming Movies and Shows 9/3/2011

Netflix was unable to reach a new agreement with Starz, a company that provides a significant percentage of the content Netflix offers in it

11. AT&T Introduces LG Thrill 4G with 3D Display 9/4/2011

Today is the launch of the LG Thrill 4G, the first smartphone from AT&T with a glasses-free 3D display. This Android-based device also packs

12. Most Popular Smartphones for August 2011 9/4/2011

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

13. TK-421 iPhone Case With Flip-Out Keyboard from ThinkGeek Review 9/4/2011

If you're an iPhone user who finds the virtual keyboard a little too, well, little, or otherwise unsatisfying, you might want to try ThinkGe

14. Samsung Epic 4G Touch Available for Pre-Order, But Not Through Sprint 9/6/2011

The Samsung Epic 4G Touch is set to debut from Sprint soon, and Wirefly, an online electronic retailer, is already taking pre-orders for thi

15. IFA Tradeshow Focused on Tablets Not Smartphones 9/6/2011

The IFA tradeshow is starting to wrap up in Berlin, and those who were hoping for some new smartphones to be announced were disappointed. Th

16. Verizon Debuting BlackBerry Torch 9850, Sort of Brings Back the Storm 9/6/2011

Verizon has just made it official: it's going to release BlackBerry Torch 9850 later this week. This smartphone is RIM's first to be built a

17. AT&T Introducing Affordable Impulse 4G 9/7/2011

AT&T customers who are looking for an inexpensive but still capable smartphone should take a look at the Impulse 4G. This Android smartphone

18. Samsung Confirms Nexus Prime as Next Google Phone 9/7/2011

Samsung may have just confirmed the next Google Phone will be named the Nexus Prime. This goes against a recent rumor that this cutting-edge

19. Sprint Files Suit Against AT&T's Takeover of T-Mobile 9/7/2011

Sprint Nextel, the nation's third-largest wireless carrier, filed a complaint in federal court yesterday aiming to block AT&T's $39 billion

20. Samsung Conquer 4G Review: A Smartphone for the Rest of Us 9/7/2011

The Samsung Conquer 4G is a mid-range model from Sprint. Brighthand's reviewer found a lot to like in this Android smartphone, as it offers

21. Google CEO Promises Android OS 4.0 on Schedule for Fall Debut 9/7/2011

The CEO of Google says that the next version of the Android OS is going to be released in October or November. This is the most specific tim

22. Motorola Droid Bionic Released at Long Last 9/8/2011

The long-awaited Motorola Droid Bionic has finally been released by Verizon. Even though this smartphone was first announced in January, it

23. AT&T Getting Its Game On, Launching Xperia Play 4G on Sept. 18 9/8/2011

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play 4G will no longer be exclusive to Verizon Wireless, as AT&T will launch the gaming-centric Android smartphone

24. GoToMeeting App Now Available for Android Smartphones 9/8/2011

Now all Android smartphone owners can down Citrix GoToMeeting , an app that allows users to check in and participate in online meetings, for

25. iPhone 5 Already in Heavy Production, Ready to Meet Heavy Demand 9/8/2011

Apple has yet to announce its next-generation smartphone, but it's supposedly going to be released released in just under a month from today

26. Sprint's Kyocera Milano Targets First-Time Smartphone Buyers 9/9/2011

The Kyocera Milano, an entry-level Android smartphone with a sliding keyboard, is now available from Sprint. It was created to appeal to tho

27. Apple Completely Dominates J.D. Power's Smartphone Satisfaction Study 9/9/2011

The more someone spends on a smartphone, the more likely they are to be happy with it -- that's the overall result of J.D. Power and Associa

28. BlackBerry Curve 9350 Launch Delayed in Another Blow to RIM 9/9/2011

Originally set to release today at Sprint, the BlackBerry Curve 9350 will not be coming to the nation's third largest carrier until October.

29. Who Will Win the Patent War? 9/9/2011

It seems that virtually every smartphone maker is either being sued for patent infringement, is suing a rival, or both. Brighthand's Europea

30. Smartphones... in... Space! 9/10/2011

The last space shuttle was a momentous event for many reasons and especially for the evolution of the smartphone. On board Atlantis was a tr

31. Adobe Makes Streaming Flash Video to the iPhone a Snap 9/10/2011

Plenty of iPhone users complain that their smartphone can't play many of the Flash videos embedded in web sites. Adobe has now taken a big s

32. Monsoon Multimedia Vulkano Flow Review: Take Your TV Everywhere 9/11/2011

Vulkano Flow allows you to watch everything from your home TV on your smartphone or tablet, whether it's iOS or Android. Read an in-depth re

33. Netflix App Now Fully Supports Android OS 2.2 and 2.3 Smartphones 9/11/2011

Netflix has introduced a new version of its app that brings support to all smartphones running Android OS 2.2 (Froyo) and OS 2.3 (Gingerbrea

34. And the Code-name for Google's Next Android Version Is... 9/11/2011

Google has assigned a candy-coated codename to most of the versions of the Android OS, from Cupcake to Ice Cream Sandwich. Those who like to

35. AT&T Takes the Wraps Off Two Windows Phone 7.5 Smartphones from Samsung 9/12/2011

AT&T has pre-announced two upcoming smartphones from Samsung, dubbed the Samsung Focus S and Focus Flash, which will feature Microsoft's Win

36. U.S. Cellular Shocks Customers with the Motorola Electrify 9/12/2011

U.S. Cellular has just announced the addition of the Motorola Electrify to its smartphone repertoire. This will be a cutting-edge Android sm

37. HTC Titan Bringing Its Massive Display to AT&T 9/12/2011

AT&T customers will soon be able to get their hands on the HTC Titan. This recently-announced model will have a display that's almost 5 inch

38. HTC Might Buy HP's webOS 9/12/2011

HTC's Chairwoman says her company might purchase an operating system for its smartphones and tablets. The name at the top of the list is alm

39. No Surprise, There's Huge Pent-Up Demand for the iPhone 5 9/13/2011

According to a survey conducted by an industry analyst, demand for the iPhone 5 is very high -- significantly higher than it was for last ye

40. BlackBerry Bold 9700 Shrinks Down in Bold 9790 9/13/2011

It appears RIM will be releasing a smaller version of the BlackBerry Bold 9700, dubbed the BlackBerry Bold 9790. This will have almost the s

41. How To Get a Good Deal on the Hot New Motorola Droid Bionic 9/13/2011

The Motorola Droid Bionic is one of the hottest smartphones going, but some have choked a bit on its high price: $300 with contract. Fortuna

42. Android OS To Be Optimized for Intel Atom Processors 9/13/2011

Google said today that it going to add support for Intel's Atom processors to the Android OS. Until now, all Android-based smartphones and t

43. Samsung Epic 4G Touch First Look Review 9/13/2011

The Samsung Epic 4G Touch will be Sprint's latest cutting-edge device. It is going to pack a 4.5-inch display, 1.2 GHz dual-core processor,

44. HTC Runnymede Super-Size Smartphone Image Surfaces 9/14/2011

Information about the HTC Runnymede has been leaking out for some time, but the first picture of this upcoming Android smartphone has just l

45. HTC Sensation XE Brings the Beats 9/14/2011

HTC has announced its first smartphone to integrate Beats audio technology, dubbed the Sensation XE. This Android model is also going to boa

46. Sprint's LG Marquee with Nova Screen Appearing at New York Fashion Week 9/14/2011

Sprint and LG Mobile have announced the upcoming arrival of the LG Marquee, a sleek Android smartphone that will be launched in partnership

47. Google Translate Review: A Global Language Translator on Your Phone 9/14/2011

Google Translate is aimed at accurate translation from one human language to another, directly on your phone or tablet. How well does it wor

48. Sprint Briefs Employees for iPhone October Rush 9/15/2011

Amid news that Sprint Nextel will be offering the iPhone 5 in mid-October, the carrier has begun briefing employees on an imminent Sprint iP

49. Android OS 4.0 May Go Down To Just One Hardware Button 9/15/2011

A tipster who got a preview of the first smartphone running Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) claims that this device will have only one b

50. First 64GB microSDXC Card Debuts from SanDisk 9/15/2011

SanDisk has just introduced a 64GB memory card designed for smartphones and tablets. It's available now, but devices that support it are few

51. HTC Titan and HTC Radar Hands-on Preview 9/16/2011

The first two smartphones unveiled with Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango) are the Titan and HTC Radar. The Radar is a mid-range device, but the Tita

52. Accessory Makers Leak New iPhone 5 Design 9/16/2011

Apple has yet to breathe a word about the iPhone 5, but makers of accessories for this upcoming smartphone are much less close-mouthed. Imag

53. Samsung Epic 4G Touch Launches from Sprint 9/16/2011

Sprint has just become the first U.S. carrier to offer the Samsung Galaxy S II. This version, re-named the Samsung Epic 4G Touch, has a 4.5-

54. Qualcomm Prepping 2.5GHz Snapdragon Processors for Next-Generation Smartphones 9/16/2011

Qualcomm, chip provider for HTC and BlackBerry smartphones, has revealed some of the details on its next-generation processors. The Snapdrag

55. LG Marquee Hands-On Preview 9/16/2011

When Sprint and LG previewed the upcoming Marquee smartphone during Fashion Week, Jacqueline Emigh was there in NYC to see how to judge the

56. What Women Want: Facebook. What Men Want: Directions 9/17/2011

A new study has revealed some insight on the usage patterns of Android apps among men and women users. Women prefer social networking while

57. Hands On with the Kyocera Milano and DuraMax 9/17/2011

Kyocera showed off four new Sprint phones at a press event in New York City this week. These range from an Android OS 2.3-enabled mini-smart

58. Production Problems Could Delay iPhone 5 Launch 9/17/2011

For weeks there has been mounting evidence that Apple plans to introduce the iPhone 5 early next month. Now, however, a new report says that

59. Mobile Internet Users Will Soon Outnumber PC Users in the U.S. 9/18/2011

The market-analysis firm IDC predicts that by 2015 more people in the U.S. will access the Internet through a phone or a tablet than through

60. AT&T's 4G LTE Network Finally Available 9/18/2011

Today is the debut of AT&T's long-awaited 4G LTE network, which will bring a significant boost to to speed this carrier can offer its wirele

61. 10 Ways Apple Can Improve the iPhone 9/18/2011

Apple's iPhone and iPad are wildly popular, but there's still plenty of room for improvement to the iOS, the operating system that powers bo

62. AT&T Introduces Xperia PLAY 4G, Mobile Gamers Rejoice 9/18/2011

AT&T has just begun offering the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY 4G, which could be best described as a PlayStation Phone. This gaming-centric And

63. Verizon Has Begun Throttling Connections of Heaviest Users 9/19/2011

Verizon Wireless has begun slowing down the connection speeds of its customers who use much more data than average. This is intended to redu

64. Motorola Photon 4G Review: Powerful and Versatile 9/19/2011

The Motorola Photon 4G packs in a dizzying array of features, including a 1 GHz dual-core processor, 4.3 inch high-res screen, 4G wireless i

65. Apple To Release Two iPhones this Fall, says Analyst 9/19/2011

Mark Moskowitz, an analyst with JP Morgan, is the latest to say that Apple is about to introduce not just one new iPhone model, but two. The

66. Google Urges App Developers To Get Ready for Android Ice Cream Sandwich 9/19/2011

Google used a blog post today to remind developers that the next version of the Android OS is going to be released soon, and some of them ne

67. Google Wallet Debuts, Replaces Your Credit Card with Your Phone 9/19/2011

The first version of Google Wallet has been released. This app allows users to pay for purchases with their Android smartphone.

68. Verizon Makes 4G LTE More Affordable with a Breakout Release 9/20/2011

Verizon Wireless is adding a more affordable smartphone to its LTE 4G network, with the addition of the Pantech Breakout. Unlike Pantech's t

69. iPhone 5 Not Headed for T-Mobile 9/20/2011

Even though a recent report indicated that T-Mobile USA will be offering the iPhone 5 when it debuts next month, it appears that's not actua

70. HTC Rhyme to Reach Verizon Sept. 29, Offers a Feminine Touch 9/20/2011

HTC has just unveiled its latest mid-range Android smartphone for Verizon Wireless, dubbed the HTC Rhyme. This phone has been designed to ap

71. HP Lays Off Hundreds of Former Palm Employees 9/20/2011

In the wake of HP's controversial decision to stop production of webOS-based devices, the company is now giving pink slips to its employees

72. New iPod touch Won't Resemble the iPhone 5 9/21/2011

Apple has traditionally launched a new version of the iPod touch each fall, but this year will apparently be something of an exeption. There

73. Hulu Plus for Android App Adds Nine New Devices 9/21/2011

A recent update to Hulu Plus brings the TV streaming service to nine additional Android devices. This more than doubles the number of smartp

74. iPhone 5 Might Not Debut Until Late October 9/21/2011

Apple is reportedly going to take the wraps off the long-overdue iPhone 5 at a media event in early October, and then launch this device a f

75. Samsung Galaxy S II Landing at AT&T Oct. 2 9/21/2011

The Samsung Galaxy S II from AT&T will be available starting Oct. 2. This carrier's version of the high-end model will be slimmer than the o

76. T-Mobile First to Commit to BlackBerry Curve 9360 9/21/2011

T-Mobile has just announced its latest RIM BlackBerry device, with the Curve 9360 smartphone. The handset is available for presale today to

77. Microsoft Promises Windows Phone 7.5 Updates Coming Soon 9/22/2011

A member of Microsoft's Windows Phone team says that current models will be receiving upgrades to the "Mango" version of this operating befo

78. Surprise, Verizon Backs AT&T's Merger with T-Mobile 9/22/2011

AT&T has found an unlikely supporter of its proposed merger with T-Mobile in its biggest rival, Verizon Wireless.Verizon Communications CEO,

79. Sprint Ending Unlimited Smartphone Wi-Fi Tethering 9/22/2011

Sprint has confirmed that it will begin to cap mobile hotspot data usage for smartphones beginning Oct. 2. The policy change will end unlimi

80. Apple's iPhone 5 Display Defect Detected, Could Delay Shipments 9/23/2011

A defect detected in some iPhone 5 touch panels could result in a short supply when Apple launches the next generation smartphone in October

81. Could ZTE be the Next Smartphone Star? 9/23/2011

Every now and then, a company that used to work quietly in the background decides to step out into the limelight. Brighthand's European co

82. Apple iPhone Owners Show Much More Loyalty than Android, BlackBerry Users 9/23/2011

Findings from a new study of smartphone owners show 89 percent of iPhone users saying they would purchase an iPhone as their next smartphone

83. Verizon Wireless Now Offers 4G LTE Affordability with Pantech Breakout 9/23/2011

The Pantech Breakout, Verizon Wireless' first reasonably priced 4G LTE smartphone, is now available. The Android OS 2.3 Gingerbread-based de

84. T-Mobile Offers All Smartphones at $100 or Less in One-Day Super Sale 9/24/2011

T-Mobile is cleaning out its inventory by having a one-day in-store sale today where no smartphone costs more than $100. Some of the most im

85. HTC EVO 3D Review: Brings 4G and 3D Together 9/24/2011

The HTC EVO 3D offers a big 3D display and a 3D video camera, as well as 4G wireless networking. Read on for Jen Edwards' full review of thi

86. Apple iOS 5 Might Be Headed for the iPhone 4 and iPad on Oct. 10 9/25/2011

Evidence suggests that current smartphones and tablets from Apple might get a major system software upgrade on Oct. 9. This will apparently

87. Motorola Droid Bionic Review: Better, Stronger, Faster 9/25/2011

The Motorola Droid Bionic is one of the most powerful and capable smartphones available today, and the flagship device from Motorola. It can

88. Samsung Galaxy S II Sales Pass 10 Million 9/26/2011

Samsung is clearly happy to brag that it has now sold over 10 million units of its flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S II. The model debuted i

89. Samsung Omnia W to Debut with Windows Phone 7.5 9/26/2011

Samsung has just officially announced the Omnia W, which will be the company's first handset to debut with Windows Phone 7.5. The device wil

90. Samsung Galaxy S II Will Debut from T-Mobile in Mid-October 9/26/2011

T-Mobile has just announced the release date and price for its version of the popular Samsung Galaxy S II. This model will have a 4.5-inch A

91. T-Mobile's HTC Amaze 4G Will Focus on its Camera 9/26/2011

One of T-Mobile's next Android smartphones, the HTC Amaze 4G, is no longer a rumor thanks to an official announcment this afternoon. The dev

92. Samsung Galaxy Player Mini-Tablet Headed for the U.S. in Two Sizes 9/26/2011

Samsung has just announced that it's going to release two versions of the Galaxy Player in the U.S. next month. This device won't be a smart

93. Sprint Still Committed to Unlimited Data Plans 9/27/2011

Sprint's Chief Technology Officer told the attendees at a technology conference yesterday that his company is going to continue to offer unl

94. Nokia N9 MeeGo-based Smartphone Ships Out Today 9/27/2011

Nokia announced that it has shipped the N9, the first (and possibly last), MeeGo-based smartphone the company will make. Nokia scrapped the

95. T-Mobile Scans in the HTC Radar 4G, Its First Windows Phone 7.5 Handset 9/27/2011

T-Mobile has announced its first Windows Phone 7.5 smartphone that will run on the carrier's 4G HSPA+ network. The Windows-based handset inc

96. Microsoft Finally Rolling Out Windows Phone 7.5 Upgrades 9/28/2011

Microsoft has finally begun rolling out Windows Phone 7.5, though not all Windows Phone owners will be getting the update right away. Custom

97. Samsung Galaxy Player Previewed, But Galaxy Note Smartphone in Limbo 9/28/2011

Two new Galaxy Player versions are headed for the U.S. Yet while Jacqueline Emigh caught a first-hand look at the Wi-Fi-only media players,

98. HTC ThunderBolt Gets Android OS 2.3 Upgrade at Long Last 9/28/2011

The HTC ThunderBolt was one of the last models to debut with Android OS 2.2 (Froyo), but an upgrade to OS 2.3 (Gingerbread) is finally avail

99. Next-Gen iPhone To Be Unveiled Oct. 4: It's Official 9/28/2011

Apple has sent out an invite to select members of the press to a special "Let's talk iPhone" event on Oct. 4. It is thought the unveiling of

100. BlackBerry Torch 9850 Review: No Keyboard? No Problem 9/28/2011

With the BlackBerry Torch 9850, RIM is reaching out to smartphone buyers who prefer large screens instead of physical keyboards. Grant Hatch

101. Skype for Android Update Adds More Smartphones, Tap-to-Zoom Capabilities 9/29/2011

Skype has recently released an update to its Skype for Android app, adding support for several new Android devices. Some of the new smartpho

102. Take a First Look at Android OS 4.0 Running on a Smartphone 9/29/2011

A video showing the next version Google's Android OS has appeared on the web, giving the world it's first look at what this version, code-na

103. Verizon's New HTC Rhyme Smartphone Developed with Women in Mind 9/29/2011

Verizon's latest mid-range smartphone is the HTC Rhyme, which offers some features calculated to appeal to women. This includes a small char

104. HTC Holiday Takes a Step Closer to AT&T, 4G LTE in Tow 9/29/2011

The HTC Holiday is shaping up to be one of the first, if not the first smartphone that can connect to AT&T's new super-fast 4G LTE network.

105. Amazon Might Buy the webOS from HP 9/30/2011

Ever since HP announced that it was abruptly ending production of smartphones and tablets running webOS, there have been a series of unconfi

106. AT&T Already Holding iPhone 5 Cases in Storage 9/30/2011

A collection of Case-Mate cases for the redesigned iPhone 5 have popped up in AT&T's inventory database. The cases appear to show a tapered

107. Smartphones Moving Above the $200 Barrier 9/30/2011

For several years now, the standard price for a high-end smartphone was $200 with contract. Recently, however, several models have debuted a