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SmartPhone Articles for September of 2012

Below are the 95 SmartPhone articles for September of 2012

1. Apple and Google CEO in Talks, Could a Compromise be Near? 9/1/2012

With a major victory behind him, it appears Apple CEO Tim Cook is ready to put his weapons down, or at least begin talks to find a resolutio

2. Samsung Galaxy Stellar Could Land at Verizon this Week 9/3/2012

It looks like another Samsung Galaxy smartphone will be landing at Verizon Wireless, though the Galaxy Stallar won't offer all the bells and

3. Samsung Makes Smartphones Safer for Driving with Drive Link App 9/3/2012

Samsung has just announced a new in-car smartphone application that aims to make roadways a little safer by eliminating a cluttered interfac

4. Horn for iOS Review: This Game Will Blow You Away 9/3/2012

Horn is an ambitious game title for Apple iOS mobile devices. Does it really create a full-fledged gaming experience on the iPhone?

5. IBM's Rumored RIM Takeover: The End of BlackBerry? 9/4/2012

RIM's problems can come across like a soap opera. IBM might be BlackBerry's white night, or its final death knell.

6. Nokia Launches Free Music Streaming Service 9/4/2012

Nokia Lumia owners now have exclusive access to Nokia Music, a no-cost, advertisement-free music streaming app currently featuring over 150

7. LG Intuition Taking Its 5-Inch Screen Exclusively to Verizon 9/4/2012

LG and Verizon Wireless today announced the LG Intuition. The 5-inch handset will be available exclusively at Verizon Wireless.

8. AT&T Getting Sony Xperia T Cutting-Edge Android Smartphone 9/4/2012

A retailer in the U.K. has let slip that the recently-announced Sony Xperia T is on the way to the U.S. courtesy of AT&T.

9. Apple Sets Sights on Banning Samsung Galaxy S III, Galaxy Note 9/4/2012

Just days after a decisive court victory over Samsung, Apple has filed a new claim with the U.S. District Court of Northern California, accu

10. AT&T's Android-Powered Pantech Flex Targets First-Time Smartphone Users 9/4/2012

One of the nation's largest wireless carriers is trying to gain traction among first-time smartphone adopters, as AT&T will soon release an

11. OfficeSuite Pro Review: Great Office Compatibility 9/5/2012

With its elegant design and cool feature set, OfficeSuite Pro 6 manages to impress, even in a competitive field. Read the full review of the

12. Almost Confirmed: Apple's Next Smartphone Will Be Named the ''iPhone 5'' 9/5/2012

Apple has sent out invitations to an event next week. While these don't explicitly state that the company is going to be unveiling a new sma

13. Nokia Announces Its First Windows 8 Phones: the Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 9/5/2012

Nokia has just taken the wraps off its new line of Windows 8 phones with the Nokia Lumia 920 and Lumia 820. In addition to the upcoming vers

14. Motorola Unveils Trio of Droids, Including Droid RAZR M, Droid RAZR HD, RAZR HD MAXX 9/5/2012

Motorola Mobility has updated its Verizon Wireless smartphone offerings with three models, in the biggest product announcement since the com

15. Samsung Galaxy S III Video Review 9/5/2012

The Samsung Galaxy S III is feature rich and has a great design. With an amazing display and superb performance, take a look at our Hands On

16. T-Mobile Launches Truly Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data Plan 9/5/2012

Staying true to its word, T-Mobile has introduced a truly unlimited 4G data plan across the country, targeting consumers tired of paying for

17. Nokia Lumia 920 & Lumia 820 Preview 9/5/2012

Nokia came to NYC with Microsoft to show off their recently-announced Lumia 920 and 820 Windows Phone 8 devices, and they did not disappoint

18. Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G QWERTY Smartphone Headed to T-Mobile 9/6/2012

The Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G has been officially given a launch date, or rather a loose launch time frame. The new Galaxy QWERTY-enabled (k

19. Verizon Introduces Samsung Galaxy Stellar; Free with Contract 9/6/2012

Verizon Wireless has begun offering the Samsung Galaxy Stellar, bringing Big Red's customers an entry-level smartphone alternative to the hi

20. LG Intuition Super-Size Smartphone Debuts from Verizon 9/6/2012

The LG Intuition, which is now available from Verizon, is a device that's a bit ahead of the curve. Smartphones have been getting steadily l

21. Sprint's Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Nexus S 4G Get Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) Upgrade 9/7/2012

Two of Sprint's smartphones from the Nexus series have received their coveted upgrades to the latest version of Google's mobile operating sy

22. The Pulse: Samsung-Apple Patent Ruling Fires Up Forum Discussions 9/7/2012

The Brighthand and TabletPCReview discussion forums have been buzzing after a U.S. court decided in favor of Apple in a patent infringement

23. Coming iPhone 5 Release Creates Intro Frenzy for Smartphone Makers 9/7/2012

With Apple's next smartphone expected to be unveiled next Thursday, many developers made their announcements this week to avoid getting over

24. J.D. Power: Apple iPhone Takes Top Honor in Customer Satisfaction Once Again 9/8/2012

Apple will have to make room for another award on its mantle, as the company's iPhone clinched the top spot in the most recent J.D. Power an

25. Samsung Boasts 20 Million Galaxy S III Units Sold in 100 Days 9/8/2012

Samsung has sold more than 20 million units of its new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S III, just 100 days after releasing the device in Ma

26. Feds Shut Down Three Bogus Android App Stores Full of Malware 9/9/2012

Federal investigators recently shut down three Android software online stores, alleging the sites were illegally distributing copyrighted so

27. Apple iPhone 5 to Offer Global 4G LTE Support 9/9/2012

With Apple holding a special event this week, where the company is likely to unveil the sixth-generation iPhone, the rumor mill is in overdr

28. HTC 8X Windows Phone 8 Image and Specs Leak 9/10/2012

An image and rumored specs for the HTC 8X, the company's first Windows Phone 8 device, have leaked via Twitter prior to the phone's expected

29. Samsung Galaxy Note II Could Be Headed for all Major U.S. Carriers 9/10/2012

The recently-announced Samsung Galaxy Note II is definitely headed for the U.S. -- the question is which carriers will be offering it? Accor

30. LG Escape Rumored to be Heading to AT&T 9/10/2012

The details on LG's next handset, the LG Escape, have been hared via via Twitter. In addition to the smartphone's specs, it was revealed tha

31. T-Mobile Announces QWERTY-Enabled Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G Price, Release Date 9/10/2012

After unveiling it last week, T-Mobile has revealed more details on the Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G, an Android-powered handset equipped with

32. T-Mobile Actively Wooing iPhone Users 9/10/2012

Apple is not going to add T-Mobile to the list of carriers that can offer the iPhone, but that's not stopping this carrier from doing everyt

33. Nokia City Lens Augmented-Reality App Out of Beta, Available for Download 9/11/2012

Nokia City Lens, an app from the Finnish phone maker that lets users look around using the camera to find nearby places of interest, is out

34. Samsung Galaxy Note II Preview 9/11/2012

Samsung is back with the S Pen for the Galaxy Note II, a bigger, faster, and more powerful sequel to the original Samsung Galaxy Note, a sur

35. Apple iPhone 5: What to Expect 9/11/2012

The wait is almost over -- the wraps are going to come off the iPhone 5 tomorrow. But if you can't wait, here's a sneak preview of what Appl

36. New YouTube App Released for iPhone 9/11/2012

Google decided to not wait until the release of iOS 6 to introduce a stand-alone YouTube app for the iPhone. It's available now.

37. Samsung Galaxy S III's Upgrade to Android 4.1 Coming Next Month 9/11/2012

Samsung has committed to offering an upgrade to Android 4.1 for its popular Samsung Galaxy S III at some point next month.

38. U.S. Cellular Extends Android Offerings with LG Splendor 9/12/2012

LG and US Cellular have come together to announce the availability of the LG Splendor on the carrier?s network, a new Android-powered smartp

39. Sources: Windows Phone 8 Not Finished 9/12/2012

The release of Windows Phone 8 has been pushed from a previously planned timeframe of early October to October 29, effectively delaying the

40. Amazon Offering Samsung Galaxy S III for Half Price 9/12/2012

The 16GB model of the Samsung Galaxy S III is currently on sale on Amazon, going for half price at $100 with a new two-year contract.

41. Google Touts 500 Million Android Activations 9/12/2012

Google can now boast that it has breached the 500 million mark! They now have over half a billion Android device activations, with 1.3 milli

42. Apple iPhone 5 To Be Bigger and Faster 9/12/2012

Apple CEO Tim Cook took to the stage today to announce the much-anticipated iPhone 5. This model is going to be the company's first with 4G

43. Apple iOS 6 Upgrade Set to Release Sept. 19 9/12/2012

Apple showcased its new system software upgrade for the iPhone today, iOS 6. This will sport over 200 new features, along with a cornucopia

44. Apple iPod touch with Larger Screen and Siri Coming, Too 9/12/2012

Almost lost in the ruckus surrounding the announcement of the iPhone 5 was the unveiling of a new iPod touch. As always, this handheld will

45. StubHub To Enhance Its Mobile Apps for Ticket Sales to Music Concerts & Sports Events 9/13/2012

New features in StubHub will include "interactive walkthroughs" of stadiums, plus the ability to invite friends to events. Some day, you mig

46. Samsung May Sue to Block the Release of the Apple iPhone 5 9/13/2012

A fresh battle in the cut-throat patent wars between Samsung and Apple could break out soon. Industry sources indicate that the S. Korean co

47. Windows Phone 8 Software Development Tools Only Going Out to Select Developers 9/13/2012

Microsoft is getting ready to release the software development kit (SDK) for Windows Phone 8 prior to the official release of the OS, but on

48. Verizon Wireless Will Offer FaceTime on All Data Plans 9/13/2012

Verizon Wireless announced that it will be including FaceTime, Apple's video-calling feature, over its cellular networks across all data pla

49. HTC One X+ Appears at FCC Headed for a Release 9/13/2012

In the past few months the HTC One X+ has changed names and been the center of a great deal of rumors, but now it appears that the long-awai

50. Apple iPhone 5 Gets a Micro-USB Port, Thanks to New Adapter 9/13/2012

The new dock connector on the Apple iPhone 5, called the Lightning, can be converted to a micro-USB port thanks to a newly-unveiled adapter

51. Samsung Galaxy Note II Video Preview 9/13/2012

Up close and personal with the Samsung Galaxy Note II: Phone or Tablet? TechnologyGuide Chief Editor Jamison Cush meets with Ryan Bidan, S

52. How To Get an Apple iPhone 5 as Soon as Possible 9/13/2012

Apple's next flagship smartphone is going to be up for pre-order tomorrow. We have some tips for those who want to be among the first to get

53. Samsung and Sprint Announce Galaxy Victory 4G LTE 9/13/2012

Samsung and Sprint announced a new mid-range Android smartphone today, the Galaxy Victory 4G LTE, which goes on sale at the end of the week

54. Apple iPhone 5 Can Be Pre-ordered Now from Verizon, AT&T, Sprint 9/14/2012

Apple's next flagship smartphone went on sale early this morning, and it's clearly selling well -- Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint still have enou

55. HP Getting Back into the Smartphone Business 9/14/2012

HP's CEO says her company is working on a smartphone. HP hasn't had one to offer since it shut down production of webOS-based devices last y

56. Pre-Paid Apple iPhone 5 Heading to Cricket Earlier than Expected 9/14/2012

The pay as you go no-contract carrier will be offering the iPhone 5 much earlier than expected. Starting Sept. 28 consumers will be able to

57. Firefox OS for Smartphones Set to Release Early 2013 9/15/2012

At this week's Mobile 2.0 conference, Mozilla did a presentation/re-introducing the Firefox OS. The soon-to-be-released smartphone operating

58. Apple Smartphone Owners Flood Recycle Sites in Wake of iPhone 5 Launch 9/15/2012

In the wake of the iPhone 5 launch, owners of previous Apple smartphones are clamoring to recycle their old handsets. A new report finds rec

59. Apple iPhone 5 Breaks 24-Hour Pre-order Record 9/17/2012

The next-generation iPhone went on sale on Friday, and within 24 hours had already passed the two-million mark. The device is selling faster

60. Nokia Lumia 920 and Samsung Galaxy Note II Rumored to Launch Oct. 21 9/17/2012

Two of AT&T's upcoming flagship devices, the Nokia Lumia 920 and the Samsung Galaxy Note II, are slated to be released on October 21, accord

61. ITC Rules in Favor of Apple: The iPhone 5 Will Release Unimpeded (For Now) 9/17/2012

On Friday, an ITC Judge ruled in favor of Apple, stating that the tech company did not violate some of Samsung's patents. Samsung's claim in

62. Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE Review 9/17/2012

The Motorola Photon Q is Sprint's latest smartphone to take aim at business travelers and frequent emailers. Brighthand investigates how wel

63. HTC One X 5 Phablet Photo and Specs Leaked 9/17/2012

The speculation around HTC's upcoming phablet dubbed HTC One X 5 just got more interesting, thanks to some photos and leak today. The leak s

64. Telenav Brings Turn-by-Turn Directions to Android with Scout App 9/18/2012

Telenav has kept true to its word about releasing an Android version of its location-based navigation and discovery app, announcing that Sco

65. Motorola RAZR i: Android Smartphone Powered by 2GHz Intel Processor 9/18/2012

Motorola has unveiled the RAZR i, a smartphone with a 2GHz Intel processor. When it is released in Europe early next month it will be among

66. New Photos of the BlackBerry L-Series Surface 9/19/2012

The BlackBerry L-Series Resurfaces today as another photo leaks. Unfortunately there is little to no information that accompanies the pair o

67. Samsung Galaxy Note II U.S. Launch Details Revealed 9/19/2012

There are many questions about the Samsung Galaxy Note II U.S. launch, and now we know the answer to some of them. Sort of.

68. LG Confirms Optimus G U.S. Release, Coming in Q4 9/19/2012

The recently-unveiled, quad-core LG Optimus G smartphone has now been confirmed for a release in the United States in the fourth quarter of

69. HTC Announces Windows Phone 8X and 8S, Out in November 9/19/2012

HTC announced its first two Windows Phone 8 handsets, the Windows Phone 8X and the Windows Phone 8S, at an event in New York today, which fe

70. Apple iOS 6 Upgrade Now Available for iPhone and iPod touch Users 9/19/2012

After touting its next generation operating system at last week's iPhone 5 event, Apple has finally launched iOS 6, bringing over 200 new fe

71. Microsoft SkyDrive for Android Review 9/20/2012

With its new SkyDrive for Android app, Microsoft is sliding into a mobile online storage arena dominated so far by Dropbox and SugarSync. Re

72. How To Bring Google Maps Back to Your iPhone 9/20/2012

One of the major changes in iOS 6 is the switch from Google Maps to one built by Apple itself. There is an option for those who prefer Googl

73. Apple iOS 6 for iPhone Review 9/20/2012

Apple's new operating system isn't going to blow you away, but it does promise a serviceable upgrade that brings a greater level of utility

74. Apple iPhone 5: Launch Day 9/21/2012

The nearly year-long wait for the Apple iPhone 5 is over: this smartphone went on sale early this morning. And those who had pre-ordered it

75. In Response to Apple Maps Poor Performance, Google Reportedly to Offer Alternative 9/21/2012

The new Apple-run Map system in iOS 6 has been offering a great deal of misinformation. In light of this, Google is reportedly developing a

76. New Study Shows Mobile Phone Owners Pay More For Service Plans Than Groceries 9/22/2012

With smartphones becoming a fixed feature in most people?s lives, a new study takes a look at how much it really costs to stay connected, fi

77. Samsung Ready for Another Legal Rumble With Apple 9/23/2012

Lawyers for Apple and Samsung will certainly be busy. Just as Apple is preparing to go to court to demand damages for the patent infringemen

78. Apple iPhone 5: Should You Upgrade? 9/23/2012

Apple's latest smartphone is now available, and around the world, owners of previous versions are asking themselves, "should I get the new m

79. Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean" Brings Tasty New Treats to Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Nexus 9/23/2012

After months of waiting, Verizon owners of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus are finally getting a taste of Android 4.1 (AKA Jelly Bean), as the carr

80. Android 4.1 Upgrade Starts Going Out to the Samsung Galaxy S III 9/24/2012

An upgrade to Google's latest operating system version has started going out to Samsung's flagship smartphone. Still, it will be some time b

81. Apple Sold Over 5 Million iPhone 5 Units on Launch Weekend 9/24/2012

Apple's new smartphones typically sell well in the first few days they are available, and the iPhone 5 was no exception. Apple revealed that

82. LG Optimus Vu II Super-Size Smartphone Specs Leaked 9/24/2012

Information on the LG Optimus Vu II leaked today, revealing an image and a number of specs. The original was LG's answer to the Samsung Gala

83. Samsung Details Smartphones Set to Receive Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) Upgrade 9/24/2012

While there are already some Samsung smartphones that operate on Android 4.1 such as the Galaxy Nexus, Samsung's move to update the Galaxy S

84. Google Denies Rumors It's Bringing Its Maps App Back to the iPhone 9/25/2012

After Apple put its own mapping app in iOS 6 -- resulting in loud complaints -- it was rumored that Google Maps may be making a return to th

85. Apple iPhone 5 Review: Bigger and Better 9/25/2012

The latest smartphone from Apple brings a larger display, faster processor, and quicker wireless access. How does it stack up in the real wo

86. AT&T Subscribers Prefer iPhones, While Verizon Customers Go With Android 9/25/2012

As the smartphone race heats up, the fight for first is commonly ranked in terms of operating system market share, with Google's Android OS

87. Google Play Rings in 25 Billion Downloads, Thanks Users with Serious Discounts on Android Apps 9/26/2012

Google Play has a reason to celebrate today, as the store for apps and media surpassed the 25 billion downloads mark and is sharing the weal

88. Apple Taking Pre-Orders for iPod touch, Still No Specific Release Date in Sight 9/26/2012

Two weeks after unveiling the latest edition of its popular touchscreen handheld, Apple is taking pre-orders of the latest iPod touch but th

89. Apple iPhone 5 Faster Than First Thought 9/27/2012

Apple doesn't disclose many of the important details on its smartphones. That's why it wasn't until after the iPhone 5 had been released tha

90. Redbox Instant Video Streaming Service To Launch by Christmas 9/27/2012

Brighthand's sister site Tablet PC Review has a news article on Redbox Instant, an upcoming subscription service that promises streaming, m

91. Samsung Galaxy Music Revealed: Meant for Music Lovers 9/27/2012

Samsung recently let slip that it is working on a smartphone named the Galaxy Music. While little was known about the handset at the time of

92. Tim Cook Apologizes for Problems with Apple Maps 9/28/2012

Tim Cook CEO Apple has written a letter apologizing for the current problems plaguing Apple Maps. What does this mean for the future of Appl

93. AT&T Commits To a Trio of Android Smartphones, Including the Samsung Galaxy Note II 9/28/2012

AT&T has announced the impending arrival of three new Android smartphones from Samsung on its 4G LTE network, including the Galaxy Note II.

94. Video of RIM's QWERTY BlackBerry 10 Smartphones Leaks 9/28/2012

A video what is supposedly the N Series, part of RIM's upcoming BlackBerry 10 line, has leaked put for the first time. This handset will be

95. Firefox OS Projected to Snag 1% of Smartphone Market in 2013 9/29/2012

Mozilla's smartphone operating system will be open-sourced, and is designed to increase performance on entry-level devices -- a market curr