Smartphone Accessories Produce More than 50 Percent of Total Accessory Revenue

By Ryan Punzalan | 3/26/2012

According to a study performed by ABIresearch, smartphones will drive $20 billion in accessory revenue in 2012, accounting for more than half of the $36 billion that all handset accessories produce.

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PayPal Unveils Mobile Payment Service, Square Competitor

By Ryan Punzalan | 3/16/2012

The first major competitor for electronic payment service Square has arrived. PayPal has just announced PayPal Here which allows small businesses to accept almost any form of payment. [with video preview]

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Nokia Lumia 710 Owners Can Get a Free Case

By Ed Hardy | 3/2/2012

Nokia is offering everyone who has a Lumia 710 Windows Phone from T-Mobile a free colorful case. All they have to do is ask for it.

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MacWorld/iWorld Brings More iPhone Apps, More Cases, More Gadgets

By Mac McCarthy | 1/30/2012

MacWorld/iWorld just wrapped up in San Francisco, and Brighthand's reporter on the spot brings us his thoughts on the most interesting software and accessories that were on display at this tradeshow.

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Plantronics Marque M155 Bluetooth Headset Review: Designed for Smartphones

By Ed Hardy | 1/25/2012

The Plantronics Marque M155 is marketed as a Bluetooth headset for smartphones with a number of extra features for iPhone and Android users. But does it live up to expectations?

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BLOG: Removable Memory Cards Are Remarkably Cheap

By TechnologyGuide Staff | 1/20/2012

The most recent blog post from Brighthand's site editor discusses how inexpensive it is to upgrade the microSD card that is in many smartphones, and why it's worth doing.

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CES 2012: Day Two Notes from the Tradeshow Floor

By Ed Hardy | 1/11/2012

Yesterday was the second day of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The Brighthand editors and staff spent the day looking at new smartphones and accessories as fast as we could, and we're bringing you the best of them.

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CES 2012: Day One Notes from the Tradeshow Floor

By Ed Hardy | 1/10/2012

The annual Consumer Electronics Show is in full swing in Las Vegas. The first day bright a range of smartphone announcements, as well as a number of events where companies were showing off new products to journalists.

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25 Top Gadget Add-Ons for iPhones, iPads, PCs, and Android Devices

By Ed Hardy | 12/20/2011

Still doing last-minute shopping? Technology Guide has put together 25 gift suggestions for accessories you can get for someone on your list who has a smartphone, tablet, or PC.

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OnLive Gaming App Now Available for Android Smartphones and Tablets

By Valerie Sarnataro | 12/9/2011

OnLive, the cloud gaming company, has launched a free app that brings gamers access to top-tier console games on their Android smartphones and tablets over a Wi-Fi or 4G LTE connection. An iOS version is also expected soon.

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Great Add-On Gadgets for Any Android Smartphone

By Adama D. Brown | 12/8/2011

Whether you're getting ready to accessorize a new smartphone, or you're shopping for a great holiday gift, finding the right add-on gadget for an Android OS phone can be particularly challenging. Read on for some tips.

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Low-Priced iPhone Accessories Are Great as Holiday Gifts, or Any Time

By Daniel Dern | 12/1/2011

While doing your holiday shopping this year, take a look at some fun and/or practical camera accessories, docking stations, chargers, and other iPhone add-ons, each priced $15 to $130. Read on for product details.

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