Google Now Offering Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Nexus Directly to the Public

By Ryan Punzalan | 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 the general public. This device can be used with AT&T or T-Mobile.

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Motorola Droid 4 vs. Samsung Stratosphere: Battle of the Keyboards

By Adama D. Brown | 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 network: the Motorola Droid 4 and the Samsung Stratosphere. Which of these suits your needs best? Brighthand investigates.

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Samsung Details Which of Its U.S. Smartphones Will Get Android OS 4.0 Upgrades

By Ryan Punzalan | 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 months. This is good news for AT&T and Sprint users, but the situation is less rosey for Verizon and T-Mobile subscribers.

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Samsung Accidentally Reveals the Official Name of the "Next Galaxy"

By Ryan Punzalan | 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 handset that it's been trying to keep secret over the past few weeks.

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Home Button Not Being Redesigned in iPhone 5

By Ed Hardy | 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. However, parts sellers have started listing this button for the iPhone 5, and the look has changed only slightly.

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ZTE Working on a Pair of Phablets

By Ryan Punzalan | 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 hybrid phone/tablets to the market in hopes of reversing a decline it has experienced in its handset-margins.

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iPhone Nano Rumored to Launch This Year

By Ryan Punzalan | 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 at the same time as the iPhone 5.

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Verizon Accidentally Reveals the HTC Droid Incredible 4G

By Ed Hardy | 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 yet been officially announced. Still, it was up long enough to reveal all the details of this upcoming model.

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Teaser Video Released for ''The Next Galaxy''

By Ed Hardy | 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 a subtle dig at Apple fans.

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Microsoft Releases Official Skype App for Windows Phone

By Ryan Punzalan | 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 joins the versions already available for iPhone, Android, Windows, OS X, and more.

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus, LG Viper 4G LTE Launch from Sprint

By Ed Hardy | 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, while the LG Viper 4G LTE has more modest specifications and a lower price.

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HTC One X from AT&T Can Now Be Pre-ordered

By Ryan Punzalan | 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 retailer has a better price.

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