HTC Ville Smartphone with Android OS 4.0 Shown in Leaked Video

By Ryan Punzalan | 1/31/2012

An upcoming Android OS 4.0 smartphone, codenamed the HTC Ville, was featured in a leaked video earlier today. It is expected to be officially announced at the Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona next month. UPDATED

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Samsung Galaxy S II, Galaxy Note Getting Android OS 4.0 Upgrade Soon

By Ryan Punzalan | 1/31/2012

Samsung officially announced today that the Galaxy S II and the Galaxy Note will be upgraded to Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) by the end of the first quarter. This should put these devices among the first to get the latest version of Google's mobile operating system.

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Samsung Galaxy S Advance to Debut Soon... Outside North America

By Ryan Punzalan | 1/30/2012

Today, Samsung announced the launch of the Galaxy S Advance that will be available for customers around the world starting in February. The list of countries getting this Android smartphone doesn't include the U.S., however.

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs. Motorola Droid Bionic: Which Is Verizon's Top Dog?

By Adama D. Brown | 1/29/2012

Many Verizon subscribers may be deciding between the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and the Motorola Droid Bionic. To make this process easier, we compare them head to head, to see the strengths and weaknesses.

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus Available at Well Below Its Regular Price

By Ed Hardy | 1/28/2012

Verizon is asking $300 with contract for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, but Amazon.com is selling Google's new flagship smartphone at one third of its usual price. This deal isn't available for everyone, though.

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CES or IFA: Which Giant Consumer Electronics Tradeshow is Better?

By Dragan Petric | 1/27/2012

Each year, there are two massive electronics shows: CES in Las Vegas and IFA in Berlin. This raises the question, which of these two is better? Brighthand's European coorespondent compares them head-to-head.

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HTC Will Release Fewer Smartphone Models this Year

By Ed Hardy | 1/27/2012

Although it didn't do too badly, HTC did not have a stellar 2011. A company executive says the plan for 2012 is to concentrate its efforts on developing a smaller number of "hero" models.

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Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX's Price Reduced

By Ryan Punzalan | 1/27/2012

The Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX, which was released yesterday, is being sold by Verizon for $300 with contract. Those who are looking for a cheaper price need look no further than Amazon Wireless, however.

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Verizon Releases the Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX Setting New High Standard for Battery Life

By Ryan Punzalan | 1/26/2012

Those who waited for the release of the Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX can finally own this Verizon 4G LTE smartphone with a very big battery but a very slim design.

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Samsung Epic 4G Touch System Software Update Removes Carrier IQ

By Ed Hardy | 1/26/2012

Sprint has begun sending out an update for the system software running on the Samsung Epic 4G Touch. Among some minor changes, this removes the Carrier IQ app that some critics have classified spyware.

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Samsung Galaxy Note LTE Super-Size Smartphone Could Be Coming to AT&T Next Month

By Ed Hardy | 1/25/2012

The Samsung Galaxy Note's unusually large display has drawn attention from those who want a cross-over smartphone/tablet. A few weeks ago, AT&T promised to offer this device - but it didn't say when or at what price. These two important pieces of information have now leaked out.

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Apple iPhone Outsold Android Last Quarter in the U.S.

By Ed Hardy | 1/25/2012

Apple enjoyed stellar sales in the last quarter of 2011. Not only were more iPhone units sold than in any previous three month period, a market research firm says this company sold more smartphones in the United States than all makers of Android handsets combined.

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