Kingston Wi-Drive Now Available for Android Devices; Receives Additional Updates

By Ryan Punzalan | 5/9/2012

Kingston announced that the Wi-Drive wireless external storage device has received a hefty update, including Android support as well as other enhancements and improvements, like a new high-capacity version.

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T-Mobile to Launch 4G HSPA+ Service Especially for the iPhone

By Ryan Punzalan | 5/8/2012

As part of T-Mobile's network modernization efforts, the company plans to launch 4G HSPA+ service in the 1900MHz band in a large number of markets by the end of the year. By rolling out this service in that particular band, subscribers will be able to use such as the iPhone 4S on the carrier?s 4G network.

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Apple iPhone Receives iOS 5.1.1 Update

By Grant Hatchimonji | 5/7/2012

iPhone users, as well as owners of the iPod touch or iPad, received an update to iOS version 5.1.1 today, which contains a litany of bug fixes and improvements to functionality.

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Most Popular Smartphones for April 2012

By Ed Hardy | 5/6/2012

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

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Top 10 iPhone Tips and Tricks

By Ed Hardy | 5/5/2012

You can use a smartphone for years and not learn all of its tricks. That's why the Brighthand staff has put together this list of the ten most useful features of Apple's smartphone that most people probably aren't aware of.

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Pebble ePaper Watch for Androids and iPhones Coming Soon

By Ryan Punzalan | 5/5/2012

The Pebble, a highly-customizable ePaper wristwatch that connects to an Android or iPhone, is available for pre-order on Kickstarter now and will be launched later in the year.

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Apple iPhone 4S on Sale at a Scattering of Wal-Mart Stores

By Ed Hardy | 5/4/2012

A lucky few can go to their local Wal-Mart store and get the iPhone 4S for about one-third off the regular price.

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Next iPhone Could Be Taller and Thinner, Sport a Larger Screen

By Ed Hardy | 5/3/2012

Most people would like to be a bit taller and slimmer, and apparently that goes for the next-generation iPhone. According to an unconfirmed report, Apple is working on a smartphone with some significant design changes.

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Apple Rejecting iPhone Apps with Dropbox Support

By Ed Hardy | 5/3/2012

Dropbox is one of the most popular cloud-based storage solutions, and many iPhone apps tie into it. This may stop soon, as Apple has decided these apps violate its guidelines for third-party software.

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Apple Might Become Its Own Cellular Wireless Service Provider

By Ryan Punzalan | 5/1/2012

According to an expert, Apple's next big move may be to become a wireless service provider, like Verizon or AT&T. This would allow the company to dispense with the "middleman" and control the entire smartphone experience.

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Global Market for Smartphones up 43%, Samsung and Apple See Strong Growth

By Ed Hardy | 5/1/2012

Consumer interest in smartphones continued to grow at a strong pace in the first quarter of this year, up 43% year-over-year, according to market-research firm IDC. Essentially all this growth came from just two companies however.

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Samsung and Apple to Discuss Settling Patent Infringement Lawsuits

By Ryan Punzalan | 4/30/2012

The CEOs of Apple, Samsung, and their legal teams will meet in San Francisco next month to discuss patent disputes that are pending in 10 countries.

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