Don't Look Now, but Nokia's Lumia 920 is Doing Quite Well

By Andy Patrizio | 12/16/2012

Buoyed by strong reviews, the Lumia 920 is doing well enough that one analyst has raised his outlook for Nokia's signature smartphone for 2013.

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Mobile Banking Grows By 50% in U.S.

By Valerie Sarnataro | 12/16/2012

With smartphones and tablets becoming increasingly present in society, it looks like users are employing these devices to do more than play games or make phone calls, as a new report shows that mobile banking usage in the U.S. has doubled since last year.

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AT&T Gives Motorola Atrix HD Users a Taste of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

By Valerie Sarnataro | 12/15/2012

AT&T has announced that an update for Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) is now available for the Motorola Atrix HD, bringing users several improvements, including Google Now, a Siri-like feature for Android devices.

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Android 4.1 Update Now Available for HTC EVO 4G LTE on Sprint

By Michael Wall | 12/13/2012

Sprint was the first U.S. carrier to offer Android 4.1.1 for the Samsung Galaxy S III, and the carrier is at it again, making the EVO 4G LTE the first HTC device in the States to receive this update.

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Verizon's Samsung Galaxy S III Will Get Android 4.1 Upgrade Starting Tomorrow

By Ed Hardy | 12/13/2012

Starting on Friday, the version of the Samsung Galaxy S III from Verizon will begin to receive an upgrade to Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). This is going to make the phone Global Ready, plus it will offer other enhancements.

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Samsung Reportedly Working on 6.3-inch Galaxy Note III

By Michael Wall | 12/13/2012

Samsung is apparently already at work on the Samsung Galaxy Note III. This looks to get even bigger, as the device reportedly houses a massive 6.3-inch display. With many devices set to have 5-inch displays, is Samsung trying to set itself apart by breaking the 6-inch barrier?

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Samsung Galaxy S IV Set to Debut in February

By Michael Wall | 12/13/2012

According to a report coming out of Korea, Samsung is set to reveal the Samsung Galaxy S IV at next year's Mobile World Congress. Samsung has apparently decided to display its new flagship to the world this February at MWC, rather than holding its own event.

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Google Maps Once Again Available for the iPhone

By Ed Hardy | 12/13/2012

For many iPhone users, the nightmare is over. A free, stand-alone version of Google Maps has been released, replacing the need to use Apple's version.

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Google: No Plans for Windows Phone or Windows 8 Apps as of Now

By Valerie Sarnataro | 12/12/2012

Google has announced that it does not plan on creating dedicated apps for its business products, such as Gmail or Drive, for the Windows 8 or Windows Phone 8 platforms. Instead, the company will focus on improving its iOS and Android products to better fit the needs of the evolving mobile market.

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High-res Photos and Video of First BlackBerry 10 Smartphone Surface

By Grant Hatchimonji | 12/12/2012

One of the first handsets that will run the new BlackBerry 10 OS from RIM, the L-Series device codenamed "London," has been spotted in the wild. Update: And video, too.

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Verizon to Release Samsung Galaxy Camera Next Week

By Valerie Sarnataro | 12/11/2012

Verizon has announced that the Samsung Galaxy Camera, an Android-powered point-and-shoot, will be available from the carrier starting Dec. 13. Yet, with a $550 price tag, this gadget might not be the perfect stocking-stuffer for the photography buffs out there.

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Samsung Galaxy S III vs. Motorola Droid RAZR HD

By Adama D. Brown | 12/11/2012

The Motorola Droid RAZR HD and the Samsung Galaxy S III are two of the most high-end smartphones available from Verizon. How do they measure up against each other?

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