RIM Down but Not Out: BlackBerry Curve 9310 Coming to Verizon

By Ed Hardy | 7/10/2012

Although RIM is going through tough times, Verizon hasn't forgotten it used to be the top smartphone maker in the U.S. and it bringing out a new entry-level model from the company, the BlackBerry Curve 9310.

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Samsung TecTiles Review: NFC Tap Technology in Sticker Form

By Jamison Cush | 7/9/2012

NFC is coming to a smartphone near you, and Samsung TecTiles show that near field communication is not limited to mobile payments. It can be used to share content and execute smartphone tasks. Find out how well in this review.

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Verizon's Samsung Galaxy S III Now Scheduled to Launch July 12

By Ed Hardy | 7/9/2012

The wait for Verizon's version of the Samsung Galaxy S III is apparently almost over. This high-end Android smartphone is now scheduled to debut on Thursday, but that's a couple of days later than the previous plan.

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HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE Available from Verizon

By Ed Hardy | 7/8/2012

Verizon's latest Android smartphone goes by the slightly ponderous name of HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE. This sports a mid-range price and a featureset to match.

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ITC Denies Apple a Pre-Trial Ban on the U.S. Import of All HTC Android Smartphones

By Ed Hardy | 7/5/2012

Apple was unsuccessful at getting the Internartional Trade Commission to block HTC from bringing all its Android-based phones into the United States. The ITC is continuing to investigae the matter, however.

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The Android OS: Splintered but Unbroken

By Andy Patrizio | 7/3/2012

When we talk about an operating system being fragmented, we mean that there are lots of versions of it still in use. This is a result of older devices not getting upgrades to the latest version. Recently, quite a few people have expressed concern at how fragmented Google's Android OS is.

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HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE Coming to Verizon this Week

By Ed Hardy | 7/3/2012

Verizon has finally announced a launch date and price for the HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE, a mid-range Android smartphone that is going to be introduced on Thursday.

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Most Popular Smartphones for June 2012

By Ed Hardy | 7/2/2012

Each month, Brighthand publishes a list of the smartphones that readers have shown the most interest in during the preceding four weeks. Samsung's flagship smartphone did very well, and so did HTC's latest offerings.

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Samsung Galaxy S III Launches from Sprint

By Ed Hardy | 7/1/2012

Sprint has just become the second wireless carrier in the United States to offer the Samsung Galaxy S III. This is Samsung new flagship smartphone, and it offers an array of high-end features.

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Judge Rules Samsung Galaxy Nexus Infringes on Apple Patents, Bans Sale in U.S.

By Ed Hardy | 6/30/2012

A U.S. District Court Judge has issued a preliminary ruling that the Samsung Galaxy Nexus infringes on several patents held by Apple. As a result, the judge has banned the sale of this smartphone in the United States.

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Rumor: RIM Considering Team-Up With Microsoft, Selling Network Business

By Grant Hatchimonji | 6/29/2012

Following the recent announcement that BlackBerry 10 is being delayed once again, inside sources have revealed that RIM is considering drastic plans of action, including teaming up with Microsoft or selling off its proprietary network.

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Nokia Lumia 710 and Lumia 800 System Software Update Rolling Out Now

By Grant Hatchimonji | 6/28/2012

The update that Nokia announced for its Lumia 710 and 800 models last week, which includes the Wi-Fi hotspot and flip-to-silence features, has already begun to roll out.

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