Dell Drops Out of Smartphone Production

By Michael Wall | 12/15/2012

Dell is finally throwing in the towel when it comes to smartphone production. Finding itself unable to turn a profit against larger competitors, Dell is bowing out of the industry.

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It's Time to Slay Vampire Chargers

By Ed Hardy | 5/23/2012

Anyone who cares about energy independance or the Green Movement is likely wondering if there's anything they can do to help. There is an easy thing all phone users can do: unplug their charger.

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Dell Ends Smartphone Sales in the U.S.

By Ryan Punzalan | 3/29/2012

In a move to focus more on emerging markets and higher-margin products, Dell has announced that it has stopped selling smartphones in the U.S.

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Researchers Working on Ways to Put 16-Core Processors in Smartphones

By Andy Patrizio | 3/18/2012

There's overclocking, and then there's this: University researchers are in the early stages of putting multi-core processors in smartphones to work in bursts of up to 16 times their normal speed during times of need.

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Controversial Smartphone Manufacturer Foxconn Has Doubled Employee Pay in the Last Three Years

By Ed Hardy | 2/17/2012

Foxconn, which produces smartphones and tablets for a wide variety of companies, has drawn considerable criticism for its employees' working conditions. Today, the company announced a significant pay raise for its workers.

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Microsoft: Why Low-End Phones in Large Quantities is the Best Strategy

By Valerie Sarnataro | 11/12/2011

While smartphone manufacturers race to release high-end handsets with dual-core chips, Microsoft continues to offer solely single-core-equipped phones. So why does the Windows Phone maker stray from the pack in its adoption of a faster CPU?

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Dell Might Be Out of the Windows Phone Business

By Ed Hardy | 10/9/2011

Dell was among the companies that released a device running Windows Phone last year, but there are signs that this might be its only offering with Microsoft's mobile operating system.

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Microsoft Finally Rolling Out Windows Phone 7.5 Upgrades

By Valerie Sarnataro | 9/28/2011

Microsoft has finally begun rolling out Windows Phone 7.5, though not all Windows Phone owners will be getting the update right away. Customers should check Microsoft's web page to verify when their devices will be getting the upgrade.

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Dell Venue Pro Windows Phone Now Available to AT&T Customers

By Ed Hardy | 5/6/2011

AT&T customers can now purchase a version of the Dell Venue Pro that fully supports their carrier. This high-end device running Microsoft Windows Phone 7 includes a large screen and a sliding keyboard.

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Windows Phone 7 Updates Hit T-Mobile's HTC HD7 and Dell Venue Pro

By Grant Hatchimonji | 3/30/2011

After numerous delays and technical issues, Microsoft has begun gradually rolling out its Windows Phone 7 updates to T-Mobile customers who have an HTC HD7 or a Dell Venue Pro today.

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Smartphone Market Growing, IDC Predicts Android to Take Top Spot

By Mark Calley | 3/29/2011

Current indicators suggest that the smartphone market will grow almost 50% in 2011, as millions of consumers leave their old phones behind in favor of more advanced technology. And market analysis firm IDC predicts the Android OS will come to dominate this market in the coming years.

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Microsoft Releases Windows Phone 7 Update Schedule

By Grant Hatchimonji | 3/24/2011

As its "NoDo" update woes continue, Microsoft has now made an attempt to at least increase transparency by posting a loose release schedule for the different versions of this problem-plagued Windows Phone 7 update on its website.

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