Smartphone Sales Up Dramatically Last Year

By Ryan Punzalan | 2/6/2012

According to a report by market-research firm IDC, the worldwide smartphone market grew 54.7% year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2011. For the whole year, shipments were up a very respectible 61.3%

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Samsung Galaxy S III Rumored to Launch in May

By Ryan Punzalan | 2/6/2012

The phone that most expected to be shipped shortly after MWC 2012 may finally have its release date... and it's not for some time. Sources claim that the Samsung Galaxy S III will launch at its own special event in May.

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Samsung Galaxy Note Can Now Be Pre-Ordered from AT&T

By Ed Hardy | 2/5/2012

A few weeks ago, AT&T committed to offering the Samsung Galaxy Note later this month. For those who can't wait to get their hands on this cross-over smartphone/tablet, they can put in a pre-order from AT&T right now.

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Motorola Droid 4 Could Finally Hit Verizon Next Week

By Ed Hardy | 2/2/2012

The much-delayed Motorola Droid 4 might launch from Verizon a week from today. This Android smartphone with a sliding keyboard was officially announced last month, but it was first expected to debut back in December.

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U.S. Cellular Announces Its First 4G LTE Smartphone: the Samsung Galaxy S Aviator

By Ryan Punzalan | 2/1/2012

Today, U.S. Cellular announced that it will introduce 4G LTE service next month, along with the Samsung Galaxy S Aviator, the first 4G smartphone for the carrier.

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No Samsung Galaxy S III at MWC 2012

By Ryan Punzalan | 2/1/2012

Samsung announced today that they will not be unveiling the highly anticipated Galaxy S III at MWC this month. This has been pushed back until later in the year.

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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 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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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 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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