LG Optimus 3D 2 Details Slip Out Ahead of MWC 2012

By Ryan Punzalan | 2/13/2012

It seems like Mobile World Congress won?t be filled with surprises this year, as the specs of a great many of the smartphones geared for a grand unveiling at the event will have come out through unofficial channels beforehand. The latest of these is a 3D-enabled model from LG.

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Samsung Galaxy mini 2 Android Smartphone Details Leaked

By Ryan Punzalan | 2/13/2012

Those looking for a cheap Android handset need look no further than the Samsung Galaxy mini 2, the specifications for which were leaked over the weekend. An official unveiling is likely to come in a few weeks.

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HTC's First Quad-Core Smartphone Could Be the Endeavor

By Ed Hardy | 2/12/2012

A device previously called the HTC Edge has supposedly received a name change. The specs for this smartphone have also leaked out, including a quad-core processor.

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Motorola Droid 4 QWERTY Smartphone Debuts from Verizon

By Ed Hardy | 2/10/2012

Today is the launch date for the Motorola Droid 4, the latest entry in Verizon's long-running series of Android smartphones with large keyboards. The new model is the first in the series to have 4G LTE.

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HTC Droid Incredible 3 Photos Leaked?

By Ryan Punzalan | 2/10/2012

Several photos have been released showing a mystery HTC phone headed for Verizon. Some speculate could be the upcoming HTC Droid Incredible 3.

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Verizon Holding a BOGO Sale on the Droid RAZR Series

By Ryan Punzalan | 2/10/2012

Starting today, Verizon Wireless customers can purchase any of the Motorola Droid RAZR devices and receive a second one for free as part of a buy-one-get-one free sale.

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Google Working to Fix Security Hole in Wallet App

By Ed Hardy | 2/9/2012

A significant security problem has been found in Google Wallet that would allow a lost or stolen smartphone running this app to be used to transfer money without the original owner's permission.

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Best Smartphones from Verizon this Winter

By Ed Hardy | 2/9/2012

Verizon Wireless offers a broad selection of smartphones from a wide array of companies, and running a variety of operating systems. Choosing from all these isn't an easy task, but Brighthand is here to help.

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HTC Lays Out Its Android OS 4.0 Upgrade Plans: There Are Winners and Losers

By Ed Hardy | 2/9/2012

HTC has just announced that it is going to starting introducing Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) upgrades for a few smartphones by the end of next month. Other models are going to have to wait until later in the year.

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Google Rumored To Be Prepping a Cloud Storage Service

By Ryan Punzalan | 2/9/2012

For years, Google was rumored to have been working on a cloud-storage service that would allow users to store their files online for free. New reports are claiming that the company will finally release this in the next few weeks.

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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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