Sprint to Start Removing Carrier IQ This Month

By Ryan Punzalan | 1/18/2012

According to HTC, Sprint will be disabling the application Carrier IQ from its devices starting this month. Some have accused this controversial app of being spyware.

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What's Wrong with CES? Plenty

By Ed Hardy | 1/15/2012

The Consumer Electronics Show is a week-long annual celebration of technology in all its forms. It's a venue where over a hundred thousand digerati show up to see the latest and greatest from a huge number of companies. It also has some horrible flaws.

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Verizon Commits to 4G LTE on Virtually All Future Smartphones

By Ryan Punzalan | 1/12/2012

A Verizon Wireless executive, speaking at the CES tradeshow, has revealed that just about all of his company's smartphones released in the future will be able to run on the carrier's 4G LTE network. This includes BlackBerry, Windows Phone, and maybe iPhone.

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The Wraps Come Off 4G LTE-Enabled HTC Titan II at CES

By Valerie Sarnataro | 1/9/2012

HTC introduced an LTE-equipped sibling to its Titan smartphone at CES today, giving it the clever moniker of the Titan II. This upcoming Windows Phone will have a very large display and a speedy processor.

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T-Mobile Rings in 2012 with the ''New Year, New Phone Sale'' Starting Today

By Ryan Punzalan | 1/6/2012

For those looking to kick-off the new year with a new phone, T-Mobile is throwing a one-weekend sale. Many devices will be available at a discount, including the HTC Amaze 4G and the Samsung Galaxy S II.

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CES 2012 Likely to Bring New Android Devices and Windows Phones

By Ed Hardy | 1/2/2012

The Consumer Electronics Show starts next week in Las Vegas, and there will be quite a bit of smartphone-related news coming out of this giant tradeshow. Expect announcements related to Android OS 4.0, Windows Phone, and LTE.

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Most Popular Smartphones for December 2011

By Ed Hardy | 1/1/2012

Each month, Brighthand publishes a list of the smartphones that readers have shown the most interest in during the preceding four weeks. Samsung and Apple dominate the December list, just as they have begun to dominate all phone sales.

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Big Wins and Epic Fails in the 2011 Smartphone Market

By Ed Hardy | 12/29/2011

Looking back over 2011, there have been some spectacular failures, but some big successes, too. The Brighthand editorial staff considers the previous 12 months and picks the winners and losers, from Apple to Windows Phone, from AT&T to Verizon.

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After-Christmas Sales Bring Savings on Smartphones

By Ed Hardy | 12/26/2011

Christmas is the time of giving, but the post-holiday sales are about getting -- you getting yourself the things you really wanted but didn't receive as a gift. There are plenty of phones on sale today and in some cases throughout this week.

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25 Top Gadget Add-Ons for iPhones, iPads, PCs, and Android Devices

By Ed Hardy | 12/20/2011

Still doing last-minute shopping? Technology Guide has put together 25 gift suggestions for accessories you can get for someone on your list who has a smartphone, tablet, or PC.

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T-Mobile Throws 4G Super Sale Today and Tomorrow Only

By Valerie Sarnataro | 12/17/2011

For all of you last minute shoppers out there, T-Mobile is helping you out this holiday season by throwing a two-day 4G Super Sale, which begins today and ends tomorrow. A range of models are available for very low prices: Android, BlackBerry, and Windows Phone. UPDATE: It's now over

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We Shouldn't Ban Cell Phones in Cars, We Should Ban Drivers

By Ed Hardy | 12/16/2011

Although the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board wants a complete ban on using a cell phone for any reason while driving, Brighthand's Site Editor has a a better suggestion: let's get rid of driving altogether.

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