Fed Agency Wants a National Ban on Using a Phone While Driving

By Ed Hardy | 12/14/2011

Many states already ban using a phone for texting or accessing the Web while behind the wheel, or require a hands-free kit to make voice calls, but now the Nation Transportation Saftey Board has recommended a nationwide ban on all phone use while driving.

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Should You Get a 4G Smartphone?

By Adama D. Brown | 12/12/2011

This holiday buying season, plenty of would-be smartphone owners are looking at 4G phones, wondering what benefits there are to 4G, and whether they need them. We'll take a look at a few of the important questions, weigh the pros and cons, and tell you what you might want to consider.

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Great Add-On Gadgets for Any Android Smartphone

By Adama D. Brown | 12/8/2011

Whether you're getting ready to accessorize a new smartphone, or you're shopping for a great holiday gift, finding the right add-on gadget for an Android OS phone can be particularly challenging. Read on for some tips.

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HTC Radar 4G Windows Phone Free Online at T-Mobile

By Valerie Sarnataro | 12/5/2011

While audience members of the The Ellen Show received the HTC Radar 4G for free, those of you who weren't lucky enough to attend the show can still get this Windows phone for free as part of a limited time offer on T-Mobile.com.

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T-Mobile, Others Answer Carrier IQ Spyware Allegations

By Valerie Sarnataro | 12/5/2011

With news surfacing last week of Carrier IQ, a hidden software installed on many smartphones that logs numerous details about the users' activities, a few of the companies involved have stepped forward to explain their actions.

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Most Popular Smartphones for November 2011

By Ed Hardy | 12/4/2011

Each month, Brighthand publishes a list of the smartphones that readers have shown the most interest in during the preceding four weeks. There was lots of interest in Samsung devices in November, as well as new and old versions of the iPhone.

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T-Mobile Cuts the Price of the HTC Amaze 4G Camera-Oriented Smartphone

By Ed Hardy | 12/1/2011

The HTC Amaze 4G debuted from T-Mobile last month at $260 with contract. Today, the carrier gave this smartphone a price cut. Despite this, it still has one of the best cameras available on any handset.

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Carrier IQ Spyware Found in Numerous Smartphones, Tracking Your Every Move

By Valerie Sarnataro | 12/1/2011

A new video posted by a security researcher has the Internet in a frenzy, as it details hidden software installed on smartphones that logs numerous details about the users activities. It is not the creation of a hacker, but has apparently been pre-installed either by wireless carriers or by device makers.

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Black Friday Brings Big Savings on Smartphones

By Ed Hardy | 11/25/2011

The Friday after Thanksgiving is the biggest shopping day of the year. To lure in customers, wireless carriers and online retailers are offering big sales on smartphones. There are special deals on accessories, too. UPDATED

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HTC Titan Super-Size Windows Phone Launches in the U.S.

By Ed Hardy | 11/20/2011

Today is the U.S. debut of the HTC Titan, which will likely be the new flagship for Microsoft's Windows Phone operating system. This device sports a display that's almost 5-inches, as well as a range of other high-end features.

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Two Technologies Could Significantly Increase Your Next Smartphone's Battery Life

By Valerie Sarnataro | 11/20/2011

A majority of the smartphones currently available lack an impressive battery. However, as the industry continues to evolve, it seems we may finally begin to see technologies that can prolong battery life, without compromising any features of the device.

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T-Mobile's ''Magenta Saturday'' Sale: Today Only

By Valerie Sarnataro | 11/19/2011

With Black Friday less than a week away, T-Mobile is offering its own day for savings with today's Magenta Saturday sale. The carrier is offering special deals on smartphones and tablets. UPDATED

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