The Android OS: Splintered but Unbroken

By Andy Patrizio | 7/3/2012

When we talk about an operating system being fragmented, we mean that there are lots of versions of it still in use. This is a result of older devices not getting upgrades to the latest version. Recently, quite a few people have expressed concern at how fragmented Google's Android OS is.

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Most Popular Smartphones for May 2012

By Ed Hardy | 6/4/2012

Each month, Brighthand publishes a list of the smartphones that readers have shown the most interest in during the preceding four weeks. Half the models on the May list are from Samsung, but Nokia makes a strong showing, too.

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Something Old, Something New: Companies Focus on Recycling, Re-Using Outdated Phones

By David Barbosa | 5/23/2012

Old handsets that end up in landfills leak toxic chemicals into the soil and groundwater. But there are programs that make it easy for consumers to recycle, and even make some money.

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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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Apple iPhone Receives iOS 5.1.1 Update

By Grant Hatchimonji | 5/7/2012

iPhone users, as well as owners of the iPod touch or iPad, received an update to iOS version 5.1.1 today, which contains a litany of bug fixes and improvements to functionality.

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Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 Can Now Be Pre-Ordered

By Ed Hardy | 5/4/2012

Last month, Samsung unveiled a pair of Android-based handheld computers focused on gaming and entertainment. The larger one of these, with a 4.2-inch display, is now available for pre-order. UPDATED

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PoP Video Turns an iPhone into a Pico Projector... for Cheap

By Ryan Punzalan | 5/3/2012

Those looking for a way to use their iPhones as a pico projector now have a cheap and innovative way to do so with PoP Video.

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Google Developer Explains the Long Wait for Android OS 4.0 Upgrades

By Ed Hardy | 4/29/2012

A prominent Google engineer involved in the development of the Android OS has given an explanation on why so many people are still waiting for an upgrade to the latest version of this operating system, even though it debuted near the end of last year.

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Sony PlayStation Vita Vs. Nintendo 3DS: Mobile Game Consoles Go Head-to-Head

By Jen Edwards | 4/25/2012

You may enjoy smartphone or tablet games but still long for something more. The Sony and Nintendo portable gaming consoles have a great deal to offer, but there are questions to consider when choosing the right one.

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Two New Samsung Galaxy Player Models Offer Alternatives to Smartphones

By Ed Hardy | 4/12/2012

Samsung has just launched the Samsung Galaxy Player 3.6, an Android-based handheld computer created for those who want all the features of a smartphone except the phone. This model has a 3.6-inch display, while a slightly larger version will come out next month.

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Most Popular Smartphones for March 2012

By Ed Hardy | 4/7/2012

Each month, Brighthand publishes a list of the smartphones that readers have shown the most interest in during the preceding four weeks. The new models that debuted in the winter make up a majority of March's list.

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Samsung Announces the Galaxy S Wi-Fi 4.2 Gaming Handheld

By Ryan Punzalan | 2/27/2012

Today at the Mobile World Conference in Barcelona, Samsung announced an addition to its line of gaming-oriented handhelds: the Galaxy S Wi-Fi 4.2.

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