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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Apple iPhone 5 to Support T-Mobile's AWS Spectrum

By Valerie Sarnataro | 1/11/2012

With Verizon, AT&T and Sprint all selling the Apple iPhone, T-Mobile is the last of the four largest carriers in the U.S. to not run the handest on its network. However, a new report claims that the technical hurdle preventing T-Mobile from offering the successful smartphone could be cleared in the next generation iPhone.

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CES 2012: Day Two Notes from the Tradeshow Floor

By Ed Hardy | 1/11/2012

Yesterday was the second day of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The Brighthand editors and staff spent the day looking at new smartphones and accessories as fast as we could, and we're bringing you the best of them.

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CES 2012: Day One Notes from the Tradeshow Floor

By Ed Hardy | 1/10/2012

The annual Consumer Electronics Show is in full swing in Las Vegas. The first day bright a range of smartphone announcements, as well as a number of events where companies were showing off new products to journalists.

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iPhone 5 Could Have a Quad-Core Processor

By Ed Hardy | 1/6/2012

Buried deep in the latest beta of iOS 5.1 is code that strongly suggests Apple is getting ready to release smartphones and tablets with quad-core processors. This would significantly increase the power of the next iPhone and iPad.

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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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iPhone 5 Might Not Launch Until Next Fall

By Ed Hardy | 12/28/2011

One of the biggest questions for 2012 will be, when is the the next-generation iPhone going to be released? According to one source, Apple's sixth smartphone won't be available until next fall.

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12 Tech Days of Christmas

By Ed Hardy | 12/22/2011

Christmas is getting close, and to help you count down the days, TechnologyGuide is bringing you the 12 Tech Days of Christmas. There are a dozen products for your perusal, including accessories, software, and more.

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LogMeIn Remote Access App Now Free for iPhone

By Ed Hardy | 12/22/2011

LogMeIn, an app that allows users to remotely control a PC or Mac with their smartphone, used to sell for $30. Today, a free version for the iOS was introduced, as well as a premier one with additional features.

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Verizon Having Another Data Outage

By Ed Hardy | 12/21/2011

Verizon Wireless subscribers across the U.S. had problems getting data service this morning. The problem has been fixed for some of the carrier's customers, but not all. UPDATED

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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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