LG Says It's ''Not Giving Up on Windows Phones''

By Ed Hardy | 5/2/2012

Previous reports indicated that LG has lost interest in making handsets based on Microsoft's Windows Phone OS. The Korean company has now released a new statement softening its position somewhat.

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Apple and Samsung Are the Only Profitable Smartphone Makers

By Ed Hardy | 4/30/2012

The Apple iPhone 4S and Samsung Galaxy S II are the most popular smartphones available. These and their other mobile devices have made these two companies not just the two most profitable in the business, but the only ones that are.

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LG Will Make No More Windows Phones

By Ed Hardy | 4/30/2012

LG was one of the first companies to jump on the bandwagon when Microsoft unveiled its Windows Phone operating system. After weak sales, this Korean company is now out.

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LG Introduces Online Multimedia File Storage Service: LG Cloud

By Ryan Punzalan | 4/30/2012

LG Electronics announced the beta opening of LG Cloud, an online multimedia file storage service that is geared to connect and stream all forms of digital content across various electronic devices.

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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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Android OS 4.0 Upgrades Coming in May for Verizon's Motorola Droid RAZR, RAZR MAXX, and HTC Rezound

By Ryan Punzalan | 4/27/2012

Those who own the Motorola Droid RAZR, RAZR MAXX, or HTC Rezound smartphones from Verizon will be receiving the Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) upgrade by the end of May.

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus, LG Viper 4G LTE Launch from Sprint

By Ed Hardy | 4/22/2012

Sprint's first LTE-enabled smartphones have just been introduced. Both run the Android OS, but the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is a high-end model, while the LG Viper 4G LTE has more modest specifications and a lower price.

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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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LG Lucid to be Released on Verizon on March 29

By Ryan Punzalan | 3/27/2012

Those looking for a cheap 4G LTE-capable phone need look no further than the LG Lucid, which will be available for Verizon Wireless customers on March 29.

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AT&T Lists HTC, Samsung, Motorola, LG, and Pantech Models Getting Android OS 4.0 Upgrades

By Ed Hardy | 3/23/2012

The HTC Vivid has become the first phone offered by AT&T to get an upgrade to the latest version of Google's mobile OS, Android 4.0. The carrier listed which of its models from other manufacturers will be getting their own upgrades.

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All Windows Phones Might Receive Upgrades to ''Apollo''

By Ryan Punzalan | 3/22/2012

According to an unconfirmed report, all current Windows Phones will receive an upgrade to Windows Phone 8 (Apollo), possibly silencing an earlier rumor to the contrary.

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Smartphone Battery Life a Critical Factor for Customer Satisfaction, According to Study

By Ryan Punzalan | 3/19/2012

As smartphone ownership increases, so does the demand for overall satisfaction from these devices. The biggest factor currently affecting customer satisfaction is smartphone battery life and performance, according to a study by J.D. Power and Associates.

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