Samsung Galaxy Note II Passes the 3 Million Sales Mark

By Valerie Sarnataro | 11/3/2012

It appears Samsung's Galaxy Note II has found even more of a following than its predecessor, with the company announcing it has sold more than 3 million of the smartphone/tablet hybrids in just over a month.

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Google Android Rings in Fourth Birthday with Record-Setting Shipments

By Valerie Sarnataro | 11/3/2012

Google had a lot to celebrate on the four-year anniversary of its Android interface, as new figures from analyst firm IDC show that shipments of the operating system accounted for 75% of all smartphone shipped in the third quarter.

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MOGA Mobile Gaming System for Android Smartphones Available from T-Mobile

By Grant Hatchimonji | 11/2/2012

The MOGA gamepad for Android devices is available now from T-Mobile, offering users pocket-sized gaming controls, including dual thumbsticks and face buttons. Don't miss the video preview.

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AT&T Now Offering Sony Xperia TL with a 13 Megapixel Camera

By Michael Wall | 11/2/2012

AT&T released Sony's new flagship handset today the Xperia TL. The device offers impressive specs paired at an even more impressive price. The device is currently available online at ATT.com or in store at AT&T retailers.

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Latest Report From WSJ Suggests Microsoft Surface Smartphone in Testing Stages

By Grant Hatchimonji | 11/2/2012

Inside sources from Asian component suppliers have informed the Wall Street Journal that Microsoft is testing its own smartphone design, though they are unsure whether or not it will go into mass production.

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Apple iOS 6.0.1 for iPhone and iPad Going Out Now, Fixes Bugs

By Ed Hardy | 11/2/2012

An updated version of Apple's operating system for smartphones and tablets is now available. This fixes a number of small issues, such as the bug that causes horizontal lines to appear on the keyboard of the iPhone.

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Sprint Releasing LG Mach on Nov. 11 - Available for Pre-Order Now Along with Optimus G

By Michael Wall | 11/1/2012

Today. Sprint announced that the LG Mach will hit shelves on Nov. 11. The QWERTY handset is available for pre-order from the carrier starting today, along with LG's newest flagship smartphone, the LG Optimus G.

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Motorola Electrify M to Spark 4G LTE Speeds at U.S. Cellular on Nov. 8

By Valerie Sarnataro | 11/1/2012

U.S. Cellular is staying true to its word of expanding its range of devices that can connect to its high-speed cellular service, announcing today that the 4G LTE-enabled Motorola Electrify M will be landing on its network in a week's time.

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Google Carrier Billing Now Available for Verizon Wireless

By Michael Wall | 11/1/2012

Good news for Verizon Android users, Google has finally enabled carrier billing on Google Play for Verizon. Now Verizon consumers will be able to make purchases on Google Play with their Verizon accounts, removing the need for credit cards and giving users one collective bill.

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Jitterbug Touch Aims To Make Smartphones As Easy To Use as Possible

By Valerie Sarnataro | 11/1/2012

GreatCall Wireless, the maker of senior-friendly featurephones, has edged away from the flip phone to offer its first smartphone, the QWERTY keyboard-equipped Jitterbug Touch, aimed at elderly users transitioning from their basic handsets.

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64GB microSDXC Cards Becoming Increasingly Common

By Ed Hardy | 10/31/2012

The size of available removable memory cards has continued to grow since they were invented. The latest format for smartphones and tablets is microSDXC bringing 64GB of capacity.

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BlackBerry 10 Smartphones Being Tested by 50 Carriers Around the World

By Ed Hardy | 10/31/2012

The first smartphone running RIM's next-generation operating system has hit an important milestone: it is now being tested by dozens of telecoms. This device

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