Samsung Boasts 20 Million Galaxy S III Units Sold in 100 Days

By Valerie Sarnataro | 9/8/2012

Samsung has sold more than 20 million units of its new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S III, just 100 days after releasing the device in May. With record numbers, the South Korean company expects sales of this new handset to top the totals of all previous phones.

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Sprint's Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Nexus S 4G Get Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) Upgrade

By Ed Hardy | 9/7/2012

Two of Sprint's smartphones from the Nexus series have received their coveted upgrades to the latest version of Google's mobile operating system. Both the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Samsung Nexus S 4G can now make the move the Android 4.1.

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Almost Confirmed: Apple's Next Smartphone Will Be Named the ''iPhone 5''

By Ed Hardy | 9/5/2012

Apple has sent out invitations to an event next week. While these don't explicitly state that the company is going to be unveiling a new smartphone, they drop a very unsubtle hint.

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iPhone 5 vs. iPhone 4S: a Visual Comparison

By Ed Hardy | 8/30/2012

At this point, there have been enough leaks that it's a safe bet that the next-generation iPhone is going to have a larger screen than its predecessor. A new set of pictures show how much bigger.

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LG Reportedly Producing iPhone 5 Screens with In-Cell technology

By Valerie Sarnataro | 8/26/2012

With iPhone 5 rumors heating up, as its supposed September announcement nears, a new report claims that LG Display has started mass production of a new thinner display that is widely expected to be featured in Apple's next-generation smartphone.

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Samsung Galaxy S III Rumored to be Receiving Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) Update Next Week

By Michael Wall | 8/25/2012

According to several rumors, the international version of the Samsung Galaxy S3 will update to Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) after next week's Mobile Unpacked event in Berlin on August 29.

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Verizon Wireless Tops J.D. Power List For Best Wireless Network Performance

By Valerie Sarnataro | 8/24/2012

Verizon Wireless has once again taken the top spot for wireless network performance in the J.D. Power and Associates semi-annual report, a ranking that is, in part, due to the carrier's aggressive 4G LTE network expansion.

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Do Not Buy an iPhone!

By Ed Hardy | 8/21/2012

Here's a piece of advice you won't hear very often: don't buy a smartphone from Apple. If you do, you'll be cheating yourself.

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Sprint Bringing Out Wallet-Friendly Kyocera Rise Android Smartphone

By Valerie Sarnataro | 8/15/2012

Sprint has just announced that it will carry the Kyocera Rise, a slideout QWERTY keyboard phone that will be targeted at the budget-conscious consumer. This entry-level model will sell for just $20 after a mail-in rebate.

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Official Release Date of Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE From Sprint is August 19

By Grant Hatchimonji | 8/14/2012

The previously-rumored release date of August 19 for the Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE, an Android smartphone with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard from Sprint, was officially confirmed by the carrier today.

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Smartphone and Tablet Users Are Still Frustrated with Slow Mobile Download Speeds

By Michael Wall | 8/11/2012

Keynote Competitive Research shared results of its nationwide mobile user survey, revealing important insights depicting consumer mobile web experiences.

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Sprint's Photon Q 4G LTE May Have A Release Date Of August 19

By Grant Hatchimonji | 8/9/2012

The Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE, an Android handset with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, may be released on Sprint's 4G LTE network on August 19, according to an inside source.

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