Controversial Smartphone Manufacturer Foxconn Has Doubled Employee Pay in the Last Three Years

By Ed Hardy | 2/17/2012

Foxconn, which produces smartphones and tablets for a wide variety of companies, has drawn considerable criticism for its employees' working conditions. Today, the company announced a significant pay raise for its workers.

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Six Great Apps To Turn Your Apple iPhone into a TV

By Jen Edwards | 2/16/2012

We all hate missing our favorite TV shows. Now, if you have to be away from your TV, you can always turn to your iPhone. With the right software (and perhaps a subscription or two) you can watch movies and shows on your smartphone even when you're on the go!

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Apple Making OS X More Like iOS

By Ed Hardy | 2/16/2012

When the iPhone and iPad first debuted, Apple sought to make these mobile devices work like its desktops and laptops. Now the shoe is on the other foot, and features of iOS are being added to OS X.

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FCC to Kill Off LightSquared's 4G Dream

By Ryan Punzalan | 2/16/2012

LightSquared, the company that hoped to develop a wholesale 4G LTE wireless broadband communications network with satellite coverage across the United States, will be suspended indefinitely by the Federal Communication Commission.

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4G: Taking Extreme Speed to New Limits

By Grant Hatchimonji | 2/14/2012

Brighthand has added new content to its special report dedicated to 4G wireless networking. This includes a report on AT&T's newest high-speed wireless network, as well as an article about the issues related to 4G-enabled devices.

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Take an Early Look at the LG Optimus Vu Tabletphone

By Ed Hardy | 2/13/2012

Between the hints LG has been dropping and several leaks, a somewhat clear picture of the LG Optimus Vu has come to light. This Android device will have a display large enough to skirt the line between smartphone and tablet. Updated

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Symantec Rolls Out Norton Safety Minder for Android OS

By Jacqueline Emigh | 2/7/2012

With one out of three kids using smartphones for Internet access, Symantec today released Norton Safety Minder, an Android OS security app aimed at helping parents monitor the use of other apps, along with selectively blocking the use of web sites and text messaging.

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Verizon's Shared Data Plans Could Be Drawing Close

By Ed Hardy | 1/30/2012

According to information leaking out of Verizon, this carrier has started training its employees on how to handle shared data plans. This is a much-requested option that would allow subscribers with two devices -- like a smartphone and tablet -- to use a single data plan.

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Samsung Galaxy Note Coming to AT&T in in Mid-February: It's Official

By Ed Hardy | 1/30/2012

AT&T has just announced the release date and price for the Samsung Galaxy Note, a device that has drawn the attention of those who want a cross-over smartphone/tablet. It's going to be released in just under three weeks, but the price won't be cheap.

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CES or IFA: Which Giant Consumer Electronics Tradeshow is Better?

By Dragan Petric | 1/27/2012

Each year, there are two massive electronics shows: CES in Las Vegas and IFA in Berlin. This raises the question, which of these two is better? Brighthand's European coorespondent compares them head-to-head.

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HTC Will Release Fewer Smartphone Models this Year

By Ed Hardy | 1/27/2012

Although it didn't do too badly, HTC did not have a stellar 2011. A company executive says the plan for 2012 is to concentrate its efforts on developing a smaller number of "hero" models.

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Samsung Galaxy Note LTE Super-Size Smartphone Could Be Coming to AT&T Next Month

By Ed Hardy | 1/25/2012

The Samsung Galaxy Note's unusually large display has drawn attention from those who want a cross-over smartphone/tablet. A few weeks ago, AT&T promised to offer this device - but it didn't say when or at what price. These two important pieces of information have now leaked out.

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