iPhone Users Pay More for Data Plans, but There's More to the Numbers

By Ed Hardy | 2/3/2013

iPhone users pay a higher monthly bill than any other type of smartphone user, and it's not because of their usage habits. However, when you dig into the details, there is actually growing equality between iPhone and Android.

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HTC ThunderBolt Finally Gets Its Android 4.0 Update

By Ed Hardy | 2/1/2013

When the HTC ThunderBolt was released, it was a big deal -- Verizon's first 4G LTE smartphone. Of course, that was in 2011. But that's not to say this device is completely obsolete, as an upgrade to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) has just been released.

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Google Extends Exchange ActiveSync Support for Gmail

By Grant Hatchimonji | 1/31/2013

Google recently announced that it is extending support for Exchange ActiveSync until July 31. This is important for Windows Phone jusers, as it's necessary for accessing some Google service on Windows Phone.

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Does Unlocking Phones Really Matter?

By Ed Hardy | 1/28/2013

It's now a violation of the DMCA to unlock your phone. So really, how many of you are scofflaws now?

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Apple Releases iOS 6.1, Available to Download Now

By Ed Hardy | 1/28/2013

An updated version of Apple's mobile operating system has just been released. This contains a number of tweaks, but can't really be considered a major upgrade.

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Android 4.1 Hits AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S III Thanks to Over-the-Air Update

By Valerie Sarnataro | 1/17/2013

AT&T has officially rolled out an over-the-air update for Samsung Galaxy S III owners' to get a taste of Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean." While the upgrade was previously available to users via Sammy's free Kies desktop software, it is now accessible to all through a much simpler process.

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Samsung Confirms Tizen-Based Handsets

By Michael Wall | 1/3/2013

Today, Samsung has confirmed the reports that the manufacturer plans to sell Tizen-Based handsets. The Korean firm announced that it plans to sell the handsets sometime this year, however the specifics remain unknown.

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Smartphones Running Ubuntu Coming This Year

By Jeff Dunn | 1/3/2013

Canonical has announced that Ubuntu, the popular Linux-based open-source OS normally seen on PCs and TVs, will be coming to smartphones in mobile OS form. Find out more from TechnologyGuide.

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Samsung Reportedly to Sell First Tizen Smartphone

By Michael Wall | 1/2/2013

A recent report suggests that Samsung will be first manufacturer to release a Tizen handset. The Tizen OS is an open Linux-based operating system seen as an alternative to the dominant Android and iOS.

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Samsung Reveals Android 4.1 Premium Suite Upgrade for First-Gen Galaxy Note, Confirms Multi-Window View

By Valerie Sarnataro | 12/28/2012

With the holiday season coming to a close, it seems Samsung is still in the giving spirit, as the manufacturer has revealed all the details of the Android 4.1 Premium Suite upgrade that is set to hit the original Galaxy Note.

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Multi-Window Support Going Out to AT&T's Samsung Galaxy Note II

By Ed Hardy | 12/27/2012

Samsung gave the Galaxy Note II the ability to display two apps at the same time. A system software update is now going out to AT&T's version of this device which gives it support for this feature.

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Original Motorola Droid RAZR and RAZR MAXX Getting Android 4.1

By Michael Wall | 12/26/2012

Motorola is set to give their users a happy Christmas, as the company is starting to release the Android 4.1 update for the Motorola Droid RAZR and RAZR MAXX on Christmas Eve. The update is currently available - find out more here.

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