Motorola Droid 4 to Launch on Friday: It's Official

By Ed Hardy | 2/7/2012

Verizon Wireless has just made it official: the Motorola Droid 4 is going to hit store shelves at the end of this week. This will be the first entry in this popular line of Android smartphones to include 4G LTE.

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4G Means More Customer Service Calls for Carriers

By Ryan Punzalan | 2/2/2012

A J.D. Power and Associates report released today showed that owners of 4G-enabled devices were more likely to contact their service providers for customer service than owners of less technologically advanced devices.

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Motorola Droid 4 Could Finally Hit Verizon Next Week

By Ed Hardy | 2/2/2012

The much-delayed Motorola Droid 4 might launch from Verizon a week from today. This Android smartphone with a sliding keyboard was officially announced last month, but it was first expected to debut back in December.

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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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BLOG: Smartphone Makers Should Reduce the Number of Models They Offer

By TechnologyGuide Staff | 1/29/2012

The most recent blog post from Brighthand's site editor gives his thoughts on the over-abundance of smartphone models from device makers like HTC, Motorola, and Samsung.

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs. Motorola Droid Bionic: Which Is Verizon's Top Dog?

By Adama D. Brown | 1/29/2012

Many Verizon subscribers may be deciding between the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and the Motorola Droid Bionic. To make this process easier, we compare them head to head, to see the strengths and weaknesses.

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus Available at Well Below Its Regular Price

By Ed Hardy | 1/28/2012

Verizon is asking $300 with contract for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, but Amazon.com is selling Google's new flagship smartphone at one third of its usual price. This deal isn't available for everyone, though.

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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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Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX's Price Reduced

By Ryan Punzalan | 1/27/2012

The Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX, which was released yesterday, is being sold by Verizon for $300 with contract. Those who are looking for a cheaper price need look no further than Amazon Wireless, however.

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BLOG: The iPhone 5 Should Be Released This Summer, Not Next Fall

By TechnologyGuide Staff | 1/26/2012

The most recent blog post from Brighthand's site editor gives his thoughts on when Apple should release its next-generation smartphone, and why it should be this summer.

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Verizon Releases the Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX Setting New High Standard for Battery Life

By Ryan Punzalan | 1/26/2012

Those who waited for the release of the Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX can finally own this Verizon 4G LTE smartphone with a very big battery but a very slim design.

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