Brighthand.com Handheld News and Reviews

iPhone GPS Navigation Apps: Three Free (or Cheap) Options

info@brighthand.com — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 21:24:18 GMT

The iPhone makes a great GPS, but navigation software for Apple's smartphone with turn-by-turn directions is often quite expensive. Fortunately, there are some good options that won't break your bank.

Vonage Releases VOIP App for Android and iPhone, Allows Free Mobile Calling

info@brighthand.com — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 21:10:07 GMT

Those looking to communicate with users all over the world will now have a chance to do so with Vonage Mobile. This app promises free high-definition calls and free texts.

Unlocked Nokia Lumia 800 to Ship from Microsoft Retail Stores

info@brighthand.com — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 16:08:24 GMT

Microsoft revealed in CES 2012 that it will offer the Nokia Lumia 800 in its retail stores. Today, the company has announced that it will start selling the device as part of a bundle in the U.S. on February 14.

Symantec Rolls Out Norton Safety Minder for Android OS

info@brighthand.com — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 02:37:26 GMT

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.

BLOG: Windows 8 Is Going to Boost Sales of Windows Phone Tremendously

info@brighthand.com — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 20:17:39 GMT

The most recent blog post from Brighthand's site editor includes his prediction that the release of the next version of Microsoft's operating system for desktops, notebooks, and tablets is going to be a boon for smartphones running Windows Phone.

31 Billions Apps Downloaded Last Year; BlackBerry App World Claims 6 Million Daily Downloads

info@brighthand.com — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 17:15:56 GMT

A report released by Juniper Research shows that more the 31 billion apps were downloaded to mobile devices in 2011. And that's just the start, as the firm products a dramatic rise in revenue the coming years.

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

info@brighthand.com — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 15:09:45 GMT

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.

BlackBerry Curve 9370 Review: A Solid Entry-Level Smartphone

info@brighthand.com — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 14:33:01 GMT

The BlackBerry Curve 9370 is an entry-level smartphone that is not only a capable little device, it's also extremely affordable. The only thing bringing it down is something rather significant: its operating system.

Smartphone Sales Up Dramatically Last Year

info@brighthand.com — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 21:01:38 GMT

According to a report by market-research firm IDC, the worldwide smartphone market grew 54.7% year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2011. For the whole year, shipments were up a very respectible 61.3%

Samsung Galaxy S III Rumored to Launch in May

info@brighthand.com — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 17:05:27 GMT

The phone that most expected to be shipped shortly after MWC 2012 may finally have its release date... and it's not for some time. Sources claim that the Samsung Galaxy S III will launch at its own special event in May.