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Samsung GT-I9400 appears on Nenamark 2, probably the Galaxy S IV

Samsung GT-I9400 appears on Nenamark 2, probably the Galaxy S IV 28 Nov 2012, 04:07 41

If there's one good thing about benchmarks, it's that we sometimes get hints about upcoming devices....

Dear PA commenters: let's talk about bias

Dear PA commenters: let's talk about bias 27 Nov 2012, 19:59 217

We here at PhoneArena can have something of a thankless job, but it is a job that we love, and one that...

Prayers have been answered, the Google Nexus 4 is not sold out!

Prayers have been answered, the Google Nexus 4 is not sold out! 27 Nov 2012, 19:30 29

Despite apparently selling out minutes within going back on sale at the Google Play Store, the Google...

What did you get on Black Friday / Cyber Monday?

What did you get on Black Friday / Cyber Monday? 27 Nov 2012, 07:38 33

The two biggest shopping days this Holiday season are over - the Black Friday craziness came and passed,...

LG has made a better Nexus than Samsung or HTC

LG has made a better Nexus than Samsung or HTC 27 Nov 2012, 07:12 35

LG has made a better Nexus than Samsung or HTC - at least that is what seems to be the predominant mood...

Nexus 4, 7, 10 start getting Android 4.2.1 update, Google fixes December bug

Nexus 4, 7, 10 start getting Android 4.2.1 update, Google fixes December bug 27 Nov 2012, 04:29 14

While some of us are still waiting to get the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean update, Google seems to be already...

More Google Nexus 4 units to ship this week

More Google Nexus 4 units to ship this week 27 Nov 2012, 00:58 23

Emails are going out from Google to those who some of those who have ordered the Google Nexus 4 saying...

Head of USPTO to step down in January: a look back and forward

Head of USPTO to step down in January: a look back and forward 26 Nov 2012, 17:23 41

Over the years, we have certainly taken our shots at the US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) and the...

Verizon's Cyber Monday deals include Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) for $99 and DROID RAZR in cranberry for free

Verizon's Cyber Monday deals include Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) for $99 and DROID RAZR in cranberry for free 26 Nov 2012, 09:52 8

If you are looking to get some action this Cyber Monday, Verizon might be the place to go. Not literally,...

How to transfer your Microsoft Outlook contacts quickly to your Android device

How to transfer your Microsoft Outlook contacts quickly to your Android device 26 Nov 2012, 06:18 5

If you want to move to Google's universe because you got a shiny new Android phone or tablet, and all...

Will Apple lose the smartphone war without Steve Jobs?

Will Apple lose the smartphone war without Steve Jobs? 26 Nov 2012, 05:50 97

It seems some entrepreneurs and analysts believe that without Steve Jobs guiding the company, Apple will...

Here is how to install Android on your PC

Here is how to install Android on your PC 26 Nov 2012, 03:22 34

Android is the world’s most prolific mobile operating system, and in a couple of years it might well...

ZTE Apache with 8-core CPU said to be coming in 2013

ZTE Apache with 8-core CPU said to be coming in 2013 26 Nov 2012, 01:49 65

If you can't imagine a smartphone running with an 8-core CPU under the hood, better start thinking about...

No HTC Deluxe DLX for Europe

No HTC Deluxe DLX for Europe 25 Nov 2012, 21:31 26

The HTC Deluxe DNA,known as the HTC DROID DNA in the U.S. or the HTC J Butterfly in the country that...

The smartphone turned 20 years old this weekend

The smartphone turned 20 years old this weekend 25 Nov 2012, 19:34 27

IBM’s Simon Personal Communicator was unveiled before the world on November 23, 1992, $899 on a two-year...

Windows Phone 7.8 said to be arriving on Wednesday

Windows Phone 7.8 said to be arriving on Wednesday 25 Nov 2012, 13:23 27

After a video appeared showing the Nokia Lumia 510 running Windows Phone 7.8 speculation has arisen that...

What does Softbank’s history mean to Sprint’s future?

What does Softbank’s history mean to Sprint’s future? 25 Nov 2012, 00:24 11

If the past is any indicator, past performance could mean very interesting changes for Sprint, and influence...

Analyst expects a $200 off-contract iPhone in 2014, will it happen?

Analyst expects a $200 off-contract iPhone in 2014, will it happen? 23 Nov 2012, 18:43 65

There has been a lot of talk recently about emerging markets, almost as if analysts have finally realized...

iTunes has amazing Black Friday deals on games

iTunes has amazing Black Friday deals on games 23 Nov 2012, 15:47 24

Unlike the Google Play Store, where the Black Friday deals were more impressive in the books, and music...

Google Play has Black Friday weekend deals for you

Google Play has Black Friday weekend deals for you 23 Nov 2012, 12:57 7

The Google Play Store has been no stranger to deals in its lifetime, and has had myriad sales in effort...

TSMC: the company behind it all

TSMC: the company behind it all 23 Nov 2012, 09:25 10

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, TSMC, might be a strange name to your ears, but it really...

Would you still love the Nexus 4 if you have to pay almost twice as much for it?

Would you still love the Nexus 4 if you have to pay almost twice as much for it? 23 Nov 2012, 09:17 54

Nexus 4 - a brilliant, yet so controversial handset. It made great headlines when it got announced, mostly...

Giddyup! Here's the list of Android apps that are on a Black Friday sale

Giddyup! Here's the list of Android apps that are on a Black Friday sale 23 Nov 2012, 08:23 13

Users are reporting an abundance of applications which are getting their prices slashed left and right,...

Holiday gift guide 2012 – smartphones and tablets

Holiday gift guide 2012 – smartphones and tablets 23 Nov 2012, 07:50 40

With the summer over, and the fall in full swing, it’s about time to start thinking about those Holiday...

New features you'd like to see in Android 5 Key Lime Pie

New features you'd like to see in Android 5 Key Lime Pie 23 Nov 2012, 06:18 31

Earlier this week we asked you if there are any specific features that you'd like to see in the next...

Giveaway: HTC One X+

Giveaway: HTC One X+ 22 Nov 2012, 09:32 640

And just like that, it's giveaway time once again at PhoneArena. Thanks to the cool people at AT&T, we're...

How to check if you are eligible for a phone upgrade with AT&T, Verizon, Sprint or T-Mobile

How to check if you are eligible for a phone upgrade with AT&T, Verizon, Sprint or T-Mobile 22 Nov 2012, 08:06 10

If you're anything like us, you are probably tempted to ditch that old phone of yours and buy a brand...

What are the worst gadgets you've ever owned?

What are the worst gadgets you've ever owned? 22 Nov 2012, 07:00 147

Some gadgets are bad. Those that are bad also usually happen to be cheap. But what do you do when gadgets...

Best phone and tablet deals and apps for Black Friday

Best phone and tablet deals and apps for Black Friday 22 Nov 2012, 05:23 6

From $0.96 Galaxy S III handsets, through $229.99 32 GB Nexus 7, to an exclusive cranberry DROID RAZR,...

How to bring Adobe Flash back to your Android device, including the Nexus 4 and Nexus 10

How to bring Adobe Flash back to your Android device, including the Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 22 Nov 2012, 05:17 16

Full Adobe Flash support has been nixed with the arrival of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, and often even ICS...

Samsung adds iPad mini, iPad 4, and iPod Touch to lawsuit

Samsung adds iPad mini, iPad 4, and iPod Touch to lawsuit 21 Nov 2012, 21:19 29

The first lawsuit between Apple and Samsung was a bloodbath, and round 2 isn't shaping up to be any less...

Holiday gift guide 2012 – accessories

Holiday gift guide 2012 – accessories 21 Nov 2012, 08:09 8

If you want something cheaper, yet tech-oriented, useful and fun, we have cherry picked the best accessories...

Who made the best Nexus phone for its time: HTC, Samsung or LG?

Who made the best Nexus phone for its time: HTC, Samsung or LG? 21 Nov 2012, 07:56 83

Ah, the Nexus phones - probably the most beloved handsets in the entire Android universe. Never really...

Jolla reveals Meego-based Sailfish OS for the first time

Jolla reveals Meego-based Sailfish OS for the first time 21 Nov 2012, 05:01 44

Just as expected, at the Slush conference in Finland today, Jolla has introduced its Meego-powered Sailfish...

More rumored specs about the Samsung Galaxy S IV emerge

More rumored specs about the Samsung Galaxy S IV emerge 21 Nov 2012, 02:27 124

13MP camera, quad-core processor, and a stunning display set the stage for a great successor to the Galaxy...

Firefox OS gets a nice visual walkthrough

Firefox OS gets a nice visual walkthrough 20 Nov 2012, 20:41 20

We've only seen little bits and pieces of Firefox OS so far, but since the emulator has come out, we're...

Utter! beta for Android aiming to supercharge voice control

Utter! beta for Android aiming to supercharge voice control 20 Nov 2012, 16:34 10

Voice command is a hot topic these days. There is the constant comparison between Siri and Google Voice...

10 awesome features custom skins have that stock Android does not (but should!)

10 awesome features custom skins have that stock Android does not (but should!) 20 Nov 2012, 07:08 47

We tend to like stock Android much more than custom skins. It usually works better, it’s more fluid,...

Best lock screen widget apps for Android

Best lock screen widget apps for Android 20 Nov 2012, 06:39 22

Lock screen apps that support widgets, Android 4.2-style, are only a handful right now, but there are...

What new features would you like to see in Android 5 Key Lime Pie?

What new features would you like to see in Android 5 Key Lime Pie? 20 Nov 2012, 03:41 86

We're so fond of Android nowadays we're beginning to worry about getting weight. And how wouldn't we?...

Android 5.0 makes its first appearance in benchmarks, spotted on a mysterious Sony LT30i

Android 5.0 makes its first appearance in benchmarks, spotted on a mysterious Sony LT30i 20 Nov 2012, 02:08 56

Android 4.2 Jelly Bean has just been released, but while that was a minor update, we are still looking...

New shipments of the Google Nexus 4 are on the way

New shipments of the Google Nexus 4 are on the way 20 Nov 2012, 02:01 13

Good new for those afraid that they would have to wait up to three weeks to receive their Google Nexus...

Can BlackBerry 10 succeed as an all-in-one platform?

Can BlackBerry 10 succeed as an all-in-one platform? 19 Nov 2012, 20:35 13

This is a trend that we've seen time and time again. Software companies are continuing to push towards...

Google Nexus 4 hits the pavement in this new drop test - see what happens

Google Nexus 4 hits the pavement in this new drop test - see what happens 19 Nov 2012, 09:05 34

Drop tests are always fun and exciting to watch. And even if there's something inside us that subconsciously...

Hitch that ride: can the rise of car-hire and sharing apps continue unregulated?

Hitch that ride: can the rise of car-hire and sharing apps continue unregulated? 19 Nov 2012, 07:34 3

As more and more people are using crowdsourced car-hire and sharing services, the apps and companies...

Ingress in-depth hands-on

Ingress in-depth hands-on 17 Nov 2012, 15:42 12

Ingress is Google's new MMO augmented reality game, built on the mysterious Niantic Project. The world...

Validation! Google Wireless planned as data-only VoIP service in late-2013

Validation! Google Wireless planned as data-only VoIP service in late-2013 17 Nov 2012, 10:35 35

Okay, we cant say that we predicted this, given that we just wrote about it yesterday. But, it seems...

A vision for Google Wireless and the troubles it would face

A vision for Google Wireless and the troubles it would face 16 Nov 2012, 12:16 39

Yesterday, we heard rumors that Google is attempting to build its own wireless carrier. Apparently, Google...

DROID DNA vs Galaxy Note II poll results: Yes, the DNA can do it!

DROID DNA vs Galaxy Note II poll results: Yes, the DNA can do it! 16 Nov 2012, 07:44 97

OK, guys, we've given you enough time to cast your votes in favor of the HTC DROID DNA, or the Samsung...

How to root your Google Nexus 4: XDA-Devs member HQRaja ready with the solution

How to root your Google Nexus 4: XDA-Devs member HQRaja ready with the solution 16 Nov 2012, 07:18 14

Now the floodgates of custom ROMs, modifications and numerous tweaks will open, squeezing the last breath...

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