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U.S. leads in mobile data demand

U.S. leads in mobile data demand

1 min ago | by Alan F.
U.S. mobile device users are about to spend over $100 billion on data this year, becoming the first country...

Samsung Galaxy S5 vs the All New HTC One (M8): a preliminary comparison

Samsung Galaxy S5 vs the All New HTC One (M8): a preliminary comparison

2 hours ago | by Nick T.
If we had to make a list of the most highly anticipated smartphones right now, then the Samsung Galaxy...

Full press render for Samsung ATIV SE, Windows Phone for Verizon, leaks

Full press render for Samsung ATIV SE, Windows Phone for Verizon, leaks

9 hours ago | by Maxwell R.
We have already seen basic images of the next Samsung Windows Phone for Verizon, codenamed “Huron"...

Windows Phone 8.1 may support USB on-the-go

Windows Phone 8.1 may support USB on-the-go

yesterday, 21:02 | by Maxwell R.
It goes without saying that if this turns out to be true, then it will be a significant step toward Windows...

Teasers confirm 5.5 inch Xiaomi Red Rice Note phone to be unveiled Sunday

Teasers confirm 5.5 inch Xiaomi Red Rice Note phone to be unveiled Sunday

yesterday, 19:31 | by Alan F.
On Thursday, we told you that an apparent sequel to the Xiaomi Redmi (aka Red Rice) had been spotted...

Image of Verizon branded LG Lucid 3 (VS876) leaks

Image of Verizon branded LG Lucid 3 (VS876) leaks

yesterday, 17:05 | by Alan F.
A tweet sent out by master leaker evleaks reveals an image of the Verizon branded LG Lucid 3 (VS876)....

Brain of Samsung Galaxy S4 sets world record to solve Rubik’s Cube

Brain of Samsung Galaxy S4 sets world record to solve Rubik’s Cube

yesterday, 17:03 | by Maxwell R.
This basically proves that anything can be achieved with some Legos and a smartphone. In Birmingham...

All apps in the Windows Phone Store show they will work with Windows Phone 8.1

All apps in the Windows Phone Store show they will work with Windows Phone 8.1

yesterday, 16:07 | by Maxwell R.
There should be no doubt now that Microsoft plans to bill the big “Windows Phone Blue” update as...

Sprint launches Sprint Prepaid with a new line-up of rates

Sprint launches Sprint Prepaid with a new line-up of rates

yesterday, 15:41 | by Maxwell R.
Even though Sprint owns well known prepaid brands Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile USA, the nation’s...

New images surface of the Sony Xperia T2 Ultra

New images surface of the Sony Xperia T2 Ultra

yesterday, 12:58 | by Alan F.
We've seen a number of images showing off the Sony Xperia T2 Ultra. Today, we have some new images that...

Exclusive: the LG G3 will feature a 5.5-inch Quad HD display and advanced personalization

Exclusive: the LG G3 will feature a 5.5-inch Quad HD display and advanced personalization

yesterday, 12:06 | by PhoneArena
The title image here is just a concept render, but we do finally have some legitimate information about...

Amazon smartphone still on the way; currently known inside Amazon as Project Aria

Amazon smartphone still on the way; currently known inside Amazon as Project Aria

yesterday, 11:36 | by Alan F.
Last year, we heard a number of different rumors about an Amazon branded smartphone. According to the...

Google to shutter

Google to shutter "tap and pay" for Google Wallet on non KitKat phones starting April 14th

yesterday, 05:42 | by Alan F.
Google is 86'ing "tap and pay" for handsets running Android 4.3 or lower, starting on April 14th. In...

Humor: Samsung shows us how to do real in-car integration

Humor: Samsung shows us how to do real in-car integration

yesterday, 02:58 | by Maxwell R.
Not to be outdone by the simple little notion that is CarPlay, the Apple service which will allow easier...

Survey of smartphone owners shows the power of brand loyalty

yesterday, 01:49 | by Alan F.
Back in 2013, the Wall Street Journal commissioned a survey of U.S., U.K. and Australian smartphone owners...

1 million Nokia X pre-orders received in China? Maybe not

1 million Nokia X pre-orders received in China? Maybe not

yesterday, 01:08 | by Florin T.
Although Nokia China said that 1 million Nokia X handsets have been already pre-ordered, these seem to...

Not Guilty: HTC, ZTE and Huawei did not infringe on camera patent says ITC

Not Guilty: HTC, ZTE and Huawei did not infringe on camera patent says ITC

yesterday, 00:39 | by Alan F.
Patent infringement cases heard in front of the ITC are often times very worrisome for the defendants....

Nokia ordered by Indian Supreme Court to pay more to get factory returned

Nokia ordered by Indian Supreme Court to pay more to get factory returned

yesterday, 00:36 | by Maxwell R.
The Supreme Court in India dealt Nokia a blow with a ruling that the device maker put up ₹35 billion...

Bell says KitKat update coming by Monday to its Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Bell says KitKat update coming by Monday to its Samsung Galaxy Note 3

2 days ago, 23:54 | by Alan F.
Are you a Bell customer in Canada, toting a Samsung Galaxy Note 3? If so, we have some news that should...

iPhone 5c not gaining traction in China

iPhone 5c not gaining traction in China

2 days ago, 23:54 | by Maxwell R.
The Apple iPhone 5c had all sorts of angles attributed to it, from “cheap” to “color” and whatever else...

Samsung SM-T805 (possibly a new Galaxy Tab Pro) receives its Bluetooth certification

Samsung SM-T805 (possibly a new Galaxy Tab Pro) receives its Bluetooth certification

2 days ago, 23:41 | by Florin T.
While the existence of the SM-T805 is confirmed by Samsung, we know little about this alleged new tablet....

Report: Market share of octa-core powered smartphones will slide this year

Report: Market share of octa-core powered smartphones will slide this year

2 days ago, 22:50 | by Alan F.
According to industry sources, the percentage of smartphones shipped with an octa-core processor will...

HTC suggests that its All New One has a place in the history of mobile music

HTC suggests that its All New One has a place in the history of mobile music

2 days ago, 22:49 | by Florin T.
The next-generation HTC One smartphone will finally be announced on March 25, coming with BoomSound front...

iOS 7.1 gets 17.9% adoption rate after three days

iOS 7.1 gets 17.9% adoption rate after three days

2 days ago, 22:06 | by Alan F.
72 hours after the release of iOS 7.1, 17.9% of iOS traffic in North America came from devices sporting...

New Samsung SM-G3858 seems to feature a built-in projector and metal back

New Samsung SM-G3858 seems to feature a built-in projector and metal back

2 days ago, 21:17 | by Florin T.
The SM-G3858 has not been announced by Samsung, but we discovered photos of it in China. The handset...

Nokia “Martini” may be Lumia 930

Nokia “Martini” may be Lumia 930

2 days ago, 21:06 | by Maxwell R.
A Nokia Windows Phone, codenamed “Martini,” is in the works and according to the reliable gang at...

Five music apps off the beaten path for iOS, Android and Windows Phone, plus apps to discover more music

Five music apps off the beaten path for iOS, Android and Windows Phone, plus apps to discover more music

2 days ago, 19:45 | by Maxwell R.
When you think of mobile streaming, you probably think of Pandora, iTunes Radio or Spotify. That is...

Rumor: iPhone 6 / Air specs to include Ultra Retina screen with 389ppi, 2.6GHz A8 processor, 5.5mm-thin body

Rumor: iPhone 6 / Air specs to include Ultra Retina screen with 389ppi, 2.6GHz A8 processor, 5.5mm-thin body

2 days ago, 19:37 | by Florin T.
Apple will most likely announce its next-gen iPhone in September. The handset could be called iPhone...

Apple iPhone 5s continues to be the top selling smartphone in Japan

Apple iPhone 5s continues to be the top selling smartphone in Japan

2 days ago, 17:40 | by Alan F.
A survey done in Japan by BCN reveals that the Apple iPhone 5s is the top smartphone in the country....

New Samsung S Band activity tracker leaked

New Samsung S Band activity tracker leaked

2 days ago, 12:55 | by Florin T.
The new S Band should be Samsung's fourth wearable device of this year. It's supposed to track your daily...

Are AT&T and T-Mobile overcharging their pre-paid customers?

Are AT&T and T-Mobile overcharging their pre-paid customers?

2 days ago, 12:43 | by Alan F.
According to a new report published on Friday, pre-paid customers of T-Mobile and AT&T are being overcharged...

Nokia X rings up 1 million pre-orders in China after just four days

Nokia X rings up 1 million pre-orders in China after just four days

2 days ago, 11:29 | by Alan F.
After just four days of pre-orders in China, the Android powered Nokia X has rung-up more than 1 million...

DuoLingo review: language learning as a game

DuoLingo review: language learning as a game

2 days ago, 11:11 | by Victor H.
If you are looking for a way to learn a language with the help of your smartphone, and do so without...

DigiTimes: Apple has shelved the 12.9-inch iPad Pro

DigiTimes: Apple has shelved the 12.9-inch iPad Pro

3 days ago, 10:49 | by Luis D.
DigiTimes reports that Apple has shelved its 12.9-inch iPad Pro project. According to the outlet, the...

What makes 3D mapping possible in the Project Tango smartphone? Four cameras, the specs and purpose of which we now know

What makes 3D mapping possible in the Project Tango smartphone? Four cameras, the specs and purpose of which we now know

3 days ago, 10:48 | by Chris P.
A project by the same Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) group that is working on modular smartphones...

This week in games: First Strike, Surgeon Simulator, and Glorkian Warrior are now available for iOS

This week in games: First Strike, Surgeon Simulator, and Glorkian Warrior are now available for iOS

3 days ago, 10:35 | by Peter K.
It's Friday again, which means that we will try to set apart some of the more interesting mobile games,...

Until March 19th, you can pick up T-Mobile's Nokia Lumia 521 for $59.99; no contract required

Until March 19th, you can pick up T-Mobile's Nokia Lumia 521 for $59.99; no contract required

3 days ago, 10:27 | by Alan F.
Now through March 19th, one of the most popular Windows Phone 8 models can be yours for just $59.99 without...

Nokia Refocus finally available for all Nokia Lumias, running Windows Phone 8

Nokia Refocus finally available for all Nokia Lumias, running Windows Phone 8

3 days ago, 10:16 | by Peter K.
Nokia Refocus, a camera app that allows you to take a macro photo and adjust its focus later, is now...

First Sony Xperia T2 Ultra camera samples appear

First Sony Xperia T2 Ultra camera samples appear

3 days ago, 10:10 | by Chris P.
With manufacturers shifting their focus ever more rapidly to China, early access to upcoming products...

New iOS 8 rumors talk about changes in notification center, messages app, wireless CarPlay, and more

New iOS 8 rumors talk about changes in notification center, messages app, wireless CarPlay, and more

3 days ago, 10:08 | by Luis D.
It seems that the next iteration of Apple's iOS has gotten a serious case of the leaks. Yesterday, the...

Delivered! app lets you easily track all your packages from an iPhone or an iPad

Delivered! app lets you easily track all your packages from an iPhone or an iPad

3 days ago, 09:50 | by Daniel P.
Delivered! aggregates the tracking numbers from all shipping companies you have placed orders with, and...

OnePlus One aims big: leaked design sketches reveal an aluminum unibody

OnePlus One aims big: leaked design sketches reveal an aluminum unibody

3 days ago, 08:24 | by Chris P.
When we first got word from OnePlus on the goal it has set for itself, we were, frankly, rather indifferent....

Shell of a smartphone – the BlackBerry Kopi's panels emerge from oblivion

Shell of a smartphone – the BlackBerry Kopi's panels emerge from oblivion

3 days ago, 08:16 | by Luis D.
It appears that the Kopi phone, or at least its outer shell, is still a thing of interest for someone...

New Galaxy S5 camera samples test the 16 MP sensor, compare it with the Galaxy S4, Lumia 1520, and Note 3

New Galaxy S5 camera samples test the 16 MP sensor, compare it with the Galaxy S4, Lumia 1520, and Note 3

3 days ago, 08:12 | by Daniel P.
Samsung's new Galaxy S5 flagship comes with a 16 MP ISOCELL camera, an apparent improvement over the...

How to enable USB debugging on Android

How to enable USB debugging on Android

3 days ago, 07:22 | by Victor H.
A feature aimed mostly at developers, USB debugging opens up direct access to the Android system for...

Samsung Galaxy S5's IP67 certification gets questioned, holds water

Samsung Galaxy S5's IP67 certification gets questioned, holds water

3 days ago, 07:12 | by Daniel P.
Galaxy S5's IP67 certification is real, despite that Samsung humbly calls the phone "water-resistant"....

Enough with secure phones! Here's the phone that's made to spy on its user

Enough with secure phones! Here's the phone that's made to spy on its user

3 days ago, 07:07 | by Luis D.
While other security companies turned smartphone vendors are probably preparing their announcements as...

Google Play updated with batch install and numerous UI improvements

Google Play updated with batch install and numerous UI improvements

3 days ago, 07:03 | by Peter K.
It seems that Google is pushing an update for the Google Play app store as we speak. Version 4.6.16 of...

Samsung execs deny a Galaxy S5 Premium, yet hint at an upscale smartphone lineup... and a Note 4

Samsung execs deny a Galaxy S5 Premium, yet hint at an upscale smartphone lineup... and a Note 4

3 days ago, 06:41 | by Daniel P.
Apparently, J.K. Shin didn't deny the work on a more upscale smartphone series, but rather just advised...

10 great icon packs to liven up your Android

3 days ago, 05:37 | by Chris P.
We've picked 10 icon packs for you to choose from, and we put great care to only select really good ones....

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