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WSJ: Apple is closing the gap with Samsung

WSJ: Apple is closing the gap with Samsung

2 days ago, 14:33 | by Alan F.
Since Samsung took over as the top smartphone producer in the world during the third quarter of 2011,...

Sony Xperia Z4 might be announced in the summer, not at MWC 2015

Sony Xperia Z4 might be announced in the summer, not at MWC 2015

2 days ago, 14:22 | by Florin T.
Folks looking forward to buying Sony's Xperia Z4 might be in for a disappointment: the new flagship smartphone...

MediaTek wants to invade the U.S. and take on Qualcomm

MediaTek wants to invade the U.S. and take on Qualcomm

2 days ago, 13:28 | by Alan F.
MediaTek, manufacturer of the chipsets found in many Chinese made low-end and mid-range smartphones,...

Placeholder on Vodafone site confirms Samsung Galaxy S Edge

Placeholder on Vodafone site confirms Samsung Galaxy S Edge

2 days ago, 11:48 | by Alan F.
A placeholder on Vodafone's website confirms that the curved glass version of the Samsung Galaxy S6 will...

Motorola intros the Moto X in China presenting it as

Motorola intros the Moto X in China presenting it as "the best Android smartphone in the world"

2 days ago, 11:16 | by Florin T.
Motorola is officially returning to China with three smartphones: Moto X, Moto X Pro, and the Moto G...

Company executive leaks new image of Meizu M1 Note

Company executive leaks new image of Meizu M1 Note

2 days ago, 10:46 | by Alan F.
The Weibo page belonging to Meizu vice president Li Nan contained an interesting surprise on Monday;...

AT&T closes in on its plan for one North American market, purchases Nextel Mexico for $1.88 billion

AT&T closes in on its plan for one North American market, purchases Nextel Mexico for $1.88 billion

2 days ago, 09:55 | by Alan F.
Just ten days ago, AT&T closed on its purchase of Mexican carrier Iusacell. Monday morning, AT&T added...

Did you know: Nexus 6 was supposed to have a fingerprint sensor, but it was removed in the last minute

Did you know: Nexus 6 was supposed to have a fingerprint sensor, but it was removed in the last minute

2 days ago, 09:43 | by Victor H.
We’ve already seen evidence that the Nexus 6 was initially planned to come with a fingerprint scanner...

The amazing world of smartphone photography: professional photographers' images (part 1)

The amazing world of smartphone photography: professional photographers' images (part 1)

2 days ago, 09:30 | by Victor H.
The world of photography has changed so profoundly in just the past few years. With smartphone cameras...

The next OnePlus

The next OnePlus "flagship killer" might be called the "OnePlus 2", reportedly delayed to Q3 2015

2 days ago, 09:26 | by Peter K.
After OnePlus tried to shake up the Android market in 2014 and change the establishes status quo (with...

Camera evolution: See image and video quality skyrocket from the original Galaxy S to the Galaxy S5

Camera evolution: See image and video quality skyrocket from the original Galaxy S to the Galaxy S5

2 days ago, 09:14 | by Chris P.
We often say that technology in the mobile industry is advancing at almost discomforting levels. Your...

5 things Steve Jobs said Apple won't do

5 things Steve Jobs said Apple won't do

2 days ago, 09:11 | by Daniel P.
There is little doubt that the introduction of the original iPhone in 2007 spearheaded the mobile phone...

Best new Android widgets (January 2015) #2

Best new Android widgets (January 2015) #2

2 days ago, 08:46 | by Peter K.
Surely, Google Play is the home ground of many a widget, and while we've already separated the wheat...

Best new octa-core Android smartphones (2015 edition)

Best new octa-core Android smartphones (2015 edition)

2 days ago, 08:25 | by Peter K.
When it comes to chipsets, the majority of the newer Android smartphones are no stranger to four or more...

Facebook on diet: meet Facebook Lite for Android, a lighter client intended for emerging markets

Facebook on diet: meet Facebook Lite for Android, a lighter client intended for emerging markets

2 days ago, 08:22 | by Peter K.
One of the most downloaded apps on Google Play, Facebook, surely can be found on more than 95 of any...

PhoneArena game of the week: Dragon Quest V

PhoneArena game of the week: Dragon Quest V

2 days ago, 08:08 | by Victor H.
Let's start off the week with some fun! We're kicking off a weekly column that we plan to publish on...

Claimed Huawei P8 leaks out in a prototype chassis with thin bezels, specs in tow

Claimed Huawei P8 leaks out in a prototype chassis with thin bezels, specs in tow

2 days ago, 08:01 | by Daniel P.
Huawei's upcoming flagship, the P8, has leaked online in an alleged prototype chassis, flaunting the...

Windows 10, the new HTC One (M9) leaks, and the latest Galaxy S6 rumors: weekly news round-up

Windows 10, the new HTC One (M9) leaks, and the latest Galaxy S6 rumors: weekly news round-up

2 days ago, 07:13 | by Nick T.
Once again, it is time for our weekly news round-up – a post where we've put together the most interesting...

How to stop all iPhones in the house from ringing at the same time on incoming call

How to stop all iPhones in the house from ringing at the same time on incoming call

2 days ago, 07:03 | by Daniel P.
If you have kids with iPhones in the house, sharing an Apple ID with someone in close proximity to your...

Colorblind - here are 10 of the most color-inaccurate smartphones out there

Colorblind - here are 10 of the most color-inaccurate smartphones out there

2 days ago, 06:05 | by Luis D.
We figured it wasn't necessary to wait much longer before we spelled the gloom and doom of their hopelessly...

Poll results: Would you care if the Samsung Galaxy S6 doesn't ship with a Snapdragon chipset?

Poll results: Would you care if the Samsung Galaxy S6 doesn't ship with a Snapdragon chipset?

2 days ago, 04:48 | by Daniel P.
We asked you last week if you would care what chipset the Galaxy S6 ships with initially, and whether...

Android software updates: Are you happy with your manufacturer?

Android software updates: Are you happy with your manufacturer?

2 days ago, 04:40 | by Chris P.
If you are looking forward to getting the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop update on your device, rest assured...

How to easily make a complete backup of your Android system partitions

How to easily make a complete backup of your Android system partitions

3 days ago, 04:10 | by Luis D.
If you've never performed and kept an Android system partition backup ever, now is the perfect time to...

Best Android and iPhone calendar apps and widgets (2015 edition)

Best Android and iPhone calendar apps and widgets (2015 edition)

3 days ago, 03:43 | by Victor H.
If you're serious about maximizing your productivity, a good calendar app to organize your time is of...

Portfolio downsizing? Meh, Samsung just filed trademark applications for Galaxy J3, J5, J7 and E3

Portfolio downsizing? Meh, Samsung just filed trademark applications for Galaxy J3, J5, J7 and E3

3 days ago, 03:38 | by Daniel P.
Not only there will be a third phone in the E-series, but the J-series will be expanded with three new...

Upcoming 12" iPad Pro gets drawn in beautiful 3D renders, rumored stylus in tow

3 days ago, 03:15 | by Daniel P.
Virtual brush master Martin Hajek is at it again, creating the most realistic and beautiful representation...

LCD Tester lets you perform a quick and customizable LCD display check-up on your Android

LCD Tester lets you perform a quick and customizable LCD display check-up on your Android

3 days ago, 02:44 | by Luis D.
LCD Tester is a free Android app that offers all you need for a basic mobile display check-up. In essence,...

Why in-street parking app Haystack failed

Why in-street parking app Haystack failed

3 days ago, 00:47 | by Alan F.
Finding a parking spot in a big city is like finding a needle in a haystack. That is probably how parking...

The RM-1072 is a low-cost Lumia model with a 5-inch screen and 8.7MP PureView camera?

The RM-1072 is a low-cost Lumia model with a 5-inch screen and 8.7MP PureView camera?

3 days ago, 23:33 | by Alan F.
Because AdDuplex is a mobile ad network for Windows Phone apps, founder Alan Mendelevich is able to see...

Report: Samsung to be responsible for 75% of A9 production for the Apple iPhone 6s

Report: Samsung to be responsible for 75% of A9 production for the Apple iPhone 6s

3 days ago, 22:40 | by Alan F.
Just a few days ago, we passed along the latest buzz about Apple A9 production. According to three analysts...

Crowdfunded ExoDrive case adds a microSD slot to your phone

Crowdfunded ExoDrive case adds a microSD slot to your phone

3 days ago, 21:46 | by Alan F.
Just because your handset has 32GB or 64GB of native storage doesn't mean that you can't use additional...

Window Phone's OneDrive gets update

Window Phone's OneDrive gets update

3 days ago, 20:18 | by Alan F.
Cloud storage app OneDrive for Windows Phone has received an update to version 4.6. The new version includes...

Did you know that Samsung once had cell phones with built-in hard drives?

Did you know that Samsung once had cell phones with built-in hard drives?

3 days ago, 19:33 | by Nick T.
Nowadays, even a dirt-cheap smartphone packs a few gigabytes of built-in storage. What's more, additional...

Best iOS-like Android launchers and customization tools

Best iOS-like Android launchers and customization tools

3 days ago, 18:59 | by Florin T.
It's easy to make your Android device look like an iOS one - at least as far as the UI is concerned....

Windows RT powered slates to get some features from Windows 10

Windows RT powered slates to get some features from Windows 10

3 days ago, 18:40 | by Alan F.
Despite talk that Windows RT had passed away of natural causes, tablets powered by the OS, including...

10 best leather cases for iPhone 6

10 best leather cases for iPhone 6

3 days ago, 17:53 | by Nick T.
Cases for the iPhone 6 come in all sorts of colors and designs. Some are thin and light, others are thick...

Oh Canada, Rogers and Bell will both soon offer the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge

Oh Canada, Rogers and Bell will both soon offer the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge

3 days ago, 17:18 | by Alan F.
Canadians looking to score the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge will be happy to hear that the device is coming...

Android: how to make your phone's camera LED flash when receiving calls, messages, or notifications

Android: how to make your phone's camera LED flash when receiving calls, messages, or notifications

3 days ago, 16:54 | by Nick T.
We doubt there's a phone user who has never missed a call or text message in their life. Sometimes you...

T-Mobile introduces SCORE!

T-Mobile introduces SCORE!

3 days ago, 15:49 | by Alan F.
Back on Friday, we showed you leaked information about T-Mobile's SCORE! plan. Today, the carrier made...

Living with the Apple iPhone 6: design, display, and something more (week 1)

Living with the Apple iPhone 6: design, display, and something more (week 1)

3 days ago, 13:51 | by Victor H.
We have been using the iPhone 6 for months now, but we're now committing to four weeks of intensive exploration...

Missouri lawmaker's plan could slow down Apple Pay and other mobile payment services

Missouri lawmaker's plan could slow down Apple Pay and other mobile payment services

3 days ago, 12:24 | by Alan F.
If a Missouri lawmaker has his way, using Apple Pay and other mobile payment systems will require another...

LeTV to release three new Ubuntu smartphones?

LeTV to release three new Ubuntu smartphones?

3 days ago, 11:40 | by Alan F.
Chinese television manufacturer LeTV has decided to add smartphones to its product line. Thanks to Team...

Custom Android 5.0 Lollipop ROMs

Custom Android 5.0 Lollipop ROMs

3 days ago, 09:46 | by Chris P.
According to data published by the Android team, as of January 5th, Android 5.0 Lollipop – the latest...

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 beats the Nexus 6 in our blind camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 beats the Nexus 6 in our blind camera comparison

3 days ago, 08:24 | by Nick T.
There are many things to like about the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, and one of them is the splendid camera...

Google inks deal to be Sprint MVNO

Google inks deal to be Sprint MVNO

4 days ago, 03:48 | by Maxwell R.
A few days ago, reports circulated that Google was in negotiations with both Sprint, and T-Mobile USA...

Cyanogen wants to take the “Google” out of Android

Cyanogen wants to take the “Google” out of Android

4 days ago, 02:46 | by Maxwell R.
At a symposium this past week in San Francisco, Cyanogen CEO Kirt McMaster outlined a combative take...

Nokia Lumia Icon now supports Softcard

4 days ago, 00:25 | by Alan F.
Mobile payment system Softcard is now supported on the Nokia Lumia Icon. That brings to four the number...

Reflection on another phone reveals the back of the HTC One (M9)?

Reflection on another phone reveals the back of the HTC One (M9)?

4 days ago, 22:56 | by Alan F.
No sooner did we tell you that HTC has been using decoys to prevent an early leak of the HTC One (M9),...

How (and why) to use Google Goggles

How (and why) to use Google Goggles

4 days ago, 22:33 | by Florin T.
Goggles is Google's image recognition app that offers various features like QR and bar code scanning,...

HTC using decoys to throw us off the track; real HTC One (M9) has changes to BoomSound and more

HTC using decoys to throw us off the track; real HTC One (M9) has changes to BoomSound and more

4 days ago, 20:50 | by Alan F.
We have seen a number of photos showing what has been characterized as a prototype HTC One (M9). As we...

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