Phone News, Reviews and Specs
Worried about cloud storage privacy and cost? Check out Transporter 09 Dec 2012, 05:30 7
This is a neat idea that is online, yet off-cloud. It addresses the legitimate concerns that many have...
Apple now has iPhone 5 “in stock” in all colors and memory capacities 09 Dec 2012, 04:00 43
It looks like production for Apple’s newest iPhone is finally hitting its groove as the company's website...
Stories you shouldn't have missed this week 09 Dec 2012, 03:51 1
It is once again time to look back at the stories you shouldn't have missed this week. What we have this...
Contact lenses that display text messages 09 Dec 2012, 03:13 45
Researchers at Ghent University in Belgium have been able to produce a spherically curved LCD unit...
Twitter to introduce picture filters before the holidays? 09 Dec 2012, 00:48 4
In what is an obvious push to keep users within its platform, Twitter Chairman Jack Dorsey has been sharing...
Best Buy customer orders one Apple iPad, receives a box of five, and is told to keep them all 08 Dec 2012, 23:28 63
Alexa ordered an Apple iPad for her boyfriend through Best Buy, but the electronics retailer screwed...
Angry Birds Space now available for Windows Phone 7 08 Dec 2012, 22:56 14
It is nice to see Rovio is spreading the Angry Birds love for all. Now, with 130 levels to challenge...
Amazon Kindle Fire HD gets update to 7.2.2; update includes Kindle Free Time Unlimited 08 Dec 2012, 20:36 4
As expected, Amazon is updating the Amazon Kindle Fire HD to include the Kindle Free Time Unlimited feature;...
References to USB gadget support removed from Google Nexus 4 online help manual 08 Dec 2012, 19:07 26
Google has edited the online help manual for the Google Nexus 4, removing all references to USB gadget...
Hollywood starlets come out for Microsoft's All Access Holiday Party 08 Dec 2012, 08:41 27
A number of Hollywood starlets came out to celebrate at Microsoft's All Access Holiday Party and got...
In U.S., mobile app use closes in on time spent watching television 08 Dec 2012, 04:23 8
Last December, Americans spent more time using mobile apps than browsing the web on a desktop box; now,...
FCC meets with two ASUS MeMo tablets; could one be the rumored $99 Google Nexus 7? 08 Dec 2012, 02:17 13
ASUS sent out two MeMo tablets, to visit the FCC and the only details revealed is that they both support...
Small peek of BlackBerry 10 device seen on its updated landing page 08 Dec 2012, 00:36 67
RIM has updated its BlackBerry 10 landing page which shows off BlackBerry Hub and allows you to register...
Google and Apple teaming up to buy Kodak patents 07 Dec 2012, 23:39 31
Maybe Eric Schmidt had something going when he said that Apple and Google have a more adult relationship...
Pebble smartwatch delayed, won't be ready for the holidays 07 Dec 2012, 23:32 6
The highest funded project in the history of Kickstarter, the Pebble smartwatch, has been delayed and...
Microsoft Surface RT to hit retail stores very soon; "Droid Rage" promo backfires 07 Dec 2012, 22:34 33
The Microsoft Surface RT is Microsoft's answer to the Apple iPad and larger Android tablets like the...
Samsung shows off the Samsung ATIV S in two new videos 07 Dec 2012, 21:09 27
Set to be released later this month, Samsung's entrant in the Windows Phone 8 sweepstakes, the Samsung...
Psst, buddy, want a deal on the Apple iPhone 5? 07 Dec 2012, 19:15 33
Best Buy, Target and Radio Shack all have holiday deals for the Apple iPhone 5 that run the gamut from...
Final Fantasy IV Coming to iOS December 20th, Android Spring 2013 07 Dec 2012, 19:01 23
We just posted about the release of ZENONIA 5, and we've got even more RPG news for you fans out there....
ZENONIA 5: Wheel of Destiny now in Google Play 07 Dec 2012, 18:42 9
Apparently, this is one that we missed from last week, but we wanted to bring it along anyway, because...
- 1. HTC M4 brings One style, sensibility downmarket
- 2. Motorola X Phone pics surface: these are real folks! And, we've got more info on codename: Ghost
- 3. Is your Samsung Galaxy S4 overheating?
- 4. Apple iPhone 6 concept features edge to edge display on 4.5 inch screen
- 5. Is your Samsung Galaxy S4 screen giving you the scrolling blur and purple/pink inversion treatment? You are not alone
- 6. iOS 7 concept shows that change is good
- 7. Google I/O 2013 is coming, but what will it bring?
- 8. Good sales of HTC One lead to a second month of sequential growth for HTC
List leaks with names of new Gameloft games for 2013 07 Dec 2012, 18:30 18
If you love mobile gaming, Gameloft is probably a company that's on your radar. The company has a solid...
Sprint is rumored to be interested in partnership with Dish Network 07 Dec 2012, 18:07 11
According to a couple people familiar with the potential deal, Sprint and Dish would gain access to each...
Sony Entertainment Network Store allows remote downloads to mobile devices 07 Dec 2012, 18:02 2
Remote downloads is an amazing feature that is quickly becoming standard in content stores around the...
Google finally getting around to Wallet prepaid card refunds 07 Dec 2012, 16:56 5
This has been a pretty long journey. So, if you remember, back when Google launched Google Wallet, it...
USPTO: Apple's '949 patent, aka the "Steve Jobs patent", is invalid 07 Dec 2012, 16:46 58
Following up on October's ruling that Apple's rubber-banding patent (the overscroll bounce) is invalid,...
Windows Blue could optimize for 7 and 8" tablets 07 Dec 2012, 16:26 14
We heard about Windows Blue last week, and while the info was sparse, some of it sounded pretty solid....
Website for T-Mobile's new pre-paid service, GoSmart Mobile, now live 07 Dec 2012, 15:19 9
T-Mobile has confirmed that it is testing a new pre-paid service which will be called GoSmart Mobile...
FCC pushes for wider in-flight use of electronic devices 07 Dec 2012, 14:53 4
Julius Genachowski, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission called on the FAA to allow greater...
Analyst blames Apple for slow NFC growth, we blame limited use 07 Dec 2012, 12:18 54
We've remarked before that NFC, while it is an incredibly useful product, hasn't seen the kind of adoption...
PhoneArena Awards 2012: Game of the year 07 Dec 2012, 11:29 36
Have you played any cool games on your smartphone or tablet lately? We know we have. In fact, we got...
Analyst: All touch BlackBerry 10 model to launch in March with QWERTY version due in June 07 Dec 2012, 11:16 19
Brokerage firm Detwiler Fenton told its customers that while RIM will be introducing BB10 on January...
Camera comparison: iPhone 5 vs Nexus 4 vs 8X vs DROID DNA vs Lumia 920 vs Note II vs Galaxy S III 07 Dec 2012, 10:30
BBM on BlackBerry 10 shows you recommended contacts with BlackBerry Messenger 07 Dec 2012, 10:17 7
BlackBerry 10 will bring a new feature to BBM called the BBM Recommended contacts tab and while it won't...
T-Mobile asks if you've been naughty or nice; win a Samsung GALAXY Note II and a year of service 07 Dec 2012, 09:43 12
Even Carly gets into the act as T-Mobile wants to know if you've been naughty or nice with the carrier's...
Motorola's most recent Android devices will get Jelly Bean in December, full list of update times is here 07 Dec 2012, 09:33 41
Motorola has once again refreshed its list of devices getting updated to Android Jelly Bean, and good...
Join the PhoneArena Google+ Community 07 Dec 2012, 09:32 20
We love our community here at PhoneArena, but we know that our community may not spend all of their day...
Scalpers crowd out today's iPad mini launch in China 07 Dec 2012, 09:14 7
Those who were jailwalking around the store fronts turned out to be mainly scalpers, who got the tablets...
RPG classic Baldur's Gate now available for iPad 07 Dec 2012, 09:05 7
Hardcore gamers and RPG enthusiasts alike have a new old-school title to enjoy on their iPads - Baldur's...
Larry Page stripped Google+ head Vic Gundotra off tweeting rights after Microsoft-Nokia deal comment 07 Dec 2012, 08:59 17
"Two turkeys do not make an Eagle." That was Google Plus head Vic Gundotra’s first hot-headed reaction...
Companies are expected to spend more money on cell phone parts than PC parts next year 07 Dec 2012, 08:34 8
According to a new study by research company IC Insights, next year will be the first year when device...
DoorBot with Lockitron is a simple wireless video-capable doorlock asking for your backing to become a reality 07 Dec 2012, 08:22 4
DoorBot is a simple idea, a smart doorlock that you can control wirelessly, but also with a camera to...
Better late than never: Android 4.0 ICS arrives for the LG Optimus 2X at long last 07 Dec 2012, 07:59 16
The v30a firmware can be installed via LG's computer sync program, and allegedly includes the latest...
Giveaway: Optimus G, PHOTON Q and Galaxy Victory for Sprint #2 07 Dec 2012, 07:58 621
As promised, here's our second giveaway, where, thanks to our partners from Sprint, we'll be presenting...
Best Buy gives away $25 gift card when you buy an Apple iPhone 5 07 Dec 2012, 07:53 16
With the Holiday season in full swing, you can find deals on pretty much everything. The iPhone 5? Not...
Top Gear Stunt School Revolution game hits the Play Store 07 Dec 2012, 07:42 2
Hey people, did you hear that Top Gear Stunt School Revolution is finally available in the Google Play...
Got Samsung Galaxy S II ? You can now have the multi-window app mode ported to it 07 Dec 2012, 07:21 8
It is a fully working mode, but you have to be running a deodexed XXLSJ ROM - that's with the Android...
Judge Koh pleas for 'global peace' between Apple and Samsung for the sake of consumers, incites laughter 07 Dec 2012, 07:05 34
The Apple Samsung legal battle has turned into a neverending saga to the point that even the possibility...
ZTE Nubia Z5 flagship leaks again, 5" full frontal this time 07 Dec 2012, 06:40 16
Now we get the screen side of the Z5, and some more tidbits about the "Italian design" of the device....
Only in China: the Onda V927 is a 9.7-inch Retina quad-core tablet with Jelly Bean for $240 07 Dec 2012, 06:27 15
If you are in store for a tablet with a great screen, up until the recent Nexus 10, you had little choice...
You can now watch NBC's full interview with Apple CEO Tim Cook here 07 Dec 2012, 06:08 5
Apple’s chief executive Tim Cook has gone on a media tour and as a part of that comes an extremely interesting...
