Phone News, Reviews and Specs
Giveaway: Two 5-terabyte CDN accounts from MaxCDN 17 Dec 2012, 07:55 4
Here's a wonderful giveaway for those of you who have webpages of their own and would like to speed up...
HTC Droid DNA screen compared with HTC One X, iPhone 5, 1080p Sharp Aquos Phone 17 Dec 2012, 07:29 37
The HTC Droid DNA might be the first smartphone with a 1080p screen to arrive in the United States, but...
Sony Yuga leaks again with 5" Full HD LCD display 17 Dec 2012, 06:54 21
After some schematics emerged while the Sony Yuga was passing through the FCC recently, we now have a...
Microsoft and Motorola ask court to keep certain details of patent suit sealed 17 Dec 2012, 06:31 1
A filing with the Western District of Washington reveals that both Microsoft and Motorola Mobility have...
Watch this hilarious Lumia 920 commercial
Don't you think that some people are taking the iOS vs Android dispute a bit too far? Well, Microsoft...
Verizon employee Limited Edition HTC DROID DNA photographed wearing "Big Red" 17 Dec 2012, 06:05 31
There are many great reasons to work for Verizon including the carrier's recent propensity for rolling...
Juice your phone off the grid with these solar, wind, bike, crank and heat mobile chargers 17 Dec 2012, 06:02 5
Options for off the grid charging of your phone include harnessing both solar and wind power, the kinetic...
To meet iPhone 5 demand, Foxconn hires workers who then live in dorms with no electricity, running water 17 Dec 2012, 06:00 31
Foxconn is not just the largest gadget manufacturer in the world, the Chinese company is also a gated...
DIY: installing wireless charging pad in desk looks easy 17 Dec 2012, 03:41 2
Wireless charging with inductive technology is one convenience you get used to when you have it. Not...
Google U.K. chief says Google Nexus 4 orders promised before Christmas will be processed next week 17 Dec 2012, 03:19 7
Google UK & Ireland Managing Director Dan Cobley, sent messages on his Google+ page by those whose Google...
Sony Yuga visits the FCC with 2,330 mAh battery onboard 17 Dec 2012, 02:46 42
The handset's design sketches look very much consistent with the leaks we've had so far, and the battery...
Twitter made $525 million offer for Instagram weeks before Facebook's offer 17 Dec 2012, 02:31 3
Instagram's CEO Kevin Systrom might have lied under oath when under questioning by the California Corporations...
Nokia Care tweets that the Windows Phone 8 "Portico" update is landing this month 17 Dec 2012, 02:13 2
It seems that the Windows Phone 8 update, codenamed "Portico", will include the expected stability fixes,...
TSMC budgets $9 billion for capital expenditures in 2013 17 Dec 2012, 01:38
Chip maker TSMC has announced that it will budget $9 billion for capital expenditures in 2013 as it expects...
Amazon has the Sprint version of the Samsung GALAXY Note II for $99.99 17 Dec 2012, 00:31 2
On Sunday, we told you about a couple of devices that are on sale from Amazon including the Sprint version...
Analyst: Apple iPhone 5, game over 16 Dec 2012, 23:34 103
Following Monday's downgrade of Apple shares by Citigroup, shares of the Cupertino based firm's suppliers...
Major exploit found in Samsung models using Exynos 4210 and Exynos 4412 processors 16 Dec 2012, 22:49 30
An XDA member has found a vulnerability in Samsung Exynos processors 4210 and 4412 that could allow any...
Tests show the Nokia Lumia 920's refresh rate 5.4x faster than iPhone 5 16 Dec 2012, 22:01 41
When we did our comparison of the Nokia Lumia 920 and the Apple iPhone 5, we noted that the displays...
Apple sells 2 million units of the Apple iPhone 5 in China over the weekend 16 Dec 2012, 21:15 39
The sales have been counted and it turns out that 2 million units of the Apple iPhone 5 were sold in...
Nokia receives design patent for phone with big camera hump, but it is not a new Lumia model 16 Dec 2012, 17:48 29
Another Nokia model with PureView might be coming based on the design patent received by the Finnish...
ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity TF700T can be updated to Android 4.2.1 with ROM 16 Dec 2012, 16:43 4
ASUS is usually quick to update its tablets, not to mention the ASUS Padfone, but for those with the...
Two deals from Amazon: 1 cent Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III and $39 AT&T Nokia Lumia 920 16 Dec 2012, 14:58 8
Amazon has a couple of deals for the holidays including the Sprint variant of the 16GB Samsung Galaxy...
Video of Nokia Lumia 820 reveals Nokia prototype, "Juggernaut Semaphone" 16 Dec 2012, 12:53 17
The other day we showed you a picture of a Nokia prototype handset running Windows Phone 8 apparently...
More BlackBerry 10 L-Series pictures develop 16 Dec 2012, 12:00 21
More pictures of BlackBerry 10 L-Series models have been found on various sites including one showing...
Windows Phone 7.8 rolling out to overseas Nokia Lumia 800 models now 16 Dec 2012, 10:49 35
It looks like the Nokia Lumia 800 is starting to receive the long awaited Windows Phone 7.8 update although...
Stories you shouldn't have missed this week 16 Dec 2012, 05:02 2
Before you fire up that Sunday barbecue in your back yard, how about we give you a list with a bunch...
Take control with this Android controlled toilet 16 Dec 2012, 02:23 34
Toilets and apps can be great sources of easy humor and laughs, but in Japan, they take their toilets...
Microsoft’s “Scroogled” campaign just the beginning, kitchen sink on the way 16 Dec 2012, 01:36 77
Microsoft is certain to turn up the heat against its competitors with this man behind the curtain...
European privacy watchdog concerned Google Maps for iOS violates law 15 Dec 2012, 23:50 20
The Independent Center for Privacy Protection Schleswig-Holstein in Germany says that the set-up page...
Google calendar for Android updated 15 Dec 2012, 23:43 2
A new update for Google Calendar brings some new features for those running Android 4.0.3 or higher including...
LG’s webOS TV will probably not make an appearance at CES 2013 15 Dec 2012, 22:36 2
We got word back in October that LG was working on what would be the first OEM to develop on Open webOS...
Samsung Galaxy S III just $49.99 at Best Buy for Sunday only 15 Dec 2012, 20:54 53
How would you like to buy the phone that is considered the best Android handset around for just $49.99...
WhatsApp will not be supporting BlackBerry 10 15 Dec 2012, 20:46 41
RIM has been doing its part to keep the excitement and the anticipation levels high for the upcoming...
Samsung GALAXY Note II knock-off is $150 and comes rooted out of the box 15 Dec 2012, 18:56 32
The Star S7180 is a knock-off of the Samsung GALAXY Note with a 5.3 inch screen, and believe it or not,...
Samsung shoots down talk of underage workers at its supplier's factory 15 Dec 2012, 17:30 22
Samsung says that its audit of the HTNS Shenzhan factory where reports surfaced of underage workers on...
Mid-range Sony "HuaShan" tipped for 2013 15 Dec 2012, 15:08 19
After hearing about a couple of upcoming high-end Sony models in the Odin and Yuga, a mid-range model...
Selected T-Mobile stores to have Google Nexus 4 in stock before Christmas 15 Dec 2012, 14:00 11
The red-hot Google Nexus 4 has been out of stock at T-Mobile for some time and those who have wanted...
A hat trick of Canadian carriers are offering the Samsung ATIV S 15 Dec 2012, 13:03 5
The Windows Phone 8 powered Samsung ATIV S is now available from three major Canadian carriers, Rogers,...
Sour Grapes department: former webOS investor bashes Android 15 Dec 2012, 05:54 72
Elevation Partners co-founder Roger McNamee is not enamored of Android which is not surprising considering...
Samsung wishes us Happy Holidays using paper and the Samsung GALAXY Note II 15 Dec 2012, 05:12 10
Using Kiragami and the Samsung GALAXY Note II, the Korean based company gives us some great eye candy...
Holiday deals from Verizon include discounts to the latest Motorola DROID RAZR models 15 Dec 2012, 03:22 6
Verizon is getting into the holiday spirit with a $50 price reduction on two of its heavyweight models;...
HTC One SV FCC visit hints at U.S. release, possibly without 4G LTE connectivity 15 Dec 2012, 02:40 3
The HTC One SV has visited the FCC which hints at a U.S. release for the device in the U.S. down the...
New York City police officer busted for buying iPhone on the street for $15 15 Dec 2012, 02:32 43
You have heard the phrase, “If it looks too good to be true, it probably is.” Unfortunately for Sgt...
VeriFone surrenders to Square in the mobile payment business 15 Dec 2012, 01:59
In May, VeriFone introduced Sail, a mobile payment processing solution to compete with Square...
Best Buy founder Schulze gets 30 day extension on his bid deadline to conduct due diligence 15 Dec 2012, 01:20 10
Seeking to buy out his own brainchild, Best Buy founder Richard Schulze has received a 30 day extension...
Windows Phone 8X by HTC “Limited Edition” phone coming to Verizon employees 15 Dec 2012, 00:59 13
It is pretty cool when manufacturers partner with carriers to offer something special. It is really cool...
U.S. Cellular's Samsung Galaxy S II gets Ice Cream Sandwich update 15 Dec 2012, 00:17 3
The phone which at one time was considered the best Android model of all time was eclipsed by its sequel,...
Top apps for the Apple iPhone and Apple iPad in 2012 were led by games 14 Dec 2012, 22:24 15
Seven of the top ten grossing apps for the Apple iPhone and Apple iPad this year were games while the...
Google cleans house, tosses Google Sync and its Exchange support 14 Dec 2012, 21:11 25
Google has decided to do some year-end house cleaning and in the process, the company has also decided...
Entry-level Nokia Lumia 505 now official, features Windows Phone 7.8 right out of the box 14 Dec 2012, 20:52 24
Made exclusively for Mexico's Telcel network, the Nokia Lumia 505 is now official and will be sporting...










