Charlene S. - Tech news journalist
charlene.s@phonearena.com
Charlene S. is a former tech news writer at PhoneArena. Her content contribution focused on deep software coverage. She was active between 2011 and 2012, producing a ton of news stories on various topics, as well as going hands-on with the Galaxy Note 2.
Recent articles by Charlene
![Samsung GALAXY Note II hands-on](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/34239-wide-two_800/Samsung-GALAXY-Note-II-hands-on.jpg?1714029275)
Samsung GALAXY Note II hands-on
Charlene S.
![LG Optimus G prototype images surface](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/33692-wide-two_800/LG-Optimus-G-prototype-images-surface.jpg?1346070587)
LG Optimus G prototype images surface
Charlene S.
![Nokia 3310 vs. Hammer of Thor [Humor]](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/33690-wide-two_800/Nokia-3310-vs.-Hammer-of-Thor-Humor.jpg?1345907706)
Nokia 3310 vs. Hammer of Thor [Humor]
Charlene S.
![T-Mobile Galaxy Note discontinued already?](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/33682-wide-two_800/T-Mobile-Galaxy-Note-discontinued-already.jpg?1345864054)
T-Mobile Galaxy Note discontinued already?
Charlene S.
![MetroPCS offering unlimited everything for a limited time, announces price of LG Motion 4G](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/33545-wide-two_800/MetroPCS-offering-unlimited-everything-for-a-limited-time-announces-price-of-LG-Motion-4G.jpg?1345606215)
![Splashtop Remote Desktop arrives on Windows 8](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/33028-wide-two_800/Splashtop-Remote-Desktop-arrives-on-Windows-8.jpg?1344110552)
Splashtop Remote Desktop arrives on Windows 8
Charlene S.
![Jelly Belly launches jelly bean live wallpaper](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/33025-wide-two_800/Jelly-Belly-launches-jelly-bean-live-wallpaper.jpg?1344105633)
Jelly Belly launches jelly bean live wallpaper
Charlene S.
![ESPN Radio launches on Lumia handsets](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/33021-wide-two_800/ESPN-Radio-launches-on-Lumia-handsets.jpg?1344100357)
ESPN Radio launches on Lumia handsets
Charlene S.
![Wikipad unveils gaming tablet specs](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/32879-wide-two_800/Wikipad-unveils-gaming-tablet-specs.jpg?1343782940)
Wikipad unveils gaming tablet specs
Charlene S.
![Wi-Fi hotspots banned at the Olympics](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/32662-wide-two_800/Wi-Fi-hotspots-banned-at-the-Olympics.jpg?1343273164)
Wi-Fi hotspots banned at the Olympics
Charlene S.
![PlayBook 4G launch date and price leaked](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/32565-wide-two_800/PlayBook-4G-launch-date-and-price-leaked.jpg?1343087265)
PlayBook 4G launch date and price leaked
Charlene S.
![5 hilarious texting fails](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/32529-wide-two_800/5-hilarious-texting-fails.jpg?1343004464)
5 hilarious texting fails
Charlene S.
![Owners of Beats buy back 25% of shares from HTC](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/32517-wide-two_800/Owners-of-Beats-buy-back-25-of-shares-from-HTC.jpg?1342908009)
Owners of Beats buy back 25% of shares from HTC
Charlene S.
![Dead Trigger for Android is now free](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/32514-wide-two_800/Dead-Trigger-for-Android-is-now-free.jpg?1342902004)
Dead Trigger for Android is now free
Charlene S.
![Sony Xperia GX takes a trip to the FCC](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/32469-wide-two_800/Sony-Xperia-GX-takes-a-trip-to-the-FCC.jpg?1342749953)
Sony Xperia GX takes a trip to the FCC
Charlene S.
![Nokia suggests it will be 1st to WP8, maybe?](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/32468-wide-two_800/Nokia-suggests-it-will-be-1st-to-WP8-maybe.jpg?1342747711)
Nokia suggests it will be 1st to WP8, maybe?
Charlene S.
![Soon there will be more phones than people](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/32466-wide-two_800/Soon-there-will-be-more-phones-than-people.jpg?1342746231)
Soon there will be more phones than people
Charlene S.
![Apple dropping over $300M to expand TX facility](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/32464-wide-two_800/Apple-dropping-over-300M-to-expand-TX-facility.jpg?1342744574)
Apple dropping over $300M to expand TX facility
Charlene S.
![Nexus S Jelly Bean AOSP ROM available now](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/32365-wide-two_800/Nexus-S-Jelly-Bean-AOSP-ROM-available-now.jpg?1342543227)
Nexus S Jelly Bean AOSP ROM available now
Charlene S.
![MOTOACTV smartwatch price slashed by $100](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/32319-wide-two_800/MOTOACTV-smartwatch-price-slashed-by-100.jpg?1342478580)
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MOTOACTV smartwatch price slashed by $100
Charlene S.
![Xoom Jelly Bean soak test invitation going out](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/32282-wide-two_800/Xoom-Jelly-Bean-soak-test-invitation-going-out.jpg?1342412286)
Xoom Jelly Bean soak test invitation going out
Charlene S.
![Lumia exclusive “Transport” graduates from beta](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/32246-wide-two_800/Lumia-exclusive-Transport-graduates-from-beta.jpg?1342186135)
Lumia exclusive “Transport” graduates from beta
Charlene S.
![Latest Facebook update requires Froyo or above](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/32218-wide-two_800/Latest-Facebook-update-requires-Froyo-or-above.jpg?1342147506)
Latest Facebook update requires Froyo or above
Charlene S.
![Spy vs. Spy coming to iOS this summer](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/32091-wide-two_800/Spy-vs.-Spy-coming-to-iOS-this-summer.jpg?1341915764)
Spy vs. Spy coming to iOS this summer
Charlene S.
![How to rip DVDs to your mobile device](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/31629-wide-two_800/How-to-rip-DVDs-to-your-mobile-device.jpg?1341783847)
How to rip DVDs to your mobile device
Charlene S.
![iPhone 4S mod adds built-in wireless charging](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/31961-wide-two_800/iPhone-4S-mod-adds-built-in-wireless-charging.jpg?1341518909)
iPhone 4S mod adds built-in wireless charging
Charlene S.
![Study finds over 25% of teens sext](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/31958-wide-two_800/Study-finds-over-25-of-teens-sext.jpg?1341507775)
Study finds over 25% of teens sext
Charlene S.
![Judge who threw out Apple, Motorola case questions if software patents should even exist](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/31954-wide-two_800/Judge-who-threw-out-Apple-Motorola-case-questions-if-software-patents-should-even-exist.jpg?1341501138)
![Rovio to launch “Amazing Alex” this month](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/31786-wide-two_800/Rovio-to-launch-Amazing-Alex-this-month.jpg?1341180540)
Rovio to launch “Amazing Alex” this month
Charlene S.
![EA running 4th of July / Canada Day Sale on BlackBerry games](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/31759-wide-two_800/EA-running-4th-of-July--Canada-Day-Sale-on-BlackBerry-games.jpg?1340995652)
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![PSA: iPhone 4S available now from Virgin Mobile](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/31756-wide-two_800/PSA-iPhone-4S-available-now-from-Virgin-Mobile.jpg?1340991165)
PSA: iPhone 4S available now from Virgin Mobile
Charlene S.
![Apple files claim to take over iPad3.com](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/31755-wide-two_800/Apple-files-claim-to-take-over-iPad3.com.jpg?1340989841)
Apple files claim to take over iPad3.com
Charlene S.
![HTC One V officially announced for Virgin Mobile](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/31753-wide-two_800/HTC-One-V-officially-announced-for-Virgin-Mobile.jpg?1340987442)
HTC One V officially announced for Virgin Mobile
Charlene S.
![Sprint 4G LTE to light up 5 cities on July 15](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/31685-wide-two_800/Sprint-4G-LTE-to-light-up-5-cities-on-July-15.jpg?1340833245)
Sprint 4G LTE to light up 5 cities on July 15
Charlene S.
![Prepaid iPhone now available from Cricket](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/31591-wide-two_800/Prepaid-iPhone-now-available-from-Cricket.jpg?1340651242)
Prepaid iPhone now available from Cricket
Charlene S.