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AT&T Wireless Bandwidth Throttling: The Backlash Has Begun

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:41:00 -0800

AT&T has begun throttling its biggest bandwidth hogs. Now (big surprise) customers are tearing into AT&T with complaints.

Samsung Galaxy Note Review: Unique and Impressive, but Not for Everyone

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:50:00 -0800

With its large display and stylus-like pen, the Samsung Galaxy Note is a refreshing departure from the smartphone pack, but its design won't please everyone.

It's Not Spray Paint, It's a Cellular Antenna!

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:41:00 -0800

One day, even the trees could be sending and receiving wireless signals with this new tech.

Google, Motorola Officially Get Hitched

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:45:00 -0800

The U.S. Department of Justice today officially blessed the marriage between Google and Motorola after concluding that the merger would not adversely impact competition in the wireless market.

Cricket ZTE Chorus Review: A Simple Phone, but Good for Music

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:00:00 -0800

The ZTE Chorus is a decent buy if you're looking for an inexpensive music phone.

Droid 4 Teardown: Four Findings

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:31:00 -0800

iFixit takes apart the Motorola Droid 4.

Geek 101: What Is Jailbreaking?

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:43:00 -0800

Jailbreaking is a hack that frees your iDevice from Apple’s restrictions. What does that actually do and why on earth would anyone do it?

TheO Lets You Play Ball With Your Phone… Safely

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:46:00 -0800

It looks like the world’s goofiest-looking phone protector, but TheO combines a foam ball that wraps around your phone with apps that take advantage of its motion sensor to let you play with your smartphone like it was a toy.

Steve Jobs Gets Posthumous Grammy

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:45:00 -0800

A Grammy Trustees Award recognizes the late Apple CEO's role in creating products that transformed the entertainment industry.

Is It Too Late to Save RIM?

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:21:00 -0800

New Research In Motion CEO Thorsten Heins has a small window of opportunity to resuscitate the long-stumbling smartphone maker.

HP Readies Open-Source WebOS Release

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:08:00 -0800

Hewlett-Packard announced plans to release the code behind webOS in September under the Apache License 2.0.

First Look: MediaTek MT6575 Platform for Android

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:01:00 -0800

Designed for entry and mid-level Ice Cream Sandwich phones, the MT6575 chipset offers a 1GHz ARM Cortext-A9 processor, a 3G/HSPA modem and supports qHD displays.

Apple Files Complaint against Motorola in US to Prevent IPhone 4S Litigation

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:40:00 -0800

Apple has asked a federal court in California for an order enjoining Motorola Mobility from suing the company in other courts for patent infringement.

Petitioners Urge Apple to Address Factory Working Conditions

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:20:00 -0800

Activists deliver petitions seeking labor reform in overseas factories that produce iPhones, iPads, and other popular Apple products.

Google Wallet Suspends Prepaid Credit Card Functions

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:57:00 -0800

A security flaw in the wallet's design reveals an unauthorized user of a phone could tap into an existing balance by reconfiguring the wallet's settings.

iTunes Match Confusion Explored

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:13:00 -0800

Here are answers to some nagging questions about the popular Apple service.

Apple Files Another US Patent Suit Against Samsung

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:10:00 -0800

Apple wants a federal judge to halt sales of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus smartphone, specifically targeting Ice Cream Sandwich as infringing on Apple patents.

Four Ways Apple Could Improve the iOS Experience

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:56:00 -0800

With just a few small changes, Apple could make iOS and the App Store markedly better.

6 Mobile Apps That Can Keep You Current on Election

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:28:00 -0800

If you're one of those who really wants to follow the play-by-play as it happens -- the debates, the ads, the back-and-forth on the talk shows, the Twitter conversations -- the best way to do it is via your mobile device.

Acer Shows Off CloudMobile Smartphone Ahead of Mobile World Congress

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:05:00 -0800

The new Acer CloudMobile has just won the iF design award--and Acer couldn't let that go by unnoticed.

Motorola Mobility Fails to Make Patent Case Against Apple in German Court

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:40:00 -0800

A German court has thrown out a Motorola Mobility patent lawsuit against Apple, breaking a recent run of courtroom successes for the company.

Victory for Apple: German Court Denies Motorola Patent Claim

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:05:00 -0800

Apple products don't infringe on Motorola's wireless technology and shouldn't be barred from sale, judge rules.

Google Wallet Flaw Allows Digital Pickpocket

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:37:00 -0800

A newly identified security vulnerability doesn't require a rooted phone, as with an earlier glitch.

Disguise Your iPhone as the First Macintosh With These Retro Cases

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:11:00 -0800

Schreer Delights’ line of retro cases makes your iPhone look like the original Macintosh, the first iPod, or PowerPC Macs.

UPDATE: Google Wallet Security Concerns Raised

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:30:00 -0800

Security firm Zvelo has discovered that the Google Wallet PIN, which is required of users to confirm purchases made with their phones, can be cracked via an exhaustive numerical search.

Path to Forgiveness After Apology a Hard Sell

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:18:00 -0800

The problem is social networking smartphone app Path seems to have known full well that storing a user's entire address book was the wrong thing to do.

Androids Don't Age Well Compared To iPhones

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:46:00 -0800

The bottom line: If you own an iPhone for 18 months and decide to resell it, you will get more money for it than any other comparable Android or BlackBerry smartphone.

How to Run Android Apps on Your PC

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:00:00 -0800

The BlueStacks Android App Player lets you run Android apps on your PC. We explain how to install it, how to transfer apps from your Android smartphone, and how to run them on a Windows system.

T-Mobile V-Day Sale: All 4G Smartphones and Select Tablets and Hotspots for Free

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:34:00 -0800

T-Mobile will be giving away all of its 4G smartphones and a selection of its best tablets and hotspots for free on Saturday, February 11. New two-year contract required, of course.

Smartphone Data Shake-up: The End of 'Unlimited'

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:34:00 -0800

Unlimited data is only a memory for most smartphone users. What has the shift toward tiered plans really meant for our wallets?

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Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:34:00 -0800

Smartphone Data Shake-Up: The End of 'Unlimited' Plans

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:53:00 -0800

Unlimited data is only a memory for most smartphone users. What has the shift toward tiered plans really meant for our wallets?

Sprint Losses Hit $1.3B over iPhone Costs, Subscribers Fewer than Expected

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:15:00 -0800

Sprint Nextel losses rise over subsidies paid to Apple for iPhone sales, but fewer than expected subscribers offset hemorrhaging.

Pantech Burst Review: Fast and Affordable Android Phone

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:00:00 -0800

If you’re looking for an inexpensive LTE phone, the Pantech Burst is an excellent option--as long as you don't plan to use it as your primary camera.

Google Chrome for Android: What You Need to Know

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:08:00 -0800

Google's Chrome browser is now available on the mobile Android OS version 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).

Motorola Droid 4 Lands at Verizon on February 10

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:10:00 -0800

The phone boasts a physical QWERTY keyboard, an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera and 4G LTE support.

iPhone 4S Helps Apple Claim Top Smartphone Spot

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:47:00 -0800

The iPhone 4S was the hottest-selling smartphone during the holidays, closely followed by Samsung’s devices, according to research from the International Data Corporation.

Galaxy Nexus Gets Fixed; Update Makes Ice Cream Sandwich a Little Sweeter

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:47:00 -0800

A leaked over-the-air update patches up bugs in the Verizon Galaxy Nexus.

AT&T Users Report Getting Throttled at 2GB Despite 'Unlimited' Data Plans

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:37:00 -0800

If you're an old-school iPhone user who still has one of AT&T's unlimited data plans, be prepared for a rude awakening.

Samsung’s Next OLED Displays to Feature Tough Lotus Glass

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:17:00 -0800

Samsung and Gorilla Glass maker Corning team up to bring the new Lotus Glass to future Samsung OLED and AMOLED displays.

Super Bowl XLVI Ads Pander to Geeks

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:31:00 -0800

Super Bowl XLVI ads highlight tech, death, and anti-Apple sentiment.

How to Connect Your iPhone to Your HDTV

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0800

Want to enjoy your mobile media on a big screen? Here's how to stream your iPhone's photos and videos to your HDTV.

Who's the Smartphone OS Crash Champion?

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:20:00 -0800

Analysis: Apple claims its iOS is more stable, and Android gets the rap for crashes -- but a research report reveals the truth.

Facebook Ads Expected Soon on Smartphones, Tablets

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:17:00 -0800

The social network will reportedly mine member activity for endorsements and explore other ways to serve up ads on mobile devices.

Samsung Tweaks Apple, Takes Galaxy Note Orders

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:14:00 -0800

AT&T offers early delivery for advance orders of the stylus-driven smartphone.

Foodspotting Expands its Menu

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:22:00 -0800

Analysis: After collecting food shots for awhile, the mobile app is revamped to let you browse popular dishes at nearby restaurants, or pull up a “picture menu.”

Facebook Alternative Path Adds Depth to Social Networking

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:02:00 -0800

Path is trying to be a social network that is more personal, one in which your friends are actually people you currently have in your life.

Numberlys and The Fantastic Flying Books of Morris Lessmore for iOS

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:19:00 -0800

The apps come loaded with interactive features that augment the storylines.

Steve Jobs' Influence Continues

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:37:00 -0800

Some days there seems to be more Steve Jobs news than ever before, with memories and marketing schemes continuing to influence Apple and others.

Presidential Campaign Mobile Websites Lack Savvy

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:16:00 -0800

All of the U.S. presidential candidates say they're pro-tech, but their mobile campaign sites don't support that campaign promise.

HTC Android Fix Delayed for Some

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:35:00 -0800

Some users of HTC Android phones will have to wait until next week to get a fix for a problem that could leak access info to Wi-Fi networks.