Smartphones

Samsung Omnia II Comes with Swype Technology

November 23, 2009 6:50 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Verizon Wireless today announced availability of the Samsung Omnia II, a touchscreen smartphone powered by Windows Mobile 6.5.

Keep 'em Guessing – Key to Droid Launch

November 19, 2009 7:22 pm | by Andrew Berg | Articles | Comments

If you're rolling out a new smartphone anytime soon, Compete says the formula for success is to keep 'em guessing. According to recent research...

Review: Pixi Is Stylish But Sluggish

November 19, 2009 6:40 am | by Rachel Metz, AP Technology Writer | Articles | Comments

Palm is fighting harder than ever to snag a chunk of the smartphone market, and just six months after releasing the stylish Pre, it's back with a lighter, more petite and affordable version called the Pixi.

T-Mobile Welcomes Back the Sidekick

November 17, 2009 7:00 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

T-Mobile USA said it will resume sales of its Sidekick line of phones. Additionally, the company said it has reduced the price of the phones.

Review: Droid vs. the iPhone 3GS

November 17, 2009 6:29 am | by Andrew Berg | Articles | Comments

Comparisons between Motorola's Droid and the iPhone 3GS were inevitable. In fact, comparisons between every high-profile smartphone that has been released in the past six months and the iPhone have pretty much come to pass.

Droid Sales Estimated to Top 250K

November 16, 2009 6:45 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Mobile analytics firm Flurry announced estimates that Verizon Wireless sold more than 250,000 Motorola Droids in the new Android smartphone's first week on the market.

Dell Confirms Mini 3 for China Mobile, Claro

November 13, 2009 7:15 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Dell finally made its entrance into the smartphone market official, naming China Mobile and Claro in Brazil as the first two mobile operators to sell the Dell Mini 3 smartphone.

Qualcomm Names AT & T for Smartbook, Launches High-Power Chips

November 13, 2009 7:10 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

Qualcomm has leaked a few more details of its much-debated smartbook and unveiled a line of super-powered chips for smartphones.

T-Mobile Behold II Launches Nov. 18

November 13, 2009 7:05 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

T-Mobile USA today said it will launch yet another Android-powered smartphone. The Samsung Behold II will be available beginning Nov. 18.

Review: The Droid Arrives

November 6, 2009 12:27 pm | by Monica Alleven | Articles | Comments

Do not touch my Droid. That is the first order of business. And it’s not even really mine to begin with. It’s a loaner unit for demo and review purposes. I had been waiting for its arrival like a kid

AT & T Drops Pricing for Mobile TV Service

November 5, 2009 6:30 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

Today, AT&T announced plans to cut the pricing for its white-labeled Mobile TV service by more than 30 percent.

Report: Verizon Doubling Early Termination Fees

November 4, 2009 6:15 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

According to a document leaked to the Web site Boy Genius Report, Verizon Wireless has plans to double its early termination fee on "advanced devices."

Sony Ericsson Introduces Its First Android Device

November 3, 2009 6:50 am | by Monica Alleven | News | Comments

Sony Ericsson today officially unveiled its first Android-based phone, the Xperia X10, a flagship phone in its new family of phones.

Sprint Unveils Holiday Line-Up

November 3, 2009 6:40 am | by Monica Alleven | News | Comments

While Verizon Wireless is busy preparing for the Motorola Droid release later this week, Sprint is getting into the holiday action with a bevy of devices.

Droid Navigates Early Sale via Best Buy Mobile

October 29, 2009 8:20 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Best Buy Mobile today announced it will begin pre-selling the highly anticipated Verizon Motorola DROID smartphone today.

Nokia N97 Gets Software Update

October 28, 2009 8:54 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

Nokia says its Nokia N97 mini, the smaller version of the N97 handset, will hit stores this week, but there was no word on U.S. stores.

Verizon: Droid Touches Down on Nov. 6

October 28, 2009 8:25 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Verizon Wireless and Motorola today announced that the DROID will touch down online and in stores on Nov. 6.

Review: INQ Mini Masters the Feature Phone

October 26, 2009 6:59 pm | by Andrew Berg | Articles | Comments

In the past decade, the United States has enjoyed what are arguably the two most revolutionary devices to hit any market, namely Apple's iPhone and Motorola's RAZR. But the U.S. market doesn't have a feature phone that matches the INQ Mini, which is available in Europe.

Verizon: Storm2 Rolls in Oct. 28

October 26, 2009 8:20 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Verizon Wireless and Research In Motion (RIM) today announced an Oct. 28 release date for the BlackBerry Storm2.

Palm Pixi Gets Release Date at Sprint

October 26, 2009 8:15 am | by Monica Alleven | News | Comments

Sprint announced Nov. 15 as the first day of nationwide availability for Palm Pixi. The device will sell for $99.99 after rebates with a two-year contract.

Review: Motorola's Cliq Is a Snappy Smartphone

October 22, 2009 8:05 am | by Rachel Metz, AP Technology Writer | Articles | Comments

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Imagine how you'd feel if you peaked in middle school. That's pretty much what happened to cell phone maker Motorola, which had a megahit in 2005 with its Razr handset but has since failed to fashion another that can approach its popularity.

Droid Momentum Builds

October 21, 2009 8:30 am | by Monica Alleven | News | Comments

The suspense over Verizon Wireless' release date of the Droid phone is building, with Droid devotees getting a teaser on a Web site referring to a date as early as next week.

iPhone To Drive Smartphone Growth in Canada

October 21, 2009 8:05 am | by LuAnn LaSalle, The Canadian Press | News | Comments

MONTREAL — Apple's sexy iPhone could be set for new heights in Canada, where smartphone sales have big growth potential and all major wireless players will soon be selling it.