Instagram Rumored To Arrive On Windows Phone 8 As A Nokia Exclusive
Instagram may finally arrive on Windows Phone devices, but there is a catch. A report from Chinese website WPDang suggests that the popular photo-sharing app…
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Sony Aims For Third Place In Global Smartphone Market
Sony (SNE) is looking to beat out its Chinese rivals and become the third largest vendor in the global smartphone market, Reuters reported. The head…
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Verizon Executive Thinks Carriers Can Slash Smartphone Subsidies Without Hurting Consumers
We've known for a while that carriers have been itching for a chance to ditch smartphone subsidies, but Verizon (VZ) CFO Fran Shammo now expects that smartphone…
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T-Mobile Could Announce The End Of Cell Phone Contracts Next Week
T-Mobile executives haven't beat around the bush when expressing their distaste for smartphone subsidies. In December, the company's CEO spoke to investors about alternatives paths…
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Microsoft Confirms Windows Phone 8 Devices Are Upgradeable
Microsoft (MSFT) struck a nerve with customers when it revealed that smartphones running Windows Phone 7 could not be updated to Windows Phone 8. This…
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4.5-Inch Polycarbonate iPhone Rumored For 2014 Launch
Apple (AAPL) reportedly has a completely redesigned low-end iPhone in the works set to launch some time next year. Japanese blog Macotakara, which has reported…
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iPhone Sales Falling 50% Short Of Obligation At Leap Wireless
In a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Cricket owner Leap Wireless (LEAP) indicated that iPhone sales have fallen short of its expectations. The…
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LG Discusses webOS Strategy, No Current Plans For Smartphones Or Tablets
LG (066570) on Monday announced that it had acquired webOS from HP for an undisclosed sum. Earlier reports noted that the two companies were in…
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Alcatel One Touch Fire Preview: This Anemic Firefox Phone Might Be A Tough Sell
Another day, another Firefox OS-powered handset here at Mobile World Congress. We had the chance to take a hands-on look at Alcatel's first Firefox phone…
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Asus Fonepad Preview: Decent Tablet, Terrible Phone
Why? Seriously, Asus (2357). Why? This question bears asking, as going hands-on with Asus' new Fonepad truly requires some big hands. Single-handed operation is a thing…
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Asus PadFone Infinity Preview: You've Gone Too Far This Time, Asus
I admit it: I'm normally a sucker for hybrid devices that cleverly combine form factors or integrate functionality between smartphones, laptops and tablets. I really…
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ASUS Unveils Quad-Core PadFone Infinity Smartphone With 5-Inch HD Display
ASUS (2357) on Monday announced its next-generation PadFone during a press event at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The PadFone Infinity, which is a smartphone…
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Does The World Need Another New Mobile OS? Firefox And ZTE Think So
The new ZTE (0763) Open is perhaps more significant for what it's not than what it is. The handset does not run Android, iOS, Windows…
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Upcoming iOS Update Fixes Exploit Used By evasi0n Jailbreak
An upcoming iOS update will patch an exploit used by the evasi0n jailbreaking tool that allows iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users to jailbreak their…
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ZTE Grand Memo Preview: Destined To Get Lost In The Phablet Crowd
One thing is quite clear: Samsung's (005930) gamble on the 5-inch handset market is catching fire. Manufacturers seem to be scrambling to concoct their very…
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Huawei Ascend Mate Preview: A Giant Phablet Whose Size Dwarfs Even The Galaxy Note II
Taking a hands-on look at Huawei's (002502) new Ascend Mate "phablet" really does require you to use both hands, because the thing is absolutely enormous. Boasting a…
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Another Major Security Flaw Discovered On iPhone [Video]
Earlier this month, a major security vulnerability was discovered on the iPhone that granted unauthorized users access to the device's phone app, contacts, voicemail and…
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Sony Xperia Z Preview: A Serious Smartphone Contender Finally Emerges From Sony
Whereas the seriously unimpressive Xperia Z tablet poses no threat to any tablet vendors, Sony's (SNE) new Xperia Z smartphone is poised to make a…
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LG Optimus G Pro Preview: LG's Newest Phablet Is A Serious Galaxy Note II Challenger
Want another sexy phablet to feast your eyes on? We're not so sure we do either, but at least LG's (066570) Optimus G Pro packs…
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The End Of Unlimited BBM Could Erode BlackBerry's Standing In Emerging Markets
South Africa has been one of BlackBerry's (BBRY) key markets globally and the Canadian vendor has held more than 50% of the smartphone market there…
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iPhone Found To Be 300% More Reliable Than Samsung Smartphones
Apple's (AAPL) iPhone isn't just the best-selling smartphone in the world, it's also the most reliable. A new study conducted by the company behind the…
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LG Unveils Optimus F5, F7 Smartphones
Since almost nothing will actually be announced at Mobile World Congress this year, LG (066570) on Thursday unveiled two new smartphones that will launch later this year.…
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Despite Rumored Of Declining Demand, Apple's iPhone 5 Is The No.1 Smartphone In The World
An unexpected decline in demand for Apple's (AAPL) latest iPhone model was one of many rumors floated by analysts in the fourth quarter as big…
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NVIDIA Unveils New Tegra 4i Processor With Built-In LTE
NVIDIA (NVDA) on Tuesday announced its first Tegra processor with an integrated LTE chip. The 2.3GHz quad-core Tegra 4i, which brings the company in closer…
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Live From HTC's One Announcement
HTC (2498) unveiled a revamped strategy and a brand new smartphone lineup last year in hopes that it would reverse the slump it had endured…
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Bill Gates 'Not Satisfied' With Microsoft's Innovation, Cites Smartphone Strategy 'Mistake'
For the first time in recent memory, Microsoft (MSFT) chairman Bill Gates has started making noises that he's not pleased about how the company is…
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Samsung To Launch New Attack On Nokia With REX Series Phones
Samsung (005930) has already been mopping the floor with Nokia (NOK) in the smartphone market and now it looks as though it plans to attack…
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