Where there’s smoke, there’s…if not exactly fire, how about a glowing red iPhone on an airplane? No really, someone’s iPhone apparently turned the color of molten rock (aka “lava”) and began venting “dense smoke” on an …
Smartphones
Droid 4 Launching Already? Here’s Why
Motorola and Verizon Wireless are reportedly about to release the Droid 4, less than five months after the launch of its predecessor.
The rumor comes from Droid Life, which posted some convincing leaked product shots and a …
Facebook Phone Dubbed ‘Buffy’ the iPhone Slayer
Word is, Facebook’s finally getting into the smartphone business, something everyone’s assumed would happen at some point, but no one’s made unambiguous claims about until now.
The phone, according to All Things D, will be …
Glitch Muzzles Samsung Galaxy Nexus?
So you’ve just picked up a Galaxy Nexus, filled it full of tunes, slipped into workout clothes, wrapped a pair of headphones around your lobes and you’re ready to rock out. You reach for the volume rocker, then wham—or rather, …
Your Kid Probably Wants an iPad for Christmas
Not that you needed a survey to tell you this, but there’s a statistically good chance that someone in your family wants an iPad for the holidays.
A Nielsen survey, conducted in October, found that 44% of children ages six …
In the Market for an iPhone 4S? You Might Have to Wait a Few Weeks
Where’s my iPhone 4S? Well, that all depends on which wireless carrier you’re buying the latest version of the iPhone from. Not surprisingly, some carriers are facing shortages as people line up for the coveted …
Let the Kindle Phone Rumors Begin!
Now that Amazon’s in the tablet business with the Kindle Fire, the rumor mill is starting to make noise about a Kindle Phone to follow.
In a research note, CitiGroup’s Mark Mahaney says “we believe an Amazon Smartphone will be …
First Look: Galaxy Nexus and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
For all the attractions of Google’s Android mobile operating system, many smartphones based on it have a quality to which no gadget aspires: They’re less than the sum of their parts. The hardware can be clunky. Device makers …
Ask Techland: What’s the Importance of Wi-Fi on a Smartphone?
The Question:
What exactly is Wi-Fi and if I have it on my phone, what does that mean for using my phone any differently?
The Answer:
Good question. Fair question. One that deserves an answer.
If you’re at a cocktail party …
Google Voice for Android Adds Group Messaging and Other Features
It’s the best application for Android, and it just got an upgrade. Which means it’s time to whip out your phone, mosey on over to the market and update to the latest version of Google Voice.
The latest version of the app …
Nokia’s Lumia 800 Windows Phone: Why You Should Care
Even though Nokia’s Lumia 800 is just one Windows Phone among many, there’s a lot of hubbub about it, and for good reason: the partnership between Nokia and Microsoft is a desperation move by both companies as they try to reclaim …
BlackBerry Phone Overhaul May Not Happen Until Q3 2012
BlackBerry fans may need a lot more patience waiting for Research in Motion to modernize its smartphones, as the first BBX phone is now rumored to launch in the third quarter of 2012.
The Verge posted an image of the phone, …