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HTC One S

HTC One S: T-Mobile's Next Takes on the Samsung Galaxy S2

HTC is going with the less is more ethos in 2012 and putting out fewer, but better phones instead of one device for each and every niche it can think of. For the T-Mobile network, HTC has cooked up the One S, a 4-inch Android 4.0 phone it unveiled at the Mobile World Congress show in February. We don't have a price or release date yet, but we know it's a step down from the new flagship One X for AT&T.

Nokia Lumia 900 vs Samsung Galaxy Note: AT&T Superphone Shootout

Nokia Lumia 900
AT&T is prepping for a barrage of new phones in the next two months, but one of its most unique devices is already out. Samsung's Galaxy Note is a large, wide phone for $300 on contract. We're pretty certain the Nokia Lumia 900 will be $100 when it comes out, and the price isn't the only thing different about these two phones.

Samsung Galaxy S3: What We Know So Far

Samsung Galaxy S2; S3 Set for April Landing
Samsung Galaxy S3 is still creating a buzz with its anticipated features and release dates. Another purported image of the most eagerly awaited Android phone has hit the Internet this week and that again is making waves of anticipation among the Android smartphone lovers. Check out the specs of the Galaxy S3.
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Galaxy Note ICS

Samsung Galaxy Note to Get Android 4.0 ICS Uprgade, Stylus-Ready Apps in Q2

A Samsung Galaxy Note upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich was expected to roll out during the first quarter, as the company had previously stated. Now, Samsung Electronics announced it has pushed back the update for the second quarter, without giving a specific time frame. However, to make it worth the wait, Samsung promised that the upgrade will come with a Premium Suite of new applications designed to take advantage of the phablet's digital S Pen.
iPhone 4S

iPhone 5 Will Not Feature Rumored 4.6-inch Display: Reasons Why

Much of iPhone 5 rumored specs are predictions based upon the new iPad features, smartphone rivalry/competition and Apple's behavior. Rumors about the next iPhone featuring 4.6-inch display are neither based on iPad nor on Apple's behavior. It is just a false prediction based on the day-by-day hardening competition in the market where rivals like Samsung, Motorola and HTC are releasing some big-screen Android smartphones.
iPhone 5 4G LTE May Make Sprint Go Bankrupt

iPhone 5 4G LTE: Will Launch of New Apple Smartphone Kill Sprint?

2012 is going to be the year of quad-core-powered, 4G LTE-enabled smartphones. Android phones like Motorola Droid Razr Maxx and Samsung Galaxy Note are already packed with LTE radio chips. So it's not surprising to see rumor mills buzzing that the next iPhone, dubbed iPhone 5, will also be 4G LTE-compatible.
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Apple iOS 5.1: How To Turn An Android Smartphone Into An iPhone

Android smartphone owners that wish that were running Apple iOS 5.1, the operating system of the latest iPhone, no longer have to be so envious of those that are carrying around shiny new iPhones. Apps in the Google Play store enable Android smartphones to run iPhone-mimicking features without having to root the device.
Galaxy S3

Samsung Galaxy S3 Gets April Release Date: What About Specs?

An earlier leak suggesting a May announcement for Samsung's Galaxy S3 seemed quite legitimate and believable, but South Korean news site MK now reports that Samsung is still considering an April launch for the highly anticipated smartphone.
An AT&T phone running the Windows Phone operating system is shown for sale at a Microsoft retail store in San Diego

Microsoft Confident Windows Phone Will Outsell iPhone in China

For the first time in history, China has surpassed the U.S. in monthly iOS and Android activations, becoming the world's fastest growing smartphone market, as IDC recently predicted. However, it hasn't stopped Microsoft from saying that it will surpass Apple with its Windows Phone.
Linux loves Android

Linux 3.3 Released with Android Components

We are big fans of Linux on the desktop and Android. So when we heard that the newest Linux Kernel Linux 3.3 will have components found in Android, our excitement level went through the roof. The Android components that have being added to the new Linux Kernel are truly nothing that exciting, but seeing components from the most popular Linux-based OS in the world making its way to the Kernel is exciting enough.
New iPad overheating problem overrated?

New iPad 3 Overheating Problem Overrated?

The new iPad is the hottest topic in the tech world. Not only that, it is also the hottest of all the iPad devices, literally. Apple's decision to beef up the device with a bigger battery, superbly gorgeous HD Retina display, 4G LTE and a faster graphics processor, has caused the new iPad to run warmer than previous iPads and possibly some Android tablets as well.
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FCC Proposal could Help Dish Wireless Plan

Communications regulators proposed on Wednesday a path for making satellite airwaves available for mobile broadband use, a rulemaking that could help Dish Network Corp launch a wireless cellular network.

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