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Samsung Electronics unveiled four new smartphone models under its flagship Galaxy line on Wednesday, expanding its offerings of cheaper phones to tap growth in emerging markets.

Apple's tight-lipped approach towards its iPhone 5 release date has fueled several rumors, and the latest is that U.S. carrier Sprint will carry it along with Verizon and AT&T.

Samsung Electronics unveiled on Wednesday four new smartphone models under its flagship Galaxy line to expand it to the mid to low-end segment and grow in emerging markets, as bigger rival Apple prepares a cheaper version of the iPhone 4.

Sprint shares, which had received heavy pummeling of late, rose after the Wall Street Journal reported that the carrier will begin selling iPhone 5 in mid-October.

Apple is getting ready to launch two phones, according to people familiar with the matter, confirming rumors that have run rampant for months which suggested another phone would join the launch of the iPhone 5.

People are still trying to get their hands on the HP TouchPad and the HP Pre 3 smartphone even though the highly discounted gadgets are being discontinued. People are on eBay bidding on TouchPad tablets that are going for around $300, which is just $99 less than the device's last discounted retail price. The discounted retail price for the 16 GB version was $399, and the 32 GB was selling for $499.

A cash crisis is driving the United States Postal Service toward insolvency. Postmaster James A. Farley is asking Congress for help, threatening that the postal service will default in September if something isn't done. Here are five problems plaguing the USPS.

Samsung Admire, which has hit MetroPCS shelves for only $130 on Monday is probably the best sub-$200 smartphone you can buy without being locked into a contract.

As the rumors around the iPhone 5 release date heat up, the market for Apple's next-generation smartphone could be well overheated.

Another BART protest broke out during the rush-hour on Monday evening, which led to closure of two BART stations - Civic Center and Powell Station in downtown San Francisco. Moreover, 10 protesters, including those aboveground along Market Street and inside the transit system, were arrested by authorities.

Asian suppliers of Apple are working on cheaper version of 8GB iPhone 4, also known as the iPhone 4S will be launched along with the iPhone 5 at the end of September.

HP's TouchPad could touch Apple's iPad, but BlackBerry maker Research in Motion still thinks its smartphones can touch Apple's iPhone. Never mind that the iPhone keeps leaving the BlackBerry, the original hit smartphone, behind. RIM keeps trying. Tuesday, RIM announced three new BlackBerry smartphones, including the all-new BlackBerry Curve 9350, BlackBerry Curve 9360, and BlackBerry Curve 9370.

RIM is set to release its new mid-range Curve 9360.

While the HP TouchPad is basking in excess demands for it with its new price drop to $99, the developers who made apps for HP tablet and WebOS are being eyed as well.

Apple is holding the top spot among US smartphones with last year's iPhone 4.

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Google’s purchase of Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion aiming at acquiring the hardware company’s trove of patents has put the later in an identity crisis.

HP has canceled its U.S. plans for the Pre 3 altogether.

The $99 HP TouchPad are selling out fast and Bryna Corcoran, the company's social media manager, tweeted on Monday that more of the cheap tablet is expected early his week. But if you can't get your hands on the TouchPad, try these suggested alternatives.

The smartphone competition is about to get a lot tougher with Samsung Celox locking horns with iPhone 5.

If you didn't get the HP TouchPad that's on sale for $99, hang in there. The company's social media manager Bryna Corcoran tweeted on Monday that the second leg of the sale is expected to continue this week.