Verizon Wireless has released the latest addition to its BlackBerry portfolio, the Curve 9370. The Curve 9370 features the BlackBerry 7 OS and has a 2.44-inch display, a QWERTY keyboard, and a 5 megapixel camera. It is available in stores and online for $99.99, after rebate, with a new two-year agreement. Be sure to check out our unboxing and video ...
Samsung has announced that it has sold over 5 million Galaxy S II smartphones in its home market of South Korea. This is just the latest milestone for the popular device, which has seen over 10 million units sold worldwide.
HTC is preparing to release updated software that will remove Carrier IQ's software from its Android smartphones sold by Sprint. In a statement provided to The Verge, HTC said, "HTC can confirm that we're working with Sprint to provide maintenance releases that will remove Carrier IQ and provide security enhancements and bug fixes beginning in January." ...
Samsung has retreated from earlier statements it made regarding plans to merge its bada operating system with Intel's Tizen operating system. In a statement provided to AllThingsD, Samsung said, "Samsung and other members of Tizen Association have not made a firm decision regarding the merge of bada and Tizen. We are carefully looking at it as an option ...
Motorola Mobility Ventures today announced that it has made an undisclosed investment in an Israeli start-up called Shaker, which recreates social experiences online. Shaker's service hooks into user's Facebook accounts and "allows people to meet around mutual friends and shared interests." The service is currently only available in Israel, but is launching ...
Samsung recently published information about the SCH-R375c, a mono-block QWERTY phone that is intended for TracFone's network. According to Samsung, the r375 is based on a Java operating system and includes a full keyboard for messaging, a 1.3 megapixel camera, and stereo Bluetooth. TracFone has yet to list this device, and pricing has not been disclosed.
Nokia today said it is distributing a system update to the Lumia 800 that addresses battery performance and Wi-Fi connectivity. The update will be rolled out over the next two weeks via the Windows Phone Connector application.
Eastman Kodak today filed a lawsuit against Samsung regarding digital imaging patents. Kodak alleges that some of Samsung's smartphones and tablets infringe Kodak patents that relate to technology for transmitting images. Kodak filed its complaint with the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York and is seeking damages. It recently filed ...
Verizon Wireless today announced that the LG Spectrum is now available for sale at Verizon Wireless retail stores and online for $199.99 with a new contract. The Spectrum runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread (upgradeable to Android 4.0) and supports Verizon's LTE 4G network.
Verizon Wireless today announced the availability of the BlackBerry Curve 9370 at Verizon Wireless stores and online for $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new contract. The Curve 9370 supports Verizon's 3G network in the U.S. and is a global device that can roam onto the GSM/EDGE networks overseas. The 9370 also included support for near-field ...
The European Union will make a decision regarding Google's acquisition of Motorola on February 13. It was scheduled to make a decision earlier this month, but postponed while it waited for additional materials from Google. Google has since supplied the requested items. Google announced plans last August to purchase the handset maker for $12.5 billion. ...
Sprint has begun distributing system updates to the HTC EVO 4G, Samsung Epic 4G, and HTC EVO Design 4G smartphones. The updates remove Carrier IQ's software, as well as fixes bugs, boosts performance, and resolves security issues. The updates are being distributed over the course of the next 10 days.