HTC is reportedly considering creating an 'internet access device' using Chrome OS and Android. According to Digitimes' component maker sources, the company is looking at combining "the advantages" of Chrome OS and Android for some kind of tablet or Chromebook device. It's not abundantly clear how this dual-OS scenario would work, perhaps by dual-booting ...
HTC's first Beats Audio-enhanced phone lands at Verizon's doorstep with LTE 4G, a 720p HD screen, and custom headphones to bring a better audio experience. Here's Phone Scoop's in-depth report, wherein we put Beats Audio to the ultimate test.
Verizon Wireless today announced the Samsung Illusion, a new Android 2.3 Gingerbread smartphone that is partially made from recycled materials. Samsung says the Illusion's battery cover uses 70% recycled materials, the front casing uses 35% recycled materials, the packaging is made from bleach-free paper and vegetable-based inks, and the box is made ...
Samsung and T-Mobile USA today announced that they will offer a white version of the Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone "in time for the holidays." Exact pricing and launch details were not provided, though Samsung said more information will become available in the coming weeks.
Motorola Mobility's stockholders have approved the company's plans to be acquired by Google. Of those voting at Thursday's meeting, 99% were in favor of the deal, representing about 74% of the total number of shareholders. Sanjay Jha, chairman and CEO of Motorola Mobility, said, "We are pleased and gratified by the strong support we have received from ...
A committee has been formed in the House of Representatives to investigate both Huawei and ZTE over fears that the companies give "the Chinese government an opportunity for greater foreign espionage." The federal government has kept a close eye on both firms and limited their ability to expand into the U.S. by blocking acquisitions and other business ...
Microsoft announced recently that it and AT&T are delivering the Windows Phone 7.5 Mango update to Samsung Focus smartphones that shipped with firmware version 1.4. The update should appear on user devices soon. Microsoft is also sending out the first wave of post-Mango maintenance updates to a number of phones and carriers around the world. Microsoft ...
Samsung's latest Windows Phone device may be small in stature, but it offers powerful performance in its pint-sized package. Read Phone Scoop's full review here.
MetroPCS today announced the availability of the HTC Wildfire S, MetroPCS's first Android smartphone from HTC. The Wildfire S costs $179.99 and MetroPCS's pre-paid plans start at $50 per month. The Wildfire S runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread and has Sense 3.0.
Research In Motion today announced the availability of BlackBerry Messenger 6.1 beta in the Beta Zone. Key new features of the software include animated avatars, 12 new emoticons, colored chat bubbles, and the ability to update the BBM avatar by using the camera from within BBM. BBM 6.1 beta also doubles the amount of message space from 80 characters ...
Motorola has been sued by a software developer firm named Lemko over allegations that it misappropriated trade secrets that were stolen from Lemko. Lemko alleges that Motorola hired an ex-Lemko employee, who gave Motorola code related to how base stations and cell phones determine one-another's exact location. Lemko also alleges that Motorola shipped ...
The DoubleTime is an entry-level clamshell Android phone aimed at converting the quick-messaging device crowd to smartphone users. The DoubleTime is a form factor we haven't seen on an Android smartphone in a while -- it's a clamshell flip with a full QWERTY keyboard. The DoubleTime is definitely an entry-level smartphone. The materials were the lowest ...