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HTC rumored to be prepping new version of One with stock Android

Android Google took most of the mobile world by surprise with its recent announcement of a "Google Edition" of the Samsung Galaxy S 4, a device that features the same hardware as a regular Galaxy S 4 but is loaded with vanilla Android 4.2.2 rather...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 18

HTC One becomes first business-ready HTCpro Certified smartphone in U.S.

Android The HTC One already touts a lengthy feature list that includes a 4.7-inch 1080p display, UltraPixel camera and aluminum-clad body, but today the flagship handset's spec sheet has gotten one bullet point longer. HTC has announced that the...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 1

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No more social network phones, please

Android Following the successful release of the HTC One, we were able to catch a glimpse of the latest project that HTC and Facebook teamed up to create – the HTC First. My immediate reaction was unfavorable towards the phone. I feel like Facebook...

4 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 17 12 Reactions

Huawei Ascend P6 leaks out in both black and white, still super thin [UPDATED]

Android Remember that Huawei P6-U06 device that leaked out earlier this month with a 6.18mm-thick body? It's back again today, showing off its super-thin frame in couple of different image leaks. The renders, which were posted to Chinese...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 4

Samsung Galaxy S 4 'Developer Edition' models appear for AT&T and Verizon

Android Around the same time as the launch of Verizon's Galaxy S III last year, Samsung revealed its plans to offer a "Developer Edition" of the device that would feature an unlockable bootloader, allowing buyers to tweak the phone as much as...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 2

Red Aurora Samsung Galaxy S 4 launching at AT&T on June 14, pre-orders begin May 24

Android AT&T was the only carrier in the U.S. to offer the Garnet Red version of the Samsung Galaxy S III last year, and it looks like the operator has gotten itself a similar deal for the Galaxy S 4. AT&T just announced that it plans to launch an...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 1

AT&T Avail 2 image leaks out ahead of GoPhone launch

Android After teaming up on to release the Avail in late 2011, it appears that AT&T and ZTE are getting together for a second go-around. Prolific leaker @evleaks has posted an image of what is said to be the AT&T Avail 2, a device with a trio of...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 0

HTC One sales reach 'around 5 million' since its launch last month

Android Nearly a week after an HTC executive said that his company is increasing production of its flagship One in order to meet "strong demand" for the device, we've now gotten an idea of just how strong that demand has been so far. Speaking to...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 9

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 crosses 10 million units shipped mark, new colors rolling out soon [UPDATED]

Android Just as Samsung CEO J.K. Shin predicted, the Galaxy S 4 has now crossed the 10 million units shipped milestone. Samsung announced the news this evening, touting the fact that it's new flagship has shipped 10 million units since its South...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 0

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Even if you don’t use Android, do you still rely on Google?

Android I’m just going to make one thing very clear right now: I love and hate Google. I can’t really explain it in its entirety, but Google in its current state is like, the overlord of the tech world. Google has eyes and ears everywhere – along...

4 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 18

ZTE says U.S. launch of Grand S delayed until 2014, but Grand Memo coming this year

Android Shortly after ZTE took the wraps off of its 6.9mm-thick Grand S at CES earlier this year, the company confirmed that it would be bringing its new smartphone to the U.S. later in 2013. Now it looks like anyone interested in a Grand S device...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 1

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Take a breather, HTC

Android Not every manufacturer can be in the limelight all at the same time. Each one has the potential to be at the top if they want, but even when a company is considered top dog it only has so long before its empire starts to fall. We’ve seen...

4 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 8

Chrome for Android updated with fullscreen mode, iOS version gaining voice search soon

Android There's some good news for fans of Google Chrome today, as Google has announced that it's updating both the Android and iOS versions of its browser with some nifty new features. First up, Chrome for Android is gaining a new fullscreen...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 0

Apple claims that Samsung Galaxy S 4 and Google Now infringe its patents in new court filing

Android A week after Apple revealed that it would like to add the Galaxy S 4 to one of its patent infringement lawsuits against Samsung, the Cupertino firm has officially filed a motion for its request. In its filing, Apple says that it obtained...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 15

Cricket's Samsung Galaxy S 4 launching on June 7 for $599.99

Android Samsung announced last month that its new Galaxy S 4 would be available on seven different carriers in the U.S., and today another member of that group has stepped forward to announce its launch plans for the flagship smartphone. Cricket...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 0

HTC Chief Product Officer and other execs leave company as its difficulties continue

Android Things haven't exactly been going swimmingly for HTC as of late, with the company reporting some less-than-stellar financial numbers and running into delays with the launch of its One due to component shortages. Now the Taiwanese firm's...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 8

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Kyocera Hydro Edge Hands-On

Android Aaron gets some hands-on time with the Kyocera Hydro Edge, a new smartphone that's coming soon to Boost Mobile. Featuring a 1 GHz dual-core CPU, 4-inch IPS display, 5-megapixel camera, 1 GB of RAM and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with some...

5 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 2

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Boost Mobile Wallet service available today in select markets, national rollout starts this summer

Android Looks like the mobile wallet game just got itself a new player. Boost Mobile today announced the launch of Boost Mobile Wallet, a service that allows customers of the operator to do things like send money to over 135 countries, pay bills...

5 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 0

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Kyocera Hydro Edge announced for Sprint and Boost Mobile, Hydro XTRM official for U.S. Cellular

Android Following 2012's launch of the its waterproof Hydro smartphone, Kyocera today announced that it's expanding its line of Hydro-branded devices for Sprint, Boost Mobile and U.S. Cellular. Both Sprint and Boost will launch the Kyocera Hydro...

5 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 0

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Samsung Galaxy S III headed to Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile in June

Android Sprint announced this morning that its Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile prepaid brands will soon begin offering the Samsung Galaxy S III. The handset will be hitting both Boost and Virgin in June with 4G LTE connectivity in tow, giving...

5 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 4