Cell Phones News & Reviews

Benchmarking Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 800

SAN FRANCISCO–Qualcomm showed off sample tablets and smartphones with its new Snapdragon 800 processor to a select group of journalists today, letting us see how it outpaces existing phones and matches...
Paper App Team FiftyThree Snags $15M in Funding

FiftyThree — the group behind the 2012 iPad App of the Year — just got a $15 million dollar boost to its popular design application, Paper. The New York-based company today...
BlackBerry Q10 Headed to AT&T June 21 for $200

If you’re an AT&T customer looking to get your hands on the BlackBerry Q10, then you just have a few more days to wait. The physical keyboard-equipped Q10 will be available...
Huawei Unveils Super-Slim Ascend P6 Smartphone

Huawei on Tuesday unveiled its new super-slim Ascend P6 smartphone, though it is currently only scheduled to be released in China and Western Europe. Huawei said the 4.7-inch P6 is the...
T-Mobile Lands Exclusive for Sony Xperia Z

T-Mobile announced Tuesday that it will be the exclusive carrier for Sony’s Xperia Z smartphone. The carrier expects to start offering the Xperia Z “in the coming weeks” in black or...
Fastest Mobile Network 2013 Winners? AT&T and You

After months of driving around the country to test wireless networks, PCMag has named AT&T the Fastest Mobile Network in the United States. Last year, AT&T put up some solid numbers,...
Sprint Rolls Out 4G LTE in 22 More Cities

Just in time for summer, Sprint is expanding its 4G LTE network to an additional 22 cities. Users in “hotspots” like Miami, New Orleans, Raleigh, and Tampa can now download videos,...
Huawei Ascend P6 Review

We’ve discovered that the model we were sent for review is pre-production, despite Huawei’s proclamations otherwise. In line with our stringent reviews guarantee, we’ve rolled this back to a preview...
MyCharge Freedom 2000 (for iPhone 5) Review

The MyCharge Freedom 2000 is a capable battery case for the iPhone 5 that leaves all the phone’s ports open and easily accessible, but it doesn’t offer the best performance for...
Fastest Mobile Networks 2013

AT&T and Verizon are battling it out to build nationwide, high-speed wireless networks to feed Americans’ millions of hungry smartphones and tablets, and Sprint and T-Mobile aren’t far behind. So, for...
AT&T Rolls Out Emergency Alerts Update to iPhone Users

AT&T has started to push out a carrier update that will now allow owners of various versions of Apple’s iPhone to receive important Wireless Emergency Alerts. The update itself is mandatory,...
AT&T Mixes Up GoPhone Plans Starting June 21, Unleashes 4G LTE

AT&T is switching around the configuration of its GoPhone plans a bit – the pay-as-you-go options that, for some, offer a better arrangement than the typical two-year contracts they could otherwise...
Samsung Galaxy Express Review

You get a decent display, comfortable and attractive design, good performance, and speedy 4G LTE. (8 out of 10) Pros As powerful as a Galaxy S3 Compact, lightweight design Long battery...
iOS 7: What Was Jony Ive Thinking?

A lot of people are calling iOS 7 “beyond flat.” Wouldn’t that mean indented or something? I’ve been looking at the new mobile operating system, which to me seems to be...
LG Revere 2 (Verizon Wireless) Review

The LG Revere 2 is a fine choice for Verizon Wireless users that only need a simple phone to make voice calls. (3.5 out of 5) Pros Good voice quality Attractive...
LG Cosmos 3 (Verizon Wireless) Review

The LG Cosmos 3 is a free keyboarded feature phone for Verizon Wireless, but it isn’t worth the frustration of using it. (2 out of 5) Pros Free Sharp display Cons...
Samsung Intensity III (Verizon Wireless) Review

The Samsung Intensity III is a keyboarded messaging phone for Verizon Wireless customers that don’t want to pay for a data plan. (3.5 out of 5) Pros Rugged build Comfortable keyboard...
New York Lawmakers Target 3D-Printed Guns

City and state lawmakers in New York are taking aim at 3D-printed guns with new legislation that would crack down on the practice. New York City Council Member Lewis Fidler has...
BlackBerry Q10 (AT&T) Review

As expected, the BlackBerry Q10 for AT&T sets the bar for QWERTY messaging phones, but it can’t quite compete with other smartphone leaders. (3.5 out of 5) Pros Classy design Impeccable...
41-Megapixel Nokia Lumia Phone Expected at July 11 Event

Nokia on Thursday sent out invitations to a media event in New York City on July 11, fueling speculation that the company is gearing up to launch a new flagship Lumia...