Smartphones News & Reviews

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...
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...
Broadcom Cues Up Quad-Core HSPA+ Smartphone Chipset

Broadcom on Thursday unveiled a new smartphone chipset combining an ARM-based, quad-core central processor and the company’s latest VideoCore IV multimedia engine with a wide range of connectivity technologies, including 5G...
‘Secure Our Smartphones’ Effort Targets Gadget Theft

Ahead of today’s “smartphone summit” on gadget theft with four of the top phone makers, New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón announced that...
Rugged Galaxy S4 Active Coming to AT&T

Samsung today announced that its new rugged Galaxy S4 Active smartphone will be sold exclusively via AT&T in the U.S. The device will be available online and in stores starting on...
Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro Review

It’s not a looker, but the Rugby Pro is a durable AT&T phone at a low $100 price. Whether you’re dropping it in water or on concrete, it will boot back...
The Best Camera Phones

Forget those years of grainy, washed-out photos from cell phone cameras. Today’s higher-end handsets snap pictures that rival many standalone point-and-shoots. Plus, your phone is always in your pocket or purse,...
Apple iPhone 5 (T-Mobile) Review

T-Mobile’s iPhone 5 may be late to the game, but it offers fast LTE speeds, HD Voice calling and value-priced, contract-free plans. (4 out of 5) It’s finally here. To the...
Apple iOS 7 Update Coming to iPhones, iPads Fall 2013

Apple today unveiled iOS 7, the most significant mobile operating system update since the original iPhone, featuring a stunning new user interface. iOS 7 is completely redesigned with subtle motion, an...
Mad Catz Goes After Android Console Gaming with Project M.O.J.O.

Everyone has a gaming console nowadays, or so it seems. You can thank Ouya for that – the company that pulled in just over $8.5 million in funding from Kickstarter alone...
Kickstarter Tech Project of the Week: Buccaneer 3D Printer

Project Name: The Buccaneer – The 3D Printer that Everyone can use! Category: Hardware Goal: $100,000 – met in 10 minutes! Currently Funded: $709,266 Deadline for pledging: June 29, 2013 We’ve...
Samsung Galaxy S3 Review

The Galaxy S3 has been available in the market for a while now, but with the recent update to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean (the 4.1.1 platform), not only has the...
HTC One (T-Mobile) Review

The gorgeous HTC One smartphone has the best combination of power and elegance available on T-Mobile today. (4.5 out of 5) Pros Best-built phone on the market Fast processor Beautiful 1080p...
Galaxy S 4 Update Reportedly Addresses Storage Issue

Samsung is reportedly rolling out a software update to the Galaxy S 4 in an effort to patch early issues that have cropped up since the phone’s April launch. SamMobile published...
LG Optimus F5 Review

While smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One are pushing 4G into the hands of more and more people, there’s a segment of the market that simply can’t afford...
‘Smartphone Summit’ to Press Apple, Samsung on Gadget Thefts

New York and San Francisco officials will meet with reps for Apple, Motorola, Samsung, and Microsoft next week to discuss a rise in gadget theft across both cities. The so-called “Smartphone...
LG Optimus L3 2 Review

LG might mostly be known for the popular Nexus 4 and other premium smartphones but that only accounts for one end of its range. The LG Optimus L3 2 takes...
Acer Liquid S1 Review

Considering the rise of larger smartphones on the market at the moment, we weren’t all that surprised when Acer announced its very first ‘phablet’ handset, the Liquid S1, at this year’s...
Kyocera Torque Review

The Kyocera Torque isn’t the most powerful smartphone, but it’s ruggedness, long battery life, and good call quality makes it a great choice for anyone who needs a tough phone. (8...