Brian Bennett

AT&T grabs rugged Samsung Galaxy S4 Active

AT&T just officially scooped up the rugged Samsung Galaxy S4 Active. Expected to hit store shelves just in time for beach parties, the Galaxy S4 Active offers an 8-megapixel camera, Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, plus is both dustproof and waterproof. Related stories: Check out the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active The five different Galaxy S4s: Which …

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Sony SmartWatch now open for tweaking

In a move to gin up excitement for its current SmartWatch gadget, Sony has opened the device to software developers. With these new coding tools, enthusiasts now hopefully have what they need to craft custom firmware for the Android timepiece. Sony recently updated the official software for the SmartWatch, which greatly improved its stability. It’s clear the company ripped open …

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Image of HTC One Mini leaks

Related stories Best VR Headsets of 2022 Your Phone Screen Is Gross. Here’s How to Clean It Without Causing Damage The Metaverse Is on the Way: Here’s What You Need to Know The rumored HTC One Mini takes another step closer to reality. An image reported to be the fabled, micronized handset has bubbled up into view courtesy of gadget …

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Sony Xperia M landing in Q3

Electronics manufacturer Sony ended a relatively quiet period today by announcing a new Xperia M smartphone. Judging from its dual-core processor and 5MP camera, clearly the Xperia M is a midrange Android handset and not in the same class as the company’s Xperia Z flagship device. That said, Sony seems to have crafted the Xperia M with a similar amount …

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Verizon bringing HTC One into the fold

Looks like speculation of the HTC One hitting Verizon this summer is true. The carrier just confirmed that it will bring the superphone into its lineup in a couple months. Rather than issuing a formal press release, Verizon spilled the beans via its official Twitter account and cryptically stated that the phone “will be available on the Verizon Wireless 4G …

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BlackBerry Q10 landing on Verizon June 6

Not to be outdone by T-Mobile, Verizon sets June 6 as the launch date for the BlackBerry Q10. Priced at $199.99, the long-anticipated device features a superbly crafted physical keyboard plus the latest BlackBerry 10 software. Related stories Best Password Manager to Use for 2022 Your Phone Screen Is Gross. Here’s How to Clean It Without Causing Damage Spending All …

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Eight things the Moto X needs

Motorola needs a smartphone hit badly, and it should have happened already. Its last innovative smartphone was the Droid Razr Maxx, way back in January 2012. While its battery lasted a phenomenal 15 hours, a number that newer handsets can’t yet match, this is an inexplicable handset drought for the company. Motorola has a long and storied history of shaking …

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HTC One Nexus User Experience confirmed

HTC just made all the speculation about an stock Android Version of its HTC One smartphone official today. The company’s blog announced that the HTC One with what it calls the Nexus User Experience will arrive on June 26 for $599. CNET did previously confirm that HTC was indeed working on a version of the HTC One that will run …

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BlackBerry Q10 coming to T

You may have already pre-ordered the T-Mobile BlackBerry Q10, but today TMO officially announced the device will hit its stores on June 5. T-Mobile also disclosed the physical-keyboarded handset will cost an initial payment of $99.99. Running BlackBerry’s latest software, BlackBerry 10, the Q10 sports the renowned QWERTY made famous on the BlackBerry Bold. The keys, however, are 30 percent …

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Razor

Affordable yet compelling unlocked smartphones are hard to come by in America, but the new Alcatel One Touch Idol might buck the trend. Priced at $299, this sleek and thin Android handset sports a big 4.7-inch screen, plus it’s splash-resistant. The One Touch’s Android 4.1 Jelly Bean software is driven by an adequate if not blazing 1GHz dual-core processor. An …

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