Asus’ new PadFone Infinity phone/tablet combo will take its bow on Tuesday, September 17, at a launch event in Taiwan. Receiving an invitation to the event, the folks at Engadget said on Wednesday that Asus CEO Jerry Shen will play host. Little is known about the successor to the current PadFone Infinity, which leads a …

Sony’s Xperia M has landed on the shores of the US where it’s available through several different retailers. The phone is selling through Sony and Newegg for $249.99. But buyers can save a few bucks through Rakuten, which is serving it up for $227.99. The unlocked phone is normally available in black, white, yellow, and purple. But not all color …

Consumers looking to trade in their current smartphone for a new one can soon save money through a new deal from Walmart. Starting September 21, people who bring in their existing phone to a Walmart or Sam’s Club store can earn a credit of anywhere from $50 to $300. The trade-in price depends on the brand and its condition. As …

Nokia is teaming up with Mercedes-Benz with the goal of designing 3D maps for self-driving cars. The mapping feature will be provided by Nokia’s Here, a cloud-based service that offers drivers real-time traffic updates, road closures, and recommendations based on their location. Gearing up now for Internet-connected cars, Here will ultimately take on the challenge of directing self-driving cars. “The …

Android remains top dog among all mobile platforms as seen by mobile ad network Millennial Media. For the second quarter of 2013, Android snared 51 percent of all ad impressions on the network, according to the latest Millennial Media Mobile Mix report released Friday. That number was up from the 46 percent seen in the second quarter of 2012 and …

Consumers looking for the new LTE flavor of Samsung’s 7-inch Galaxy Tab 3 can now pick one up through AT&T. The carrier’s Tab 3 order page shows the tablet selling for $299.99 regularly. But buyers can trim that down to $199 by choosing the standard two-year agreement. Alternatively, subscribers can opt for AT&T’s Next plan, which eliminates the down payment …

Google Glass owners can now control the interface by swiping and tapping their way on an Android phone or tablet via the MyGlass app. Updated Thursday in the Google Play story, MyGlass offers an altenative to Google Glass owners who may not always want to nod their head or speak a command to control the device. The app takes advantage …

Verizon customers can now preorder Samsung’s new Note 3 phablet alone or bundled with the Galaxy Gear smartwatch. Launched on Friday, the order page for the Note 3 lists the device selling for $299.99 with the usual two-year agreement and $699.99 on a month-to-month basis. But consumers who also want to strap the new Galaxy Gear smartwatch on their wrist …

AT&T cut the cost of Nokia’s Lumia 1020 smartphone by a healthy $100. Available online and through AT&T retail stores, the Lumia 1020 is now selling for $199.99, down from $299.99 previously. That price requires the usual two-year agreement. Shipping is free with an online purchase, and buyers who order via the Web site can pick up the phone at …

Nokia’s allegedly upcoming big-screen Lumia 1520 phone may have taken its latest bow courtesy of a leaked image. Displayed by Twitter account @evleaks, the image shows two yellow Lumia smartphones with the title “Nokia Lumia 1520, 2013.” The actual display size is difficult to discern in the photo, but it does appear fairly massive. Related stories Your Phone Screen Is …