The HTC One M8 (left) and the Samsung Galaxy S5. Josh Miller/CNET In addition to the larger 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Watch wearable, Apple unveiled the iPhone 6, a stylish 4.7-inch handset with a faster A8 processor, NFC, and a 720p Retina HD display. Available on September 19, the phone will launch in …

The Intuition, LG’s first stylus/phablet foray in the US, was a flop. Will the G3 Stylus do better? Josh Miller/CNET A recent leaked LG video, intended to promote the Korean company’s new G3 Beat phone, revealed an LG G3 Stylus handset as well, apparently by accident. This G3 variant appears to have a bigger display and — you guessed it …

From one-upping each other on shared data plans to helping customers pen breakup letters, competition among the US’ four major carriers — AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile — is reaching new heights of aggression. But one thing we often hear from these mobile carriers is how “good” their 4G LTE networks are. Related stories: Quick guide to cell phone carriers …

CNET has learned from an industry source that Kyocera, the Japanese-based mobile company known for its rugged handsets , is in the process of developing a smartphone with a sapphire display. Related stories: This sapphire smartphone screen is strong, strong, strong Virtually indestructible sapphire smartphone screen (video) Sapphire phone screens not as strong as you think, says Corning In addition, …

Now playing: Watch this: ZTE Projector Hotspot is the Megazord of mobile devices 1:35 Editors’ Note: This piece has been updated July 9, 10:33 a.m. with launch date information. ZTE announced Wednesday that Sprint will carry its unique LivePro projector hotspot , which debuted earlier this year at CES 2014. Capable of beaming images and movies onto a wall, as …

James Martin/CNET Amazon’s long-rumored Fire Phone finally debuted yesterday, brimming with features of all kinds. Not surprisingly, easy access to Amazon’s existing services is a centerpiece of the handset, but CEO Jeff Bezos eagerly highlighted other features like 3D effects and a camera with image stabilization. Yet while Amazon is new to the smartphone game, are the Fire Phone ‘s …

Now playing: Watch this: Amazon’s new “3D” Fire Phone turns heads 4:36 In an industry already saturated with numerous manufacturers, Amazon stands out with its first plunge into the smartphone market. Offering the usual perks for Amazon Prime members, the Fire phone adds a bevy of cool, new features to elevate your smartphone experience. The e-commerce giant is offering the …

Now playing: Watch this: Amazon reveals 3D-like tech with new Fire Phone 2:45 Confirming long-standing rumors that Amazon would release a smartphone, the e-commerce giant unveiled its Fire phone handset today. The 4.7-inch device is equipped with a quad-core processor, a 13-megapixel camera, and a unique feature that the company calls “Dynamic Perspective.” Related stories: Amazon Fire Phone shops for …

High-end LG handsets feature rear keys and it isn’t changing any time soon. Andrew Hoyle/CNET When LG unveiled its G2 marquee device last year, the Korean-based company emphasized that one of the handset’s main draws was its control buttons. Located on the phone’s backside, LG said the change in location, odd as it may seem, was actually much more comfortable …

Now playing: Watch this: LG updates L series with Android KitKat trio 1:45 Prepaid carrier Cricket Wireless announced today that it will be offering the LG Optimus L70 beginning on Friday, June 6. Priced at $99.99 without a contract, the device will be sold for $49.99 at launch for a limited time, after users send in a mail-in-rebate. Related stories: …