Samsung’s “Mobile Unpack” event in London is only a few weeks away, and many of us here at CNET can hardly wait–especially when it comes to the debut of the Galaxy S III (or whatever the successor of the Samsung Galaxy S II will be called). Past ruumors have already suggest a 4.6-inch Super AMOLED …

Although it’s still too early to tell if the Lumia 900 is both Nokia and Microsoft’s saving grace, numerous AT&T stores reported that the demand for the device is surpassing its supply. According to an informal Gizmodo investigation, 36 stores sold out of the handset within the first few days of its debut, especially in the cyan color: “Ten stores …

Nokia is on the hunt for Windows Phone apps. The beleaguered phone maker today launched Code Warrior, a site where Windows Phone users and developers can propose ideas for apps and vote on them. Developers can then battle it out to create the best app for the challenge and earn the bounty that has been put on the app. “Just …

In response to recent data connection problems that Nokia Lumia 900 users reported since the device’s launch last week, Nokia has issued a software update sooner than expected. The software for the AT&T version can be accessed through Zune and Windows Phone 7 Connector for Mac. The software was expected to be available on April 16, but instead has come …

Sprint has confirmed that the LG Viper, its first 4G LTE eco-friendly device, will be available for preorder today and will ship to customers on Earth Day, April 22, for $100. Rated “platinum” by UL Environment for fulfilling its sustainable requirements, environmentally conscious users can be a little more green with this device. It’s packaged in 100 percent recyclable material …

Now playing: Watch this: Comparing the different typefaces on phones 2:31 Steve Matteson holds up the Nokia Lumia 900, a Windows Phone that features his Segoe UI typeface. Josh Miller/CNET What makes a great font for a smartphone? Aside from legibility, is it its simplicity, its brand recognition, or the way it influences people’s feelings toward the product? From neutral …

Now playing: Watch this: Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2, 3.6 2:16 We first spotted the successor to the Samsung’s line of handheld, portable media devices at last year’s Mobile World Congress. Despite the fact that the Players have a form factor of a mobile phone, they do not come with any contract or data fees. Today however, Samsung officially showed off …

Sure, they may drain the battery life, especially with the brightness cranked all the way up, but you can’t deny the effect of a sexy display. There’s nothing like holding a beautiful screen in your hands, and having rich colors, crisp images, and deep hues staring back at you. All these handsets can do the basics, but beyond that, these …

Now playing: Watch this: Talking fonts with typeface designer Steve Matteson 5:55 Editor’s note: This is the first piece of a two-part series on font design, desktop publishing, and Steve Matteson, a designer whose work is featured in several user interfaces. Additionally, although the words “font” and “typeface” had distinct definitions before the era of digital publishing, they are used …

Grab them while you can. Nokia is bringing back its Xpress-on color cover program by giving Lumia 710 owners in the U.S. one free cell phone cover during the month of April. The manufacturer reported that the last time it implemented the offer, thousands of customers applied for the giveaway and received their covers. Last month in March, the company …