Perhaps the most anticipated smartphone of the year, the Samsung Galaxy S4 will be here in a matter of months. So far, rumors and concept videos suggest it could be extremely thin with a laser keyboard and a very strong, or perhaps bendable, display — and it could arrive as soon as April. So as …

LG will introduce the Optimus G2 in the fall of 2013, according to the latest round of chatter. Reportedly, the flagship device will debut right around the time the current model hits the one-year mark. Related stories LG Optimus G review Android rumor roundup Rumors to watch for in 2013 Previously rumored to arrive as early as last week’s annual …

Brace yourselves: 2013 is upon us, and that means a whole new generation of Android devices, rumors, and expectations. Android will have a strong showing at CES, and the next few months will be littered with new smartphones and tablets. Let’s take a look at some of the trends we can expect in the Android space over the coming year. …

Samsung plans to fix a potential security risk for a number of Android smartphones that feature specific Samsung-made Exynos processors. The security exploit, first uncovered earlier in the week, opens the door for hackers and other ne’er-do-wells to take control of the system RAM and root the device. Once rooted, the phone or tablet would be susceptible to a variety …

Sprint announced 4G LTE coverage today in six new areas, bringing the total to 49 markets. Effective immediately, subscribers in parts of Indiana, Pennsylvania, and California will find the faster data speeds awaiting them. Related stories: AT&T 4G LTE network reaches 125 markets Verizon plans to complete 4G LTE roll out by mid-2013 Sprint: 4G LTE may not arrive in …

As expected, Sony has now detailed which of its Xperia smartphones will pick up Jelly Bean and which won’t. In a nutshell, the newer and more powerful models will move forward, while a select few will be left behind on Ice Cream Sandwich. Related stories: Sony unveils Xperia T, V, and J smartphones Sony hopes to work Android 4.1 into …

The Motorola Atrix HD is getting its chance to bite into Jelly Bean according to AT&T. Related stories Samsung Galaxy S III (AT&T) gets Android 4.1 Android 4.1 Jelly Bean a sweet Android update Motorola Atrix HD review The Android 4.1 software update is available immediately for Motorola Atrix HD owners, reports the nation’s second-largest carrier. AT&T subscribers can manually …

Part digital camera, part smartphone, the 4G Android-powered Samsung Galaxy Camera could be the start of a new generation of digital cameras. And as of this week, both Verizon and AT&T sell it. On the one hand, Samsung could find some advantage in branching into the digital camera realm early before the trend really takes off. On the other, reaching …

The HTC Evo 4G LTE is the newest member of the Sprint family to receive an Android 4.1.1 update. Related stories Android 4.1 review CNET Review: HTC Evo 4G LTE HTC sheds light on Android 4.1 plans Sprint will release Jelly Bean in stages over the next few weeks, but anxious users can manually install the update starting today. As …

Microsoft is deploying the first Windows Phone 8 update to select international devices; the first bump will arrive for the HTC Windows Phone 8X. Related stories HTC Windows Phone 8X, fully reviewed Microsoft probes Windows Phone 8 reboot weirdness Microsoft’s first Windows Phone 8 update dubbed Apollo Plus? Dubbed “Portico,” the over-the-air Windows Phone 8 update includes a number of …