The latest report from US market research firm, NPD, suggests that Microsoft’s Windows Phone platform is gaining mindshare amongst those who are considering a new smartphone; however, Google’s Android platform is still the most desirable. The US mindshare survey by telco. (Credit: NPD) Based on survey data, NPD reports that about 10 per cent of Americans who responded are interested …

Samsung Electronics isn’t buying MeeGo, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t designs on its own mobile OS. Samsung’s Bada operating system for cell phones and smartphones may be relatively unknown in the United States, especially since Samsung has become one of Android’s most influential advocates. However, Samsung’s plans to open the OS to developers by 2012–according to The Wall Street …

Some customers have complained about the Droid Bionic’s high-pitched whine. Josh Miller/CNET We haven’t experienced this with our Motorola Droid Bionic just yet, but apparently many new Droid Bionic owners are hearing a high-pitched whine during audio playback through the headphones. The support forums on Motorola are filled with the same complaint, and apparently the sound clicks off when the …