AT&T is looking forward to an “unbelievably” happy holiday. The company expects its best smartphone …

AT&T said it surpassed 1 million iPhone 4S activations on Tuesday, making it the most successful launch despite its availability on two other carriers. The Dallas telecommunications giant hit the mark after five days of sales. The figure underscores AT&T’s continued strength even as Verizon Wireless and Sprint Nextel offered the iPhone as well. The company earlier reported third-quarter results …

While some handset makers are looking into Android 4.0 and evaluating the potential for updates, others are already making promises. Such is the case with Sony Ericsson, which said this week that its entire 2011 product line will see Ice Cream Sandwich. Although the company hasn’t outlined a specific time frame or soft expectation, it should go a long way …