LAS VEGAS — Competitive wireless carriers say a AT&T-Verizon Wireless “duopoly” is threatening mobile competition in the U.S., and they want regulators in Washington, D.C., to “level the playing field.” At a conference here Tuesday hosted by the newly branded Competitive Carrier Association, nationwide carriers T-Mobile USA, Sprint, and Clearwire joined forces with more than …

Are you lost without Google Maps on your iPhone 5, iPad or iPod? Bad news, I’m afraid — Google is not working on bringing a Google Maps app to iOS 6. Since ditching Google maps with the new iPhone 5 and latest iOS software update, Apple has faced a storm of criticism over its incomplete own brand Apple Maps app. …

The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission made remarks today that indicate the agency may review complaints filed about AT&T’s decision to limit the use of FaceTime video chat over its cell network, The Verge reported. FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski said he couldn’t comment on AT&T specifically, but if efforts to resolve any disputes aren’t resolved and a complaint is …

Though its thinner profile and longer screen are two of the iPhone 5’s top draws, I’m more interested in what’s inside Apple’s newest handset. Yes, after a long wait, the iPhone 5 finally adds support for 4G LTE data networks. Of course, I have to point out that a galaxy of Android phones (get it!) have long offered the feature, …

Make a note in your calendar: the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 hits shops on 1 October, Samsung has officially confirmed. You can be the first person in the country to get your hands on the Note 2 this very Monday, if you beat a path to the Samsung Store at Westfield, the enormoshopomall in Stratford in East London. You know …

Research In Motion’s BlackBerry Jam developer conference in San Jose, Calif., could either be considered the rebirth of a company or a last gasp attempt to keep developers interested in the platform. There’s not much in between. Given that binary reality — BlackBerry 10 either does well or RIM dies — it’s worth checking in on both sides of the …

SAN JOSE, Calif.–Today at BlackBerry’s developers conference and press event, Alec Saunders, vice president of developer relations, announced a new download feature for its mobile OS’ app store, BlackBerry App World. Grouping together its media content into one portal, BlackBerry will allows users to rent or buy both music and movies right through the store. They can also download and …

Huawei has ambitions to build its own mobile operating system as a fail-safe in case Google’s Android or Microsoft’s Windows Phone platforms someday are no longer available to the Chinese telecommunications giant. Huawei told Reuters that it is devoting resources to its own platform, which would lessen its dependence on other companies and provide it with an alternate plan if …

Sony is now offering the unlocked GSM version of its Android-powered Xperia Acro S smartphone, according to a press release issued this afternoon. Priced at $599.99, the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich handset features a number of decent specifications, including a dual-core 1.5GHz processor, a 4.3-inch scratch-resistant HD Reality Display, and a 12.1-megapixel camera. Additional details for the Xperia Acro …

Tempted by a Telstra HTC One XL, but think the grey handset looks drab? We’ve just received word that a new white One XL model has hit Telstra stores. (Credit: HTC) OK, this isn’t news of the “stop the presses” variety, but it is an interesting play by both Telstra and HTC to remind us all of the One XL …

Carrier testing on new BlackBerry devices will start next month, Research in Motion CEO Thorsten Heins told developers today at BlackBerry Jam Americas. “BlackBerry 10 is on track,” Heins said. “Our sales forces are getting ready. Better devices are in testing.” Related stories RIM pushes BlackBerry 10 into the spotlight at BlackBerry Jam RIM fixes BlackBerry outage that hit Europe, …

Nokia today unveiled two new Asha handsets in a concerted effort to appeal to customers in emerging markets. Dubbed the Asha 308 and the Asha 309, the devices come with 3-inch touchscreens and 2-megapixel rear cameras. Unlike the company’s Lumia line, the handsets aren’t running Windows Phone. Instead, they run Nokia’s Series 40 operating system, which it offers to consumers …

When it comes to BackBerry 10 OS, RIM wants you to go with its Flow. The new navigation theme is something that the BlackBerry-maker has stressed since it first unveiled its reinvented BlackBerry ecosystem last May. So far, RIM has given us a few peeks of flow and other software elements, all of which it hopes will reinvigorate faithful followers …

Research In Motion (RIM) proves that it can still hit the number one spot when it comes to excruciating corporate music videos. RIM brings the love. (Screenshot by CNET Australia) “Disastrously bad”; “Worst corporate music video ever”; “Makes me lose hope”. These are just some of the online reviews that RIM is being treated to after screening a remarkably ill-advised …

Research In Motion has had a hard slog over the past year, but is poised to reclaim its spot among the top mobile ecosystems, CEO Thorsten Heins said today during a press briefing at BlackBerry Jam. Heins said the company’s decision to bet everything on its new BlackBerry 10 operating system would allow the company to begin growing its user …