Last year, Andreas Illiger’s Tiny Wings came out of nowhere to challenge the likes of Angry Birds and Fruit Ninja for App Store dominance. Since then, legions of fans have been waiting for the inevitable sequel — and their patience has finally paid off. Tiny Wings 2.0 ($0.99) has arrived, but it’s not exactly a …

Good news, tablet-lovers. Google will ship units of its 7-inch Nexus 7 tablet to customers who preordered the device, the company announced in an online post. Related stories Google Nexus 7 review Nexus 7 available through Staples Hands-on with the Nexus 7 (pictures) The Nexus 7 tablet is equipped with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean right out of the box, and …

Maybe you don’t care how many features a TV has. Maybe you just want to see the coolest design going. Maybe all you want is the best bang for your buck, or the best picture regardless of cost. Lucky for you, CNET’s reviews have subratings. All of our TV reviews are rated according to four criteria — Design, Features, Picture …

Update: This story refers to the O2 problems in May 2011 — click here to find out more about problems with the O2 network in July 2012. The O2 network is down in parts of London and the South East after thieves done some crime in East London. Vandalism and “well-organised” theft at an O2 site has knocked out voice, …

The O2 network is down in parts of the UK, leaving customers with an intermittent phone or data signal. O2 is investigating the problem, which is also affecting GiffGaff customers. We first spotted complaints popping up in our Facebook news feed, as friends around the country wave their phones in the air with a puzzled look before turning to Facebook …

More choice is often a good thing and both HTC and Samsung seem to agree. A new white version of the HTC Evo 4G LTE and red model of the Samsung Galaxy S III (S3) are just around the corner. You can’t deny the HTC Evo 4G LTE has style galore, but what if its original jet black hue doesn’t …

O2 says its phone network is back up and running. After nearly a day of unreliable service affecting hundreds of thousands of customers across the country, the 2G and 3G networks should now be working again — and the thoughts of disgruntled customers are turning to compensation. “Our tests show that 2G and 3G services are now back for all …

Motorola will cut its Webtop software from the upcoming Atrix HD release on the AT&T network in the US, saying that the exclusion of the software helps the company to meet a lower price point for customers. The Motorola LapDock accessory with the original Atrix plugged in at the back. (Credit: Motorola) According to an email received by Phonescoop, Motorola …

San Francisco-based startup Uber, developer of the Summon-a-Car application, has won a battle over draft legislation proposed by Washington D.C. that could have forced it to dramatically increase its fares. Uber’s Summon-a-Car app, available on Android or iPhone, allows users to request private car services in a number of US cities. Uber’s smartphone personal vehicle service. Uber The D.C. Taxicab …

Recently ditched your feature phone for a smartphone? You’re not alone. Two out of three people in the U.S. who bought a new phone in the last three months opted for a smartphone, according to new data from research firm Nielsen. During the second quarter of this year, “smartphone penetration continued to grow, with 54.9 percent of U.S. mobile subscribers …

Over the last four weeks, I’ve reviewed the Samsung Galaxy S III (GS3) on four different carriers, thoroughly tested its camera, and dove into its beaming and voice search features. Suffice it to say, I feel like I know the phone pretty well. The blue T-Mobile version has been a constant companion for over a month, and in between the …

Mobile operator O2 has recommended that its U.K. customers switch off their 3G connections in order to restore 2G services, as an outage continues to affect its network. The outage, which affected the O2 network on Wednesday afternoon and overnight, saw customers suddenly left without the ability to make or receive calls, texts, or access to data services. Mobile virtual …

Screenshot by Joe Aimonetti/CNET On first read, the patent application (uncovered by AppleInsider) seems to underwhelm. Apple describes a form-fitted case that would contain an opening that aligns with the microphone on the device (in this case, an iPhone). The opening would contain a thin mesh, foam, or featherlike screen that would reduce the amount of wind noise that makes …

Rovio’s Angry Birds is still the top game in the mobile arena. But now, the company is trying something new. The developer announced today that it has launched Amazing Alex for iOS and Android. The game will allow players to take control of 35 objects that can be set in motion to create a Rube Goldberg device. The objects can …

New data released by Kantar Worldpanel ComTech has shown that Android is dominating the mobile OS market share in Australia, following similar trends throughout Europe and the US. Some of the data reported by Kantar Worldpanel. (Credit: Kantar Worldpanel) Android is the OS installed on 56.9 per cent of smartphones in Australia, up from 36.4 per cent at the same …