Looking forward to getting your hands on Sony Ericsson’s new Xperia Neo Android smart phone? You’ll have to wait a little longer, unfortunately. The company has confirmed that the handset has slipped to a third-quarter release date, although online retailer Clove says that will mean a July debut in the UK. The cause of the …

Cablevision is the next cable operator on Viacom’s hit-list as the company tries to stop cable companies from offering apps that stream its content on iPads. Last week, Viacom notified Cablevision that its iPad app, which delivers live TV and video-on-demand to its subscribers on their iPads while they’re inside their homes, is not authorized. This is just the latest …

Excited about the three-dimensional thrills of the LG Optimus 3D, but not so hot for its black design? Phones 4u has bagged a UK exclusive on the white model of the Android handset, although it’s not yet saying when the device will go on sale. The retailer is taking pre-orders, though. It says the black model will be available “shortly …

Aside from rumors of the BlackBerry Monaco/Monza and Curve Touch, we’ve heard that RIM is also adding a couple of regular Curves to the mix just in time for BlackBerry World. They’re code-named Apollo and Sedona, and supposedly are for GSM and CDMA, respectively. To make things a bit more interesting, this leaked photo on Boy Genius Report is apparently …

Apple A major supplier in Southeast Asia is claiming that it will not begin production on components for Apple’s iPhone 5 until sometime in September, adding fuel to rumors that say a traditional summer iPhone release will not be happening this year. A post from AppleInsider references a note to investors from Avian Securities that “revealed the alleged plans for …

The real-life drama between Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg appears to be over, as a federal appeals court judge tells the twin brothers to accept their $65 million settlement with Facebook and move on. Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg On Monday the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth District ruled in favor of Facebook, …

Three quarters of Brits are on the wrong mobile tariff, and we’re overpaying nearly £200 each and every year as a result. That’s according to a survey from billmonitor, based on crunching the stats from 28,417 people’s mobile bills here in the UK. The scary topline finding of the survey is this: collectively, us Brits are wasting £4.9bn a year …

Easter is less than two weeks away, so it’s time to start getting into the holiday spirit. That means coloring eggs, buying chocolate bunnies, and, of course, checking out the latest batch of Easter-themed apps. If you’re an iOS user, you’ll find no shortage of them in the App Store. I found half a dozen I think are worth a …

Welcome to the 411, my column answering all your questions about cell phones and cell phone accessories. I receive plenty of questions about these subjects via e-mail, so I figured many of you might have similar queries, too. At times, I might solicit answers from readers if I’m stumped. Send your questions and comments to me at [email protected]. If you …

Despite rising competition from the likes of Android, Apple’s iOS-based iPad will continue to lead the tablet market on into 2015, according to a report out today by Gartner. Looking at the tablet market by operating system, Gartner pegged Apple’s share at 84 percent last year and is forecasting 69 percent this year. Though Apple’s dominance may ebb over the …

Best Buy Toshiba’s upcoming 10-inch tablet may not yet have a name but at least it’s found another home. Best Buy is the latest retailer to announce that it will carry the new tablet. Though no specific launch date has yet been revealed, Toshiba has been pointing to spring for the tablet’s debut, while Best Buy is promising that the …

Android isn’t just about big screens, beefy processors and Gingerbread goodness, y’know. One of the reasons Google’s smart phone OS is growing so fast is it’s also available on cheaper mobiles you don’t have to pay an arm and a leg for — or even sign up to a monthly tariff. Take the T-Mobile Pulse Mini for example. When it …

With just a few weeks left until its expected launch, the final details for the Droid Incredible 2 are coming into focus. Android Central has obtained documents for the upcoming handset, which confirm a few new specifications and features. According to Android Central’s information, the handset will see the addition of a 1.3-megapixel camera on the front, which is a …

Another day, another unannounced BlackBerry smart phone emerging blinking into the spotlight. This time it’s the BlackBerry Torch 2, which is due to be unveiled at RIM’s BlackBerry World conference early next month. There’s also a first shot of the enigmatic BlackBerry Orlando, which isn’t expected to go public until later in the year. Boy Genius Report has the scoop …

The Apple iPod in its early years. Apple The iPad is to tablets what the iPod was to MP3 players. I think that’s safe to say now, right? I mean, here we are again with Apple churning out a runaway hit that defies logical, practical buying habits and ranks up there with cultural phenomena like Beanie Babies and Snuggies. Still, …