At least three U.S. carriers have started issuing software updates for the Samsung Galaxy S4, according to a number of reports. Related stories: Samsung goes Absolute for mobile security Samsung Galaxy S4 sales top 20 million units, report says Too many stars in the ‘S4’ galaxy dull Samsung’s brand Samsung Galaxy S4 review Verizon, AT&T, …

Samsung’s rugged version of the Galaxy S4 has gone on sale in the UK — though you’ll need almost five hundred quid to acquire the waterproof mobile SIM-free. The Galaxy S4 Active is on sale now at Carphone Warehouse for 5p shy of £530, while online retailer Unlocked-mobiles beats that price with a slightly cheaper £495. Several other Internet-based gadget shops …

Motorola is making a dirt-cheap mobile in the spirit of the Nexus 4, according to fresh rumours concerning the American manufacturer’s plans. Spanish-language site ADSLZone reports that the upcoming mobile will play host to high-end hardware like a quad-core processor, citing mysterious sources. Despite powerful specs however, like LG’s effort this mythical mobile will apparently be very cheap, reportedly coming …

HTC is absolutely committed to using the metal process it developed for building the HTC One, Justin Huang, senior manager of design and innovation at HTC Lab, told CNET at an event Wednesday in Bangkok. The build process has been labelled as one of the factors that caused delays in the HTC One, which in turn played a role in …

When Vodafone switched on its 4G service in June, it was only available to existing Vodafone customers with a 4G-ready phone and “the right plan”. (Credit: Vodafone) That’s now changed, with Vodafone taking on new customers, and current customers looking to change to a 4G device from today. The coverage of Vodafone’s 4G is still limited to areas of Sydney, …

Google has raced to close a security loophole in Android that experts say could have allowed hackers to hijack any app and turn it into malware. The malware experts at Bluebox Security reckon they’ve discovered a Master Key vulnerability in Android that could allow 99 per cent of apps to be turned into malicious Trojan software, attacking your phone or …

Samsung and U.S. Cellular are teaming up July 11 to sell the Samsung Ativ Odyssey, a starter Windows 8 phone we first saw for Verizon. Related stories: Samsung Ativ Odyssey, fully reviewed U.S. Cellular’s Motorola Electrify M The compact entry-level device, which costs $49.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate, features 4G LTE and a 4-inch AMOLED screen. The fair 5-megapixel …

In the wake of people learning about the National Security Agency’s massive surveillance program, it’s become clear that phone records and text messages are not entirely private. The Pirate Bay co-founder Peter Sunde and a couple of app developers have decided to do something about it. They are working on creating a messaging app that is spy-proof, according to GigaOM. …

Less than a month before the presumed unveiling of LG’s next flagship Android smartphone, we may be getting a better look at what some expect to be called the Optimus G2. Engadget has posted several leaked images of an alleged LG handset that could be the successor to last year’s Optimus G, and a video of the device has appeared …

AT&T added another date to the tech calendar today by teasing a big announcement scheduled for next week. Details in the e-mailed announcement are slim — we don’t whether it will host an event or just send a press release — but the carrier urges us to “Get ready for what’s next in wireless” on next Tuesday, July 16. Honestly, …