HTC has confirmed with The Verge that it is using a lower-powered Snapdragon S3 chipset for the HTC One S in select European and Asian markets. Thanks to an unusually high demand for the Snapdragon S4 processor, HTC has instead opted for Qualcomm’s S3 CPU in some instances. In a move that should please picky …

Shock and awe. This is typically Apple’s motto — and mode of operations — for its hardware and software announcements. Don’t give users time to forget your goods; don’t give competitors a chance to catch up. The philosophy has worked wonders for Apple in the past. In announcing iOS 6 months ahead of its “fall” launch, Apple is giving Google …

Pretty soon, you’ll be able to share data between the Droid Razr Maxx and other Verizon devices. CNET Verizon Wireless finally unveiled its “Share Everything” family plan for data, phone calls, and text messages, potentially shaking up how consumers pay for wireless services. The plans allow for unlimited phone calls and text messages, and a bucket of data that can …

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Verizon Wireless’ newly unveiled “Share Everything” plan may be a revolution in the industry, but it’s going to leave a lot of individual customers unhappy with the change. “Share Everything” allows customers for the first time to share a common bucket of data, similar to what they do with voice minutes and text messages under a family plan. The benefit …

Now playing: Watch this: Nokia 808 PureView 1:39 Sigh. Sometimes I’m green with envy when reading about the adventures of my colleagues at CNET Asia. It’s not because they get to fly out of the world’s coolest airport (though that’s partially it) or because they can stuff themselves silly with Singapore Noodles, but rather because they usually get awesome cell …

At Apple’s annual developers conference this year, Scott Forstall, senior vice president of iOS software, introduced a slew of new features for its latest mobile OS. Among them are updates to the virtual personal assistant/voice command software, Siri, integration with a handful of automotive manufacturers, message replies for incoming calls, and the ability to FaceTime over a cellular network. While …

Samsung It’s clear that Samsung wants its flagshipSamsung Galaxy S IIIto be ubiquitous. In addition to selling it on Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and U.S. Cellular in the upcoming weeks, the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich phone will also sell on C Spire Wireless, formerly Cellular South. Today, the regional carrier announced the Galaxy S III as its debut handset …

Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC says it plans to go ahead with its planned purchase of computer graphics company S3 Graphics. HTC had announced last July that it planned to buy the California-based company for $300 million. S3 was an attractive takeover target for HTC, as its 270 patents had stood up well in disputes against Apple. But HTC got cold …

Verizon Wireless is closing the door on its unlimited plans later this month, but fortunately, some loopholes remain. Unfortunately, the options aren’t that attractive. Related stories When Does My Phone Unlock? And How Can I Get My Carrier to Do It? Best Internet Providers in Chicago Verizon 5G Home Internet Review: Fast Enough for Phones, but How About Your Home? …