Mobile network operators are increasingly complaining about the high cost of subsidizing the iPhone and other smartphones to make them cheaper for consumers. But those subsidies give operators tremendous control over… Read more »
In this week’s audio podcast, Matt shares a customer service horror story between AT&T and Amazon Wireless while Kevin loves the latest Kickstarter project: A smart home screen for Android tablets… Read more »
Next week’s talk of the Android world is likely to be Samsung’s new Galaxy S III, but this week was about a $399 Galaxy Nexus. Microsoft’s Metro UI could be a… Read more »
Phones embedded with near-field communications chips are beginning to proliferate, but their uptake is much slower in North America than in Europe and Asia, according to Berg Insight. Of the 30… Read more »
LTE phones are the fastest things on the airwaves, but they can also suck a battery dry in a few hours. Here are five reasons why your new Samsung Galaxy Nexus… Read more »
Early adopters with a Galaxy Nexus can add Google Wallet software without rooting their handset. Wallet is gaining the spotlight for two reasons: both the convenience factor and the debate over… Read more »
An informal Twitter poll lends credence to the thought that Samsung should have launched the SGS2 sooner in the U.S. Now the super smartphone will find more competition as consumers are… Read more »
Much of this growth will be driven by the emergence of NFC technology and contactless payments. The existing NFC-enabled POS infrastructure in developed regions such as the U.S., Europe and Japan,… Read more »
Google is bringing Samsung’s Nexus S smartphone to AT&T’s network on July 24 for $99 with a two-year contract. Customers can preorder the handset today online or in a Best Buy… Read more »
The past year, despite the difficult economy, has presented several pockets of strength for the mobile industry, most surrounding wireless data. Increase in data consumption is being driven by changing consumer… Read more »