RIM to oust Lazaridis and Balsillie as chairmen of the board?
RIM could be starting the year with a shake up, as sources suggest that Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie will soon be relieved of their position as joint chairmen of the company's board.A committee of...
View ArticleSamsung Galaxy S3 to get 3D functionality?
Samsung may be about to bring another dimension to its Galaxy smartphone line-up, with the Samsung Galaxy S3 reported to arrive with 3D functionality, making it the Samsung Galaxy S3D.The idea of 3D on...
View ArticleGoogle nabs more IBM patents
We're sure the term 'computer phone' is just about to catch on, so congratulations to Google which has acquired the patent for just that from IBM. The newly acquired patent gives Google ownership of "a...
View ArticleNokia Lumia 900 'Ace' full details leaked
Nokia's flagship Windows Phone device will be the Lumia 900, which will launch in the US on the AT&T network in March, according to reports.Pocket Now has revealed what it believes to be full...
View ArticleGoogle introduces mandatory Holo theme for Android 4.0
Google has taken the surprising move of requiring all future Android devices, including those on Android 4.0, to feature its default theme, known as Holo. Essentially, the company is trying to...
View ArticleSony Ericsson promises 'something big' for CES 2012
Sony Ericsson has taken to Google+ to tease smartphone fans with the promise of exciting news at CES 2012 next week. "Something big is coming!" the company posted, putting the line Samsung used to...
View ArticleIn Depth: Samsung Galaxy S3: what you need to know
Samsung Galaxy S3: what you need to knowSamsung's flagship 2011 Android phone received a glowing 5/5 score when we reviewed the Galaxy S2 earlier this year. And it was no surprise - Samsung packed a...
View ArticleLG Optimus 2 budget phone announced
LG has proven to the world that Android doesn't necessarily mean high-end smartphone, with the launch of the LG Optimus 2.This budget-friendly phone looks to keep things simple, with less of a focus on...
View ArticleUpdated: Best camera phone: 6 handsets tested
Best camera phonesThese days, a phone isn't worth having if it doesn't have a top-notch snapper strapped to its back. We've rounded up the crème de la crème of camera phones and delved a little deeper...
View ArticleSamsung Galaxy M Style brings Super AMOLED to the masses
Samsung's latest mid-range smartphone, the Galaxy M Style, isn't one to be sniffed at, bringing a 4-inch Super AMOLED screen with it.Well, you can sniff a bit given that the handset is launching today...
View ArticleSony Ericsson reveals camera-focused teaser ahead of CES 2012
Sony Ericsson has revealed a quartet of clues to it's "big" and "exciting" news for CES 2012, consisting of camera-related pictures.We've got a close-up of the camera shutter button on a...
View Article400,000 apps now available on Android Market
The Android Market has become one of the most crowded around, with new figures suggesting that there are now 400,000 apps to choose from.Unlike Apple's strict approval policy, the Android Market is...
View ArticleHTC to reveal two quad-core smartphones at MWC 2012?
HTC is looking to reinvigorate its smartphone line-up with not one but two quad-core smartphones, which it will show off at this year's Mobile World Congress.This is according to Digitimes, which is...
View ArticleMicrosoft to buy Nokia if Elop resigns in 2012?
The rumour of Microsoft lining Nokia up for a buyout has reared its head again, with a number of tweets sparking off yet more speculation.The editor and chief of Mobile Review, Eldar Murtazin, used...
View ArticleTiny and rugged: Motorola Defy Mini launches
Moto has announced a new rugged smartphone ahead of CES 2012 in the form of the Motorola Defy Mini.The 'strong and sturdy' handset joins the likes of the original Defy and the upgraded Defy+ to offer a...
View ArticleMotorola Motoluxe budget Android phone outed
Motorola has announced its latest handset range for the budgets conscious, the Motoluxe.Both stylish and unique – Moto's words – the Motoluxe packs in Android 2.3 Gingerbread and is one for cut-price...
View ArticlePlayBook OS 2.0 coming at CES
RIM has confirmed that it will finally unleash a long-promised software update for the suffering BlackBerry PlayBook next week at CES 2012.The BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 will likely bring the elusive...
View ArticleBest phones for music 2012
Best phones for music 2012We live in a world where smartphones exist that can store all our favorite tracks, as well as connect to the internet and stream millions more. Gone are the clunky CD Walkmans...
View ArticleRIM only has one BlackBerry 10 handset in the works
Despite the song and dance that RIM has made about its next-gen BlackBerry 10 handsets, sources say the company now only has one so-called 'superphone' under development. The two handsets codenamed...
View ArticleSamsung smartphones drive company to record profits
Samsung is set to reveal that it has managed to bring in record profits and it is all down to the popularity of its smartphone division.Despite the economic downturn, Samsung has managed to laugh in...
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