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Chinese Building Their Own iPhones with Spare Parts
A group of scammers in China tricked Apple with fake parts, and then assembled over 100 iPhone 4S devices with real parts to turn a tidy profit.
iPhone 5S: Production Nears as Foxconn Hires Thousands
The iPhone 5S may arrive in Q3 2013 if reports of increased hiring do indeed point to a start to iPhone 5S production in the next two months as The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg claim we can see.
Get the Motorola Droid Bionic Jelly Bean Update Right Now
Motorola Droid bionic owners who don't want to wait for the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OTA update to arrive can install the update manually right now.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Release Date: AT&T First, Verizon Last?
The Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 release date may come a full month after the Galaxy S4 release on AT&T and T-Mobile according to a leaked Staples document detailing Galaxy S4 pre-orders.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Pre-Orders Reportedly Start at Walmart This Week
The Samsung Galaxy S4 pre-orders will allegedly start at 9 Am on Tuesday at select Walmart locations for multiple carriers. There are no details on which carriers, but T-Mobile is a logical top pick.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Extended Battery Delivers 4 Days of Battery Life
This Samsung Galaxy S3 extended battery promises four to five days of battery life thanks to a massive 7,000 mAh battery, and it's only $30 on Amazon.
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 May Boast Metal Galaxy S4 Design
The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 could feature an all metal design to rival the HTC One, which could be based on an all metal Samsung Galaxy S4 prototype.
New Galaxy S3 Color Hits Sprint Ahead of Galaxy S4 Release
The purple Samsung Galaxy S3 is a Sprint exclusive which arrives as attention starts to shift to the Spring Samsung Galaxy S4, despite a lack of release information.
Droid Bionic Jelly Bean Update Rolling Out Soon
The Droid Bionic Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update is approved by Verizon and we expect to see the Jelly Bean update arriving on the Bionic as early as this weekend.
iPhone Water Damage Settlement Leads to Cash for iPhone Owners
Claims of a faulty iPhone water indicator led to a settlement which could deliver $200 or more to iPhone users refused warranty replacements based on water damage.
Galaxy Note 3 Concept Shows Thinner, Galaxy S4 Influenced Design
A Samsung Galaxy Note 3 concept arrives, offering a realistic look at how a thinner, Galaxy S4 inspired Note 3 might look with a 5.9-inch display and S-Pen.
T-Mobile iPhone 5 Arrives to Revolutionize Wireless
The T-Mobile iPhone 5 lands on store shelves as T-Mobile launches a new ad inviting users to buy the iPhone 5 on "the carrier that's revolutionizing wireless."
Nexus 4 Problems: Broken Backs, Busted Wireless Chargers
Users are reporting Nexus 4 problems with broken backs & issues with the Nexus 4 wireless charger not keeping the Nexus 4 in place, leading to frustration.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Pushes Galaxy S3 Value Down Flight of Stairs
The Samsung Galaxy S4 release continues to put the hurt on the Galaxy S3 with average trade in values dropping almost 25% as Galaxy S3 demand & price drops.
iOS 7 Rumored to Deliver iRadio and Mobile Payments
A new report claims iOS 7 will usher in iRadio and mobile payment support at WWDC 2013 in June, and launch as a killer feature for the iPhone 5S.
iPad mini 2 with Retina Display Release Delay Predicted
The iPad mini 2 may ship with a Retina Display, but a new report claims release may face delays and occur separate of the iPad 5 release and launch events.
iPhone 6 Interest Overshadows iPhone 5S
Consumer interest in the iPhone 6 is dramatically higher than for the iPhone 5S, even though the iPhone 6 release isn't likely in 2013. Check out the difference and see why consumers may be searching for the iPhone 6 more.
Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. HTC One: Software Feature Showdown
The Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One compete with new software features which combine with the new hardware to stand apart. These features help the phones compete with each other as well as with the Nexus 4 and the iPhone 5.
Apple Posting Hints at Flexible Displays on Future iPhone
An Apple job posting points at exploration of flexible displays for future iPhones, and an iPhone 6 concept shows what an iPhone with a flexible display could look like.
iPhone 6: Apple A7 Processor Rumored for 2014 Without Samsung
Apple is rumored to skip Samsung for the Apple A7 chip production, which would mean one less Samsung part in the iPhone 6. Adding fuel to multiple Apple processor rumors.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Ads: How Samsung Plans to Beat the iPhone
The first set of Samsung Galaxy S4 ads are online showing off how Samsung plans to take on the iPhone 5 and HTC One as the devices hit retailers in the coming weeks.
Fastest Samsung Galaxy S4 Won’t Arrive in the U.S.
The fastest, longest lasting Samsung Galaxy S4 model isn't coming to the U.S., but we could see the performance hit the U.S. with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3.
Is this the front of the White iPad 5?
A new photo claims to show the front of the iPad 5. This may be the white iPad 5 front panel, complete with the touch sensors rumored to help Apple deliver a thinner and lighter iPad 5.
iPhone 5S: Don’t Bet on an iPhone Galaxy Note 2 Competitor
A new iPhone 5S rumor claims Apple may be planning an iPhone 5S in multiple sizes, including an optimal 5.5-inch iPhone 5S to take on the Galaxy Note 2.
Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 Release One Step Closer with Galaxy S3 Deal
The Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 release announcement is one step closer as Verizon cuts the price of the Samsung Galaxy S3 to clear stock before making the Galaxy S4 official.
Get the Google Play Store 4.0 Right Now
Grab the Google Play Store 4.0 apk file and install the new Google Play Store 4.0 experience without waiting for Google with our step-by-step guide for nearly any Android phone or tablet.
Google Play Store 4.0 Bringing Cleaner App Store to Android
The new Google Play Store 4.0 update is official and will arrive on most Android phones and tablets soon, bringing a simpler, cleaner and easier to use experience.
iPad 5 Release Rumored for Summer, Again
The iPad 5 release is rumored for summer again, as multiple sources claim a Q3 2013 jump in iPad 5 component orders which points to a summer iPad 5 release.
Samsung ATIV Odyssey Review: Budget Windows Phone 8 on Verizon
Our Samsung ATIV Odyssey review provides an overview of that this budget windows phone 8 device is capable of. While the screen and build leave some to be desired, performance is good.
HTC Sense 5: HTC One Software Hands-On Video
We take a closer look at HTC Sense 5 features on the HTC One. The following HTC One software features complement the HTC One's all metal design and help it compete.
5 Reasons to Buy the Samsung Galaxy S4 Instead of a Cheap Galaxy S3
Cheap Samsung Galaxy S3 deals are tempting, but there are plenty of reasons to skip the deals in favor of the new Samsung Galaxy S4 which is on the way to carriers in May.
iPhone 6: Ex-Apple Ad Man Says Skip the iPhone 5S
The iPhone 6 release should be scheduled for this summer according to a former Apple ad-Man who says the iPhone 5S name isn't doing Apple any favors.
Sony Xperia Z Coming to T-mobile?
A new set of alleged T-Mobile Sony Xperia Z photos offer hope that the Sony Xperia Z will come to the UNcarrier in the near future, though no word on an official release is available.
HTC One First Impressions & Unboxing (Video)
Check out HTC One first impressions and unboxing for an overview of what the HTC One design, display and camera before the HTC One release date arrives.
Galaxy S4 & Galaxy Note 3 to Boost Samsung’s Profile & Profits
With the Samsung Galaxy S4 and upcoming Galaxy Note 3, Samsung can boost its profits ad its profile in the U.S. and possibly step out of Apple's shadow.
