
In-Depth: User Frustration Rises as Verizon Galaxy Nexus Falls Further Behind
While others are still selling the LTE variant of the Galaxy Nexus, Verizon stopped long ago. While Google issues firmware updates for it, the carrier has yet to approve any of the last four major Android updates pushed for the Google-backed flagship smartphone.
Editorial: T-Mobile Needs to Shape Up on Firmware… or Write Off Tech Savvy (Virgin Mobile, You Too)
T-Mobile and Virgin Mobile’s lackluster performance on firmware claims another victim; the Lumia 710. I’m sick and tired of catching fire from them, for talking about it. Here we go again…

Deal: Virgin Mobile Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 – $19.99 Shipped
Virgin Mobile puts its first, and only 3G mobile hotspot on clearance.

Deal: ADATA USB 3.0 8 GB Flash Drive – $6.99 Shipped
One of the lowest prices we’ve ever seen for a boot-friendly USB 3.0 flash drive.

Deal: Windows 8 Pro (Upgrade) – $29.99 After Rebate
Newegg offers Windows 8 Professional for one of the lowest prices we’ve ever seen. But, act quickly, the offer is set to expire tonight at midnight.
CBS Debacle Over DISH Hopper Award Taints Leadership, CNET
In an underhanded move, CBS unintentionally gives DISH Network one of the most epic wins in Internet history.

PDANet Acquires FoxFi, Rebrands Android Version to PDANet+
The two most popular Android third-party tethering solutions announce their merger.

Lenovo Announces the K900, Its Second Intel Atom-based Smartphone (Photos & Video)
Lenovo announces the most powerful phone yet at CES this year – but don’t expect a lot of hands-on use at the show.

Samsung Galaxy Camera: The Official CES Camera of 2013 for PhoneNews.com!
We’re live at CES, and we’ve got a great new sponsor to kick off our coverage this year!

Verizon Refreshes Certified Pre-Owned Devices with Galaxy S III, iPhone 4
We find the lowest prices that Verizon will sell these devices, and the LG Spectrum, plus the MiFi 4620L… sans any contract at all.