Microsoft Files Suit Against Samsung Regarding Payment Of Android Royalties
Microsoft files patent royalty suit against Samsung for not receiving payments under a 2011 agreement
Motorola Announces Project Ara Modular Smartphone Concept
Motorola announces its new Project Ara modular smartphone concept with involvement from the Phonebloks creator.
Verizon Wireless Makes Further Changes to Upgrade Policy, New Smartphone Financing Policy Surfaces
Verizon makes sizable changes to its upgrade policy and may be preparing to take a page from T-Mobile’s new sales model to sell smartphones soon.
IDF 2012: Intel Ports Jelly Bean to X86, Possible Update to Android Smartphone
Intel kicks off its IDF developer conference by announcing its port of Android Jelly Bean for the x86 chip platform.
Review: Novatel MiFi 4620L Jetpack (Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Hotspot)
Novatel’s latest MiFi is a mix of old and new. But, in a good way… we’ll explain. Nobody has tested this unit more than us.
Samsung Galaxy Proclaim for Straight Talk Ushers in New Verizon Agreement
StraightTalk’s newest Android phone isn’t powered by Sprint, but does bring Verizon back into the picture after nearly a year with subtle changes.
Verizon Affirms Unlimited Smartphone SIM Card Usage in Hotspots, Tablets, LTE iPad
Verizon Wireless answers exclusively to PhoneNews.com about one of the most burning questions for grandfathered 4G LTE customers.
T-Mobile Executive Calls for End to Device Subsidies
T-Mobile’s Chief Marketing Officer Cole Brodman has made various statements in recent days regarding the always contentious and recent hot button issue of device subsidies on US carriers when he was asked what he would do if he were in direct control of the practice at T-Mobile. In what could be assumed to be a […]
Sprint Motorola Pax Surfaces Again, Possible October Launch
Following its first reveal in June with little information to go on, the new Sprint branded Motorola Android smartphone has surfaced once again and now has a code name in the Motorola Pax. The Motorola Pax is supposed to be the successor to the Motorola XPRT with Android Gingerbread and a BlackBerry alike bodyshell, with key […]
US Cellular Unveils New Prepaid Smartphone Plans
US Cellular has introduced new service plans for smartphones, beginning with a new $59.99 per month plan that offers 450 voice minutes, unlimited messaging, and 2GB of data while unlimited voice, messaging and 2GB of data will cost $69.99 per month. Phones offered on prepaid include the LG Optimus U and Apex Android smartphones, with […]