The HTC One Android smartphone is now available for purchase through all channels at Sprint, AT&T and online at T-Mobile. Sprint and AT&T are each selling the 32GB model for $199.99 with a new or renewing two-year contract. For a limited time, Sprint is offering an additional $100 discount for any customers willing to switch from another operator. AT&T, of course, has exclusivity and bragging rights on the 64GB...
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All four major U.S. carriers announced second quarter availability when the Samsung Galaxy S4 Android smartphone was initially unveiled. T-Mobile, AT&T and Sprint recently revealed plans to begin selling the flagship device during the last week of April. Verizon Wireless, on the other hand, has remained rather quiet as its rivals make headlines with their respective release dates – that is, until now. While we still don’t have an...
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Sprint added 21 new markets to its 4G LTE network footprint today. The latest expansion reaches select cities in California, North Carolina, Indiana, Texas, Tennessee, Missouri, Minnesota, Illinois, Virginia and Florida – view exact details below. Sprint launched its 4G LTE network in July 2012 and it’s currently live in 88 markets with 170 more markets planned for the rest of 2013. For subscribers who suddenly find themselves in...
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The Yahoo! Mail app has been updated to version 2.5 and now supports Android tablets. The Yahoo app team describes it as a “full-screen experience that gets rid of the noise.” Folders, buttons and tabs have been removed from the traditional mail experience in favor of swipe and flip style navigation. The goal is to make the user experience faster, cleaner, more convenient and fun. Check out the changelog...
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Last month, T-Mobile said it would launch its version of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Android smartphone on May 1st, a release date which was backed by a recent leak as well. It turns out that date is specifically reserved for its retail stores, as T-Mobile has just announced it will begin selling the Galaxy S 4 online a full week earlier on April 24th. The handset is priced at...
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Sprint finally announced availability details for its 16GB Samsung Galaxy S4 Android smartphone. Subscribers on the Now Network can purchase the handset in Black Mist or White Frost color options for $249.99 with a new two-year agreement beginning April 27th with pre-orders starting April 18th. For a limited time, new customers switching to Sprint from another carrier will receive an extra discount of $100 on the purchase, bringing the...
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LG has scheduled a press conference for May 1st in New York City. The invite for the event, currently being sent out to members of the media, is tagged with “Share the Genius” and “Capture the Spotlight in True Brilliance.” Those taglines do little to reveal LG’s plans for the event early next month and there really aren’t any rumors to go on at this point. Android smartphone enthusiasts...
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As promised, AT&T has opened pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Android smartphone today. The 16GB model, which comes in White Frost and Black Mist color options, is listed at $199.99 with a new or renewing two-year agreement ($639.99 outright). It’s currently scheduled to ship on April 30th, which is a few days later than what Staples was planning for its retail stores. That puts AT&T’s release in line...
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According to a leaked internal document, T-Mobile will begin selling the HTC One Android smartphone online and at select retail stores on April 24th – a few business days after AT&T and Sprint. Interestingly, T-Mobile employees will be required to promote the One by wearing HTC T-Shirts from April 24-28th. The T-Mobile HTC One will cost $100 upfront with monthly installments of $20 for 24 months thereafter. Best Buy...
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We may be looking at a scattered U.S. release for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Android smartphone. The fourth generation Galaxy flagship will reportedly land on AT&T on April 26th and Verizon on May 30th, according to a training document for Staples employees leaked over the weekend. Keep in mind these are specifically noted as tentative dates, so details could change over the next month and a half. The document...
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HTC partnered with Funny or Die to create a spoof of The Bachelorette TV show just in time for the U.S. launch of the HTC One Android smartphone. The nearly 4-minute comedy short puts a spin on the dating show theme by replacing the typical male contestants with various types of phones. James Van Der Beek of Dawson’s Creek fame plays the host as the woman playing the bachelorette...
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Facebook Home is now available for free on the Google Play store. Unfortunately, only a few Android smartphones support the social media themed home and lock screen replacement at this time. These devices include the Samsung Galaxy S III, Samsung Galaxy S4, Samsung Galaxy Note II, HTC One X, HTC One X+ and HTC One. The HTC First Facebook phone was also released today with the software pre-loaded. Check...
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Verizon Wireless has announced significant changes to its upgrade policies. Big Red subscribers will no longer qualify for an upgrade discount at 20 months, as those with contracts expiring in January 2014 or later will now need to wait the full 24 months before upgrading to a new Android, iPhone, Windows Phone or any other smartphone. Verizon also plans to completely discontinue credits tied to the already expired New...
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As promised, Verizon Wireless will soon upgrade the Motorola Droid Bionic to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. The 98.72.22 OTA software update will be pushed out in phases beginning Monday, April 15. Jelly bean introduces significant new features to Big Red’s original 4G LTE handset, including expanded notifications, a smarter keyboard, more intuitive voice searching capabilities and Google Now. Read on for the full list of changes.   Verizon Droid...
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