Articles by Johnny Wills
Samsung Galaxy S3: Third-party Wireless Charging Kits on the Way
Amongst all the innovative features of the Galaxy S3, wireless charging is the one that grabbed consumers' attention the most. Samsung may not be releasing the official charging kit for some time. However, some third-party developers are in the process of releasing wireless charging kits for Samsung Galaxy S3 in the near future.
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Sprint Follows Verizon Trend, Drops Galaxy Nexus Price to $0
Sprint is the latest entrant in the major league to offer the Google-branded Galaxy Nexus for free. Samsung Galaxy Nexus, which supports Sprint's emerging 4G LTE network, is now available free of cost from the carrier. The offer is only available for those buying the device online with a new two-year contract with the third-largest carrier in the U.S.
Galaxy Note 2: Samsung Confirms Aug. 29 Release Date
Samsung is all set to unveil its next-generation phablet, the Galaxy Note, this month. The company has started sending out invitations to an Unpacked event scheduled on Aug. 29 in Berlin.
HTC Rezound Sees Android 4.0 ICS Update, Wait for Jelly Bean Begins
HTC is focusing more and more on updating its existing Android smartphones to Ice Cream Sandwich. Earlier this week, the manufacturer rolled out an Android 4.0 update for Sprint EVO 3D and EVO Design 4G. The next device in the queue is the renowned HTC Rezound, offered exclusively by Verizon Wireless in the U.S.
Motorola Brings Razr-like Electrify 2 and Rugged Defy XT to U.S. Cellular
Motorola just announced two new smartphones - Electrify 2 and Defy XT - for the fifth best network carrier in the United States, U.S. Cellular. The first smartphone, Electrify 2, is a successor to last year's Electrify, while the Defy XT follows in the footsteps of 2010 Motorola Defy.
iPhone 5: Why In-Cell Display Feature is Big Threat to Galaxy S3
With virtually zero competition in smartphone market, Samsung's latest flagship model - the Galaxy S3 - is selling like a bonanza sales item. Apple iPhone 4S is the biggest threat to Android smartphones. But this time, it falls short against Samsung's bet. Hence, all eyes are focused on the next iPhone, dubbed iPhone 5, which will eventually be the biggest threat to the Galaxy S3, especially with its new in-cell display technology.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Escapes Sales Ban for Second Time
In case you were planning on buying the Galaxy Nexus, especially from Verizon Wireless, we have some good news for you. Samsung was successful in its bid to bypass the sales ban on the Galaxy Nexus. Securing its position, the Galaxy Nexus will remain on shelves, at least till Aug. 20.
HTC One X versus Motorola Atrix HD: Battle of Sub-$100 AT&T Smartphones
The launch of Motorola Atrix HD at AT&T posed a strong challenge to heavyweight Android smartphones. In a $99 package, Motorola offers cutting- edge hardware and software like HD display, Snapdragon S4 processor, a 8-megapixel snapper, and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
Sprint HTC EVO 3D Gets to Lick Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) Finally
A couple of weeks after confirming the Android 4.0 ICS update for the aging EVO 3D, Sprint is finally rolling out the update. Sprint announced on its HTC EVO 3D update page that Android 4.0 ICS update for the device is rolling out. HTC EVO 3D owners started receiving the update notification on Tuesday (July 31).
Nexus 7 Shipping Date: 16GB Model Back in Stock
After two weeks of disappearing from shelves since its launch day, the 16GB version of the Nexus 7 tablet is finally back in stock at Google Play Store.
Smart Deal: Pick Verizon Galaxy Nexus for Free at Best Buy
In case you want to buy Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Best Buy is making an offer you cannot refuse. The smartphone is available free of cost at the retailer on a two-year service agreement with Verizon Wireless.
iPhone 5 Photos Leaked by Chinese Case Maker Suggest Bigger Screen, Smaller Dock Connector
With only a few months remaining for the official debut of the next iPhone, dubbed iPhone 5, rumors and leaks are flying thick and fast. A China-based cell phone case manufacturer claims to have been successful in grabbing a prototype of iPhone 5.
Quad-core HTC One X+ Coming to T-Mobile this September
AT&T users are enjoying their HTC One X, while T-Mobile customers have to be satisfied with the One S. However, it looks like T-Mobile has something up in its sleeves, with rumors associating a supercharged version of HTC One X for the carrier, on a spree.
HTC One X: AT&T Slashes On-Contract Price in Half to $99
Looking for the best competitor to Samsung Galaxy S3? HTC One X is the first device that comes to mind. Selling as an AT&T exclusive, the One X is priced similarly (on contract) to the Galaxy S3. However, the carrier is gearing up to slash its HTC One X on-contract price to just $99.
QWERTY Slider Motorola Photon Q Headed for Sprint's LTE Network [Specs]
Sprint wastes no time in releasing 4G LTE smartphones, even though the company does not have a complete 4G LTE network ready at the moment. The latest addition to Sprint's 4G LTE smartphone portfolio is the business-centric Motorola Photon Q.
Blackberry 10 Features: BBM Images Surface Online
It looks as RIM is working on a fantastic operating system slated to debut in early 2013. Patience is on its lowest limits as RIM keeps delaying the release date of its upcoming smartphone platform - dubbed BlackBerry 10.
Samsung Galaxy S3: Universal Search Function Coming Back With Another Update
Samsung recently removed the Universal Search function from its latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S3, with an OTA stability update without any notice. Now it appears that the company is bringing the feature back with another update, at least in select markets.
Motorola Droid Razr HD: Verizon's Successor to Razr Maxx Leaked in FCC Code
The last time we heard about the highly anticipated Motorola Droid Razr HD was in June, when folks at Droid Life leaked some blurry images of the upcoming smartphone. The Motorola smartphone has apparently gone through the FCC system and come out at the other end with an approval.
New BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet Coming Next Week with 4G LTE and Upgraded Processor
Research In Motion (RIM) hasn't enjoyed any great success with its BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, but it seems that plans of a 4G LTE-powered PlayBook slate aren't going anywhere as the company is tipped to launch a 4G LTE PlayBook tablet priced at $549.95 as early as next week.
Apple Q3 Earnings: 26M iPhones and 17M iPads Sold
Apple is celebrating record breaking iPad sales for Q3 2012. The tech giant reported its Q3 revenues on Tuesday with $8.8 billion in profit, despite of lowered demand for existing iPhone models, ahead of iPhone 5's launch.
iPhone 5: Why Mini 19-Pin Dock Connector May Not Make Old iAccessories Obsolete
With more and more reports pouring in, favoring the smaller dock connector in the next iPhone, it seems that a major change in the next iPhone's hardware is a done deal. However, Apple's decision may leave consumers owning a bagful of unwanted 30-pin accessories as all the old iAccessories may not work on the next iPhone.
AT&T Nokia Lumia 900 Price Re-drops to $19
If you are happy about Nokia reducing its flagship model price to just $49 on AT&T, then this bit of news may come as a surprise. The Lumia 900 4G is now selling on a same contract for just $19 at selected retailers, at least one of them.
Galaxy Nexus: Verizon Chops Price to $99, But No Jelly Bean Update
Google's flagship smartphone - the Galaxy Nexus - just got a new life after the search giant revealed that the handset is all ready to see the Jelly Bean OS in near future. In case, you want to grab the handset on the cheap, Verizon is offering the Google branded smartphone for just $99 sans the Jelly Bean update.
BlackBerry 10 Update brings Siri-like Voice Assistant [Video]
Research In Motion (RIM) is trying its best to keep the BlackBerry platform alive. Recently, RIM released an update to its developer edition devices running BlackBerry 10 OS showing one of the best features about the upcoming platform - a Siri-like voice assistant.
iPhone 5: Pegatron Making New Apple Phone in Shanghai as Fall Debut Nears
Increasing number of reports from various sources suggest that the production of next iPhone has already begun. Pegatron is leading the task of assembling the iPhone 5 in Shanghai, with the fabled smartphone scheduled for a fall release.
HTC Desire HD Not Getting Android 4.0 ICS Update
It looks like that the Android 4.0 ICS update drama for the Desire HD is finally over. HTC officials have confirmed that the Desire HD will no longer receive any official software update.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Vs. Motorola Droid Razr Maxx: Which Verizon Smartphone is Better?
Motorola Droid Razr Maxx has been the one of the best selling smartphones at Verizon Wireless, with just iPhone 4S to beat. The smartphone is well known for its Kevlar design, gorgeous display and monstrous battery. And, after the Android 4.0 ICS update, the Droid Razr Maxx is nothing short of a beast. However, the recent arrival of Samsung's latest flagship smartphone – the Galaxy S3 – has posed a strong challenge to Droid Razr Maxx sales.
