CyanogenMod 7 Update Gives HP TouchPad WiFi, Sound, and Accelerometer Support

The reliable CyanogenMod crew has been hard at work hoping to bring new life to the infamous HP TouchPad tablet. The CM team is now close to releasing a new and improved updated CyanogenMod 7 for Android, which will provide functional WiFi, access to the Android Market, audio sound, and a functioning […]

Samsung Fires Back at Apple in Australia with a Countersuit of their Own

After Samsung was banned from selling its Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia (due to a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Apple), the company fired back at Apple with a countersuit of their own. This time Samsung claims the Apple iPhone and iPad are in violation of their intellectual property. The

Samsung Focus S Cleared by the FCC, Ahead of Expected October Unveiling

The upcoming Samsung Focus S appears as though it is drawing closer to an official launch as it passed through the FCC on Friday. Passing under its device model number i937, it displayed AT&T 3G frequencies and confirmed the existence of both 5GHz 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The Focus S is

Apple Reaches Settlement Agreement with NYC Vendors Accused of Selling Fake Apple Devices

With all the buzz surrounding Apple’s latest legal battles with Samsung and Google, we almost forgot about their ongoing lawsuit against the NYC vendors accused of selling fake iPhone products. According to Reuters, Apple has reached a settlement agreement with the two Queens vendors which would finally put this case to rest. Reportedly, the settlement

Motorola Photon 4G gets an interim update, improves WiFi performance

The Photon 4G may not be getting a major update for a while to come since it’s already running Android 2.3.4 but the manufacturer is working towards fixing bugs and improving the device’s overall performance.  This latest update, which brings the device’s OS number up to 4.5.1A-1_SUN-154_6/45.2.7.MB855.Sprint.en.US, is mainly aimed

Pantech Breakout arriving in Verizon stores, gets pictured meanwhile

Standing at the polar end from the Droid Bionic, the Pantech Breakout may not have the same kind of horsepower (or the hype) surrounding the Motorola device, but can still be pegged as an attractive device, largely due to its LTE support.  The device has started arriving in Verizon stores

Verizon OTA Update Promises Enhanced Data for LTE Galaxy Tab 10.1

Many Verizon subscribers with the LTE Galaxy Tab 10.1 device have had to suffer through bouts of unstable 4G since the tablet’s release, but the carrier now aims to cure this with a new over the air (OTA) update in the pipeline. The update promises ‘enhanced data’, which is hopefully code for

Blackberry Curve Touch 9380 ‘Orlando’ Caught in the Wild

Hold onto your seats Blackberry fans, the first touchscreen-based Curve device by Blackberry has just been caught posing for the camera, again. BGR was able to obtain several images of the new Blackberry Curve Touch (Orlando) situated next to the larger Torch for comparison. The Curve Touch still rocks a mini 3.25-inch 480 x 360 HVGA display and is expected

$229 Samsung Transform Ultra coming to Boost Mobile on October 7

Learning from the SNAFU that the Samsung Prevail leak was, Boost Mobile has this time announced a new Android phone from the same manufacturer the right way.  The device, called the Transform Ultra, features moderately high features of a 1GHz processor, a 3mpx rear cam (front VGA), Android 2.3, the

Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch available starting today on Sprint

The much-anticipated Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch (whew!) is now available on Sprint.  The Sprint-tailored Galaxy S2 variant should be available through the carrier’s webstore if you don’t feel up to walking to a retail store and will cost $199.99 on a two-year agreement. The Android 2.3 device

Powermat and Duracell Team Up to Advance and Globalize Wireless Charging

Duracell is widely known in the wireless charging niche for its popular myGrid devices. The company has now announced that they are entering into a joint venture with Powermat. Duracell’s parent company, Proctor & Gamble (P&G) explained that the main goal of the venture will be to “advance and globalize wireless charging”. P&G

Leaked Samsung Epic 4G Touch Manual, Nothing Left for the Imagination

The user manual for the Samsung Epic 4G Touch just couldn’t wait for its handset companion, as it is available now one day ahead of its Sprint launch tomorrow. While the 150 page manual leaves nothing left for the imagination, it is a great resource for anyone on the fence about purchasing the smartphone.

Yet Another Leaked Image of the HTC Bliss: Possible September 20th Launch

The upcoming HTC Bliss, originally dubbed the ‘women’s only’ handset, is no stranger to being caught in the wild. We’ve grown accustomed to seeing leaked images and video of the handset, which has left little to the imagination. A recent image of the handset also comes with new information that claims