Researchers Breakthrough with Full-Duplex Technology, Could Double Wireless Capacity

Just when we were all getting used to the idea of a blazing fast 4G world, researchers at Rice University have been working diligently on the possibility of something bigger and better. What could possibly be better than 4G speeds? Full-duplex communication that’s what. Rice’s new “full-duplex” technology allows wireless devices like […]

AT&T Responds to Sprint’s Lawsuit to Block Merger, the Drama Continues

Yesterday we reported that Sprint had joined the US Department of Justice in filing their own antitrust lawsuit against AT&T in an effort to block the pending merger with T-Mobile. No surprise here that AT&T has something to say about the latest legal blow. The company responded to Sprint by

It’s Official: Verizon Motorola DROID Bionic Launches September 8th at $299.99

Verizon Wireless has finally made the Motorola DROID BIONIC official by releasing confirmed device details and pricing. The highly anticipated Android smartphone launches Thursday, September 8th, for a steep $299.99 on contract. Device spec highlights include a dual-core 1GHz TI OMAP processor, 1GB of RAM a 4.3-inch qHD display, Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread, and compatibility

Google South Korea Office Raided by Regulators, Android Under Scrutiny

As reported by the Wall Street Journal, Google’s South Korea offices have been raided by federal authorities over alleged antitrust violations again. The Korean Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) ambushed Google’s Seoul offices on Tuesday, armed with claims that the search giant severely limits its competition by allowing its own search engine to be the default

Acer Liquid Mini Gets Ferrari Treatment, Only Minus the Blazing Speeds

The Acer Liquid Mini has now officially received the Ferrari treatment, in the looks department that is. While the phone now sports the bold and undeniable Ferrari emblem, don’t expect this red racer to blow you away with its speed. While the Liquid Mini Ferrari edition comes preloaded with engine ring

When it Rains it Pours: Sprint Files Suit to Block AT&T and T-Mobile Merger

In terms of the pending AT&T and T-Mobile merger, the United States Department of Justice isn’t the only one with a bone to pick these day. Sprint has just officially jumped aboard the big litigation train and filed their own lawsuit against the controversial merger. The Now Network’s lawsuit was filed today

Vodafone Launches the White Samsung Galaxy S II for Lucky UK Consumers

The slick looking Samsung Galaxy S II is finally showing off in all its white color glory courtesy of Vodafone. The Android Gingerbread handset made its official debut today with Vodafone just a few short days after its official UK launch. Lucky Vodafone consumers can score the 4.3 inch Super AMOLED

Motorola Defy+ available on preorder in the UK

With stocks expected later this month, UK retailers have started listing the casehardened Defy+ for preorder.  The device has appeared on Clove and Expansys’ websites, two major retailers in the UK, and while Clove has tagged it at £246, the latter is noncommittal about a definitive price.  However, the price

Samsung Stratosphere Hopes to be Verizon’s First QWERTY LTE Device

The Samsung Stratosphere, one of Verizon’s next generation handset as revealed by Pocket Now, aims to give Big Red customers a little variety. With Verizon’s portfolio packed with numerous 4.3 inch devices, the carrier could benefit from a few new options.The Stratosphere hopes to achieve this with its full QWERTY keyboard. More importantly, the hardware

Freebie: Asphalt 6 HD for the Samsung Galaxy S2

Celebrating the World Cyber Games 2011 and as a little treat for the millions of customers who bought the Galaxy S2, Samsung has made the popular racing game, Asphalt 6 HD, completely free if downloaded on the bestselling device.  Mobile gaming aficionados can download the game through the Samsung Apps

Samsung Illusion and Pantech Breakout for Verizon pictured

Two new Android phones sporting Verizon liveries have been spotted recently – the Pantech Breakout and the Samsung Illusion.  The pictures, unearthed by PocketNow, show the duo to be bar phones, both rocking some version of the Gingerbread 2.3 operating system. Of the two, the Breakout seems better specced than

HTC Evo 4G, Desire HD and Desire S get Sense 3.5 UI

While the Desire HD and the Desire S got their first taste of the latest version of the famous user interface a couple of days back and now, the Evo 4G joins the lucky list with a ROM tailored specifically for the device running Sense 3.5.  Thanks are in order

HTC Jetstream now on sale, no change in price from AT&T

AT&T might have a hard time finding buyers if it doesn’t cut the price on the recently announced Jetstream soon.  The tablet is now available for sale on its website and retail stores and still costs $700 as announced.  This will require customers to sign up for a two-year contract

Sony Tablet S Now Available for Pre-Order, September 16th Ship Date

After a few obscure teaser videos and much anticipation, the Sony Tablet S is now up for pre-order. The sleek looking tablet has a confirmed shipping date of September 16th on both Sony and Amazon’s website. Best Buy and Future Shop in Canada both have a slightly longer shipping date

HTC Amaze 4G (Ruby) Leaked Again In Clearer Photos

The HTC Amaze 4G, or otherwise known as the HTC Ruby, has leaked yet again but this time in clearer images. Recent leaked blurry camera images of the device had it colored in white, but this time the device shows off its black color mode. The distinct grille at the top