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Want a free phone? Verizon’s LG Lucid 2 hits stores today

Verizon announced that, beginning Thursday, April 4, online sales for its new Lucid 2 phone will begin, and users signing a two-year contract will get it for free.

Verizon drops prices on Samsung Galaxy S3

Today Verizon announced that, with a two-year contract agreement, it is reducing the cost of Samsung Galaxy S3 phones to just $99.

T-Mobile: Give us your old iPhone 4 or 4S, we’ll give you an iPhone 5

In an effort to draw in new customers, T-Mobile is inviting people to trade in their used iPhone 4 or 4S in exchange for a brand new iPhone 5.

HTC quarter one sales reach an all-time low

In the first quarter of this year, smartphone manufacturer HTC received the lowest profits it has seen in the last decade.

AT&T claims it will exclusively offer 64GB model of HTC One

In a new video on YouTube, AT&T claims that it will be the sole carrier of the 64GB model of the new HTC One.

iPhone 5 now available for pre-order with T-Mobile

T-Mobile is now accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 5, with down payment prices starting at just $100.

Apple vs. Samsung: The legal battle continues

An FTC judge ruled that the text selecting functionality Samsung uses on several devices infringed on an Apple patent.

There’s still hope! Nokia Windows 8 tablet may still be in development

After months of rumors and speculation, it looks like the Nokia Windows 8 tablet may still be a possibility.

Study shows decline in PC sales is here to stay, and it’s your phone’s fault

A new study released by research firm Gartner declares that the decline in sales of PCs has no end in sight.

Is Microsoft working on its own version of Google Glass? Source says ‘Yes’

According to a new rumor, Microsoft may be looking to take on Google, with its own version of Glass.
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iPhone sales continue to grow while Samsung and Android slows down

A new study from comScore shows that iPhone sales continue to rise, while Samsung and other Android devices have begun to slow.

The iPad is officially a piece of art

A new art installation incorporates iPads in a creative way and helps to teach people in an interactive way.

Will budget-conscious shoppers hurt iPhone and Galaxy S4 sales?

The CEO of France Telecom says that high-end smartphone sales will suffer as consumers seek out more affordable options.
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Apple lands patent for street view maps that let you virtually enter buildings

Apple landed a patent today which shows plans to implement its own street view for the company's ever-improving maps.

ID, please. Apple adds age ratings to its App Store

Apple recently added age ratings to each of the apps listed in its App Store.
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Facebook Home FAQ: Everything You Need to Know

At a press conference today, Mark Zuckerberg and his Facebook colleagues revealed the company's latest innovation: Home.

Best Buy is selling the iPad 3 for $314 – Is it making room for a new model?

Electronics retailer Best Buy announced that it is now offering 30 percent on all models of its 3rd generation iPad inventory.
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Who wants a Facebook phone? Survey says: almost no one

A new survey showed that, among those questioned, the majority said they had no interest in a Facebook phone.

LG launches pocket-sized photo printer

LG debuted a pocket-sized photo printer in the UK today.

New BlackBerry mobile site lets Android and iOS users experience BB 10

BlackBerry has developed a new mobile site to give potential customers a preview of the BB 10 interface.

Happy Birthday! The first mobile call was made 40 years ago

The first-ever mobile phone call was made 40 years ago today.

Smartisan OS launches in China, attempts to make Android simpler and easier to use

A new Android-based operating system, Smartisan, was unveiled at a recent event in China.

Are phablets a phase? Study says yes

A new survey conducted by research company Flurry suggests that phablets may simply be just a phase.

HTC may be gearing up to release its own Windows RT tablet

HTC may have already begun production on its own line of Windows Surface RT tablets.

Are tablets screwing up our kids?

What effect are tablets having on the emotional development of children?

This phone charger will let your friends jumpstart your iPhone

A new charger design will let iOS users borrow juice from their friends' devices.

Did you know: A majority of app revenue comes from in-app purchases

A new study shows that the bulk of app revenue doesn't come from the initial download, but from in-app purchases.
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Google patents a new way to conserve your phone’s battery life

Google's new patent shows that, instead of relying on screen brightness, it will adjust display quality in order to help conserve battery life.

Ready to 3D print your own smartphone case?

A new start-up promises to deliver custom-made cases to users for both their smartphones and tablets.

Remember kazoos, those cheap musical toys? The iKazoo can control your Android phone

A new, strange innovation will allow for users to control their android devices using an electronic kazoo.

Stop texting and driving! Study shows that adults are worse than teenagers

A survey conducted by AT&T shows that the average driver texts while driving.

Who’s that actor? Google Play movies can now tell you who’s on screen

Google announced that it is going to introduce Knowledge Graph to movies, but will utilize facial recognition technology.

New pill bottle concept comes equipped with smartphone technology

A new concept for a pill bottle will feature smartphone technology, like 3G/LTE connectivity, text messaging, and an alarm.

Using GPS tracking, researchers can now fingerprint who you are by your movements

A new report conducted by MIT shows that anonymous cell phone GPS data can actually be used to determine the user's identity.

LG wins patent for a phone with three screens

LG was recently approved for a patent that details a smartphone that would have three screens.

1 in 4 patents granted cover phones, and Samsung leads the pack

A new study shows that Samsung now is in possession of the most mobile patents in the world.

Barnes & Noble offers free books and magazines for downloading its Windows 8 Nook app

Barnes & Noble is giving away five free books and five free magazines to users who download them via the Windows 8 platform.

Report says that tablets will outsell desktops this year

A new report from research company IDC predicts that tablets will finally outsell desktops this year.