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May 11, 2012  4:07 PM

Smartphone Design Is Rapidly Maturing



Posted by: Ed Hardy
Android, BlackBerry, RIM, Samsung, Smartphones

An article on Brighthand this week had a statement that surely caused some people to blink. The comment came from analyst Craig Mathias, who said, "We will see relatively...

April 24, 2012  7:05 AM

Sprint Has 4G LTE Smartphones But No LTE Network



Posted by: Ed Hardy
Samsung, Sprint

Sprint released its first 4G LTE smartphones on Sunday, even though it doesn't have an LTE network... yet.

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February 15, 2012  8:49 AM

Smartphones Keep Getting Bigger and Better



Posted by: Ed Hardy
Android OS, Apple, iOS, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung

It may be hard to believe this, but when the Apple iPhone debuted way back in 2007, many questioned whether a handset so big would find any buyers. Its 3.5-inch display was huge compared to devices like the super-tiny Motorola RAZR which was all the rage back then.


February 7, 2012  2:01 PM

Windows 8 Is Going to Boost Sales of Windows Phone Tremendously



Posted by: Ed Hardy
Microsoft, Nokia, Samsung, Windows Phone

Hopefully you saw the recent article on Brighthand detailing the features of Microsoft's Windows Phone 8. If this unconfirmed information turns out to be correct, then Microsoft is making huge strides toward adding the features users are looking for, such a support for removable microSD...


January 29, 2012  11:16 AM

Smartphone Makers Should Reduce the Number of Models They Offer



Posted by: Ed Hardy
Apple, Motorola, Samsung

The head of HTC's UK division said in an interview last week that, in 2012, his company is going to concentrate on making a few very good smartphones, rather than just throwing a big bunch of models at a wall to see what sticks. This is a good idea, and one that all mobile device makers should...


January 24, 2012  1:57 PM

Google Android vs. Apple iOS: Which Side Will You Choose?



Posted by: Ed Hardy
Apple, AT&T, Google, Samsung, Sprint, Verizon

It's not easy shopping for a smartphone. There are so many different devices --- the options can be overwhelming. In hopes of making this decision easier, Brighthand has published a comparison between two of the best phone running Google's Android OS and Apple's iOS: the Samsung Galaxy S...


December 20, 2011  9:42 AM

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Is Here at Last



Posted by: Ed Hardy
Android OS, Samsung, Verizon

In October, Google took the wraps off Android OS 4.0 and the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. This is a new version of the most popular mobile operating system in the world, and the first smartphone to run it. Verizon quickly committed to offering this handset, but that was the only quick part of the process....


June 20, 2011  8:51 AM

Super AMOLED Plus Is Simply the Best Type of Screen Available



Posted by: Ed Hardy
Samsung

If you missed it, a few days ago we published on Brighthand a review of the Samsung Infuse 4G. The highlight of this Android smartphone is its Super AMOLED Plus display. The...


June 16, 2011  8:21 PM

The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia



Posted by: Ed Hardy
Samsung, Sprint

Last night, a line of powerful thunderstorms went through north Georgia, bringing strong winds, torrential rain, and hail. To  me (and a lot of other people) it also brought quite a few hours without electricity. But thanks to my smartphone and tablet I was barely inconvenienced.


May 6, 2011  11:19 AM

Where Is the Samsung Droid Charge?



Posted by: Ed Hardy
Samsung, Verizon

Last week, Verizon got a bit of egg on its face when its 4G LTE network failed across the entire U.S. This was especially bad timing for this carrier, as it was scheduled to release its second smartphone with LTE support, the Samsung Droid Charge, the next day. Verizon got the network running again...