So the folks out at Wirefly sent me an HTC Hero to try, and though it took me a while to ultimately get the hang of it, I still found plenty to like about this Google-driven phone. The HTC Hero is a candy bar style smartphone that offers conference call capability, voice recorder, a trackball [...]

It’s not every day when I can actually opine on the differences between a couple of cell phones based on how they worked out for me.  Usually, my basis for comparison is a bit more concrete–this one looks better, this one has a longer battery life, this one has more features or better features or [...]

Sometimes it’s nice to take a look at a simpler phone. Some folks out there–and I can actually understand the inclination–really don’t want that kind of Swiss Army phone with all the bells and whistles.  Every time I see a phone like that I instinctually think of my own parents, who are of course getting [...]

People who purchase the new Samsung Exclaim may be surprised to note that they will get something extra as Scanbuy has added its ScanLife 2D barcode app, making the Samsung Exclaim the first mobile device to be shipped with ScanLife technology in the U.S. ScanLife allows users to scan 2D (two-dimensional) barcodes with a standard [...]

It was only a few days ago that Microsoft launched their Google competitor, Bing, and now already they are diving headfirst into the mobile game. Microsoft recently announced that they have launched Bing’s mobile version at m.bing.com. Now, I have to say, while it’s no Google, Bing’s mobile page loads very fast and looks just [...]

When you get telecommunication giants like Nokia, RIM and Vodafone in one event, you know something big is expected to come out of it. It is not just a matter of showcasing the latest handsets and gadgets demanded in the market today. Among the main itineraries include that of the lurking battle of which is [...]

A new compact flip phone has been unveiled by Samsung Electronics in cooperation with Metro PCS Corp. The sleek, compact flip design of the Samsung Tint makes it both durable and fashionable. The Samsung Tint includes grey and pink faceplates as a standard accessory to help match the user’s style. Additional faceplates are also available [...]

One TV show that is followed by a lot of people is American Idol. And while most people cannot constantly follow this show, worry no more as your iPhone can keep you up to date with the latest happenings. Fans leverage the Web to vote for their favorite contestants, and instantly keep up on …

It is not really surprising to note that the iPhone is one of the most used mobile gadgets in the world today. Aside from being the most popular phone preferred by consumers today, selling over 17 million phones (as reported last week) seemingly justifies this claim. The iPhone now accounts for 50 percent of mobile [...]

For people awaiting the availability of the Kyocera S1300, you can now get them. Cricket Communications Inc. and Kyocera Wireless Corp. today announced the availability of the new Kyocera S1300 mobile phone. It is available immediately at Cricket retail stores in the Chicago area and will be available soon at Cricket retailers nationwide. The S1300 [...]