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Best Buy to Offer $50 Off Apple’s iPhone Starting Sunday

Ina Fried in Mobile on May 24 at 4:00 am PT

The four-week promotion applies to all models of the iPhone when purchased with a new two-year contract on AT&T, Sprint or Verizon.

Galaxy S III, iPhone Users Not So Different After All

Ina Fried in Mobile on March 22 at 4:00 am PT

Hey, iPhone and Galaxy lovers: Hate all you want, you’re all just the same. That’s the conclusion of a new study surveying owners of the two leading smartphones.

Samsung Working to Fix Security Flaw on Some of Its Android Devices

Ina Fried in Mobile on March 20 at 11:28 am PT

The Korean phone maker says it is aware of an issue that could allow users access to a locked device.

Keep an Eye on the Software Inside Samsung’s New Galaxy

Ina Fried in Mobile on March 14 at 5:30 am PT

While it is the hardware that will get the early attention, it is the software and services that ultimately will determine just how far Samsung has separated itself from the competition.

Yep, Samsung’s Galaxy S IV to Launch at March 14 Event in New York

Ina Fried in Mobile on February 24 at 8:56 pm PT

A Samsung representative confirmed the date and location for the debut, but declined to offer further details.

Best Buy: We’ll Give You $50 If You Buy Your Next Phone Here

Ina Fried in Mobile on February 1 at 5:00 am PT

The retailer plans to launch the promotion on Super Bowl Sunday with an ad campaign tied to one that will first air during the big game.

Three Weeks In, and the iPhone 5 Is Already Dominating the Mobile Web

Ina Fried in Mobile on October 12, 2012 at 6:00 am PT

Web traffic from the new iPhone is already higher than that being generated by the strong-selling Galaxy S III, which has been on the U.S. market for four months.

Display Expert: iPhone 5 Has Best Smartphone Screen Yet

Ina Fried in Mobile on September 24, 2012 at 9:48 am PT

A host of improvements make the new iPhone screen a treat to stare at for hours, according to research outfit DisplayMate.

Samsung Aims for Social Fun, Shoots Self in Foot

Ina Fried in Mobile on September 18, 2012 at 1:40 pm PT

Samsung asked Facebook users what electronic gadget they’d want if stranded on a desert island. The iResults were predictable.

Interview: Phil Schiller on Why the iPhone 5 Has a New Connector but Not NFC or Wireless Charging

Ina Fried in Mobile on September 12, 2012 at 1:36 pm PT

Apple’s senior VP of marketing talks about what Apple decided to include — and not include — in its latest iPhone.