smartphones

Apps That Curb the Temptation to Text and Drive

Bonnie Cha in Product Reviews on May 9 at 6:00 am PT

We’ve all probably done it, even though we know it’s dangerous. But these apps can help steer you or your teen away from texting behind the wheel.

LG Optimus G Pro Coming Exclusively to AT&T

Bonnie Cha in Product News on May 1 at 7:52 am PT

Guess we know what LG is going to announce at tonight’s event.

AT&T Trade-In Promo Knocks $100 Off Latest Smartphones

Bonnie Cha in Mobile on April 30 at 3:01 pm PT

A new AT&T promotion could get you the new Samsung Galaxy S4, HTC One or BlackBerry Z10 at half price.

Green Throttle Takes (A Few) Mobile Games to the Living Room

Bonnie Cha in Product Reviews on April 25 at 6:00 am PT

Green Throttle can transform your Android phone or tablet into a game console, but it needs more games.

Nuance’s Swype Android Keyboard Finally Hits Google Play

Bonnie Cha in Product News on April 23 at 9:05 pm PT

The battle of the virtual Android keyboards just got a little more interesting with the release of Swype on Google Play.

T-Mobile, Sprint Dish Details on Samsung Galaxy S4 Launch

Bonnie Cha in Product News on April 17 at 9:18 am PT

Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone will be available from the carriers at the end of the month.

Lookout Shows Just How Easy It Is to Hack a Phone — And How You Can Prevent It (Video)

Bonnie Cha in Dive Into Mobile on April 16 at 1:02 pm PT

Mobile security outfit Lookout provides some practical tips on how to safeguard your smartphone from hackers.

Humin App Adds a Human Touch to Your Phone’s Address Book

Bonnie Cha in Dive Into Mobile on April 15 at 12:22 pm PT

Not just an app for storing contact info, Humin looks to highlight personal relationships while encouraging new ones.

A Pocket-Size Solution for Enjoying More Entertainment on the Go

Bonnie Cha in Product Reviews on April 11 at 6:00 am PT

Not enough room on your mobile device for all your music and video? HP offers a pocket-size solution to keep the entertainment flowing.

News Byte

AT&T: Oh, Wait … About That Samsung Galaxy S4 Pricing

Bonnie Cha in Product News on April 3 at 9:13 am PT

Last week, AT&T announced that it would start taking preorders for the Samsung Galaxy S4 on April 16 for $250 on contract. What the carrier didn’t say until today is that in addition to that 32 gigabyte version, it will also offer a 16GB model for $200. The news comes a day after pricing and release dates were revealed for the HTC One. For $200, the HTC One offers double the internal storage of the Galaxy S4, but the latter has a microSD slot.