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HTC Makes the One the Android to Beat

Katherine Boehret in The Digital Solution on April 9 at 3:16 pm PT

New phone has sharp display, ultrapixel camera and features such as special video clips and news feed.

In Race to Beat iPhone, One Android Weighs In

Katherine Boehret in The Digital Solution on April 24, 2012 at 4:00 pm PT

T-Mobile’s HTC One S is an elegant, fully loaded phone with well-designed features. If you don’t mind the network’s slower speeds, it’s a great find.

Mobile Internet Access — No Strings Attached

Katherine Boehret in The Digital Solution on March 20, 2012 at 5:09 pm PT

NetZero, known for offering free dial-up access in exchange for watching ads, is back and is applying its budget-conscious approach to mobile broadband.

Galaxy Nexus: An In-Your-Face Android Phone

Katherine Boehret in News on November 22, 2011 at 4:32 pm PT

The Galaxy Nexus from Samsung is the first device to run Google’s Android 4.0 operating system, which is designed to be a blend of the Android phone and tablet operating systems that irons out many geeky wrinkles and includes a facial-recognition feature to unlock the phone.

Microsoft Reaches for the Sky With Its Kin Phone

Katherine Boehret in The Mossberg Solution on May 4, 2010 at 9:03 pm PT

Finally, after years of churning out corporate-centric smartphones, Microsoft has designed a homegrown, cool and truly consumer-focused mobile device. Katie reviews the Kin.

A Leash on Mobile Devices That Wander

Katherine Boehret in The Mossberg Solution on April 13, 2010 at 2:30 pm PT

Katie tests two keychain gadgets that work as wireless leashes for Bluetooth-connected phones.

New Perspective On BlackBerrys And iPhones

Katherine Boehret in The Mossberg Solution on August 25, 2009 at 3:02 pm PT

Seeking the best, and worst, of both worlds, BlackBerry and iPhone users switch products. The Mossberg Solution takes a look at what they like and don’t like about their new toys.

Web Surfing in a Wireless Network of Your Very Own

Katherine Boehret in The Mossberg Solution on June 9, 2009 at 6:54 pm PT

Verizon Wireless’s MiFi allows you to create a private Wi-Fi network anywhere and can be used by multiple devices at once, but the luxury of MiFi doesn’t come cheap.

Lost Cellphone? Your Carrier Has Your Backup

Katherine Boehret in The Mossberg Solution on February 24, 2009 at 8:22 pm PT

Katie looks at solutions from T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint and Verizon for backing up and syncing your cellphone’s contacts.

Phone Headset Curbs Sounds of the City

Katherine Boehret in The Mossberg Solution on October 7, 2008 at 4:30 pm PT

Wireless headsets can be a real boon to mobile-phone users, especially for chatty folks who often have their hands full. In recent years, these headsets have bolstered their noise-canceling technology, making it easier to conduct conversations even while walking on noisy city streets.