A Wall Street Journal report claims Amazon is working on a smartphone device that will include some kind of 3D display that can be seen without glasses, but it's possible the project could be shelved. More...
A new reports from analysts claims that Apple and Samsung account for all the profits in the smartphone industry over the past quarter. That's down from previous years when they were above 100%. More...
Nokia will invest in California based imaging start-up Pelican Imaging. The company deals with camera array-type software and Nokia hopes this will bring further innovation to smartphone cameras. More...
Spanish mobile manufacturer Geeksphone shifts the first one thousand Firefox OS powered smartphones in just a few hours, but mainly to Mozilla employees and select partners. More...
Certain members of the press have received an invite from Facebook to "come see our new home on Android", could it be they're launching a smartphone, or simply an update to their app? More...
iFixit has taken to BlackBerry's flagship Z10 smartphone, showing how you too can do the same with your phone if you need to repair it. How well does the Z10 stack up in regards to repairs? More...
In an interview on Thursday, Google's Eric Schmidt is revealed to use a BlackBerry smartphone, and disapprove of the Nexus 7's form factor. Is he losing touch or is his openness an asset? More...
The 'Galaxy S' branding has always defined Samsung's top-tier Android handsets, but how have they changed over the years? An infographic breaks down these finer details with numerous sources. More...
One common complaint about the Samsung Galaxy phones is that they continue using polycarbonate ("plastic"). But does that matter in today's age of custom cases? What do you think? More...
A mysterious Motorola phone has appeared online, which shows a possible candidate for the "X Phone" which is rumoured to be coming out soon. The phone includes stock Android and high-end specs. More...
The Chinese government has published a report that criticises Android, and suggests that Google has been discriminating against Chinese companies. More...
If you happen to be absolutely rolling in money, perhaps the new $10,000 Vertu Ti will tickle your fancy: it's an Android device with a 3.7-inch sapphire-protected screen and titanium body. More...
Nokia's phone designs always seem to be found among US Design Patents, and the most recent is no exception. The D675587 patent contains a phone with some striking similarities to another Nokia model. More...
The BlackBerry Z10 debuts at a time when smartphones are as much about play as they are productivity. Is this the savior that BlackBerry - the company and operating system - so desperately needs? More...
More 'confirmed' information on the Galaxy S IV seems to be arriving on the scene. Among other things there's a rumored shipping date, outstanding specs, and wireless charging capability. Maybe. More...
In an official blog post, Microsoft has outlined ways to preserve the future of an existing WP7 app, including how to bring the applications to WP8 while still maintaining a legacy version. More...
Lenovo has lifted the lid on the successor to the K800 Intel powered smartphone, the IdeaPhone K900. Powered by the newest 2GHz dual-core Atoms, this 5.5” monster will debut in China in April. More...
Smartphone OS competition is growing, and Ubuntu has thrown its hat into the ring with their mobile OS. Now it's been announced that the Galaxy Nexus image of the OS will be available in February. More...
Well, it was going to happen, the argument over super skinny versus plus sizes has finally spilled into the tech world with the unveiling of the ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Idol Ultra smartphone. More...
The big Ubuntu reveal today turned out to be a touch UI version of the free Linux-based OS that's being made especially for the smartphone market, but no specific hardware was announced. More...
With the list of issues potential Nexus 4 buyers have faced being as long as your arm, Google's Dan Cobley has spoken publicly to issue an apology for the lack of handsets on sale in the Play Store. More...
WhatsApp's developers have indicated that they do not plan to support BlackBerry 10. One good thing for BB10 buyers is that they don't completely rule out a return with their wording. More...
The hottest Android phone on the market right now could be up to two months from your pocket if you're buying from Google. Current delivery estimates are 8 to 9 weeks at most for the flagship phone. More...
Elon Musk has made voiced his own opinions on the Apple VS Google smartphone wars. He has been quoted as saying Apple will lose, eventually, to Google “because Steve Jobs is out of the picture.” More...
HTC are on the up, but even before the Apple/HTC licensing deal, the company announced the J Butterfly, a high-end handset that is finally getting a global name, the HTC Deluxe DLX. More...
Is it a phone, camera or both? It's pretty much both if you don't need to make calls on it. From today you can grab this exclusively at AT&T on or off contract, it also comes pre-loaded with Jellybean More...
The Galaxy Note II is a smooth and dynamic experience from top to bottom. It's probably too big as a phone or too small as a tablet for most, but many will find it's a comfortable compromise. More...
Samsung is reportedly prepping itself for a brand makeover according to sources in Australia. The makeover is said to be unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show on January 2013. More...
The Android platform has been doing so well in the smartphone and tablet industry, that Google, much like Apple, has now surpassed the 700,000 application count for its platform. More...
The announcement of Google's announcement has sparked off the reaction of many Android users and other potential consumers, but in the UK we have learned that the device will be exclusive to O2. More...
Interested in picking up one of the freshly announced Windows Phone 8 devices? We've compiled a handy guide that tells you all you need to know about these devices, including where to get them. More...
Despite being named as a Windows Phone 8 launch partner, Huawei's plans for the new OS remain largely unknown. But now, pics of its new 'Ascend W1' handset have leaked online. More...
Early buyers of Samsung's flagship Android handset were given the choice between blue and white, but now Verizon customers can also choose from black and... brown? Yup, brown. More...
Apple's newest iPhone may have sold 5 million phones in a weekend, but concerns are being raised over the aluminium used for the back of the device as it reportedly scratches too easily. More...
An infographic has been created which outlines the hidden costs users may face when purchasing an iPhone. The data shows that accessories and data plans could cost you more than you ever expected. More...
We at Neowin, like to see our readers make the most out of their gadgets. So what better way to do that than with a mini-review of the game we recommend you to play this week, Rayman Jungle Run. More...
A report out of China states Microsoft is working on a new smartphone for release in the first half of next year. Microsoft is reportedly working with Chinese manufacturing partners on the phone. More...
The iPhone 5 has finally landed following months of rumors and speculation, with plenty of changes internally and aesthetically. There's a larger screen, faster processor, LTE, and more. More...
A newly discovered patent application from Microsoft shows a proposal for new hardware that would support hitting or "whacking" a smartphone in order to silence the device. More...
In a new interview, HP CEO Meg Whitman admitted that the company "ultimately has to offer a smartphone" and confirmed that HP is working on such a project, but no other details were revealed. More...
Announced back in July, Mozilla is working on an open source operating system officially named Firefox OS; now a video has been uploaded showing of some features of the OS running on a ZTE phone. More...
HTC says that it's about to 'go big on Windows Phone 8,' and they're promising to put their money where their mouth is with some unique devices and concrete carrier support the world over. More...
Amazon is said to be announcing their own smartphone today at their press event; running a variant of Android 4.0 and shipping with Nokia Maps, it would seem that they too want a piece of that market. More...
We may have reviewed Ice-cream Sandwich and Jelly bean in the past, but maybe it's time for a better, faster and much more customizable experience than any OEM ROM available for Android can provide? More...
The super slim ATIV S Windows Phone 8 smartphone that was announced by Samsung at its Unpacked event at IFA 2012 is now up for preorder in both the USA and Italy. More...
A new HTC device has possibly just been outed by retailers under the name of the Desire X. The device is rumored to be a 4 or 5-inch device with more or less mid-range specs at a reasonable price. More...
An image and specs leaked online by a South American mobile carrier in Chile suggest that the Samsung Galaxy S2 "Plus" might not be that far off. Is this another "lawyer designed" Samsung offering? More...
The research firm Gartner is the latest to show slow but steady growth for Microsoft's mobile OS plans, showing a 2.7 percent market share in the second quarter of 2012, up from 1.6 percent a year ago More...
A leak has just surfaced which shows off what looks like the upcoming Samsung N7100 Galaxy Note II tablet-phone hybrid. The device seems to share resemblance to Samsungs flagship Galaxy S III device. More...
A rumor suggests that Samsung's Galaxy Note 2 refresh could come with a semi-flexible screen, potentially allowing for a larger battery or thinner bodied device. More...