Gadgets & Gear News

Sprint plans to offer the Motorola Admiral, the first Android 2.3 Gingerbread device that supports Direct Connect, on November 13 for $100 with a two-year contract, as the carrier looks to reach more customers with smartphones.

ARM Holdings unveiled its versatile next-generation mobile processor, which will power both low- to mid-end smartphones and high-end devices, and cement its place in the mobile market.

Samsung's sign-up page for updates on the Galaxy Nexus asks users for their carrier preference, signaling the device may come to more than one network.

Samsung designed its Galaxy Nexus to avoid the patent lawsuits surrounding its other mobile devices, signaling its legal battles are starting to affect the South Korean tech giant's design policies.

Apple is fielding complaints about an odd yellowish tint on some iPhone 4S screens, a glitch that may become a major problem as the top-selling new smartphone faces growing competition.

Sprint plans to offer the HTC EVO Design 4G, the first EVO device with World Phone capabilities, on October 23 for $100 with a two-year contract, a value that may keep some customers away from the iPhone.

Samsung plans to sell the Galaxy Nexus, Google's next flagship Android phone, in November, heralding another entry into the top-of-the-line smartphone market.

Motorola plans to sell the Droid Razr, the thinnest 4G smartphone ever, in early November for $300 with a two-year contract from Verizon, supplanting the Droid Bionic as the company's premiere smartphone.

T-Mobile plans to sell the LG Doubleplay, a phone featuring two touchscreens, on October 26 for the unconfirmed price of $150 with a two-year contract, offering an innovative Android model that may help the carrier boost sagging sales.

Nokia plans to sell the 603, a Symbian Belle-powered budget device, in time for the holidays, and offered at $273 out of the box.

Apple's iPhone 4S made its debut in stores today, as customers lined up to be among the first to bring the product home.

Amazon is offering Verizon handsets for a penny each, except the iPhone 4S or 4, aiming to keep Android handsets attractive as Apple's next-generation smartphone hits stores.

DirecTV's new Nomad device can send DVR recordings to mobile devices, marking the satellite provider's entrance into the connected-TV market alongside other competitors.

A smartphone-enabled ultrasound device is on the market after lengthy regulatory delays, showing an emerging need for balance between federal regulators, medical device manufacturers, and the pace of technology.

Samsung is offering Galaxy S2 phones for $2, in an attempt to steal the thunder from the launch of the iPhone 4S.