Phones & Cell Phones Features Archives

Smartphones for all! Let the joys of picture sharing, web browsing, and tweeting be a part of your daily life, without a hefty price tag. Today's roundup of smartphones focuses on the best deals we could find on non-iPhone devices. There are free-with-contract, pay-as-you-go, and unlocked options, for whatever your cell phone needs might be.

There may be millions of great accessories available for your beloved iPhone, but so many of them can get a little pricey. But never fear! In today's roundup we've tracked down some awesome iPhone accessory deals that are useful, fun, and priced just right. Finally, you can satisfy the impulse shopper buried deep inside of you, instead of frustrating him (or her).

According to a Gartner study, app developers earned an estimated $15 billion in 2011, up from just $5.2 billion in 2010. So, in our ongoing effort to stay on top of the times — and of course, the bargains — here's a look at the best deals on iPhone accessories, from free apps to discounts on cases for any style.

The iPhone is certainly one of the leaders in the smartphone game, but it's not exactly deal-friendly. Both Android and Windows phones are priced for a wide array of budgets, while still offering top-of-the-line features. (Or, as you'll see with some deals below, they can also offers a cheap barebones option.) Today we've rounded up the best current smartphone deals from Samsung, Dell, and HTC that offer great features and affordability.

Hooray, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus for Verizon is finally available to purchase! And there's a deal at Amazon that takes 50% off the starting price! But to get the best discount, you may not receive it for another two months. How many of you have waited patiently for the Nexus to be released? And are you willing to wait even longer for a deal?

Once upon a time a telephone sat upon a wall. Nowadays, we've cut the cord, and our phones are not only mobile but also have the processing power to accomplish a number of "smart" things. They're now fun implements for tech-age diversion, and in that spirit, we've found five cell phone deals that will bring out even more fun in your phone.

If you simply must talk on your phone even when your hands are otherwise occupied, you should consider a Bluetooth handset. Take a gander at these five Bluetooth deals and stop trying to clutch that tiny cell in between your shoulder and cheek.

It's been a busy week for Android. Not only did Motorola inject Google's operating system into its now-resurrected RAZR line, but Samsung also unveiled it's long-awaited Galaxy Nexus — the first phone to run Android Ice Cream Sandwich. But which of these two giants is the real über Android phone? We compared them to find out.

BlackBerry outages spread to U.S. shores yesterday, and experts have expressed concern that the interrupted service may be the final straw for wavering customers. We revisit our dealnews data that proves waning interest in the device, and we ask: would you, at this point, buy a BlackBerry?

For the first time ever, three mobile carriers will offer Apple's newest smartphone, the iPhone 4S, when it debuts on October 14. But while the phone may be the same across all carriers, the plans are not. We stacked them side-by-side to find out which carrier offers the best iPhone data plan.

Apple's next-generation iPhone is officially here. Sporting an upgraded dual-core processor and a suite of fancy new features, the new wonder phone is due to hit shelves October 14. But with no mention of an iPhone 5, is the iPhone 4S worth the upgrade? Let's take a look and find out.

Once the dominant smartphone platform in the U.S., Research in Motion's humble BlackBerry now finds itself in grave danger of becoming extinct, as both Apple and Google continue to swallow its market share. To find out just how severe RIM's drop in popularity has become, we analyzed our past BlackBerry deals — and the results are not good.

Cell phones are able to provide for us support, information, and entertainment when we need it most, and it's hard not to grow attached to such a useful device. So treat it well by shopping our recent deals on items to protect, personalize, and enhance your phone.

Buying a new smartphone shouldn't be a major expense. In fact, it shouldn't be an expense at all. Our dealnews archives show that months after a phone's release, you can snag that same handset for free (contract and data plans required). But which smartphones hit the $0 mark the fastest, and is it ever possible to get an iPhone for free? We tracked past deals on popular handsets to predict how long before some of today's hottest models are handed out for free.

Not every Android phone is created equal, and with so many options to choose from, picking the right model isn't always simple. To help you differentiate your Gingerbreads from your Thunderbolts, we've looked at the hottest Android smartphones in our archives and sorted them by their feature list — with some insight on what you can expect to pay.

In both the U.S. and international markets, Android is the most prominent smartphone OS. So why does iPhone have a better, larger selection of apps at its disposal? dealnews discovers that it's just not as easy or profitable to develop apps for Android.

Purchasing apps isn't what it used to be — especially if you're an Android user. With the introduction of Amazon's Appstore, Android users now have two major stores from which to purchase apps. But how does the latter stack up with Google's Market, and which store, if any, offers the best deals? We compared the two stores to find out.

Part Android smartphone, part PSP, the new Sony Ericsson Xperia Play is out to change the handheld gaming market. But does this "gamer's smartphone" really offer something different, or is it just an Ngage in the making?

2011 is shaping up to be the year of the 4G network with practically every mobile carrier prepping its next-gen network and building an army of 4G smartphones. But how do these new phones stack up when compared? We take a quick look at some of the most anticipated 4G phones to find out.