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Amazon's Fire Kindles A Phone Rumor, Shoots A Missile Into The Smartphone Cold War

As data suggests Google has dropped the ball in the tablet game, rumors swirl that Amazon has more Fires on the way, and may even enter the smartphone game. This will change everything.READ»

5 Reasons Google Is Sweating Apple

Siri is only the beginning. By drawing together a few recent insights about Google's moves and Apple's innovations, one might wonder if Google is afraid of falling behind its rival--for good.READ»

The Smartphone Wars Are Over

The battle for control over the future of phones has been concluded.READ»

Good Call: Why Sony's Ericsson, Smartphone Moves Are...Smart

Sony is buying out Ericsson's stake in their 10-year Sony-Ericsson phone partnership. It's also said the future of Sony phones is all smartphones all the time. READ»

Why Google Bought Motorola Mobility, And What It Means

In a move that's stunned the tech world, Google has just announced it's buying Motorola. The reasons why are manifold, so we've boiled them right down for you:READ»

Apple's Face Recognition Plans For iOS5 To Make Smartphones Even Smarter

Apple's building face recognition into its upcoming iOS5 update, and also enhanced personal assistant tech. If it gets the tech right, it could overtake Android's current lead in the smartphone race.READ»

It's Becoming Smartphone World, And Nokia's Hurting Badly Because Of It

Nokia's reported its latest quarterly financial performance, and it's grim: Nearly half a billion euros of net losses. Nokia's smartphone business has been smashed by Apple and Google.READ»

In PopCap Games's Deal With Sony Ericsson, Some Insights Into Android

The gang behind Plants vs. Zombies just found a broad new audience. It's a clever move--reminiscent of the way bigger gaming houses launch titles--but it carries the whiff of Android fragmentation.READ»

Facebook, Social Are Front And Center On HTC's New Status Handset

Meet the "Facebook phone." HTC's Status smartphone is all about digitally hanging with your friends. READ»

The (Real) Smartphone Wars Have Only Just Begun

Pre-pay cell phones globally dominate 70% of the market. As Android explodes and Apple ponders an iPhone Lite, prepare yourself for the true smartphone skirmish. READ»

Aussie Data Suggests Nokia May Be Just About Done

The iPhone isn't just a U.S. affair, remember, and new data from Australia shows it's rocketed to the top of sales. This is at Nokia's expense, and its shipments have actually halved across the entire phone space. Nokia may be done.READ»

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Apple Goes To China

Apple could be on the verge of diving head-first into China's phone market. If it gets even a fraction of the country's mobile market, it's looking at $70 billion or more from that country alone--20 times the revenue it generated there in 2010. READ»

iPhone's Market Share Gains Cut Into Android's Smartphone Dominance

Don't write off a win for Apple in the smartphone game just yet--Android's market share is sliding in the U.S., and there are new signs that Apple is gaining traction. READ»

From The Bad Timing Department: Microsoft's Phone Upgrade May Be Lost To iPhone Hype

Microsoft just revealed its Windows Phone 7.1, a hotly anticipated update to its smartphone OS that boasts more than 500 new features. But it's not due on new phones until the fall--perfectly timed to coincide with the next iPhone arrival. Oops. READ»

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iFive: Sony Facing New Hack, Apple Now Second In Smartphones, WSJ's WikiLeaks Clone Leaks, LG Delayed iPad 2, Kindle At Walmart

One more work day before the weekend, so here's our early news report to get you up to speed for Friday's adventures:READ»

Smartphone Losers Microsoft And RIM Forge Sizzle-Free Union

Bing just took over maps and search on your BlackBerry as part of Microsoft's crazy-quilt strategy to gain a toehold in the smartphone game. But fallen giant RIM makes for an odd partner. READ»

Paranoid Android: Despite Talks of Android Domination, Apple Devices Crush The Competition

Android was supposed to be a sure bet. But today, a new report says the iPad has captured a whopping 74% of the tablet market, while the iPhone 4 is the best-selling smartphone in the U.S. READ»

Apple Earnings Appetite Whetter: Verizon Not Cannibalizing AT&T's iPhone

AT&T's smartphone business is booming--with the iPhone in the lead. Verizon's iPhone seems not to be cannibalizing AT&T's sales in the way some thought.READ»

Google Isn't Defending Android From Segmentation--A Secret Success Plan

Google's Andy Rubin, VP of Engineering, just stepped up to challenge media reports the Google was defending Android against fragmentation. Rubin says "no." This could be because Google doesn't see fragmentation as a problem in the same way others do.READ»

A Tale of Two Touchscreen Smartphone Rumors: The iPhone 5 And HP's WebOS Clone

Two intriguing rumors have popped up at almost the same time: A number of photos of an assumed iPod Touch that has no physical home button, hinting at the iPhone 5, and a keypad-less HP device that could be the webOS clone of Apple's invention.READ»