China Unicom signs up 26 million for 3G phones

Number of the day 26 million That's how many new 3G smart-phone subscribers were signed up last year by China Unicom Hong Kong , the second-largest Chinese cell phone company. After previously courting high-end...

What's the best Windows Phone from CES 2012?

This edition of Ask Maggie offers advice on choosing the best Windows Phone and offers a prediction of whether the Galaxy Note will show up on other U.S. carriers.

Five Best Ways to Stream Live TV [Video]

# hivefive Whether you're looking for a way to catch the big game this weekend when you're away from your living room, or you just like to catch live television when you're trapped somewhere without either cable or a television, you have plenty of options to help you catch a broadcast on your mobile phone or your computer. Here's a look at five of the best ways to tune in when you're on the go ...

Android nabbing more than half of new smartphone buyers

Apple was named the best-selling U.S. handset brand during the fourth quarter, according to a new report from the NPD Group. However, the findings suggest that while iOS has won this battle, Android is really winning the war. Take a look at the graph below: (Credit: The NPD Group ) Not only do 48 percent of all smartphone buyers own Android smartphones (versus a close 43 percent on iOS), there ...

Samsung Galaxy Note Pre-Order Starts, Releasing on Feb. 19: Can it Bulldoze iPhone 4S's Dominance?

South Korean tech giant Samsung's "the next big thing," the Galaxy Note smartphone or "phablet" (phone+tablet) with a massive 5.3-inch Super AMOLED screen, is now available for pre-orders from AT&T's official Web site. Who would be the toughest rival to reckon with after Samsung's Big Daddy debuts in the U.S.?.