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Is PUMA Phone the next “iPhone Killer”?

Is PUMA Phone the next “iPhone Killer”?

The PUMA Phone. Is it going to be competition for Apple’s new iPhone, or will Apple tame this wild cat?

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Hold the phone: Signal strength of iPhone 4 vs 3GS

Hold the phone: Signal strength of iPhone 4 vs 3GS

Choosing between the iPhone 4 and a 3GS? If you want to know whether you’ll actually be able to use your phone like — you know — a phone, check out the signal tests on the two handsets, courtesy of TUAW.

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TiP off: Specs of Dell Streak vs. iPhone 4

TiP off: Specs of Dell Streak vs. iPhone 4

Looks like AT&T is getting yet another Android-powered smartphone. I compare some of the Dell Streak’s major specs to the iPhone 4, and offer some impressions from my hands-on time.

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iPhone 4 vs…. EVERYBODY

iPhone 4 vs…. EVERYBODY

The mother of all device comparisons is here! Thanks to über detailed computer jockeys at Engadget and PC World, we see how the iPhone 4’s specs stack up to the competition, with side-by-side charts featuring Android, WinMo, WebOS, Symbian and BlackBerry.

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Hands-on reviews of iPhone 4 are hitting the scene

Hands-on reviews of iPhone 4 are hitting the scene

The verdict? A thin, well-built device with a really, really ridiculously beautiful display. Are they victims of Apple hypnotism, or is iPhone 4 actually a winner? You decide. [UPDATED with vids!]

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Maybe I don’t want Flash after all (runs slooow on Android)

Maybe I don’t want Flash after all (runs slooow on Android)

The one thing I’ve always wanted on the iPhone was Flash. But based on the performance of it on Android now, I think I’ve changed my mind.

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Android sales hotter than iPhone in the U.S.

Android sales hotter than iPhone in the U.S.

In a study done by NPD, Android sales figures have topped the iPhone in the first quarter of this year.

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Apple buys chipmaker, fixes eye on speed?

Apple buys chipmaker, fixes eye on speed?

The NYT reported that Apple bought chipmaker Intrinsity, the company many believe is responsible for the A4 chip in the iPad — the one that has tablet users agog over the speed and long battery life. What will this mean for the iPhone?

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BREAKING NEWS: The iPhone 4G (really)

BREAKING NEWS: The iPhone 4G (really)

You know that supposed “iPhone” that was found in a bar recently? While everyone was chewing the fat, making arguments for or against its authenticity, Gizmodo cracked it open and peeked inside. And you know what? It appears that we can take the quote marks off now. According to the site, that new iPhone 4G/HD (or [...]

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Why iPhone users should thank Google

Why iPhone users should thank Google

I know the Android logo looks out of place here, but today I will tell you why iPhone fans everywhere should stop and thank Android users. Without them, the new iPhone may not be what it could be.

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HP Slate is out to top the iPad (video)

HP Slate is out to top the iPad (video)

There’s a new tablet from HP, and in its recent video, it obviously focuses on the missing features from the “magical” device. But is it an iPad killer? You decide.

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Will you somersault for a Backflip?

Will you somersault for a Backflip?

Word has it that the Motorola Backflip will be available on Sunday at a price of $99.99 on contract. With so many other phones on the market, and such a diverse plethora to choose from, what differentiates this one? Quite simple really. It will be the only phone currently available to AT&T customers with Android, [...]

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