Rumors about a waterproof version of the Galaxy S 4 arrived last month, with this handset supposedly set to launch as the GS4 Active. It seemed a little odd for a model like that not to be announced alongside its namesake, but further rumors seemed to support the idea that this phone was very real, with a leak claiming a European release date of July 15. Evidence of the GS4 Active continues to pile-up, and today the phone's supposed model number for AT&T has leaked. According to tipster superstar evleaks, the GS4 Active will be coming to AT&T as model SGH-I537. The original GS4 on ...

The HTC First is a surprisingly decent mid-ranger that has found itself more than a bit overshadowed by the Facebook Home software that comes pre-installed. That's a bit of a shame, because your feelings about Facebook Home aside, the First is an attractive little phone in its own right and deserves to get some more attention. A week ago, we were musing about whether or not people would actually flock to the First, especially in light of heavyweights like the HTC One or Samsung Galaxy S 4 looking so tempting. At the time, the First was still going for about $100 on contract, so while it ...

Watch today's Pocketnow Daily as we talk about the Acer Iconia A1 and why it's a device you should consider. Then we talk about the Motorola X Phone, which was recently spotted on AT&T in some tests, and is most likely another ugly phone. Later we move to Nokia as we see the Lumia 928 camera being tested and being quite good. We then move tot he BlackBerry R10, which was also leaked in photos as more of a mid-tiered device. We end today's show talking about Google Games, or the probability that Google is really bringing a Game console in the future that also runs some proprietary ...

Watch today's Pocketnow Daily as we talk about AT&T's plans for the LG Optimus G Pro along with the Korean launch of the Optimus GK. Then we go over some Motorola XT1055 leaks and tell you why they matter and why they don't. Sony is next as their Honami device proves to be more than just a mid-tiered phone. Later we cover Microsoft's new "Switch to Windows Phone" Android app, and what this is trying to tell the market. We end today's show talking about the leaked photos of the HTC M4 and what this means for the OEM. All this and more after the break. Stories: - LG Optimus G Pro Review ...

Watch today's Pocketnow Daily as we talk about AT&T's current trade-in program to make your 2013-smartphone purchase more compelling. We later go through BlackBerry's CEO statement regarding tablets, and why this is both ironic and revealing at the same time. Later it's Nokia's turn as we discuss their probable plans to bring Lytro-Camera technology to future smartphones. Microsoft is next as we go through their new Windows Phone Facebook app in beta. We end today's show talking about iOS 7 and all the rumors regarding Jony Ive's influence over it. All this and more after the break. ...

NEC is no stranger to smartphones, but much like Sharp, it's not a manufacturer we get to talk about much, with the lion's share of its handsets never crossing the Pacific from Asia. It popped on our radar a little earlier this year when we saw the crazy dual-screened NEC Medias W at the Mobile World Congress, but that was the exception that proves the rule. Surprisingly, it now seems that an NEC Android could be fixing to come to US shores after all, upon a render leaking of the NEC Terrain for AT&T. As if being an NEC model wasn't enough, we're cranking-up the unusual factor here by ...

A lot of factors play in a decision that ends in you agreeing to keep a service in good standing for upwards of two years. Each and every time I go to upgrade one of my lines, it gives me pause. There's just something daunting about signing a two-year agreement, something that makes you think, "My contract will end soon. Is it time to shop around again?" My first cell phone was a Motorola T720c (dumb phone) through Alltel. It was a hand-me-down that my mother had used for about a year. I was 14 and I was in a band, playing shows almost every weekend and spending a lot of time away from ...

Next Wednesday, May 1, LG has a press event scheduled to take place in New York City. While initial save-the-dates didn't reveal just what LG intended to have on the agenda, we learned earlier this week that the Optimus G Pro had been tapped to star. LG hasn't gone official with the details on which US carrier(s) the phone would be announced for, but signs at the FCC pointed to AT&T stepping up to give the handset a home. As we wait to get the full story from LG, a render of the Optimus G Pro in AT&T livery has leaked, giving us an early look at what to expect. This confirms the ...