A Russian Smartphone Has to Overcome Rivals and Jokes About Origin

MOSCOW — Few people looking to buy a trendy, state-of-the-art smartphone anywhere in the world today would even think about a Russian model, but the makers of the YotaPhone aspire to change that. The start-up's quest to break into the cutthroat global ... Read more

All Hot Articles about Smartphone - May 17, 2015

Did a smartphone app save Barcelona's season?

It's hard to believe looking at Barcelona now that just five months ago the team was rumored to be in total disarray. The team suffered a crushing loss against Real Sociedad, while top members of the squad including Lionel Messi and Neymar were ... Read more

Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM First Look: Windows Phone 8.1 Smartphone Aims To Take on Xiaomi

Last year's Lumia 535 was a decent handset. It had a tough act to follow, and it fell short, bizarrely because of a depressing screen. But unlike the original Lumia 535, which had mid-end specs - and a fairly affordable price to match - the new Lumia 540 ... Read more

Smartphone battery draining too fast? We help you find out why

Battery life is one of Android's biggest mysteries. You may think you're doing everything right to preserve it's power, but still find yourself scrambling around for a charger halfway through the day. If this sounds like you, then this tutorial will help ... Read more

Smartphone Sales in China Fall -- How Worried Should Apple, Samsung Be?

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- As it becomes more sophisticated and brand conscious, the Chinese market has become a huge money-maker for Apple (AAPL - Get Report). That's why a recent report from research firm IDC warning of a "saturated" smartphone market in ... Read more

Android Wear 5.1.1 lets you control music on your smartphone from your smartwatch

Smartwatches are meant to make life easier and that also means being able to control some functions of your smartphone from your smartwatch. That is exactly what the update to Android Wear 5.1.1 does as it now allows you to control the music on your ... Read more

5 unexpected uses for your smartphone

Printed photos from the WhiteAlbum app. (Photo: Courtesy of WhiteAlbum) What was once a revolutionary communication device is now the center of our world. Smartphones have officially taken over, allowing users to exchange currency, plan their next vacation ... Read more

Bluboo X550 is the first Android Lollipop smartphone with a huge 5,300mAh battery

New Chinese smartphone maker Bluboo today announced the launch of the Bluboo X550 phablet, touted as the world's first Android 5.0 Lollipop 4G smartphone with a 5,300mAh capacity battery. The Bluboo X550 is a phablet and comes with a 5.5-inch display ... Read more

Smartphone giveaway: have you solved the LG G3 riddle yet?

Last Monday we announced one of Pocketnow's latest giveaways, giving one lucky reader the chance to win a 32GB LG G3. With its quad HD display, Snapdragon 801 processor, and laser-assisted autofocus, the Android smartphone is still one serious piece of kit. Read more

Does Apple Need to Worry About Slowing Smartphone Sales in China?

When Apple opened the doors to its new West Lake, China store, consumers packed every square foot. Source: Apple China is the world's largest smartphone market, and last quarter it became Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL ) second largest market by revenue surpassing ... Read more