The top/best stories this week revolve around the major smartphone releases, profits, loses, leaks and speculations about BlackBerry, iPhone 5/iOS7, Samsung Galaxy S4 (new and old models), HTC One and Nexus.
BlackBerry Breaks Fast into Black
The biggest buzz was over the new numbers about the Q10 Z10 which saw a rise in sales and profits. It should be coming out from AT&T soon.
iPhone Updates in Color Blue & Pushes to Talk
Apple announced the new features of iOS 7 for iPhone 4, 4, 5, some are winners while others are Galaxy copy cats. Hopefully the iPhone Activation Lock 2 will prevent some thefts. AT&T pushed out a new Push-to-Talk app for iPhone 5.
The Samsung Galaxy Expands
In Samsung Galaxy News. Samsung announced the Galaxy S4 Zoom with much camera and less phone. Samsung Galaxy S 4 sales are not slowing while the Samsung Galaxy Active will drop into stores soon. Those who still own the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II (S 2) were happy to learn about the update to Jelly Bean 4.1.2. Then there was talk of the Galaxy S 5 and what it will be like.s AT&T will exclusively release the Active. Boost & Virgin Mobile began offering the Samsung Galaxy S3 (III). Wireless charging accessories for the GS 4 sold-out.
Is HTC Still the One and Having Fun?
Th next HTC One may be mini-mized and Phablet-sized. If you are going to take your phone with you in the shower the Kyocera Hydro may be the best deal around.