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Engadget's smartphone buyer's guide: spring 2012 edition Apr 2nd 2012, 16:00 Springtime is here. It's a season of renewal, and similarly, an ideal time to replace your aging phone with one that you'll adore. With this in mind, we give you Engadget's smartphone buyer's guide -- your one-stop resource for selecting the best handset that fits your desires and budget. This time around, we're doing things a bit differently. In addition to naming the top phones for each provider, you'll now find more comparisons across carriers. This should help you find the best possible handset -- regardless of network -- if you're willing to make the switch. Also, you'll no longer see limited-time offers as our budget picks -- they'll still get a mention, but now, only phones that commonly retail below $80 will qualify for this coveted spot. Naturally, new smartphones are always coming onto the market, so before you make your final selection, be sure to consult our reviews hub for the very latest recommendations. With that in mind, read on as we round up the best smartphones of the season. Continue reading Engadget's smartphone buyer's guide: spring 2012 edition Engadget's smartphone buyer's guide: spring 2012 edition originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments Internet Explorer claws back a bit of market share at the expense of Chrome and Firefox Apr 2nd 2012, 15:38 It may have been on a steady decline for years (albeit still the number one web browser all along), but it looks like Internet Explorer has now once again found itself on a bit of an upswing. According to the latest numbers from Net Applications, IE (all versions included) gained a full percentage point in the past month (following a similar gain in January) to sit at a market share of 53.83 percent, its highest level since September of 2011. That growth came largely at the expense of Firefox and Chrome, which each dropped less than a percentage point to 20.55 and 18.57 percent, respectively (Safari and Opera also saw slight declines). As others have noted, Net Applications did recently tweak its method for measuring browser usage, although it's not clear if that alone accounts for the shift in IE's favor -- perhaps the new ad campaign is working? You can find the full breakdown at the source link below. Internet Explorer claws back a bit of market share at the expense of Chrome and Firefox originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink SlashGear  |  Net Applications  | Email this | Comments Samsung throws in free extended battery with VZW Galaxy Nexus, applies to new purchases only Apr 2nd 2012, 15:21 Samsung must be keenly aware that the Galaxy Nexus' battery life takes a hit on Verizon's LTE network: for a limited time, the outfit's throwing in a free 2,100mAh extended battery for first-time buyers (sorry, current Nexus owners are out of luck). To take advantage of the promotion, you'll have to purchase it through Samsung Direct (link below), which means you'll be paying $300 for the device and agreeing to a two-year contract. As Android and Me notes, though, you'd save quite a bit of money picking up the VZW Nexus and accompanying battery pack at Amazon for a combined $134. Suffice to say, then, this isn't a stellar deal, but those of you who disagree can avail yourselves through May 10, or while supplies last. Samsung throws in free extended battery with VZW Galaxy Nexus, applies to new purchases only originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink Android and Me  |  Samsung Direct  | Email this | Comments Engadget Giveaway: win a Nokia Lumia 800, courtesy of Quixby! Apr 2nd 2012, 15:01 Not everyone needs a Nokia Lumia 900 -- in fact, we imagine that there are plenty of you out there that could care less about LTE and the larger screen. That's where the Lumia 800 comes in real handy... especially an unlocked version that would come to you completely gratis. The beauty has been made possible by Quixby, a startup based in Ohio that just launched a new service that could make it easier to buy, build and share a computer. Intrigued? Enter to win, then take a look-see. Continue reading Engadget Giveaway: win a Nokia Lumia 800, courtesy of Quixby! Engadget Giveaway: win a Nokia Lumia 800, courtesy of Quixby! originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments

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