Google, Bing, and Choices

The company's basically lost control of its own operating system. Froyo, the latest version—and the one that was supposed to provide some unification—was released a few months ago, and now has a whopping 4.5 percent share of the Android installed base.

Opera's Mobile Web report shows top mobile Internet phones

"People want the Web on their phone regardless of the type of phone they have," said Jon von Tetzchner, CEO, Opera. "Our list of top phones shows both smartphones and feature phones, which is a testament to the versatility Opera Mini provides.

Samsung Gravity TXT (T-Mobile)

The Samsung Gravity TXT is today's quintessential texting phone, although several noticeable flaws hold it back from true greatness.

T-Mobile, Verizon Prepping Free Phones, Data Promos

T-Mobile said Tuesday that it will make virtually all of its 4G phones and even tablets available for free on Feb. 11, in time for Valentine's Day. Verizon, meanwhile, is bringing back its double-data promotion.

Samsung Replenish review: Boost Mobile's cheapest Android phone

(Credit: James Martin/CNET) Boost Mobile isn't just about offering phones off-contract, it's also about style. So if you're a phone that lands in Boost's lineup, you might be the hot stuff. Or you could just be a good bargain. The Samsung Replenish was an entry-level Android phone to begin with when it first emerged last spring for Sprint . It grew from Android 2.2 Froyo to 2.3 Gingerbread since ...