Customers not as happy with iPhone as they were last year

The American Customer Satisfaction Index shows Apple remains on top, but it's declining while Motorola, Nokia, and Samsung are rising.

SoftBank grants waiver for Sprint to talk more to Dish

The Japanese wireless carrier is letting its rival Dish go into further talks with Sprint, saying that "we are providing this waiver because we are confident in the value of our transaction."

Tough Cat B15 Android phone marks U.S. debut

The makers of tractors and other construction equipment are trying to drum up partners to sell its rough 'n' tumble Android smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy Tablet may run on Intel chip

The chip change on the Galaxy 10.1 would be a first for Samsung, which historically has used ARM processors for its Android tablets.

AT&T to open mobile video chat for all customers

The company says video chat apps will work over its cellular network for all customers by year's end, regardless of device or data plan.

Dish said to bid $2B for Lightsquared spectrum

Dish's future networking portfolio could grow quite quickly based on a new report that the satellite TV provider is going after the bankrupt wireless venture's spectrum.

Yahoo wants to make Flickr 'awesome again'

The online company now offers users 1TB of storage for free and allows users to upload full resolution images.

Google+ app for Android gets post-I/O overhaul

The new Android app offers more photo-editing and location functionality.

HTC One makes video call from summit of Everest

Thanks to a British explorer, the high-end Android phone is the first to make a video call from the highest point on Earth.

Shots leaked of Galaxy S4 Active

The ruggedized version of the Samsung Android flagship phone looks ready to go where the pain is.

Sprint buys Handmark, OneLouder to boost ad service

The deal for the mobile app developer and advertising company immediately gives Sprint an advertising team, an ad platform, and top-rated mobile apps that serve millions of customers each day.

LG to demo bendable, unbreakable smartphone screen

One of the products taking the stage at Display Week 2013 will be a flexible, 5-inch OLED smartphone screen.

Jolla smartphone lets fly with Sailfish OS

The open-source operating system Sailfish is "Android app compliant." Jolla hasn't said so, but that suggests you'll be able to install standard Android apps on it.

CTIA 2013 preview: Spring show quietly fades away

Verizon Wireless, Kyocera, and a few celebrities headline what is expected to be a lackluster final conference.

Verizon Galaxy S4 may be shipping early

Samsung's new flagship phone is on its way to some Big Red customers a few weeks ahead of the original schedule.

How BlackBerry is fixing its once 'broken' brand

Chief Marketing Officer Frank Boulben is trying to re-energize the brand by focusing on the BlackBerry name, eschewing old standbys like Bold and Curve.

Sprint grabs U.S. Cellular spectrum, customers for $480m

Sprint hopes an infusion of customers and bandwidth will bolster its Midwestern network.

Apple iOS 6 devices get nod for U.S. military use

The Defense Department will be allowed to distribute iPhones and iPads with Apple's iOS 6 to employees, though that doesn't guarantee Apple will actually receive contracts.

Apple orders hint at iPad Mini shipment decline

The company is reportedly cutting its iPad Mini display orders nearly in half as it anticipates a drawdown in demand for the tablet.

BlackBerry regains some lost market share in Canada

The company's market share stood at 6 percent in the fourth quarter, but jumped to 13.5 percent in Canada in the first quarter.

HTC One volumes to double in May

The Taiwanese handset maker says production capacity will ramp up in the next two months to meet "strong demand" as it sees its component supply woes ease.

Samsung: Galaxy S4 sales to hit 10 million next week

The smartphone will surpass that level less than a month after its launch, getting into consumers' hands at a faster sales rate than the Galaxy S3, says a top exec.

Is the unlocked Nexus Galaxy S4 worth the hefty price tag?

In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon offers a reader advice on whether the new "pure" Google Android version of the Galaxy S4 is worth the added price.

Intel ex-CEO looks back at biggest blown call: Missing out on the iPhone

Paul Otellini, who retired as the chip giant's CEO on Thursday, tells The Atlantic that he didn't do what it takes for Intel to be in Apple's initial smartphone.

Google Glass spurs privacy questions from Congress

Several congressional members send a letter to Google CEO Larry Page about concerns such as whether Google will use facial recognition technology with Glass.

Google: Check out our new Glassware like Tumblr

Several new apps, including Facebook, Twitter, and Evernote, are now available for Google Glass.

Facebook launches app for Google Glass

The app allows users to upload photos from Google's computing eyewear directly to their Facebook timelines.

Samsung to consider freeing up memory in Galaxy S4

After a BBC consumer affairs show investigates complaints that the 16GB phone actually gives consumers just half that amount, Samsung says it is "reviewing the possibility" of freeing up more space.

Consumer spending on iOS games outpaces 3DS, Vita

That's the word from research firm IDC and App Annie, which released a study that found that App Store spending is easily outpacing gaming handhelds.

Nokia Lumia 928 launches for sale via Verizon

The new Lumia smartphone is available from Verizon Wireless for $99 with the usual two-year contract.