Cell Phone and Smartphone News from CES

Sure, there were exceptions. But overall CES 2012 was pretty dismal for anyone interested in wireless. more

More than 21 smartphones poured out of CES 2012, the vast majority of them supporting 4G LTE. Windows Phone and AT&T were success stories, while T-Mobile's tough road ahead, Motorola's new strategy, and Ice Cream Sandwich's slower-than-expected rollout will define the start of the year's offerings. more

Shh! The T-Mobile Sparq is an already-announced off-contract messaging phone that got lost in the shadows of the show. more

The Cord-on-Board iPhone case does more than just protect your phone, it also hides a small charging cable inside. more

The Xperia Ion is months away, but take a look at this sweet little base station that gives the 4G smartphone some added flair. more

While Siri isn't the first voice-command service, it certainly is the most popular. A lot of rivals, however, have raised their games at CES. more

Only two smartphones bore the Windows Phone operating system at CES, but who cares when 100 percent of your products are strong? CES may portend good things to come Microsoft's way in 2012, but plenty of hard work lies ahead. more

With all their overwhelming features, smartphones aren't for everybody. That's why Emporia deliberately makes phones for those too young or too senior for smartphones. more

The iPole Mini is a telescoping pole that allows you to film steady video of yourself. more

CNET offers a snapshot of how the carriers fared in handling the immense data load that comes from having thousands of gadget-geeks flock to Las Vegas. Hint: 4G LTE was a real lifeline. more

Under average or moderately heavy use, Samsung phones coming out this year will be able to run without you having to worry about finding an outlet, the company says. more

At CES 2012, Google's director of Android user experience announced that the company has issued an Ice Cream Sandwich style guide for developers and device manufacturers. more

The carriers have amped up their presence at the technology conference in an effort to be known as more than just old phone companies. more