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Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook to testify at Senate hearing on offshore taxes

Apple is the target of a Senate hearing investigating offshore tax practices with the company’s CEO readying to testify at the Senate Permanent Subcommittee. The iPhone maker has been under fire for its tax practices lately after avoiding to pay as much as $9.2 billion in taxes by performing some financial (though perfectly legal) mumbo-jumbo. The goal of the hearing is to examine how companies shift profits offshore and how that impacts the tax code. To that end, representatives from Microsoft and HP have already testified in September 2012. Apple … Read more

Apple CEO Tim Cook to testify at Senate hearing on offshore taxes 2 days ago

Dusan Belic

LG Optimus GJ is the upcoming water-proof version of the Optimus G

LG is apparently planning to beef-up its Optimus G line with a water-proof model. The Korean company has started sending out press invites for a May 22nd event in Taiwan, where it may unveil a slightly beefed-up version of the Optimus G. The new thing is IPX7 certification that makes sure the forthcoming Optimus GJ can be submerged in up to 1 meter of water, for 30 minutes. We’re not sure whether some other changes are also included like a faster processor and/or more of built-in storage, but we want … Read more

LG Optimus GJ is the upcoming water-proof version of the Optimus G 4 days ago

Dusan Belic

ASUS Fonepad with 1.6GHz Intel processor and 32GB storage announced in Taiwan

ASUS announced a slightly beefed-up version of the Fonepad in Taiwan. Instead of rocking a 1.2GHz Intel Atom Z2420 processor and 16GB of internal storage, the new model comes with faster 1.6GHz Z2460 CPU and 32GB of memory (plus a microSD card slot if that’s not enough for you). We’ve no information when (or if) this model will be released in the West. We do know that ASUS’ gear is much more expensive in its own backyard than in other parts of the world. For instance, the “old” Fonepad is … Read more

ASUS Fonepad with 1.6GHz Intel processor and 32GB storage announced in Taiwan 4 days ago

Dusan Belic

Sony Xperia UL with Snapdragon 600 CPU caught in the wild

Sony’s upcoming Xperia UL smartphone has been caught in the wild on its way to Japan’s KDDI. Not all details are available at the moment, but we do know that this Sony handset will come with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 600 quad-core processor, which is also used in the LG Optimus G Pro and some versions of Samsung’s Galaxy S4. In addition, the UL will also pack 2GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, 2,300mAh battery and most likely mobile TV support so that busy Japanese can entertain themselves while on the … Read more

Sony Xperia UL with Snapdragon 600 CPU caught in the wild 4 days ago

Dusan Belic

Kaspersky Lab teams up with Qualcomm to preload its anti-virus on Snapdragon-powered Android devices

Kaspersky Lab has teamed-up with Qualcomm to pre-install its anti-virus software on Snapdragon-powered Android devices. Under the deal, vendors using Qualcomm’s chips will get special terms to offer Kaspersky’s software preloaded on their devices. In that sense, we expect to see both Kaspersky Mobile Security and Kaspersky Tablet Security solutions installed on many of the future smartphones and tablets. Qualcomm Snapdragon processors power-up more than 770 commercially available or announced products, with another 550 product designs in the pipeline, from 70+ device customers… It’s kinda nice to see two pretty … Read more

Kaspersky Lab teams up with Qualcomm to preload its anti-virus on Snapdragon-powered Android devices 4 days ago

Dusan Belic

Keyprop, a super-easy-to-carry-around tripod and stand, raising funds at Kickstarter

We’ve seen a number of different stands and tripod in our days. Some of them perform both functions, some are easy to carry around and some are just too bulky to fit your pocket. A new product called Keyprop that is definitely easy to carry around recently popped up on Kickstarter and we decided to give it space at our site. This simple “device” is made to fit on your keychain and it helps you in hands free reading, video chatting, watching videos and/or taking self-timed phones. Made out of … Read more

Keyprop, a super-easy-to-carry-around tripod and stand, raising funds at Kickstarter 4 days ago

Dusan Belic

Lenovo hoping to move 60 million smartphones this year

Lenovo has ambitious smartphone plans, looking to move some 60 million smartphones in its fiscal year which started on April 1st. The figures represent a sharp growth from 23.5 million smartphones shipped last year that, according to IDC, gave the Chinese company 11% share in its own backyard. Lenovo, however, aims to be the biggest smartphone supplier in China within two years and according to Gartner’s figures they stand a chance to emerge on top perhaps even by the end of 2013. The research firm quotes Lenovo’s rapidly growing market … Read more

Lenovo hoping to move 60 million smartphones this year 4 days ago

Dusan Belic

Mobile technology helps America’s victims of crime stay informed about offender custody status

A company called Appriss introduced a mobile version of its automated victim notification service known as VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday). This service is used by victims of crime across the U.S. and monitors over 95% of the nation’s incarcerated offenders. Available for iPhone and Android devices, the VINE mobile app allows people who have been victims of crime to easily check on the status of their offender and register to be notified about changes in that status via phone or email. The service is free, anonymous and since … Read more

VINEMobile 4 days ago

Dusan Belic

BT hits 5 million Wi-Fi hotspot

British Telecom announced that its Wi-Fi service is now available in more than 5 million hotspots across the UK and Ireland. The company has been adding over 20,000 new hotspots each week over the past year and is now offering unparalleled service to its Broadband customers who can access these hotspots for free while not at home. Users of other networks, on the other hand, have to pay a fee for access. UK’s leading landline provider saw more than 400 million connections across its Wi-Fi network in 2012/13 with latest … Read more

BT hits 5 million Wi-Fi hotspot 4 days ago

Dusan Belic

ZTE Grand X2 In with dual-core Intel Atom Z2580 CPU announced

ZTE unveiled the second generation of the Intel CPU-powered Grand X In smartphone. The new device, simply called ZTE Grand X2, comes with Intel’s 2GHz dual-core Atom Processor Z2580 with hyper-threading capability. In addition, there’s also an 8-megapixel camera on board with “one of the shortest shot-to-shot times on the market,” real-time 2x axis stabilization, and face and smart scene recognition. Plus, let’s not forget a 4.5-inch HD screen (most likely 720p), 1GB of RAM, 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity, 1-megapixel front-facing cam, 8GB of internal storage and a 2,000mAh battery. … Read more

ZTE Grand X2 In with dual-core Intel Atom Z2580 CPU announced 5 days ago

Dusan Belic

Google Wallet now available on Sprint’s HTC One, Galaxy Note II, Galaxy S4 and US Cellular’s Note II

Google keeps expanding the list of devices compatible with its Google Wallet service. The latest batch of phones that can sing along the search giant’s mobile payment service include Sprint’s HTC One, Samsung Galaxy Note II and Samsung Galaxy S4; as well as US Cellular’s Samsung Galaxy Note II. If you have one of those device and would like to benefit from NFC-based contactless payments, download the Google Wallet app (linked below) and try it out at the growing list of participating merchants. You’ll get as seamless as possible payment … Read more

Google Wallet now available on Sprint's HTC One, Galaxy Note II, Galaxy S4 and US Cellular's Note II 5 days ago

Dusan Belic