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Google should acquire Canonical and merge Ubuntu with Android
Ubuntu could easily emerge as a force to reckon with in the mobile industry. Perhaps a stand-alone Ubuntu platform won’t succeed (cause it lacks major backers), but Ubuntu for Android definitely has a chance. Just imagine using your regular Android smartphone as a full-blown Linux computer when you connect it to a bigger screen. Powerful stuff… That said, I would like to see the upcoming Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie shipping with a similar capability. Google is already targeting laptops with its Chrome OS but at one point in the … Read more
Dusan Belic
Huawei looking to ship 10 million Ascend P6 units
Huawei is bullish on the prospects of its newly announced Ascend P6 smartphone, with plans to ship some 10 million units across Europe, Asia and perhaps Latin America. North Americans will likely have to wait for this phone a little longer because its lack of LTE connectivity support makes it less appealing to the US carriers looking to promote data traffic use on their networks. To reach the “10 million milestone,” the Chinese company has allocated some 90 million Yuan (about $11 million) for P6 marketing in China, and another … Read more
Dusan Belic
US Cellular’s Moto “XFON” XT1055 caught at the FCC
Motorola did say it plans to make its upcoming XFON available on a number of carriers and in that sense we’ve already heard about few different variants of the device: Verizon will get the XT1060, XT1056 is coming to Sprint, and the XT1058 is heading to AT&T. A new version of the XFON, marked as XT1055, has been caught at the FCC and we tend to believe this one’s destined for US Cellular. Of course, we still have no idea when each of the carriers mentioned above will officially announce … Read more
Dusan Belic
Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy Stellar getting a small update soon
Verizon will soon start pushing out a small update for the Samsung Galaxy Stellar. As you may know, this phone already got its serving of Jelly Beans so the software version JZO54K.1200VRBME1 is all about fixing some of the annoying issues, tweaking software here and there, and so on. Here’s what to expect: Device enhancements: Users viewing Guided Tour Videos regarding Wi-Fi handoff can now scroll through the pop-up message and check the box for “do not show again” Users will experience better connectivity and reliability when using Mobile Hotspot … Read more
Dusan Belic
HTC Butterfly S announced: 1.9GHz Snapdragon 600 CPU, UltraPixel camera and a 5-inch screen
As expect, HTC has officially announced the Butterfly S at its event in Taiwan. The new device is a successor to the original Butterfly, sporting the same-sized 5-inch full HD screen along with other high-end hardware like UltraPixel camera on the back, 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera, 2GB of RAM, solid 3,200mAh battery and 16GB of built-in storage. Unlike the company’s flagship device, HTC One, the Butterfly S sports a microSD card slot and a faster Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor clocked at 1.9GHz. HTC will start selling its new phone in July … Read more
Dusan Belic
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, Galaxy S4 Zoom priced in the UK
Two of the newly announced Samsung Galaxy smartphones have been priced in the UK. First comes the Galaxy S4 mini, which is available for pre-ordering for 390 GBP (about $609) through Clove. The phone retailer will start shipping it in early July. The other Samsung smartphone that’s been priced in the country is the Galaxy S4 Zoom. One of the best camera phones around should be available starting later this summer, with Handtec already taking pre-orders. Unlocked unit goes for 467.99 GBP, the amount that translates into some $786. Both … Read more
Dusan Belic
Samsung Galaxy Ring Now Available on Virgin Mobile For $179
Virgin Mobile is adding another Samsung Galaxy device to it’s pre-paid mobile network today, announcing the availability of the Samsung Galaxy Ring. The new Galaxy device has a 4-inch display and runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, and is available for purchase off contract for $179.99, giving Virgin Mobile customers a more affordable option to the Galaxy S3. The Galaxy Ring is powered by a 1.4GHz processor and has 4GB of internal storage, 1GB of RAM, a 5MP rear-facing camera, a 1.3MP front facing shooter, and a 1,750mAh battery. The … Read more
Ian Kersey
Droid Update -It’s A Game, Not A Phone
The speculation is over folks! The new thing hinted at by @droidlanding’s tweets appears to be an augmented reality game. Could the game lead players to further Droid revelations? Check out the latest tweet and a video for Droid Combat below. It’s no revitalized Droid, but it’s something. Incoming ::: Nationwide sightings of 50-ft mechanized wARriors under the command of civilians. http://t.co/ALYkN8Kz4t — DroidLanding (@DroidLanding) June 18, 2013 [Via: @DroidLanding]
Wade Keye
Android Powered Gamestick Console Delayed Until August
Playjam’s Gamestick console won’t be available in July, as previously planned. The USB sized console’s has been pushed back until mid August, due to a need to gather more feedback related to the GameStick UI before its wide release. The delay was announced in an update on the Gamestick’s Kickstarter page: As a result we have not yet had the feedback that we wanted prior to finalizing the UI and going ahead with mass production. In the spirit of Kickstarter it would be disingenuous of us to cut out this process and not give … Read more
Wade Keye
Will the Droid Rise Again? UPDATED
UPDATE: It’s an augmented reality game, check out the video here. The official promotional Twitter account of the Droid line, @DroidLanding, sputtered to life today. It put out its first tweet in nearly 2 years, giving rise to speculation about new Droid devices. The tweet indicates something new coming down the pipeline, but doesn’t say what. Reactivation protocols initiated ::: Systems nearing operational status ::: Stand by for further instructions… — DroidLanding (@DroidLanding) June 18, 2013 @DroidLanding is the Twitter account behind multiple Droid centric teasers, scavenger hunts and contests … Read more
Wade Keye
Huawei Unveils The Ascend P6, “World’s Slimmest Smartphone”
Huawei has unveiled the “world’s slimmest smartphone” today in London, the Ascend P6. The Ascend P6 comes in with a depth of 6.18 mm, and runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. The Huawei Ascend P6 comes with a 1.5GHz quad-core processor, a 4.7-inch HD display, a 5MP front-facing camera, an 8MP rear-facing shooter and a 2000 mAh battery. The device also boasts “Magic Touch” technology, which improves screen responsiveness while wearing gloves. The Ascend P6 will be available in black, white and pink colors, alongside matching color cases. The Ascend P6 … Read more