Poland-based mobile operator Plus is running a neat contest to celebrate the launch of the mid-end Nokia Lumia 630. As part of the deal, those who bought the device after March 1st can win… guess… no it’s not free storage at OneDrive, try again… a pair of Windows Phone sneakers. These sneakers resemble Windows Phone…
Windows Phone 9 won’t be available before Q4 2015
A new set of information coming a leaked documents suggests that Microsoft won’t be releasing Windows Phone 9 before the fourth quarter of 2015. Before that, in Q2 or Q3, the preview version will be available to select group of developers, with final releasing coming by the end of the year. This would give us…
Nokia Lumia 530 coming to T-Mobile as Nokia Rise
T-Mobile will soon launch a new low-cost Windows Phone, Nokia Rise. According to EVleaks, this will the carrier’s version of the upcoming Lumia 530, which is an entry-level Windows Phone 8.1 device that supersedes earlier Lumia 520 and Lumia 525 models. While we’re not sure what this unit is all about, we’re guessing it will…
First Lenovo Windows Phone 8.1 device coming later this year; Lenovo-branded wearable in works
Acquiring Motorola was just one of the moves Lenovo had in store for this year. The Chinese firm is also working on its very first Windows Phone device, which according to German website Mobile Geeks will most certainly launch later this year. In case you wonder, the mentioned site quotes words from President of Lenovo’s…
California Will Dish Out Licences for Self-Driving Cars This Fall
Look out folks, cars in California are about to become self-aware. California’s DMV will begin issuing licences for driverless cars in September, which will allow the vehicles to function in “autonomous mode” on pubic roads across the Golden state, provided strict standards are met. (I knew the convergence would begin in California!) Don’t expect to see…
All You Need to Know About Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3
Microsoft unveiled the Surface Pro 3 today, upping the screen real estate from its Surface line of tablets from 10.1-inches up to 12-inches. No Surface mini was found, as many had believed. Instead of a smaller sized Surface Pro, Microsoft went all out on a device with a bigger screen and a ton of horsepower.…
Breaking: Microsoft Announces Surface Pro 3 Tablet
Microsoft has just taken the wraps off of the Surface Pro 3, a 12-inch screened tablet that is being touted as a “tablet that can actually replace your PC.” The Surface Pro 3 is powered by a Core i7 processor. The Surface Pro 3 is certainly a burled out device, and kicks those rumors of…
Verizon Launches XLTE in Various Markets, Delivers Twice the Bandwidth of LTE: List of Cities Here
Verizon has begun rolling out XLTE to various markets around the U.S., delivering twice the data bandwidth of the company’s already fast LTE to compatible devices. XLTE is the culmination of various network improvements Verizon has made over the last year, utilizing Verizon’s newly acquired AWS spectrum to boost data speeds to compatible devices. Verizon…
ZTE Nubia W5 with Windows Phone 8.1, Snapdragon 801 coming soon
ZTE is preparing to get back to the Windows Phone market, Unwired View is reporting. Quoting sources from China, they say the upcoming device will use the Nubia brand and boast top-notch specs. These will include Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 801, 3GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage, 13-megapixel rear camera, LTE connectivity support and a huge…
First Prestigio Windows Phone 8.1 device to rock Snapdragon 400 chip and 5-inch 720p HD screen
During last month’s BUILD conference, Microsoft announced that Prestigio will start making Windows Phone devices. And now we get to learn what the first device made by this company will be all about – the upcoming Prestigio MultiPhone PAP5507 DUO will come with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 400 chip, 1GB of RAM, Gorilla Glass 3-protected 5-inch 720p…