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AT&T GoPhone To Update Pre-Paid Service With 4G LTE, HSPA+ Tomorrow

According to MacRumors, AT&T is expected to improve its GoPhone prepaid wireless brand tomorrow, rolling out LTE and HSPA+ data network access and official support for the iPhone. GoPhone customers who have been using the service with an iPhone or compatible 4G device will now be able access data service on their devices. GoPhone will reportedly be offering three different service plans for the iPhone and other 4G capable devices, starting with a plan that includes unlimited texts and calls and 1 GB of data for $65 a month. Also Read more

Ian Kersey

Latest 2nd-Gen Nexus 7 Rumors Reaffirm High-Res Display

According to a report from DigiTimes, the rumored new Nexus 7 could be coming our way soon. While no details of this device were detailed at Google I/O, sources close to DigiTimes are stating that the updated tablet will be shipping at the end of the second quarter, and hitting store shelves in the third quarter. Many rumors about the specs of the new Nexus 7 have been floating around for a while, and we’re still not sure if the device will be swapping its NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor for Read more

Ian Kersey

Leaked Photos Show Android 4.3 Running On Nexus 4?

Some of us were expecting Google to announce Android 4.3 at Google I/O this year, which unfortunately didn’t happen. But now, thanks to a user on the XDA forums, we have screenshots that show a possible Android 4.3 running on a Nexus 4. The shots come from a mobile expo that is currently taking place in Thailand. The new build, dubbed JWR45B, looks an awful lot like it’s predecessor, Android 4.2.2, which leads us to believe that the newest version of Jelly Bean won’t be featuring any major design changes. Read more

Ian Kersey

Rumor: Sprint To Offer LG Optimus F3 In A Few Weeks?

Thanks to a leaked photo from @evleaks, it now looks as if LG will be bringing its Optimus F3 to Sprint’s network in the coming weeks. Sprint is also in line to release the Optimus G Pro on its network soon, according to recent leaks reported by Phone Arena. LG’s F-series Optimus devices are mid-range smartphones that are intended to bring LTE connectivity to customers at a low-cost. The Optimus F5 and F7 were announced at Mobile World Congress this year, with the F3 being announced shortly thereafter. The Optimus Read more

Ian Kersey

iOS 7 to get more social with Flickr, Vimeo integration

This shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, but iOS 7 is in fact adding more social networks to its list of integrated services. Twitter and Facebook were already on board, each debuting in iOS 5 and iOS 6 respectively. Now according to a report from 9to5Mac citing “a person familiar with the software,” Flickr and Vimeo are getting tied in as well. Users will supposedly be able to sign in and manage their account integration from the Settings app, much like they’re able to do today with Twitter and Facebook. Read more

Here’s how the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active will look like

The long-time rumored Samsung Galaxy S4 Active has been caught in the wild and you can see how it looks like from the image above. Instead of boasting a plastic body, this model comes in a metallic shell with bolts on the back. Moreover, it has three hardware buttons that replace the “old” capacitive touch keys, giving its owners an extra proof of toughness (or something of that sort). Earlier we reported that the Galaxy S4 Active won’t have processor as fast as the one “regular” Galaxy S4 has; now Read more

Leaked Update Shows Samsung Galaxy S4 Features Making Their Way To Galaxy S III

Shortly before the release of the Samsung Galaxy S4, we had heard that Samsung would be bringing some of the Galaxy S4′s software features to the Galaxy S III. Thanks to a leaked Galaxy S III Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update discovered by SamMobile, it now looks as though Samsung’s promises are becoming a reality. Included in the leaked update are Galaxy S4 features such as S-Voice, a new lock screen with multiple widgets, new screen modes and voice controls. The update also includes actionable notifications, Driving Mode and some Read more

Ian Kersey

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active to come with Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus CPU?

Looks like the water- and dust-proof version of the Galaxy S4 won’t have the same guts as the original Galaxy S4. According to the GFX Benchmark site, the upcoming Galaxy S4 Active won’t use either the Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 nor Samsung Exynos 5 Octa; rather the Korean giant will opt for Qualcomm’s slower Snapdragon S4 Plus SoC. This hardware also comes with a quad-core processor, but it’s not as fast as Qualcomm’s more premium offerings. It is said that there will be few different Galaxy S4 Active models: SGH-I537 is Read more

Leaked Photo Shows Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0

At the end of April, Samsung announced a new Galaxy tablet, the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0.  A new leaked press photo from SamMobile shows that Samsung is also planning an 8-inch version of the device, dubbed the Galaxy Tab 3 8.0. The device is expected to be launched at the end of June, and to tout specs that are similar to the 7-inch Galaxy Tab 3, but with a little more power. The Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 is rumored to be touting a dual-core 1.5 GHz processor, 1.5 GB of RAM, Read more

Ian Kersey

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

Samsung Galaxy Note III To Tout Plastic Casing Instead of Rumored Aluminum Body?

Thanks to a rumor from SamMobile, we now have some new insight to the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note III. Many rumors have been pointing to the device touting a flexible display and a metal casing; but SamMobile’s tipster has put those rumors to rest, claiming that Samsung’s next Note device will be touting a plastic casing. The Samsung Galaxy Note III is rumored to have a thinner bezel than other Note devices, and to be powered by an Octa-Core processor and have a 13 MP rear-facing camera, 2 MP front Read more

Ian Kersey