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Oppo R809T announced in China but it’s not the next thinnest smartphone in the world

Two weeks ago we’ve told you that Oppo will soon launch a new device which once again would make the Chinese company known as maker of the world’s thinnest smartphone. The Oppo R809T has been officially announced, but we’re said to say it’s not as thin as we thought it will be. Instead of having a 6.13mm thick body, the phone has thickness of 6.93mm. That’s still pretty impressive but the title of the world’s thinnest smartphone remains at the hands of TCL and its Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra Read more

Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy S4 Available For Pre-Order

If you’re a Verizon customer who has been salivating like a rabid dog over the availability of the Samsung Galaxy S4, you can stop all of that foaming ‘cuz the big red carrier’s got the cure. Verizon’s pre-order page for the 16GB version of the Samsung Galaxy S4 has gone live today, carrying a price of $199.99 with a new two-year contract. The device can also be purchased off contract for $649.99 with month-to-month service, if you’re into that sort of thing. Verizon is offering two colors of the device, Read more

Ian Kersey

Microsoft Announces Next-Gen Xbox Event!

Xbox Live spokesman Major Nelson blew up the interwebs this morning with a long-awaited announcement about the next-gen console from Microsoft. An event, scheduled for  Nextbox, Durango, Xbox 720, 9000? Whatever the moniker, the new piece of hardware from Redmond is guaranteed to be a powerhouse and gamers the world over are waiting with bated breath.  While rumors abound, Microsoft’s been pretty hush hush up to this point, even after Sony’s big reveal of the PS4 last February. Microsoft is keeping the specs close to the vest until the big event. Read more

Ultra Mobile unveils $19 calling plan with unlimited international SMS

Bring-your-own-SIM operator Ultra Mobile unveiled a new affordable calling plan that also packs unlimited international messaging to 194 countries. Available for $19 per month, this plan comes with 250 voice minutes with $1.25 toward international calling, as well as 50MB of mobile data. Additional minutes, if you need ‘em, cost 2 cents each, while more data is sold in 50, 250 and 500 MB bundles for $2.50, $5 and $10, respectively. Ultra Mobile, for those who don’t know, is a MVNO relying on T-Mobile’s network. It was launched in October Read more

Google Q1 Earnings Posted: $14 Billion in Revenue, $3.35 Billion Net Income

Google’s Q1 financial results are out today, detailing just how much paper the GOOG is stacking. Google Inc. reported consolidated revenues of $13.97 billion for the quarter ending on March 31, 2013, with net income coming in at $3.35 Billion, marking a 31% increase from Q1 of the previous year.  ”We had a very strong start to 2013, with $14.0 billion in revenue, up 31% year-on-year,” said Larry Page, CEO of Google. “We are working hard and investing in our products that aim to improve billions of people’s lives all Read more

Ian Kersey

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 Pre-Orders Available Now, Units to Ship April 30th

Hot on the heels of Samsung’s official announcement of the Samsung Galaxy S4 being officially released on seven U.S. carriers this month, AT&T has unveiled its plans for the device. AT&T’s Galaxy S4 pre-order page is live today, offering the 16GB version of the device for $199.99 on a new two-year contract. The device can also be purchased for $449.99 with a new one-year agreement, and $639.99 with a month-to-month contract. AT&T is offering the Galaxy S4 in two different colors, White Frost and Black Mist. AT&T will be shipping Read more

Ian Kersey

Samsung Officially Announces Galaxy S4 On Seven U.S. Carriers, Available “During April”

It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for folks! Samsung has officially announced the launch details for its new flagship smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S4. The Galaxy S4 will be available on seven different U.S. carriers, including Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, Cricket and C-Spire. The device can also be found in Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile Stores, as well as Costco, Radio Shack, Sam’s Club, Staples, Target and Wal-Mart. The unit will come in two different flavors, White Frost and Black Mist, and will be rolling out Read more

Ian Kersey

T-Mobile Confirms HTC One Availability for April 24th

After a delay in the launch of the HTC One due to component shortages, T-Mobile has now confirmed that the new HTC flagship handset will be available on their network on the 24th of April. The smartphone will be available in select stores and online, and will also support Wi-Fi calling. The HTC One is one of the most anticipated handsets of the year, and has been garnering great reviews and accolades from those reviewers lucky enough to play with the unit. A tweet from @tmobilehelp revealed the release date, Read more

Ian Kersey

Facebook Home Now Live on Google Play Store For Compatable Devices

Here it is. The moment you’ve all been waiting for. Or maybe not. Either way, Zuck’s new Facebook Home launcher has just gone live on the Google Play Store, allowing owners of the Samsung Galaxy S III, Galaxy Note 2, HTC One X and One X+ to play with the new Facebook interface. The Galaxy S4 and the HTC One will also be able to run the software, though we’re still getting a “device not compatible” warning on our international HTC One. Facebook Home is essentially a launcher that hijacks Read more

Ian Kersey

Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 and 6.3 officially official

Samsung has officially announced two Galaxy Mega phones, one sporting a 5.8- and the other one a 6.3-inch display, targeting folks who like big screens but don’t want to pay the “Galaxy Note premium.” In that sense, these two are mid-end products and will most likely outsell Sammy’s premium Note offering. The Galaxy Mega 5.8 has a qHD (540×960 pixels) screen, 1.4GHz dual-core processor, 1.5GB of RAM, 8-megapixel camera on the back, 1.9-megapixel front-facing one, HSPA+ and Wi-Fi connectivity, 2,600mAh battery, 8GB of internal storage and a microSD memory card Read more

Sony Xperia ZL coming to Cincinnati Bell on May 1st

Cincinnati Bell will be the first carrier in the U.S. to offer the hot-new Sony Xperia ZL. The non-waterproof cousin of the Xperia Z will be available online and in stores by May 1st when interested users will be able to grab it for $249.99 after mail-in rebate and with a two-year contract. Just like the Xperia Z, this model also comes with a 5-inch full HD Reality Display, 13-megapixel camera with Exmor RS for Mobile, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz, 2GB of RAM, HSPA and Read more