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UK’s Phones 4U scores exclusive launch rights for the white Huawei Ascend P2

Few days ago we’ve told you that Huawei Ascend P2 is coming to the UK, and now we have Phones 4U saying that it managed to score the exclusive launch rights for the white version of the device. The mobile specialist failed to mention the exact launch date and pricing, but we tend to believe interested users will be able to grab the Ascend P2 in white for free as long as they commit on a two-year contract with one of the major carriers, including Vodafone, Orange, T-Mobile, EE and Read more

120,000 BlackBerry 10 apps now available in BlackBerry World

BlackBerry World app store now counts 120,000 BlackBerry 10 apps that work on the company’s Z10 and Q10 smartphones (as well as the upcoming Q5). The new platform was launched with 70,000 apps “on board” with another 50,000 submitted in the next four months. BlackBerry president and CEO Thorsten Heins didn’t hide its excitement, praising the “thriving ecosystem” and a great response from the developer community. He was also quick to add that synthesizer maker Moog has selected BlackBerry 10 as the second after iOS to offer its app. To Read more

Philips Xenium W8510, the company’s first quad-core smartphone, launching in June

Philips is getting ready to launch its very first quad-core smartphone in June. Details are still scarce about the upcoming Xenium W8510, but we do expect it to have a “standard for Xenium devices” powerful battery, providing the “superb stand-by time.” It is said that the phone will have a 4.7-inch HD screen (720p?) while that quad-core processor will be clocked at 1.2GHz. It’s unknown which company makes that CPU but it’s likely we’re talking about MediaTek’s product since Philips usually sells its phones in China, where MediaTek-powered gear is Read more

A new Disney smartphone coming to Japan

Another Disney smartphone has been unveiled in Japan with NTT DoCoMo announcing plans to sell the DoCoMo F-07E. Set to hit the streets from mid-July, it isn’t just cute but also a pretty powerful device. Under the hood, the F-07E hides a 1.7GHz quad-core processor (most likely Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro), 2GB of RAM and a 13.1-megapixel camera sensor (for the rear camera). The phone is also waterproof, making sure you keep receiving calls and texts even after accidental drops in the water. Plus, let’s not forget the mobile TV Read more

India’s Micromax to launch a 5.5-inch full HD phablet in June

India’s Micromax will enter the phablet space next month with a device of its own. Dubbed Micromax A120 Canvas HD Pro, it will be released in June, sporting a 5.5-inch full HD (1920×1080 pixels) screen, MediaTek’s quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM and a 13-megapixel camera on the back. It is said that Micromax will offer its phablet for as little as 20,000 INR, which translates into some $385. That’s pretty aggressive pricing that will help the Indian company compete with the likes of Samsung Galaxy Note II. As I’m writing Read more

Deals Of The Day – Sprint HTC One for $79.99 With Free Shipping

On the hunt for some awesome deals? We’ve got plenty for you here. Check them out! Our top deal of the day is HTC’s hottest smartphone, the HTC One! This powerful device touts a 4.7″ screen and a Ultrapixel camera. You can purchase the HTC One on Sprint’s network for only $79.99 today with a new contract. The Sprint HTC One is normally $199.99, so hop on this deal fast! It also includes free shipping. Looking for more deals? Scroll down below for more deals on tablets, laptops and the Read more

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Google TV Updated to Android 4.2.2 – LG Rolling out Jelly Bean to Existing TV Units in Q3

Though absent from the Google I/O Keynote, it looks like the search giant hasn’t ignored Google TV altogether. The TV service is set to get updated to Android 4.2.2, which should bring some nice improvements over the existing Android 3.x Honeycomb build found today. LG also announced that it will roll out the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update to existing Google TVs in Q3 of this year. From the +Google TV Developers page: Today, Google TV is moving to the latest version of Android (Jelly Bean, 4.2.2), and we’ve refactored Read more

Gameloft Announces 3 Popular Titles Will Receive Google Play Games Features

Hot on the heels of Google’s unveiling the new Google Play Games, Gameloft has come out with an exciting announcement of its own! Three of its most popular games will be updated with Google Play Games features. Modern Combat 4 has added the Google Play Games integration with its latest update and the company will also be updating two other games; Asphalt 7: Heat and Dungeon Hunter 4. The 3 games will receive global leaderboards, achievements, and other advanced social features. However, the matchmaking and multiplayer features aren’t yet rolled out (maybe they weren’t ready for Read more

Google I/O 2013 Keynote: IntoMobile Reacts

The anticipation for this year’s Google I/O has been pretty incredible.  With rumors of a new version of Android, new devices in no short supply, the keynote today wasn’t exactly what we were expecting. It’s clear that this year’s focus was clearly on software and services. And we got a lot of them. For the past few years, the Google I/O keynote has been rather consumer focused, even though this is no doubt a developer’s conference. The Nexus 7, Google TV, and Nexus Q all debuted at the I/O conferences Read more

Gran Turismo 6 Announced for Holiday Release

Big news for Playstation 3 racing fans, Gran Turismo 6 has been officially announced for the holiday season! About a month ago, a pre-order was caught on Newegg but Sony and Developer Polyphony Digital have remained mum up until today. Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi dropped the news at the United Kingdom’s Silverstone circuit (one of the tracks featured in the new title). The new game will feature improved graphics using a new, flexible rendering engine that features “adaptive tessellation”. As usual Polyphony is aiming for the ultimate in realistic auto handling, Read more

Google I/O 2013: Next generation of Google Maps for mobile unveiled

At Google I/O 2013, Google unveiled an impressive new update to the Google Maps app for Android and iOS. It brings a ton of new features that truly blows the competition away. To start, it has a brand new user interface that, according to Google, is easier to use and faster. It’s nothing dramatic either — you still search and swipe through results very quickly. Tap a specific result and that’s where you’ll notice some more changes. Maps now has built-in Zagat integration, which will put Zagat scores and editorial Read more