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Last time we talked about the Nexus 10, we’ve told you that it will most likely be made by Samsung, featuring an amazing display with some ridiculous resolution. Now we have the vague date to share – first half of next year. That’s an everything but specific information and I assume Google and Samsung won’t…
Verizon Wireless’ DROID Incredible 4G will soon get an important update, one that will pack several cool new features. Among the most important things software version 2.17.605.2 brings are global roaming across 220 countries and support for Isis Mobile Wallet (so you can make payments with your phone). In addition, users will also get Verizon’s…
We’ve already heard that Nokia is considering to sell its luxury arm Vertu. The word has comes that it’s a done deal with investment firm EQT VI buying the company from the Finnish company. The price is unknown at the moment, though some sources suggest it is valued at an estimated 200 million EUR (~$249…
Next week will be marked by the Padfone 2 launch and from what we know, the device will be pretty awesome. And we’re glad we can show it to you prior to its official announcement, compliments of EVleaks and Bloomberg TV India. The first thing you’ll notice is that the tablet shell is thinner featuring…
All modern smartphones come with a number of different sensors that can detect the ambient light, proximity, location and direction. But as we’ve been hearing, that’s just a start with many other sensors coming in the (near) future. Japanese OKI recently developed a special human-detecting sensor technology that can distinguish between large movements like person…
Japan’s NTT DoCoMo will soon enhance its cloud services for Android smartphones and tablets by upgrading its popular voice-command personal agent service, Shabette-Concier, and introducing cloud-compatible versions of the phonebook and email services. Set to be launched at some point in November, the service expansion will bring the number of apps and voice-operable phone functions…
Remember that Alcatel Windows Phone we’ve told you about few days ago? Well, it’s heading to China where it will be offered under the name of TCL Horizon S606. As we reported before, it’s an entry-level smartphone with specs that include a 1GHz single-core processor, 4-inch WVGA screen, dual cameras (5-megapixel on the back, VGA…
Sprint is rolling out updates for two of its phones, Samsung Epic 4G Touch (its version of the Galaxy S II) and ZTE Fury. After the update, the first device will get software version S:D710:10S:F127 that brings the ability to edit internal “out of office” message in email, as well as fixes for VPN access…
UK supermarket chain ASDA is slashing the price of the unlocked Samsung Galaxy S III. Those you who don’t like signing carrier contracts will be able to get the best Android smartphone (until Optimus G is out) for 399 GBP (about $639) and use it with a network and plan of choice. Yeah, that’s still…
Speaking at the Liberty Media Investor Conference in New York City, Barnes & Noble CEO William Lynch noted few interesting things about the new NOOK tablets. For one thing, NOOK seems to be selling like hot cupcakes – pre-orders for the NOOK HD and NOOK HD+ are up over 240% from previous NOOK introductions. That’s…