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Samsung released a new version of its Kies software for computers that comes with a brand new user interface. If you’re already running Kies on your desktop/laptop, you’ll be prompted to update and bring it to the latest version (2.5.0.12094_27). Aside from the cosmetic changes — that also happen to make the software easier to…
iPhone app developers have been updating their apps to sing along the latest version of iOS. Now AdMob, Google’s mobile ad service, is doing the same, updating its SDK for iOS developers. Version 6.2 of the Google AdMob SDK adopts Apple’s new Identifier for Advertising (IDFA) on devices running iOS 6. To ensure high quality…
Alcatel is getting into the tablet market with a low-end model, One Touch T10. The device comes with a 7-inch WVGA (800×480 pixels) screen, 1GHz single-core Rockchip processor, 1GB of RAM, 4GB of built-in storage, microSD memory card slot, front-facing VGA camera, while Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is running the show. It’s an entry-level…
Mobilicity is bringing the infamous sport of Mobile Phone Throwing to Canada by hosting the 1st Annual Canadian Mobile Phone Throwing Championship in Toronto on Saturday, October 13th. The event, which is inspired by the recent Mobile Phone Throwing World Championships in Finland, will take centre stage at next weekend’s Red & Blue Bowl game…
According to a report in TechHive, RIM’s PlayBook tablet is disappearing from online retailers in the US. The blog notes that the PlayBook is no longer available at Wal-Mart.com, BestBuy.com, RadioShack.com, Staples.com and OfficeDepot.com. IDC analyst Bob O’Donnel believes RIM is selling through its inventory and not replenishing its supply of the tablet. The company may be…
If you have been waiting for the HTC One X on AT&T to drop to $0.01, today is the day (on new 2-year contract)! This flagship smartphone from HTC is typically priced at $99.99 (on new contract), saving you close to $100. In our full review of the AT&T HTC One X, you can read all…
Apple issued a support document on Monday that addresses the purple flare issue noticed by iPhone 5 owners who take a photo with a out-of-scene bright light source in the frame of the shot. Apple implies this is a common problem and says that “most small cameras, including those in every generation of iPhone, may…
Well, well, well; look what we have here. It’s the two phones that everybody loves to hate, the Apple iPhone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S III. Android lovers usually despise the iPhone 5 and iOS lovers usually despise the Galaxy S III. We’ve pitted them head to head to determine which of these devices…
Today T-Mobile and Nokia announced that the Lumia 810 will be hitting the Magenta shelves in the coming weeks. The exclusive offering will sit alongside the slightly less attractive 710, and rock some Windows Phone 8. The Nokia Lumia 810 ships with a 4.3 inch OLED WVGA Clear Black display, 8 megapixel camera, 1.2-megapixel Skype HD certified…
Huawei, disappointed by the House Intelligence Committee report that asks US companies to shun the Chinese company, has issued a scathing response that claims the report “employs many rumors and speculations to prove non-existent accusations.” The company chastises the House committee for making these decisions because it wants “to impede competition and obstruct Chinese ICT…