Like we forgot about it, Acer decided to announce the Iconia Tab A110 again. The low-cost tablet is already up for pre-order in the UK where interested users can grab it for 179.98 GBP, which translates into some 224 EUR or $292. The problem, however, is that its 7-inch screen supports resolution of 1024×600 pixels…
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ZTE smartphones with Mozilla Firefox OS coming next year
The first smartphones running Mozilla’s own mobile OS aka Firefox Mobile may be launched in early 2013. Chinese ZTE and TCL (which makes Alcatel-branded products) are on board to make compatible devices, with ZTE saying its first Firefox Mobile smartphones will launch in the first quarter of next year. Additionally, in an interview to The…
MTS launches first TD-LTE network in Russia
Russia’s largest operator MTS launched the country’s first TD-LTE network with aim to cover 96% of the Moscow territory by the end of this year. The equipment provided by Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) is capable of speeds of up to 100Mb/s, allowing users to watch HD videos while on the go. The carrier secured the…
Deals of the Day – Sep 21: 14″ Dell Inspiron 14z Core i3 Laptop $400
Dell Home currently has the Dell Inspiron 14z (model n411z) 14 inch Core i3 laptop for $399.99, which is $200 off the list price of $599.99. This savings is available with the $100 off coupon code. The Dell Inspiron 14z features brushed aluminum body and aluminum palm rest, making it a sleek-looking laptop that weighs…
Drop tests reveal iPhone 5’s much improved durability [Update]
Though Apple claims it designed the iPhone 4 and with strong aluminosilicate glass “comparable in strength to sapphire crystal,” there have been no shortage of reports over the years that after just a single fall on the pavement, the glass had shattered to pieces. Now that the iPhone 5 has replaced most of the glass…
On iPhone 5 launch day, RIM is fixing BlackBerry service outage in three continents
Guess what RIM has been up to today! Actually wait, before you take your guess, let’s just poke a little fun at the answer. What should a company do when one of its biggest competitors launches a new product after receiving overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics and two million pre-orders in 24 hours for said…
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean could be headed to the HTC One X in October
We have some potentially great news for you HTC One X owners out there patiently waiting for your sample of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Rumors are swirling on the interwebs about Jelly Bean updates rolling out to handsets sometime in October. MoDaCo, a notorious Android developer, has gotten the drop on when the firmware update…
Verizon Galaxy Nexus finally getting updated to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Verizon will soon be updating the Samsung Galaxy Nexus to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, according to a document posted on Verizon’s support page. Soon, owners of the Galaxy Nexus will receive an OTA update to install the latest Google operating system on their devices, something owners of GSM Galaxy Nexus devices have been enjoying for…
Lumia 510 with Windows Phone 7.8 makes an appearance in China
There is a growing battle for smartphone customers in emerging markets, where the companies who tend to win out are those that offer the best and cheapest devices. In countries such as China, low-end Android devices have ruled the roost, though a recently spotted Lumia 510 complete with Windows Phone 7.8 may make inroads into the…
Voyager Mobile readying to offer tablets and portable hotspots in Q4
Voyager Mobile, the mobile virtual operator we talked about in the past, wants to expand its device portfolio in the fourth quarter with the release of tablets, portable hotspots and USB modems. In an email to FierceWireless, the MVNO’s president John Mardini confirmed the news adding that the price plans are “being completed now” and…








