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In an effort to lure people into purchasing the Nexus 7 tablet, Google has been giving customers a $25 credit on the Google Play store. Those still on the fence about purchasing a Nexus 7 are encouraged to act quickly, as Google’s terms stipulate that the promotional credit will no longer be offered after September…
Chinese tech site Bolopad posted alleged pictures of the upcoming iPad Mini, which is currently in production in China ahead of an October release. While historically it was uncommon for Apple devices to be leaked to the media ahead of launch, the accuracy of the leaks for the iPhone 5 suggest that this might be the…
When Apple introduced the iPhone 5 last week, they also told us that the iPhone 4 would become a free-on-contract option for budget-minded customers, but that it would be limited to select carriers. Immediately after announcement, Apple discounted the iPhone 4 and 4S on Sprint, Verizon, and AT&T to $0 (or $0.99) and $99 respectively, leading us…
This morning in London, Motorola kicked off its event with Intel to announce its latest Android phone called the Razr i. The Razr i is a unique phone because its the first to carry Intel’s 2GHz processor. Inside of the phone is some interesting features such as Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, a 4.3inch qHD…
Tomorrow HTC is expected to announce a few phones, including a handset that’s codenamed the Accord. We’ve known about this device for some time, as leaked information scattered all over the Internet. The Accord (or 8X) is speculated to having a 1.5GHz dual-core CPU, an 8 megapixel camera and a 4.3-inch HD display, all powered…
Much ado was made a few weeks back when AT&T announced that it had decided to block FaceTime over Cellular, a key feature built into iOS 6 and the iPhone 5, for customers not on the company’s Mobile Share plans. When the decision was made, AT&T took to its Public Policy Blog to defend the decision,…
Whispers of a Samsung Galaxy S IV launching at Mobile World Congress in February 2013 swept across the internet yesterday based on a Korea Times report. The Times allegedly spoke with someone from Samsung who suggested a February announcement for the follow-up to the Galaxy S III, which has sold some 10 million units thus far.…
Twitter for iOS and Twitter for Android have received a rather significant update today, coinciding with CEO Dick Costolo’s appearance on the Today Show where Costolo announced the service’s increased focus on photos and media. Twitter for iPad now allows users to click to expand tweets which will show large photos, videos, and web page previews…
LG unveiled a new accessory in its home market – Pocket Photo printer. The small device is about the size of the LG Optimus Vu only thicker, measuring 2.8×4.7×0.9 inches. Leveraging heat-activated Zink paper, the Pocket Photo makes 2- x 3-inch prints without relying on conventional ink (though you will have to buy that special…
Citizens of Hong Kong got another luxury handset option to choose from. The newly unveiled Aston Martin Aspire may wear logo of the famous car maker, but it’s a low-end smartphone under the hood. Specs wise, it has a 3.2-inch HVGA screen, 800MHz single-core processor, 5-megapixel rear camera, VGA front-facing one, 3G and Wi-Fi radios,…