Jelly Bean firmwares have been leaked for two Samsung tablets – Galaxy Note 10.1 and Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, and are available for savvy testers at SamMobile: Galaxy Note 10.1 link, Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 link. This isn’t the official way to get the latest version of Android but if you know what you’re doing…
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UK: LG Prada 3.0 now just 149 GBP
It was back in June when we told you LG Prada 3.0 is available for 239.99 GBP in the UK. Like that’s not affordable enough, now you can get the same device for 90 GBP less, for a total of 149 GBP (about $240). That’s the price of the unlocked Prada smartphone at Asda, requiring…
Characteristics of smartphone users [infographic]
In today’s infographic we look at attitudes and characteristics of people who use smartphones. To no one’s surprised, Apple’s handset remains the single most loved device with 65% of iPhone owners surveyed saying they can’t live without their shiny gadget. Moreover, 15% would rather give up sex than go a weekend without their the iPhone.…
Hands-On with the Samsung Galaxy Note II
We know you’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but the second you see the Samsung Galaxy Note II, it’s hard not to. Still, Samsung’s second phone tablet hybrid is something you don’t want to miss, as it’s quite impressive. From hardware performance to software tweaks throughout, the Note II is quite…
Verizon adding Mobile Security app for its line of Android phones
Verizon plans on putting more bloatware on your Android devices, but this time it’ll actually be for a good reason. The largest wireless provider in the United States is introducing a McAfee-based Mobile Security app to be preinstalled on all of its Android handsets, with a free version and a $1.99 per month version. Security…
Carriers begin showing lack of interest in RIM’s BlackBerry
RIM enthusiastically boasted toward the end of August that carriers love BlackBerry 10 so far, at least based on the progress RIM has made with the upcoming mobile OS. While the carriers’ opinions are presumably still positive, it looks like they’re being careful not to rely too heavily on it. Between the abundance of perfectly…
Deals of the Day – Sep 11: 15.6″ Toshiba Satellite S850 Core i7 Laptop $720
Have you been looking for a laptop with the latest Intel Ivy Bridge Core i7 processor for a reasonable price? Right now, you can get a great price on a 15.6″ Toshiba Satellite (model S850-BT2G22) with a Core i7 processor for only $719.99. Laptops with the highest end Core i7 Ivy Bridge processors typically go for…
Are you planning on buying a new iPhone? (Poll-now closed)
Tomorrow is Apple’s big day when it is expected to announce the next iPhone. Though we don’t have the official details, leaked details suggest the phone will have a four-inch screen, a longer form factor, and LTE connectivity. Based on what we’ve seen so far, will you be watching the event with your credit card…
Rumor: Apple iPhone pre-orders to start September 14
According to report from MacRumors, Apple may start pre-orders for the next iPhone on Friday, September 14. This conflicts with an earlier report from iMore which suggested the iPhone would be available to order shortly after the September 12 event. If we look at history for guidance, then Friday is the likely pre-order date. When…
EE announces initial LTE devices, includes brief Lumia 920 exclusivity period
Speaking of EE’s new 4G LTE network, the company has announced the devices it’ll carry with LTE support in coming months. Most notably, EE has announced they have secured a brief exclusivity period for the flagship Lumia 920 Windows Phone 8 device, though no terms of the exclusivity period were given. EE will also carry…









