I first heard about Super Hexagon in a Twitter conversion between Engadget Editor in Chief Tim Stevens and Ars Technica’s Senior Gaming Editor Kyle Orl. In a way, I wish I’d never heard of Super Hexagon, as I’ve just about literally only put my iPad down in the last 18 hours or so to sleep. And to…
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Dual-SIM Galaxy Note II in development for China
It’s common that people in China use two networks at once, hence Samsung wants to have a special version of the Galaxy Note II that can support this capability. We’re hearing that the dual-SIM Note II will be released soon, allowing Chinese who can afford it to be available on two different phone numbers at…
Virgin Mobile releasing Samsung Galaxy Reverb on September 19th
Remember the Samsung Galaxy Reverb? Last time we talked about it, this low-to-mid end phone was heading to Virgin Mobile; now we know that it will be released on September 19th and yes, in case you wonder, you can already pre-order your unit from the carrier’s website. The phone costs $249.99 sans any long-term commitments,…
PayPal comes to Windows Phone
PayPal is finally available for Windows Phone community, with eBay launching the app in the marketplace. As you would expect, it [application] is free to download allowing PayPal users to send and request money while on the go. Moreover, the account management capabilities also come included so you can check your balance, withdraw funds and…
HTC One X+ almost confirmed?
It looks like we have another proof that HTC will soon launch a slightly improved version of the One X smartphone. It is said that the upcoming One X+ will pack a faster Nvidia AP37 1.6GHz quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 32GB of built-in storage, while Android 4.1 Jelly Bean will run the show with…
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 coming to the UK in mid-October; Up for pre-order now
The hot-new Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is now available for pre-ordering in the UK with Unlocked-Mobiles already listing the phablet on its website. The phone retailer is offering the 16GB model for 544.98 GBP (about $870), which is a lot of money though kinda expected for such a device. From the same page we also…
Google Maps updated all around the world
Once again Google Maps got an update, making it even more useful to everyone. Here’s what’s new: India: Google Maps Navigation (Beta) with voice guided, turn-by-turn directions is now available in thousands of towns across India. Live traffic conditions for major roads with estimated travel times are also included. New Zealand: Local cyclists can access…
TELUS testing LTE in Lethbridge as we speak
Looks like TELUS will soon expand its LTE coverage in Lethbridge, Alberta as part of its $8 million investment in the area. Apparently some users from around the Interwebs have already noticed their LTE-enabled devices catching the LTE signal in Lethbridge, hinting us the launch is imminent (or at least not that far). As you…
Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD now available for pre-ordering in the UK
Both 7-inch Kindle Fire models are now available for pre-ordering from Amazon UK. The “old” model with 1024×600 pixels resolution screen could be yours for 129 GBP, while HD version starts at 159 GBP, which is the price of the Kindle Fire HD with 16GB of storage. The 32 gig tablet could be yours for…
Galaxy Note II doesn’t have a 13MP camera because Sony could provide Samsung with enough CMOS sensors
Even before the new Galaxy Note II was officially unveiled, we’ve heard a number of rumors that such a device is in development. At that time, the Interwebs were talking about improved camera, saying that the new model will rock a 13-megapixel sensor. Now we’re hearing that those rumors were partly true as Samsung did…









