We’ve already told you that Archos is preparing to unveil a new generation of tablets and voila… the curtain has been removed and now we know everything about the new Archos 101 XS. There are few key things to notice here: It’s not a high-end product as it doesn’t come with a full HD screen…
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Russia’s MegaFon launches Intel-powered Android smartphone called Mint
We know Intel won’t give up on the mobile space that easily even though it still struggles to convince major companies to make smartphones using Atom-based chips. So far we’ve seen few devices rocking Intel’s Atom Z2460 processor — including the Lava XOLO X900, Orange San Diego and Lenovo K800 — and now Russia’s mobile…
SingTel launches NFC contactless payments in Singapore
SingTel is launching NFC-based payments in Singapore in partnership with EZ-Link, who also introduced an EZ-Link NFC mobile application and the EZ-Link NFC website. Using the new service, SingTel customers will be able to make cashless payments by tapping supported handsets at NFC-enabled terminals at over 20,000 points of sale, including taxis, supermarkets and fast…
The Avengers getting the official mobile game soon
Sadly we haven’t seen the official mobile game for The Avengers, despite the movie’s smashing success. We’ve no idea whether Marvel had problems with developers/publishers or there’s something else that caused this “issue,” which is effectively a missed opportunity (to monetize on the film’s success). That, however, will change soon with Marvel teasing us with…
Sony Xperia Tablet accessories caught in the wild
Yeah we know Sony will soon launch the new Xperia Tablet, but now we have few accessories to show you, all of which will sing along the upcoming device. First there’s a music stand aka Media Dock, which serves as an amplifier for the audio experience and which will come with a remote control. Then,…
FitPal makes sure iPhone users don’t overtrain themselves
We’ve seen a number of different exercise tracking apps before; here’s something different. Called FitPal, it’s an iPhone app that helps users get their functional capacity and personalized recommendations on optimal and safe exercise intensity for each workout. Relying on the built-in camera, the application is capable of monitoring user’s pulse in resting position and…
Apple and Samsung release official statements regarding trial verdict.
It’s been a long ride, friends. A ride that’s nowhere near being over. In a sweeping victory in favor of Apple, both companies have released official statements regarding the verdict. They go a little something like this. Apple “We are grateful to the jury for their service and for investing the time to listen to…
Deals of the Day – Aug 24: Samsung Galaxy Note 5.3″ Smartphone $50
Samsung will be announcing the Galaxy Note 2 on Aug. 29 in Berlin and has put up this teaser on YouTube. If you would rather not wait and spend that kind of money, but still want a large 5.3″ screen on your smartphone, the current Galaxy Note is for you. You can now get a refurbished…
Jury reaches verdict in Apple v. Samsung trial [Update]
After a very dramatic legal battle between two leading smartphone makers, the jury consisting of nine people — seven men and two women — in the Apple v. Samsung trial has reached a verdict. It didn’t take very long, but we should hear shortly of what that verdict is. Oh the suspense! Update: The jury…
Flickr for Android finally gets updated, brings new UI with better features
Flickr, the Yahoo-owned photo sharing company is finally giving its app on phones running the green robot some love. In this new update, users can expect to see the addition of a new horizontal swiping system, which makes navigation between photos easier, along with an iOS-style pull-to-refresh feature to pages displaying recent content. Moreover, Android…









