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In a few short months, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus will turn a year old. It’s been my personal device since it launched last October, and it will be a sad day when I let it go. That is, until we see the next Nexus device hits the street. While it wasn’t until mid-August and September…
Yahoo updated the IntoNow app for iPhone and iPad to version 3.0 and with it comes a generous amount new features that presumably aim to ramp up user engagement within the app. The one that people are probably going to have the most fun with is CapIt, which is essentially a meme generator. Once IntoNow…
Spotify launched its free, unlimited Radio service for US iOS users last month and now it’s time for Android users to take part in the fun. Just like their iOS counterparts, Android users can listen to their choice of stations based on an album, artist or playlist. Users can skip a song that they don’t…
Senior Vice President of Design at Apple, Sir Jonathan Ive spoke at the British Embassy’s Creative Summit about how more than once Apple considered trashing the iPhone concept before it eventually made it to market. There were a few design obstacles the company was beginning to think were impossible to get over. “We nearly shelved…
Inexpensive MVNO FreedomPop is back with another sleeve that’ll turn your iPod touch into an always-connected mobile device. The latest version of the sleeve bumps up the connectivity to 4G and lets you make calls, stream video and more from your iPod touch. The service includes 500MB of free data and users can earn up…
The general election is coming folks, and both candidates are doing everything possible to stake claim to your vote. President Barack Obama has launched his official mobile application for iOS in his reelection bid. The mobile app packs election information, grassroots organizational tools, campaign news and more. From what we’ve gathered, the “Obama for America”…
While we normally wouldn’t see a rival competitor urging the FCC to approve a deal that would benefit the competition, that’s the situation currently unfolding in the spectrum wars. T-Mobile USA is strongly encouraging the FCC to approve Verizon’s $3.6 billion spectrum acquisition deal with cable companies that would net Big Red 122 spectrum licenses…
If you’re considering getting a new phone from Verizon Wireless, do it on Amazon.com. The online retailer is running a neat campaign, offering $40 credit for new “Share Everything” activations from Verizon. The offer is good until August 2nd, so you better hurry if that $40 credit on your bill means anything to you. Bear…
AT&T added a new Quick Messaging phone (i.e. feature phone) to its portfolio. Called Pantech Renue, it comes with a 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen, side-sliding keyboard, 3-megapixel camera on the back, and dedicated keys for accessing popular social networking services. It’s also an eco-friendly device, constructed from 67% recyclable components, while the packaging is made from…
This fall, Sprint will start selling the most powerful ZTE Android smartphone, ever. According to a leaked promo, the upcoming ZTE Flash is a powerhouse under the hood, boasting Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S4 SoC clocked at 1.5GHz, LTE radio, 1GB of RAM and a powerful 12.6-megapixel camera sensor. In addition, it also has a 4.5-inch IPS…