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File this under “rumors” as we don’t have this confirmed from any official source. We’re hearing that the upcoming Sony Odin will be called Xperia X — as opposed to Xperia Z which is apparently the name of the Sony Yuga. We’re not sure which markets the Xperia X will be released initially, but I’m…
Looks like RIM has cornered quite a few partners for its upcoming platform, one of them being Netflix. Apparently, the video rental company is working on its BlackBerry 10 client as we speak and will release it shortly after the new OS launches. We’re still uncertain of all the features, but it’s likely we should…
Huawei will likely unveil not one but multiple devices at the upcoming CES. We’ve heard about their Windows Phone-based devices, Ascend Mate phablet and Ascend D2. The last phone on the list is the company’s next year’s flagship and… (guess)… it has been leaked prior to its official announcement. As you’ve probably already heard, this…
Samsung obviously thinks “regular” updates are not enough for its users. But instead of just calling them “software updates” or something of that sort, they prefer to use the phrase “Premium Suite,” which not only brings the latest version of Android but also some of Samsung’s own goodies. We’ve already seen the Galaxy Note II…
ZTE Grand S (model number Z753) has been leaked prior to its official announcement at CES in Las Vegas. As you can see from the images presented here, it’s one sexy phone which we’re hearing will be available for $450 sans any strings attached. If you recall, the Grand S will join the latest wave…
Thanks to the ever-savvy folks behind CrackBerry.com, we know about two upcoming features of the BlackBerry 10 platform. First, the upcoming OS will feature a new task manager called BlackBerry Remember, replacing the earlier Tasks app. It is described as a smart to-do list makers that also allows users to “capture and organize content and…
Toshiba has started rolling out Jelly Bean update for its Excite 7.7 tablet. The new software comes with the so called “hybrid UI” that makes the tablet look like it’s a Nexus device, delivering improved user experience along the way. The 348MB heavy download will also bring all the usual Jelly Bean goodies, including improved…
Smartphone and tablets drove app downloads to astronomical heights on Christmas Day, says a report from Flurry Analytics. The analytics company’s data suggests more customers activated an Android or iOS device on Christmas day than any other day in history. Not surprisingly, these new owners downloaded a record number of apps as well. During the…
Samsung does a great job with its commercials and the latest one for the Note 2 is no exception. Titled Office Upgrade, the 1-minute advertisement showcases the Note II in a work environment. It is filled with your typical office banter between two co-workers who are equipped with Note II handsets. One is using the…
BlueStacks is known for its innovative app player that lets you run Android apps on a desktop computer. Earlier this year, the company launched a beta Mac player that let you use a handful of popular Android apps. Starting today, the updated version of this player now supports 750,000 titles from the Android platform. Bluestacks…