Samsung unveiled a new device in its own backyard – Galaxy R Style. Set to be offered by all major carriers in Korea — including SKT, KT and LG U+ — it comes with a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen, LTE connectivity support, 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 5-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, NFC, T-DMB mobile TV, GPS and 16GB…
Archives for 2012
New details about the next iPhone and 3D Maps app pulled from iOS 6
Digging far down into the latest beta of iOS 6, 9to5Mac was able to uncover some new information about the next iPhone model and Apple’s rumored 3D Maps app. The hints were found in layers of code, so it’s about to get very geeky. First, a new iPhone model running iOS 6 contains references to…
Android Jelly Bean : What features do you want to see?
While we may have to wait until later this year to get the full scoop on Android Jelly Bean, there’s a good chance that we’ll see some interesting new features at Google I/O next month. We’re still not exactly sure what Google has been working on for the upcoming version of its mobile operating system…
The Daily: Microsoft Office for the iPad to launch in November
The Daily is reporting that Microsoft is gearing up to release a version of its productivity software suite, Microsoft Office, for the iPad and Android tablets on November 10, 2012. The news supports rumors from BGR last week that Microsoft would release the Office tablet app at some point in November and obviously debunks early reports…
Overages be gone: Netflix for the iPad lets you limit streaming to WiFi networks
Netflix released an update today for iOS with a new feature in the settings that allows users choose whether they want to stream video content using cellular data or restrict it for only when they are connected to WiFi. The change is very small, but incredibly useful for those on capped data plans and want…
Samsung S Voice agrees with Siri, says Windows Phone handset is the best smartphone
Just when you thought the story about Siri saying the Nokia Lumia 900 is the best smartphone was over because Apple told Siri to keep her damn mouth shut, here comes the Samsung Galaxy S III with S Voice. It too is capable of answering the question “What is the best smartphone?” and it too…
Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE landing on June 2nd – for realz
After a delay in customs, the EVO 4G LTE is now officially cleared and will be available in Sprint stores on June 2nd. That’s right, this Saturday you’ll be able to walk into a Sprint store and claim the hot new handset for yourself. Essentially a tweaked HTC One X, the EVO 4G LTE is…
Opera releases Opera Mini 7 with Smart Page for feature phones
Opera is expanding its browser onto more platforms, but this time it’s going outside of the typical smartphone boundary. The company is releasing the Opera Mini 7 browser for feature phones with a flagship feature it calls Smart Page. With Opera Mini 7 for feature phones, it appears Opera is targeting the people who are…
Apple spends less on parts for the iPhone than its competitors
Apple is known for its ability to secure a large volume of parts at very affordable prices. It’s one of many factors that go into the cost of producing a handset. It’s also one that the Cupertino company is leveraging to make more money off its smartphone than its competitors. According to a recent Wall…
AT&T slashes the cost of its international data packages
Starting tomorrow June 1st, international travelers on AT&T will be paying less for their data service while overseas. The wireless carrier announced today that it’s lowering the prices of its global data plans which will now be tiered as follows: 120 MB for $30 monthly (down from 125 MB for $49 monthly) 300 MB for…









