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A recent Nokia job listing for a Principal Software engineer to work on Embedded Linux Middleware kicked off a flurry of posts suggesting the Finnish handset maker might be pursuing Android. Though many would love to see an Android-based Lumia 920 phone, this isn’t going to happen in the foreseeable future, says the head of…
SMS technology turns twenty today. The messaging service is wildly popular among mobile phone subscribers worldwide, but it wasn’t always the go-to service for communication. The idea for SMS was conceived in 1984, but the service didn’t go live until 1992. It remained obscure until 1999, when it finally took off. The idea for SMS…
If you’re looking for an affordable yet pretty powerful 7-inch tablet, you know you should get the Nexus 7. Alternatively, there are other options like Amazon Kindle, B&N Nook Tablet, iPad mini (though it’s not as affordable as other devices), as well as the Acer Iconia Tab A110. The last mentioned is now selling for…
Google acquired a Waterloo-based BufferBox, which specializes in providing users with temporary lockers to receive delivery of packages from online retailers. The terms of the deal weren’t disclosed, but according to TechCrunch, the search giant paid north of $17 million for BufferBox. Speaking to the Financial Post, BufferBox founder McCauley said that they’re hoping to…
HTC has been supporting the hacking and modding communities for quite some time now, releasing source codes for its devices soon after they’ve been launched. Their latest gig is the Droid DNA kernel source code, which will allow developers to more easily make custom ROMs. Not that something’s inherently wrong with HTC’s Sense UI, it’s…
Looks like Verizon Wireless will be offering the LTE-enabled Samsung Galaxy Camera with such a device clearing FCC on its way to the Big Red’s portfolio. If you recall, previously we’ve seen a 3G-enabled version getting FCC’s seal of approval (which may end-up in AT&T’s offering), but this one is a better option. After all,…
Sony has prepared a special SDK add-on for developers looking to make apps for Xperia tablet(s0. The pack comes with documents, code examples and tools that will enable developers to “make use of the special features included in Sony tablets,” including “small apps” running inside the window, the IR blaster and other special features of…
The super hacker friendly HTC HD2 has done it again. Actually it’s the savvy hackers who did the job using the mod-friendly smartphone and make it run the latest version of Microsoft’s mobile platform. You got that right, the HD2 can handle Windows Phone 8 though I guess we shouldn’t expect everything to work as…
Looks like Nexus 7 docking station will finally be released in the next few days (or weeks). Such an accessory got a spot at ASUS’ Japanese website, showing the 7-inch tablet comfortably sitting in the landscape position. We also see a USB port as well as a 3.5mm audio output, allowing you to connect your…
Even though Microsoft has just recently started selling the Surface tablet and Surface Pro isn’t out yet, details for the successor devices have been leaked. Naturally, we won’t see those before the end of next year, but it’s good to know that the Redmond giant is thinking ahead and is willing to invest as much…