As you’re probably aware, there’s been a lot of talk about a future iteration of the iPhone getting a larger display dating back for a few years now. So far, it has yet to happen. Apple clearly has never seen a need to keep up with the gigantic Android phones on the market. Plus, any…
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Wish you went for the white Galaxy Nexus? Replace the back yourself!
If you’re holding onto a Galaxy Nexus and wish that you would have opted for the white version, then you’re in luck. The procedure is rather simple and you only need a few items to get things rolling. Like the Nexus S, the white version of the Galaxy Nexus is only white on the back…
HTC One S ceramic coating starting to chip? (Updated)
The HTC One S is one of the most well-reviewed Android devices to date. IntoMobile gave it a 9/10 overall and a 9/10 for design. The latter score is notable because, well, that premium design HTC has been touting apparently doesn’t last too long. Reports are coming in that the coating on the top side…
5 million Google Play downloads in 6 days: that’s the Instagram way
You know what the Instagram way is? It’s not just settling for 30 million iOS users. Hell no. It’s about launching on Google Play for Android after reaching that milestone to then get one million downloads in the first 24 hours and now five million in the first six days. Oh, and being acquired by…
Analyst: smaller carriers to grab 19 percent of smartphone sales by 2016
Are smaller carriers on the rise? One analyst seems to think so. Iain Gillott is the president and founder of iGR, a mobile industry consultancy group, and a study from his firm suggests that smaller carriers will make key gains in the mobile industry over the next few years. Regional carriers such as U.S. Cellular,…
Guessing Nokia’s Q1 2012 Windows Phone sales figures
On April 19th, less than 10 days from now, Nokia is going to publish their Q1 2012 financial results. The question on everyone’s mind: How many Windows Phone did these guys sell? Just to recap where we are right now, Nokia started selling the Lumia 800 on November 15th in the UK. When the Finnish…
Amazon Appstore gets in-app purchases
The Amazon Appstore has been quite successful so far and Amazon is trying to make it even more attractive for developers by enabling in-app purchases for Android phones and the Kindle Fire tablet. The In-App Purchasing API is supposed to provide a simple, secure way for app developers to create a 1-click (trademarked, remember) way…
Nokia Lumia 900 debuts in Canada, coming soon to the UK
The Nokia Lumia 900 is the best Windows Phone device to date. Sure, Windows Phone has its drawbacks, but those who’ve embraced Microsoft’s budding platform are treated to a gorgeous display, solid camera, and a standout form factor. As a result, the initial reports of Lumia 900 sales are showing some moderate successes, already climbing…
Gigwalk update adds mobile work tools
The Gigwalk app has just received a major update which brings a new suite of tools for companies to create mobile workforces. If you’re not familiar with the app, it lets you use your iPhone to accomplish gigs that are created by businesses. For example, let’s say you want to easily find people who will…
Trading Card legend Topps goes mobile with two iOS apps
For many of us baseball fans, the Topps name brings back memories of yesteryear, to the days where we adamantly collected baseball cards by the bunch for each new season. Sadly, not too many people collect baseball cards anymore, and with the growing trend towards consuming content on mobile devices, the practice isn’t looking like…









