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We have a nice set of deals for you today, folks! For the past few days, we’ve had the AT&T 8X up for free, but this time around, it’s Verizon’s turn. The 16GB model of HTC’s sexy Windows Phone is free, comes with a $20 gift card, and $0.99 shipping from Best Buy Mobile. Also…
After starting pre-orders in October, Verizon finally confirmed that the Galaxy Note II will be available in stores starting tomorrow, November 29. The Note II also includes a Samsung Exynos 1.6 GHz quad-core processor, 2 GB of RAM, 8-megapixel rear camera, 1.9-megapixel front facing-camera, S-Pen stylus and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The Note 2 will…
Microsoft told CNET that it will release an update to fix a bug that causes some Windows phone 8 handsets to randomly reboot. According to reports from customers,the issue affects the HTC 8X and Lumia 920. In its statement, Microsoft only confirmed that an update is coming out this December. The Redmond company did not…
Skype has quietly pushed out an update to its applications for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad this morning, bringing these services more in line with their desktop counterparts. Reflecting Skype’s growing integration with its new owners in Redmond, owners of Microsoft accounts can now merge these accounts with Skype to enable users to chat with…
RIM suffered a setback in a contract dispute with Nokia. According to a Reuters report, a Swedish arbitrator said “”RIM was in breach of contract and is not entitled to manufacture or sell WLAN products without first agreeing royalties with Nokia.” These WLAN-enabled products include BlackBerry handsets and the PlayBook tablet. RIM could face a…
As expected, Meizu officially unveiled its new smartphone MX2 in China. The device keeps its impressive (read “borrowed”) look while the specs are better than ever. The Meizu MX2 sports a rather unusual 4.4-inch screen with resolution of 1280×800 pixels and a narrow 3.15 mm bezel. In addition, it also comes with a quad-core processor…
Two weeks ago we’ve mentioned that US Cellular will soon get a new Samsung Galaxy device – Axiom. And now it’s available from their website with carrier and Samsung failing to launch a single press release to announce it. The reason may be found in the fact that the Galaxy Axiom is a rather unimpressive…
Not everyone liked HP’s idea to effectively abandon webOS. Developer community embraced the company’s decision to open source the OS and group of enthusiast behind the Phoenix project is now doing something to resurrect one of the fanciest mobile platforms ever. For a start, they launched a mobile application that brings the whole OS along…
Microsoft is working on an update for its Windows Phone 8 that will be unveiled in early 2013. Codenamed Apollo Plus, the updated software will bring several new features that weren’t fully in scope for the Windows Phone 8 initial release, along with some smaller enhancements. Here’s what we expect: VPN support – which was…
Before the first BlackBerry 10 device(s) start shipping, RIM is doing everything it can to keep the momentum going. Just recently, they’ve informed the world that BlackBerry developers will be able to benefit from integrated carrier billing. The Canadian company has struck deals with more than 50 mobile operators around the world, 5 from its…