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Samsung is pushing a small bug-fixing update for the Galaxy Tab 7 Plus. And while we’re not sure what’s exactly included in the 19.38MB heavy download, it’s kinda safe to assume “software and stability improvements” means that after the update, your beloved tablet will be faster, more stable with some of the know issues fixed…
Motorola surprised everyone with its decision to release the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update for the Cliq 2 smartphone. You got that right – Motorola Cliq 2, which we thought is a dead product, is getting the update. According to a post at Moto’s forums, the company is looking for some 1,000 customers to “test and…
Ericsson managed to triple uplink capacity in HSPA networks. This solution was demonstrated last month, when they showed an increase from around 4Mbps to more than 12Mbps, which is an unprecedented figure for a 5MHz WCDMA carrier. According to the Swedish company, the solution was made possible by combining Ericsson’s commercially available receiver technology, Ericsson…
Samsung knows great hardware is just one part of the equation. They keep investing in software and services, and in that sense they’re already offering a number of Hubs, such as Social Hub and Gaming Hub. Their latest gig is called Learning Hub and initially it will be available for the Galaxy Tab 8.9 and…
Evernote updated its Skitch for iPad app with few new features. First of all, version 1.0.3 brings a new (fourth) shape to the mix – rounded-corner rectangle. Second, there are parental controls that allow users to disable the browser, location and photo features. In order to do this, simply tap on the “i” on the…
In a new report, Juniper Research talks about so called MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) devices built into mobile phones and tablets, suggesting annual revenues for this market will exceed $6 billion by 2016. According to the research company, there are three different categories for MEMS devices: those already deployed (accelerometers, magnetometers and gyroscopes), those currently in…
ASUS posted a video to its YouTube channel which hints at an upcoming tablet that’ll have twice the detail and twice the fun. The cutesy video is 15-seconds long and features marbles falling in and out of a rectangular box. In the end, the marbles form the shape of a tablet which has the date…
Samsung and AT&T today announced its latest Android handset offering called the Rugby Smart, which is slated to launch on March 4th. This new mid-level device is powered by Android 2.3 Gingerbread, but its most impressive feature is its ruggedized shell, which protects it from extreme nature elements like water and dust. The Samsung handset…
One of the most underrated functions of owning and using a smartphone is how much simpler they make shopping. There are literally thousands of applications available across all mobile platforms that help users compare prices of an item both online and at local retailers, or purchase goods and services right from their smartphone. Google has…
I know this might seem like quite the stretch, but it just over 20 years ago when arcades ruled as the premier spot to get your gaming on as home consoles and handheld devices didn’t even come close to what was possible at the arcade. With the inevitable advancement of mobile devices, gaming consoles, and…