Skrill, former Moneybookers, launched Skrill 1-Tap, a new product connected to Skrill’s digital wallet that brings “quick and easy mobile payments to merchants and customers.” When customers make a payment via Skrill with a merchant for the first time, they will be required to enter their payment details as usual. Once complete, they will then…
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Sony Ericsson ST25i Kumquat to be announced next month as the Xperia U
Earlier this week we saw an image of a devilishly handsome Sony Ericsson device called the ST25i “Kumquat” hit the internet. It looks exactly like the Sony Ericsson Xperia S that was launched at the Consumer Electronics Show earlier this month, except that it has a 3.5 inch screen instead of a 4.3 inch screen.…
SpareOne phone runs off a single AA battery
Not sure how we missed this cause it’s pretty interesting. Nevertheless we’re going with this news even though it’s not as hot as it used to be 10 days ago… Imagine a high-end smartphone with a dual-core processor, huge touchscreen, LTE data and a ton of built-in storage. SpareOne phone is a complete opposite –…
Rome’s underground railway network to get mobile phone coverage by the end of the year
It’s a new (and logical) trend in the world to allow folks commuting to use the underground railway system to access mobile network(s). The capital of Italy doesn’t want to be an exception and has decided to offer its customers the ability to talk, text and access Internet services while taking a ride. CommScope got…
Biography for iPad is all about the people who changed the world
Biography is a new interactive book for all of you with the Apple’s iPad. As you can imagine from the app’s title, it talks about people who changed the world and as such, it’s touted as the “perfect pastime for both history geeks and casual users.” Every century had eminent people who amazed the society…
Rumor: Samsung will not announce the Galaxy S III next month, will wait until the summer instead
Last February, at Mobile World Congress 2011, Samsung announced the much loved and highly successful Galaxy S II. It landed on store shelves in Europe several months later in May, hit Asia in June and July, and America got the short end of the stick with a release in September by Sprint, in October by…
Google Maps, Goggles, and Listen for Android get updated
Google has updated three of its Android applications today, which include Maps, Listen, and Goggles. Both Maps and Listen bring small but it Goggles seems to have received most of the attention. In a nutshell, here is what all three updates bring to the table: Google Maps: Google Maps Navigation (Beta) will enter ‘night mode’…
Lytro considering bringing its revolutionary photography to smartphones
Executive Chairman of Lytro, Charles Chi, told PCWorld in an interview that the company is considering different ways to bring its light-field camera technology into cell phones. Admittedly, Chi says it’s a bit of a stretch at this point but we could be looking at a future where your smartphone will be able to take photos…
Early build of Ice Cream Sandwich for the GSM Motorola RAZR leaks
There may be many different Android devices in the world today but there are still only a handful of decent custom user interfaces available. While we prefer stock Android over anything else, HTC’s Sense UI has been a favorite for many people for a while now. However, one thing we’ve never heard before is someone…
AT&T plans to release some impressive devices in Q1
AT&T is going to start its new year off with a bang, as the second largest wireless provider plans to release a slew of impressive handsets during its first quarter. Earlier it was speculated that Ma Bell would launch the Nokia Lumia 900 March 18 with a $99 price tag. Well, it turns out the…









