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Xiaomi has scheduled and event for May 15th, when we hope to see two new devices announced – the Mi3S smartphone and MiPad tablet. The first of the two will build on top of the current Mi3 model, adding a more powerful chip to the mix (Snapdragon 801 clocked at 2.5GHz), an additional gig of…
The other day we’ve told you that the newly launched HTC One M8 will soon get three new color variants – red, blue and pink. We’ve already seen the red version, and it’s reportedly heading to Verizon Wireless, and now it’s time for the pink variant. As you can see from the image above, this…
Yet again, we have a new tidbit of information to add to the Galaxy S5 mini rumormill. The latest leak comes from EVleaks (who else), showing a device on Samsung’s website with familiar design. Yup, it looks very much like the “regular” Galaxy S5, but it’s smaller and has a slower hardware under the hood.…
Samsung is bringing KNOX 2.0 to Galaxy S5 users all around the world, allowing them to use one device for both work and pleasure. The updated solution packs a “portfolio of multiple products and services designed to better meet the rapidly evolving enterprise mobility needs of customers.” These include KNOX Workspace, EMM, Marketplace and Customization:…
HTC made deal with Marvel to create a Limited Edition Captain America S.H.I.E.L.D. version of its One M8 flagship phone. The sexy lookin’ device comes in Gunmetal Gray with a numbered S.H.I.E.L.D. etching on the back. Moreover, you also get Captain America wallpapers as part of the deal, but… Here’s the part we don’t like…
Qualcomm is updating the Toq software to include voice to text for SMS to the mix. No longer will you have to type on your smartphone when a text needs to be answered – simply tap the microphone icon on the Toq and say what’s on your mind. Nuance’s speech-to-text technology will do the rest…
Now that it’s “lost” its Devices division to Microsoft, Nokia is looking elsewhere for business. And it wants to explore other growing markets, like connected cars. To that end, the Finns are launching a $100 million venture fund to invest in auto technology companies across the globe. They are looking for promising startups and auto…
Apple may be facing one legal hurdle as it tries to enter the wearables market. Switzerland-based Swatch secured the name for iSwatch and since it [name] is pretty similar to “iWatch,” it could cause enough customer confusion to prevent the Cupertino giant from securing the trademark. Yeah, we know – people looking to buy Apple’s…
Now that its devices unit has been sold to Microsoft, Nokia is free to conquer other platforms. And it’s actively working for developers to help it port HERE maps to iOS and Android. In two separate job listings, the Finns are looking for experienced developers who will not only make HERE apps for the two…
Microsoft has started sending out invites for a “small gathering” taking place on May 20th in the New York City. During the upcoming Surface-themed event we expect to see the new Microsoft tablet unveiled. Yup, we’re hoping to see the Surface Mini which will run the full-blown Windows 8 rather than Windows RT. Or we…