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File this under “rumors,” cause we don’t have this from LG. However, chances are the Korean company will launch the KitKat update for its last year’s flagship, Optimus G, this summer. The information, in case you wonder, comes from the French operator SFR that says LG will skip three Android versions, and go straight to…
We haven’t covered the original Geak smartwatch even though it was pretty successful in China. But, it also had some flaws that will most likely be addressed in version 2, which has been leaked (and which you can see from the image above). It is not clear what the Geak smartwatch 2 will be all…
Case makers are notorious for leaking product names before their official announcements. The latest such leak comes from Saint Tropez-based Noreve, which makes some fancy cases for both mobile devices and laptops. Their site has prepared pages for three of the upcoming devices – Nokia Lumia 1820, Samsung Galaxy S5 zoom and Galaxy S5 mini.…
AT&T has posted details on ASUS’ PadFone X specs while failing to say anything about the launch date. Originally announced at CES in January, the PadFone X will be the carrier’s version of the New PadFone Infinity though with a smaller tablet shell (9- vs 10-inch). It will come with full HD screens on both…
Yesterday’s top news was Office for iPad; but that was only a part of the story – Microsoft also released Office for Android and made it free to download, requiring no Office 365 subscription whatsoever. Yes, you will be able to view AND edit Word, Excel and PowerPoint files while on the go for free.…
If LG can do it, so can Samsung. Yup, it too has introduced a Smart Bulb which allows users to control lighting around their home (or office) with their iOS or Android smartphone. Using a dedicated application, users are able to control up to 64 bulbs directly via Bluetooth, with no other equipment required whatsoever.…
Sony has started seeding Android 4.4.2 KitKat updated for the Xperia Z1! However, firmware version 14.3.A.0.681 may still not be available for your particular Z1 unit as these sort of things come in stages, with some markets getting the goodies before others. Aside from new features and tweaks KitKat brings, Sony also updated its Camera…
Sony has started rolling out Android 4.3 update for the Xperia M smartphone. It’s not a major update, but it’s worth installing nevertheless. The build number 15.4.A.0.23 for the Xperia M includes the following goodies: Android 4.3 core update with smoother UI and graphics enhancements. New version of Battery STAMINA Mode for longer battery life.…
Oppo will soon start accepting pre-orders for its newly unveiled Find 7 smartphone. As they said at the time of announcement, the full HD version (Find 7a) will be available first, followed by the better, 2K model later in the year. Users in China are already able to grab Oppo’s baby, while the rest of…
EE, which is a British joint venture of T-Mobile and Orange, is the latest carrier to launch its own-brand smartphone. Made by China’s Huawei, the EE Kestrel is touted as the cheapest 4G handset offered on Pay as you go. Sans any strings attached, users are able to get it for just £99.99 (about $166).…