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We’ve seen that LG smartphone with tri SIM card slots, the Optimus L1 II Tri; now we have Samsung following suit with such model of its own – Galaxy Star Trios. Again, this is a low-end device that will initially be available in Brazil with some other markets getting it at a later date. Or…
Huawei will apparently join the smart watch craze later this month. That’s right, the Chinese company will launch its very own watch during Mobile World Congress, though unfortunately we don’t have all the details just yet. Chances are, Huawei’s baby will come with support for any number of notifications, ability to track your steps and…
Microsoft has quietly started sharing Windows Phone 8.1 preview to select group of developers. We’re not sure who’s on the list, but chances are we’re talking about big boys here, which would include companies like Facebook, EA, Evernote, Gameloft and so on. The official launch of the platform is set for April, when Redmond giant…
Chances are we’ll see Nexus 8 launching later this year. In fact, Google may officially announce this tablet as early as April, as one of the rumors we’ve heard suggests something like that. Presuming you don’t like 10-inch or bigger devices, we believe this is the best Android tablet you will be able to buy…
Xiaomi may be entering the mobile payments space, according to a techweb.com.cn report. The Chinese firm has already setup a dedicated company called Xiaomi Pay, which is apparently in the midst of conducting R&D on e-payment technology and related services. Xiaomi’s founder and CEO Lei Jun is the legal representative and chairman of Xiaomi Pay.…
Nokia is organizing a neat contest for mobile photo takers. In order to participate and win the Lumia 1020 and a “mysterious” photography kit (cause we’re not sure what this kit includes), all you have to do is share your low-light photos at Instagram using the hash tag #LumiaLowLight. It’s that easy. Nokia on its…
Sony seems in the midst of a big-time restructuring. After announcing that it will sell off its VAIO PC division, they are turning their attention to the eBook store, which will get the same (shutdown) treatment. The U.S. eBook store will go offline soon and users are advised to switch to Kobo, with their libraries…
Google may be soon offering the “Nexus experience” to every single Android user out there. Previously dubbed the “Google Experience” launcher, the name has now been changed to “Google Now” launcher, reflecting the idea to have Google’s digital assistant easily accessible from everywhere. While we’re still not certain when the search giant will make this…
On the heels of the recent Chromebox device launches (by ASUS and HP), Google announced Chromebox for meetings, an integrated hardware and service offering that makes video conferences a snap. The hardware consists of an ASUS Chromebox, a 1080p webcam (made by Logitech?), a wireless speakerphone / microphone combo and a wireless remote; while the…
HTC has seen better days. From a leading Android smartphone maker, it is now commanding just 2 percent market share. Meanwhile, the company’s stock price dropped 80%, and its profits 83% in the second quarter of 2013 from the previous year. So what can they do to get their finances back to order? Focus on…