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Again and again we see Samsung launching new devices like it’s nobody’s business. Yes, it’s getting hard to keep up with all phones and tablets the Korean company announced in the last few years. Their latest phone, Galaxy S III Neo (model number GT-I9301I), has been unveiled in Europe, or at least it got the…
Another day, another rumor. This time we want to tell you about two different smartphones heading to T-Mobile and AT&T. First comes the Samsung Galaxy Avant (model number SM-G386), which is heading to the Magenta network. We’re clueless what this phone is all about, but we doubt it will turn any heads. Chances are this…
LG has recently filed four trademark applications with the USPTO for names of the still unannounced phones or phone series: G Prime, F Prime, L Prime and W Prime. While we’re not sure what LG plans to do with these names — if it does anything at all — we could assume these would be…
Samsung is known to use both its own chips and those made by Qualcomm. The company’s flagship models are notorious for having two different versions, and guess what – Samsung is looking to keep using this strategy with its upcoming Galaxy Note 4. According to SamMobile, version of Sammy’s phablet that will be sold in…
Amazon has updated its Kindle app to make it more audiobook friendly. The new version of the application comes with Audible integration, allowing you to both read and listen to books. You can start by reading, switch to listening and get back to reading with the Kindle app knowing exactly where you left off. This…
SwiftKey is now in version 5.0 and check this out – it’s now free to download. That’s right, SwiftKey is now offering its popular application for free, instead of $3.99 which used to be the app’s price. Going forward, the company will make its money by selling keyboard themes for 99 cents per theme or…
Like Google Maps is not already awesome, Google is acquiring Skybox Imaging to improve satellite imagery. The search giant will pay no less than $500 million for the benefit, the amount that will be paid in cash, subject to adjustments. Skybox’s satellites will help keep Google Maps accurate with up-to-date imagery. Over time, we also…
Google’s Nest just got competition from Honeywell. Yup, Honeywell, the company hardly anyone associates with these sort of devices. Their newly announced Lyric product works in a similar fashion to Nest, connecting to your smartphone or tablet to do its magic. Also like Nest, it will detect when you’re home or not to turn on…
Sprint and Samsung have started rolling out Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0. Software build number T217SVPUBNE7 comes with a number of improvements and tweaks, including: New Lock Screen Access – Media Controls, Camera Shortcut SMS App Chooser – select a default application for sending and receiving SMS text messages Restyled…
Samsung confirmed that five of its devices have been added to the Defense Information System Agency (DISA)’s Approved Products List (APL). The Galaxy S4, Galaxy S4 Active, Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Note PRO and Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) with Android 4.4 KitKat and KNOX pre-installed are now officially ready to be used by the…