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Notice that I’ve used “tablet” instead of “hot” to describe this deal. While this is undoubtedly a good price for the HTC Flyer, I don’t think this is really what I would call a “hot” deal. The reason is simple – HTC’s baby doesn’t have a dual-core processor and I’m not sure it will be…
The Netherlands-based KPN is selling its France-based MVNO, KPN France (operating under the Simyo brand), to Bouygues Telecom, the third-largest mobile operator in the country. While the sales amount was not disclosed, we do know that the transaction will be completed by the end of this year, getting Bouygues some 180,000 of KPN’s local customers.…
If you’re a frequent traveler you simply gotta use some travel management service. TripIt is one of the most popular such services with its users travelling more than 5 billion miles in 2011. In a new infographic, they’re exploring how far those miles take one across the country, around the globe, and even into space.…
Not exactly a “hot” deal since there are better or at least sexier devices out there, but a deal nevertheless. Costco is offering the Motorola DROID BIONIC for $99 with few accessories, including a navigation dock, additional battery charger and a desktop dock. All in all, you get way more than $100 in extra accessories…
Well what do you know – even though the Galaxy Note is still not available all over the globe, Samsung is already working on its successor. At least that’s what we think of the mysterious device marked as GT-N8010, which has recently received a Wi-Fi interoperability certificate (PDF download is here). So why do we…
Samsung has launched a dual-SIM version of its super popular Galaxy S II smartphone in China. Simply called Galaxy S II Duos, it resembles T-Mobile or Sprint’s version of the device, sporting a large 4.52-inch Super AMOLED Plus WVGA touchscreen. In addition, it also comes with other “standard Galaxy S II” goodies like a 1.2GHz…
Fandango added a new mobile payment option to its iOS and Android apps – PayPal. Yep, that means you’ll now be able to securely reserve your seat at select theaters right from your beloved smartphones. With this latest option, film fans can select PayPal as a payment option after choosing the show time and entering…
Motorola is launching a dual-SIM version of its entry level Fire smartphone in Brazil. Aside from the additional SIM card slot, we don’t see any other changes under the hood. In that sense, expect the same 2.8-inch QVGA touchscreen with full QWERTY keyboard beneath, 3-megapixel camera, 600MHz processor, HSDPA and Wi-Fi connectivity, GPS, Bluetooth, memory…
While the LG Optimus Black is not the high-end device as it used to be, it’s still pretty solid Android smartphone. And now it’s available for less in the UK, where online retailer eBuyer is selling the unlocked unit for just 189 GBP (about $295). No contract signing required at all — you are free…
Myriad unveiled what it calls the “latest chapter of Myriad Alien Dalvik” – Myriad Alien Vue. The new technology is made to bring Internet access to TV, allowing Android apps to run alongside existing television functions in a “unified user experience.” It is a complete end-to-end solution that enables TV service providers to add apps…