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We have a strong reason to believe that the Gingerbread update for the Motorola Droid 2 Global will be launched within weeks maybe even days. As a matter of fact, thanks to Android developer aceoyame from RootzWiki – you can already try out the latest version of Android for smartphones today. However, it’s not the…
Sony Ericsson proudly announced a limited time exclusive agreement with EA Mobile to deliver the much anticipated EA SPORTS FIFA 12 on Android. Obviously the game will be optimized for the Xperia PLAY, allowing players to use the smartphone’s gamepad instead of virtual on-screen controls. Then, after that exclusive launch period ends (we’re most likely…
Zappar is a new mobile app that brings videogame characters and other 3D objects to life at in-store point of sale. The augmented reality application was launched exclusively at GAMESCOM Expo in Cologne, Germany, promoting the videogame All Zombies Must Die! in partnership with games developer and distributor – doublesix. The Zappar technology allows consumers…
Although we keep writing about them all the time, tablets are still far from reaching the mainstream consumer. As a matter of fact, according to In-Stat – in 2017 tablet shipments will approach 250 million units which is like nothing compared to smartphone figures. However, this won’t stop the major consumer electronic players like Samsung,…
After Nextag Dealforce, the popular shopping website is out with another mobile app – Nextag Radar. However, unlike their earlier mobile efforts, this app is available for iPhone only (I guess the Android version will be released shortly, too). The new application not only allows users to search and compare products, and organize their searches…
Provider of mobile predictive analytics Medio Systems announced that Rovio will adopt its technology to enhance fan engagement for Angry Birds across all consumer platforms, including Google Chrome, Android devices and Apple’s iPhone and iPad lineup. The two companies are teaming-up to test the use of Big Data. Angry Birds games have been downloaded by…
It’s a sad truth that pure PND makers will sooner or later end-up being acquired by bigger companies looking to expand their services offering. I’ve been thinking which of the giants could be interested to grab Garmins and TomToms of the world, and here’s my list. Before I start, let me mention few companies which…
With smartphones getting all the attention these days, luxury phone maker Mobiado decided to test the market for an expensive Android device. Their product, called Mobiado Grand Touch, is actually a version of the Nexus S with special touches that include CNC-machined aluminum or brass plated with gold. Specs wise, Mobiado’s phone remains identical to…
Motorola XT531 may be heading to AT&T or at least such a phone — the one that can sing along carrier’s 3G network (850 / 1900 MHz) — has been spotted at the FCC. That, however, doesn’t mean AT&T will actually launch Moto’s baby as we’ve learned from the past, seeing quite a few devices…
After Vodafone, Three and O2 – two of the remaining major operators in the UK, T-Mobile and Orange, are joining the trend – yep, they launch the white version of Samsung Galaxy S II, too. Exact release dates are unknown at the moment, and all we have from T-Mobile is “September” and from Orange – “Coming Soon.”…