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With the release of the iPhone 5S and 5C looming on the horizon, Apple has begun an iPhone trade-in program at all of its retail stores in the U.S. The program, which is reminiscent of previous Apple trade-in programs looks to put new iPhones in the hands of its customers, while getting some value for…
So T-Mobile, what’s up with the Moto X? According to a leaked internal T-Mo screenshot from TmoNews, it looks as T-Mobile will be selling the device externally, through the Google Play Store. This seems a bit strange, with a previous statement from T-Mobile stating that the Moto X would be “initially be available through Motorola’s…
Twitter is taking advantage of Google’s new beta testing system for Android apps by offering Android users the chance to beta test cool new Twitter features before (and if) they make it to the mainstream. This comes just a day after Snapchat opened up its beta testing program, and a few months after Facebook rolled…
AT&T’s pre-paid MVNO Aio wireless will be launching nationwide by mid-September. Aio, which was launched in early May in a handful of locatiions will bring affordable pre-paid plans to the masses. Aio utilizes AT&T’s network, and provides unlimited packages starting at $40 per month. The plans are as follows: Aio Basic- $40.00 per month, only…
After being kicked out of Apple’s App Store for being a little too risque, Bang With Friends is back on iOS, with a classier name, Down. Don’t let the makeover fool you; Down is still focused on matching up Facebook friends who would like to hook up. Down scans a users’ Facebook friends, and displays…
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Gear smartwatch is set to be unveiled at Samsung’s Unpacked press event on September 4th, and a new photo from @evleaks gives us the first glimpse of the Android app that will help pair the smartwatch with an Android device. The photo shows screenshots from the Samsung Gear Manager app, revealing that…
Nokia’s been rumored to be developing a Windows Phone 8 phablet, and a photo leaked today shows the device in all of its glory. The Nokia phablet, previously known as the ‘Bandit’ has a new name, the Lumia 1520. Previous reports have pointed to the device touting a 6-inch 1080p display and a quad-core Qualcomm…
Qualcomm has released a video today, focused on its quad-core Snapdragon processors. The Snapdragon family of processors powers a host of mobile devices, ranging from smartphones to tablets. While some manufacturers such as Samsung and MediaTek are pushing octa-core processors as the new standard for mobile processing, Qualcomm’s video argues that quad-core processors such as…
Snapchat has taken a page from Facebook and other apps by releasing a beta version of its Android app, which lets adventurous users try out new Snapchat features before they become a reality. Signing up is simple – all you have to do is join Snapchat’s Google+ community, and opt in to the beta program.…
Samsung is releasing a child-centric tablet called the Galaxy Tab 3 Kids. The tablet joins the likes of the XO tablet, which aims to bring affordable tablets focused on education to families across the country. The Galaxy Tab 3 Kids will come pre-loaded with educational games, entertainment and e-book apps. Under the hood the tablet…