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C Spire’s Samsung Galaxy S III is the latest variant to get the Android 4.3 update. As that’s usually the case with Samsung’s hardware, the new software (build number L710WWAMK4) doesn’t just include the platform tweaks; there are other goodies included as well, most notably Galaxy Gear support. That’s right, after you get this update,…
After months of contentious debate, the CTIA and FCC have come to an agreement on cellphone unlocking policies in the United States. The CTIA has issued six principles regarding cellphone unlocking, which will be included in CTIA’s Consumer Code for Wireless Service, and has been adopted my the nation’s five larger carriers, Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T,…
Looks like Sprint is late to the Android 4.4 game, beginning the KitKat update rollout to Moto X devices today, almost a month after the update rolled out to Moto X devices on Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T. Better late than never as they say, so be on the lookout for version 13.11.3Q2.X-69-3-8 to land on…
Verizon Galaxy Note 3 owners are in for a treat, as a new update has begun its OTA rollout, set to hit your device soon. The update will bring a host of bugfixes and tweaks, and some lovely Verizon bloatware to boot. The 4 new Verizon apps that will be pushed along with the update…
T-Mobile is making the holidays a little brighter by dropping the upfront cost of purchasing a few of the hottest mobile devices of 2013. Beginning on December 11th, T-Mobile will begin its promotional pricing for customers who are in the market to purchase an iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C, Samsung Galaxy S4 or a Galaxy Note…
Verizon and HTC have finally started rolling out update for the DROID DNA smartphone. The new software includes Android 4.2.2 and HTC Sense 5, along with a number of app updates, tweaks, bug fixes and other changes. The first thing you’ll notice is the (in)famous HTC BlinkFeed which will shove the latest news straight to…
If you’re an AT&T customer and you find yourself travelling to the great white north, you won’t have to worry about being without 4G LTE data thanks to a new agreement between AT&T and Rogers. AT&T customers will be able to use Rogers’ 4G LTE network while travelling in Canada, provided they choose one of…
And yet again we bring you the image of the wood-back Moto X. The unit EVleaks folks shared with the world has Verizon’s logo on the back, indicating which company will end-up selling one of these. Though it may not be the only carrier selling the wooden Moto X, we’re not sure. On one hand,…
Smartphones are ubiquitous in the U.S. and most of the world, but for the majority of cellphone users across the globe, a feature phone with no data access is the norm. In fact, 8 out of 10 people in emerging markets do not have any data access for their mobile device. The lack of a…
A La Carte wireless carrier Ting wants to buy you a coffee! Ting is offering up the promotion to the more than 2 million users of Verizon and At&T, the nation’s two biggest carriers. Just head on over to Ting’s site to get a unique $5 promo code for Starbucks! Free Starbucks! If you enter…