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Although we’re not exactly sure when the official Android 4.4 KitKat update will be arriving for the Verizon LG G2, there is a way to get a near stock Android 4.4 build running on your LG G2 right now. A new custom ROM has appeared for the device, called Gummy ROM. The device is based…
Verizon Wireless unveiled a new simple plan to tablet owners. The new “Daily Plan” costs $5 and includes 300MB of mobile data for 24 hours, making it perfect for tourists. It slots in below the previous offering of $20 for 1GB of data per month. Aside from tablets, this plan will also work with other…
MetroPCS announced the addition of one of the biggest smartphones out there – Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3. Although this unit has a large screen, it is a mid-range device under the hood with specs that include a 1.7GHz dual-core processor, 1.5GB of RAM, 6.3-inch 720p HD screen, 8-megapixel rear and 1.9-megapixel front cameras, and a…
Earlier this week, Motorola announced that Android 4.4 KitKat would begin its initial rollout to Verizon Moto X phones and now it’s officially rolling out to T-Mobile Moto X handsets as well. While over the air (OTA) updates can take a while to become available for handsets, there’s a good chance that there might be…
Samsung’s wearable Galaxy Gear is the company’s entry into the burgeoning wearables market. The smartwatch extends the functionality of certain Samsung Android devices, allowing for hands-free calls, quick access to e-mail, text messages and other notifications. The device even includes a pedometer, so fitness enthusiasts know exactly how much exercise they are getting. Samsung will…
A few days ago we’ve told you about AT&T- and T-Mobile-ready LG G Flex getting its spot at FCC’s website and now Sprint’s version is following suit. The model government-employed engineers got to play with, marked as LS995, comes with support for both CDMA and LTE at 800MHz, 1,900MHz and 2,500MHz bands — all of…
After international version of the Samsung Galaxy Note II got its Android 4.3 update, Sprint is following suit with its own specific version of Sammy’s phablet. Aside from all the platform changes, the new firmware also includes Galaxy Gear smart watch support, Samsung KNOX secure environment compatibility, and HD Voice enhancements. Meanwhile, AT&T is rolling…
Sprint is the first out of the gate with a push for holiday market share. The carrier dropped it’s holiday deal announcement today, and it’s looking good. The discounts start on Black Friday with offers throughout the holidays. Sprint is starting things off on Black Friday, this Nov. 22. Anyone who ports their number to…
There’s no secret that T-Mobile is on a mission to gobble up as much spectrum as possible to improve their network. According to a report that surfaced recently, T-Mobile USA is eyeing unused spectrum from Verizon of all places. This comes after Magenta announced it planned to pocket $1.8 billion from selling off stock, as…
Chinese Meizu has started accepting orders for its this-year’s flagship device, Meizu MX3, which also happens to be the world’s first phone with 128GB of internal storage. Unfortunately though this unit is not only unavailable outside of China but it also won’t work on “regular” 3G and 4G networks. It is rather limited to China…