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Cricket announced another low-cost Android smartphone, ZTE Source. The 4G LTE-enabled device won’t win any specs wars, but it’s rather decent, nonetheless. It packs a 4.5-inch 480 x 854 screen, 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon chip, 1GB of RAM, 5-megapixel camera on the back, and 4GB of expandable storage. Wi-Fi connectivity is also there for those moments…
After that great Telus’ leak, Engadget caught the Nexus 5 in the Play Store. The device was offered as an option along with the Nexus 7 and Nexus 10, with the price tag of $349 for the 16GB model. Needless to say, Google was quick to pull out that page and will re-introduce it at…
HTC won’t be bringing its One Max phablet to Canada, MobileSyrup is reporting. Here’s what the Taiwanese company sent to the website: HTC devices differ from country to country, we work closely with carrier partners in each region to determine what is best for their consumers. Every market is different and has specific needs and…
Sony has started rolling out updates for two of its high-end devices, Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z1 Ultra. For both devices, Sony re-calibrated the display “ever so slightly,” ensuring viewing experiences remain bright and bold. Moreover, power consumption has been economized for longer battery life, and Exchange connection streamlined for faster email sync, display and…
The mega popular video sharing site YouTube is now getting 40 % of its traffic from folks viewing videos on mobile devices. That’s up from 25 % only a year ago! Google announced the jump in mobile YouTube use at its 3rd Quarter Earnings Call. The mobile video service was acquired by Google in 2006.…
AT&T is trying to connect more tablet users to their data network by introducing a $5 per day data option. AT&T is also said to be introducing a $25 plan for 1GB of data, which will be usable for a three-month period. The plans were mentioned today at GigaOM’s mobilize conference in San Francisco. AT&T…
Hey it happens, sometimes you have a little too much to drink. Now a new smartphone accessory could save you from getting behind the wheel if you’re over the limit. The Breathometer plugs into the headphone jack of your smartphone (much like Square) and lets you blow before you go! It comes with a companion app…
Well, the leaks just don’t stop coming, do they? The Nexus 5 has been heavily leaked, and if that’s not enough to assume that the launch is possibly days away, then maybe this press image will convince you. What you see above (and below) is a press image of the Nexus 5 with Telus branding.…
Samsung is beginning to rollout the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for its Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 models, with its rollout occurring in phases across the globe. The update still has yet to obtain approval from many carriers, so it could take some time to land on your device. The Android 4.3 update isn’t a…
The Nexus 5 is coming. We don’t know when, but we’re expecting it to come soon. We don’t know how much it will cost, but we’re expecting it to be cheap. There have been a ton of rumors surrounding Google’s upcoming Nexus 5, and we’re going to break down some of the best for you.…