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According to CNET, Google may be unveiling Android 4.4 KitKat as well as the Nexus 5 next Tuesday, October 15th. The rumored release date comes from chatter from developers who attended the Google Launchpad event, where attendees were served both Key Lime Pie and KitKat bars to sweeten up their day. The event is a…
HTC is continuing its new marketing campaign with a cute new infographic today. The campaign, which has tapped the likes of Robert Downey Jr. conjures up just what the letters H, T and C could stand for. The infographic, titled “Great Trios In History” shows pop culture trios from the past, along with some fun…
Instagram is updating its Android app today, bringing a few goodies that the iOS version of the app has had for a few months now. The update, version 4.1.2 is rolling out slowly to Instagram users. The app now has to ability to straighten pictures, which is a feature iOS users have been enjoying for…
Android tablet users finally have a Twitter app designed specifically for the larger tablet format. Twitter announced today that it’s finally releasing its tablet optimized Android app. The app is designed for the higher resolution of tablets, and has a two column layout that makes use of the larger screen real estate. The look and…
LG has officially unveiled a new member of its smartphone family with the G Pro Lite. Just like the name entails, the G Pro Lite ships with a modest spec list when compared to the original Optimus G Pro that launched earlier this year. This dual-SIM phablet ships with a 5.5 inch qHD IPS display,…
HTC isn’t the only phone manufacturer allegedly looking to build a device that’ll dual-boot Android and a version of Windows. According to Mobile Review, Samsung and possibly Huawei are also working on dual-boot devices. Reports suggest the Samsung and Huawei devices may dual boot Windows RT and Android. Microsoft may be waiving the licensing fee…
Samsung has been keen on capitalizing on the apparent interest of Chinese users for flip phones. After the Galaxy W789 aka Hennessy and Galaxy Golden, they’re out with another such device – Samsung SM-W2014. Unlike the previous two models, this one is a true powerhouse, boasting Qualcomm’s super-powerful Snapdragon 800 chip. That, however, doesn’t mean…
Samsung is preparing to launch a special version of the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 featuring the ever lovable Hello Kitty character. Aside from boasting Hello Kitty logo and design, this tablet will also come preloaded with Hello Kitty theme, and other content like wallpapers and screensavers. Specs wise, this remains the same Galaxy Tab 3…
HTC is working on another update to its Sense UI. Version 5.5 has been leaked thanks to the ROM maker mike1986 who shared screenshots of the upcoming version of the launcher. Perhaps the biggest change included in this release is (will be) the ability to turn off BlinkFeed. While we’ve always liked this particular app,…
T-Mobile just announced Phase 3 of its UnCarrier plan, which will bring international unlimited data and texting while travelling in 100 countries. T-Mobile customers with Simple Choice plans will now receive data coverage in more countries at no extra charge, beginning on October 31st. T-Mobile also announced a new Stateside International Talk and Text, which…