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BitTorrent has been working tirelessly to create a new file sync service that utilizes the peer-to-peer BitTorrent protocol, dubbed BitTorrent Sync. An Alpha version of the service debuted back in April, and now BitTorrent Sync has entered the Beta stage. An Android app is now available, bringing the cloud syncing platform to the mobile realm.…
The clamshell form factor is pretty much dead with most of us opting for all-touchscreen devices, instead. There are some folks who still love this concept and for them Samsung will unveil Galaxy Folder, an Android-powered flip phone. This device, however, may not come to the West and could easily be available only in South…
We’ve already told you that ZTE is preparing to launch a “mini” version of its Z5 smartphone and now it’s officially out. The device has been announced in China, sporting an-everything-but-mini 4.7-inch 720p screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 13-megapixel rear and 5-megapixel front cameras, and 16GB of expandable storage. In…
Announced alongside the Excite Pro and Excite Write, Toshiba’s Excite Pure tablet is now available in Europe with price varying depending on the market. For instance, Germans could get it for 299 EUR, while French and Brits are expected to pay 349 EUR and 307.55 GBP, respectively. Not sure why there’s a such price difference,…
Huawei keeps unveiling similar tablets like it’s nobody’s business. Their latest gig is called MediaPad 7 Youth and it’s an affordable 7-inch Jelly Bean device with (most likely) 1280×800 pixels display. In addition, it also comes with HSPA+ and Wi-Fi connectivity, 1.6GHz dual-core processor, and a 4,100mAh battery. The official press release describes the MediaPad…
Seattle’s Sub Pop Records is turning 25 and pulling out all the stops for its “Silver Jubilee”. The legendary label held a massive concert in its hometown, complete with grunge pioneers Mudhoney performing from the top of the Space Needle. While maybe not so grand a gesture as the concert, Sub Pop has released 14…
Google’s Chrome Beta for Android has received a few nifty upgrades today, bringing with it compatibility for a few new web standards. The update delivers the Web Audio API and WebRTC support, which brings high-level audio processing and real-time communication to the browser. Also included in the update is an improvement in the Omnibox, which…
Earlier this month, we got word that Sony’s upcoming ‘Honami’ would be shipping with a 20 megapixel camera, among other high-end specs. Well, below you can see one of the first photos of the device’s tweaked camera user interface and resolution settings. As you can see, the shooter on the Honami indeed does support 20…
Earlier today, specifications of an upcoming HP device, the HP Brave, leaked out. The spec sheet read like a geek’s wet dream, and for a second, some may have thought HP was going to produce an Android device of worth. Well, not long after the “leaked specs” were outed, HP confirmed that the device was…
Verizon has just sent out an invitation to a press event on July 23rd in New York City, where the big red carrier will “unveil the next generation of one of [its] most popular family of devices.” This can only mean one thing, the new DROIDs are coming! What DROID devices could make an appearance,…