BBC Watchdog is preparing to analyze the hot-new Samsung Galaxy S4 on BBC1 at 8PM on Wednesday May 15th. The video teaser suggests the show will focus on the handset’s memory size. The Watchdog host Anne Robinson had this to say: Samsung, it claims its brand new Galaxy phone has an extra large memory, but…
Google’s unified messaging platform to be called Google Hangouts? Launching at Google I/O?
You may’ve heard that Google is working on the unified messaging platform, which up until this point was known as Babel. Now we have a new source claiming that the application/service will actually be released as Google Hangouts. In terms of features, it will provide users with a consolidated view of Talk, Google+ Hangout and…
Oppo Find 5 successor to pack Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 800 CPU, 8MP front camera?
After Oppo Find 5, the Chinese company is getting ready to launch its successor this September. The name of this phone is still unknown, but we’re hearing it will pack Qualcomm’s super-powerful Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor as well as an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. Yup, the front camera sensors may be that powerful, supporting the growing…
Video: Samsung SideSync explained
You may’ve heard about Samsung SideSync, a neat software that practically connects your Samsung Galaxy smartphone with your PC, allowing you to use PC’s keyboard and mouse with the phone, as well as to copy text from computer and directly paste it in the phone. Moreover, SideSync also supports phone screen sharing so you can…
Xiaomi “Red Rice” coming soon with a 4.7-inch screen and $130 price tag
Famous Chinese handset maker Xiaomi is preparing to launch another Android smartphone, this time packing a 4.7-inch display with (most likely) 720p HD screen resolution. According to those who had a chance to try out the upcoming “Red Rice” smartphone, it will be one fancy device that offers quite a bang for the buck ($130).…
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 getting Jelly Bean update in parts of Asia
Samsung has started rolling out Jelly Bean update for Galaxy Tab 7.7 in some parts of the world. Users of the 3G version living in select Asian countries — including Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines and Malaysia — are now able to cram Android 4.1.2 onto their devices either over-the-air or using Sammy’s infamous Kies…
Huawei Ascend P2 hitting UK in June
Huawei Ascend P2 is coming to the UK, the Chinese company has announced. The super-thin smartphone, which was unveiled during this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, is both fancy and powerful. Specs wise, it comes with a 4.7-inch 720p HD screen, 1.5GHz quad-core processor, 13-megapixel camera on the back, front-facing camera, as well as…
Samsung Galaxy Centura launching with stock Android 4.0, low-end specs
A new, still unannounced Samsung Galaxy smartphone has been caught at the Korean company’s website. Called Galaxy Centura, it’s a low-end device with specs that include an HVGA screen, 3-megapixel camera, 800MHz single-core processor, 4GB of internal memory, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 1500mAh battery and a microSD card slot. The strange part is that it will be…
New Leaked Photo Shows Upcoming LG Device: Could it be the LG Optimus G2?
A new leaked image of an upcoming LG device has made its way to Twitter today thanks to @evleaks. The device is being speculated as being the LG Optimus G2, which we’ve been hearing a lot about lately. Rumors pertaining to this device have been running rampant, with a photo showing the device spotted last…
“Unlocking Technology” Bill Aims to Allow Owners to Tinker With Their Devices
Four members of the US House introduced a bill today that would allow anyone to tinker with any device they own. If it can get through congress, the Unlocking Technology Act of 2013 would ensure that any software and firmware that comes with a device can be modified legally by its owner, so long as…









