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According to the folks over at SamMobile, a new, even bigger phablet from Samsung is set to make its debut in May or June of this year. The Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8, which has a code name of GT-I9152 , will be a high-end DUOS smartphone with a 5.8″ qHD 960 x 540 TFT display, an…
Samsung took the wraps off another Galaxy device this morning, the Samsung Galaxy Win. The company has yet to officially launch its flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S4, but that’s clearly not stopping it from pumping out another one. Judging by specs, the Samsung Galaxy Win is a mid-range handset. It has a 4.7-inch display with…
Sony announced Xperia ZQ in Brazil, which is actually a “local” version of the Xperia ZL. As far as I’ve understood, there are no any significant differences between this and the original Xperia ZL, so why the name change was needed is beyond me. Perhaps people in Brazil associate “ZL” with something negative, perhaps not.…
US Cellular’s Galaxy Axiom is getting the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update that includes Google Now capabilities, Project Butter enhancements as well as actionable push notifications. For some reason, the carrier-specific version of Galaxy S III Mini was launched with Ice Cream Sandwich on board and we’re pleased to see it getting this treatment that…
Good news for the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus owners with Samsung starting to roll out the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for this 7-inch tablet. As far as we’ve understood, the new software affects the unlocked devices only though we guess carrier-specific models will follow shortly. Unfortunately, we don’t have the full change log but…
There’s a bit of good news for all Droid Bionic owners out there. Motorola has started sending out invites for Jelly Bean soak tests to select group of users who will evaluate the upcoming software and send their feedback, prompting the handset maker to make tweaks here and there, and finally release the update to…
We’ve told you that the Wi-Fi only Samsung Galaxy Camera is coming soon and voila – it’s (almost) here. The Korean company announced that its smart camera will be available soon across the States, when you will be able to get one for $450. While that may sound kinda steep, bear in mind that you…
LG has started rolling out Jelly Bean update for Optimus 4X HD smartphone owners in Europe. Users in the Czech Republic were first to get the new software and now the rest of the continent can join the party. Bear in mind that the initial phase will target owners of unlocked units while those who…
A new dual-core smartphone will soon be available in China for 299 Yuan, the amount that translates into roughly $49. You got that right – that’s 50 bucks. In addition, the soon-to-be-launched Mogu Tiger S2 also sports a 4-inch screen (we guess it’s WVGA), dual SIM support, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth and FM radio. On the…
HTC is taking the US by storm this spring with its HTC One handset. To promote the device before launch, HTC is kicking off an experience tour that’ll showcase the device in 11 major US markets. The tour will kick off today in Columbus Circle in New York, Embarcadero Plaza in San Francisco, Hollywood and…