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Samsung is promoting its new Galaxy S 4 handset with a sweet contest that’ll give away one device to a lucky fan. All you have to do to enter to win is sign up for email updates on Samsung’s website. You do have to give out your email address and mobile number, but for some,…
Google is apparently looking to unify its messaging services under a single brand, according to a report from Geek. With the likes of BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) and Apple iMessage both having huge success on their respective mobile devices, Google must be feeling the pressure to streamline its various methods of messaging. The company currently serves…
Sprint is preparing to add another ZTE-made smartphone to its portfolio. The upcoming ZTE Quantum (model number N8910) is being tested by the Now Network as we speak. It is a solid mid-ranger with specs that include a 5-inch 720p HD screen, 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 13-megapixel rear camera, NFC,…
And we thought AT&T has completely abandoned the LG Thrill 4G. It didn’t, or at least not completely as Thrill 4G owners can now update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Not exactly the latest version of Android, but better something than nothing. And unfortunately, we’re not sure whether there will ever be Jelly Bean…
ZTE is teaming-up with NCC Group’s Intrepidus — which is a leading provider of mobile application and device security services — to (obviously) make its smartphones (and tablets) more secure. Under the deal, Intrepidus will evaluate the security mechanisms of ZTE-made smartphones, including identifying potential vulnerabilities; conducting penetration testing of ZTE device management interfaces and…
Oppo Find 5, which was among the first 5-inch full HD smartphones, was originally released in silver, and now we’re expecting to see the black version. Such device will apparently launch on April 1st (and it’s not a joke), with Chinese users first being able to grab one. Unlike this year’s flagship models, the Find…
Looks like FonePad won’t be the only Asus’ device that uses Intel’s chip for long. The rumor is that the Taiwanese company is working on a smartphone that will rock the chip maker’s latest processor, Atom Z2580 aka Clover Trail+, that is found in the Lenovo K900. We don’t have all the specs, but we’re…
We all know that HTC’s new flagship smartphone, the HTC One has been delayed for an undisclosed amount of time, with plenty projected reasons for this snafu coming up recently. We had heard that HTC has had a hard time fulfilling the component orders for its device, and new news from the Wall Street Journal confirms this today. HTC is…
Samsung’s Galaxy S 4 launch event was a trip. Unlike other manufacturers that provide detailed looks at new features, Samsung’s event focused more on theatrics than phone details. To showcase some of these enticing additions to the handset, Samsung has released a video walkthrough that demonstrates S Translator, Air View, Dual Camera and Sound &…
Remember the Droid 4? It launched last year with Android 2.3 and was updated to Ice Cream Sandwich. Now another bump up in the Android OS software for the phone is coming down the pike. The update wil bring the phone to Android 4.0 Jelly Bean and is detailed on Verizon Wireless’ support website. Droid…