HTC Desire X may soon get its serving of Jelly Beans. Introduced in August 2012, the smartphone was running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich out of box and honestly we haven’t expected it to go beyond this version due to its everything-but-solid specs (as well as meager attention it got). Luckily HTC disagrees with this…
UK: ASUS Padfone 2 available for free with a Vodafone contract and 33 GBP/month plan
We’ve already told you that the unlocked, SIM-free version of the Padfone 2 is coming to the UK. And we know, it’s kinda steep to pour out all that cash in advance, but luckily there’s now a way to get the phone/tablet combo for free as long as you commit on a two-year contract from…
European LG Optimus L9 gets Jelly Bean update
LG has started rolling out Jelly Bean update for its Optimus L9 smartphone, which is still the best device in the company’s L-series line-up. The new software should now be available in the Baltic region, Germany, Spain, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania and for the European Open devices. As you would imagine, the…
OtterBox announces “Top Notch Protection” for the Samsung Galaxy S4
On the heels of the Galaxy S4 launch, OtterBox announced a range of “protective solutions” (i.e. cases) for Sammy’s latest super-phone. The famous case maker will offer three different products: The Defender Series which provides three layers of “industry-leading protection,” including a sturdy polycarbonate shell, screen protector and tough silicone outer layer. There’s also a…
Sony Xperia S to get Jelly Bean update in late March?
Last time we talked about the Sony Xperia S, we’ve told you that it will get its Jelly Bean update in April. The good news is that this could happen sooner – in late March. The information comes from the company’s Germany-based office which responded to a user inquiry on Twitter. Here’s what they said:…
Canada: Nexus 4 Wireless Charger finally available from Google Play for $59.99
The Nexus 4 Wireless Charger, which we also know as the Orb, is now available from Google Play Canada. The device costs $59.99 and will ship to your doorsteps in 3-5 days. The Orb comes in black, weighs 130 grams, and will charge your Nexus 4 sans any wires. It will take some 4 hours…
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Medical Hub Edition unveiled in Korea
Samsung is pushing its flagship tablet to Korean professionals, namely medical students and practitioners with a new variant of the device called Galaxy Note 10.1 Medical Hub Edition. The hardware remains the same as with the original Galaxy Note 10.1, but there are some pre-loaded apps on board, including medical dictionaries, human anatomy information and…
AT&T-compatible Sony Xperia ZL clears FCC
The Xperia ZL, you know that other flagship device from Sony, has just got the so-much-needed FCC’s seal of approval making it ready to be sold on the US soil. All of the “right” bands are there, including LTE bands 2, 4, 5 and 17, along with HSPA over 1900, 1700 and 850MHz frequencies —…
HTC’s $100 trade-up program extended through April 26th; Delays, positive response or Galaxy S4 to “blame”?
HTC is extended its $100 trade-up program through April 26th. Launched last month, the program was set to expire on March 31st, offering customers the chance to trade in their old mobile phone for a $100 prepaid VISA card or the value of the phone (whichever is greater) after buying a new HTC One. We’re…
HTC Desire P and Desire Q Android smartphones leaked?
HTC may be working on the extension of its Desire series, with two still unannounced Desire smartphones popping-up at Taiwan’s National Communications Commission. The two phones are Desire P (model number T326h) and Desire Q (T328h), though as I’m writing this, we’ve no idea what these two are all about. We know that they won’t…









