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Even though Intel is still a minor player in the smartphone world, it’s good to know they’re making sure their products are compatible with the latest version of Android – Jelly Bean. According to PC Advisor, “multiple Intel employees” are already using Medfield-based smartphones which run Jelly Bean, hinting us that the update for existing…
Sony has finally started rolling out Ice Cream Sandwich updates for the Xperia ion smartphone, with folks in Hong Kong and Taiwan first getting it. Meanwhile, Canada’s Rogers Wireless tweeted that their Xperia ion will get the same treatment next week, hinting us this is now a global affair. That said, we expect all other…
Motorola has started rolling out a massive bug-fixing update for the Atrix HD that should make the device run faster and smoother than ever. Here’s what’s included: Improvements in WI-FI to allow for stronger connections in more places. Optimized Battery performance and metering for longer battery life The camera changes include improvements for low light…
HTC One S is now available for 314.99 GBP (about $507) from Expansys’ website. That’s the price of an unlocked device, requiring no contracts to be signed. Along with the phone, you also get Krusell screen protector worth 19.90 GBP, making for a that much sweeter deal. While it’s not the One X, One S…
You have an Android smartphone and tablet, what else can you “do”? Soon you’ll be able to grab an Android-powered TV, compliments of ViewSonic. The forthcoming VSD220 Smart Display rocks a 22-inch 1080p touchscreen, TI’s dual-core processor, 8GB of built-in storage, while Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is running the show. Moreover, there are stereo…
Available for pre-order since the initial unveiling, Amazon’s latest line of Kindle tablets and e-readers are now in stock online at Amazon.com and in retail stores where sold. This includes the all new Kindle Fire HD tablet, which gets its name from having an updated high-resolution 720p display, updated standard Kindle Fire, and Amazon’s Paperwhite…
Two of the hottest phones, HTC One X+ and Sony Xperia T, have been caught at the FCC getting the paperwork needed to start selling in the U.S. HTC’s baby is perhaps more interesting as it comes with AT&T LTE connectivity support, hinting us who’ll get to carry it. Of course, there’s also the fast…
LG and Qualcomm are organizing event on September 19th, inviting folks to “Live without boundaries.” I would assume we’ll see the hot-new Optimus G announced for the U.S. market at that time with many of the major carriers jumping on board. As we’ve learned previously, once announced – the Optimus G will be the best…
Samsung is pretty bullish on prospects of its Galaxy Note II with plans to move more than 20 million units. JK Shin recently told reporters that they expect the Galaxy Note II to sell two times the current model, which reached an impressive the figure of 10 million. The new Note will start selling in…
We all know the soon-to-be-launched LG Optimus G will be an awesome device, not least thanks to Qualcomm’s quad-core S4 Pro processor. Like that’s not enough, LG is marketing the phone’s camera with 13-megapixel sensor, promising to deliver “world’s best image quality.” To that end, the Korean company released a short clip on YouTube to…