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The mobile payments company iZettle is expanding its service to Android users, allowing them to accept smart card payments while on the go. The special version of the reader has been unveiled and at the moment it only supports select Samsung smartphones — namely Galaxy S II, Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note — with…
At its recent event in the New York City, MetroPCS revealed its upcoming line-up of LTE-enabled devices that surprise, surprise include the Samsung Galaxy S III. In addition, the carrier also unveiled three other devices like the Samsung Galaxy Mini, certain ZTE model with a 4.3-inch screen, and the “Coolpad” phone which will sell for…
After DNC, the 2012 Republican National Convention is launching its mobile offering, namely iOS and Android apps. Available as free downloads from Apple’s App Store and Google Play, the Tampa 2012 application provides delegates, media and other interested parties with the ability to easily navigate the convention and the Tampa Bay region. Republican voters will…
I’ve always been one to enjoy a QWERTY keyboard on my smartphone, but the likes of the G1 and G2 are a distant memory and there haven’t been many options coming out lately. Until the Motorola Photon Q hit my doorstep. The Photon 4G successor boosts the specs, adds in a nice QWERTY keyboard, LTE support, and…
After much speculation, Google confirmed today that it will soon offer Google Play gift cards. The cards will be available in $10, $25 and $50 denominations and will go on sale at Target, RadioShack and GameStop in the upcoming weeks. They will also land in Wal-Mart later at the end of August. Customers who buy…
It’s quiet. Too quiet. Nexus rumors have been awfully few and far between this year, so it’s no surprise that plenty of people are beginning to think there may not even be a Nexus device for 2012. Wait a minute though, here comes a rumor seemingly contradicting that theory. There may not be one, not…
The mystical unicorn that are the Google Play Store gift cards have been outed by the search giant itself. Apparently some astute reader out there stumbled upon a support page (which has since been pulled down) through search that confirmed the existence of the gift cards. The page showed the gift cards being available for…
Information obtained by SamMobile suggests the next Galaxy Nexus GT-I9260 will be a small improvement over the current model. The next Nexus is rumored to include a faster 1.5 dual-core A9 processor, an improved 8-megapixel rear camera and slightly better 1.9-megapixel front-facing camera. The rest of the specs are the same as the current version of…
Oovoo, a popular video chat service, has updated its iPhone and Android app with four-way video chat capabilities. Not too long ago, the company added Facebook video chat to its list of features. The update brings its mobile application up to speed with its desktop and iPad offerings. Now users will be able to not…
Panasonic is doing some pretty cool things with its smart home appliance line. The Japanese based manufacturer has announced a new Android app for home automation bringing along a range of smart appliances, including refrigerators, air conditioners, and healthcare products. The new system is called Panasonic Smart App, and it is build on NFC functionality,…