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MoDaCo noticed that the AT&T version of the HTC One X ships with a locked bootloader that isn’t unlocked by HTC’s bootloader unlock tool. The Verge picked up on this story and reached out to HTC, which confirmed that the One X for AT&T is not participating in the bootloader unlocking program. “HTC is committed…
The brand new Samsung Galaxy S III is already up for pre-ordering in the UK, with The Carphone Warehouse, Phones 4U and Clove all unveiling their plans to sell Sammy’s new flagship device. For instance, Carphone Warehouse is offering the handset SIM-free for 499.99 GBP (about $808) in a package that also includes some free…
Vonage has once again updated its mobile apps for iPhone and Android smartphones. The new version of the app goes beyond basic VoIP capabilities (that allow you to save some cash on International calling and messaging) to also include sharing capabilities to the mix. As a result now you will be able to share photos…
If you walk into a Verizon Wireless store knowing you want a smartphone, but are unsure about which one to get, the likeliness that you’ll walk out of that store with a 4G Android phone is pretty high. After numerous reports from ordinary consumers looking to buy a phone, Verizon pushed really hard to get…
Recently, Laptop Magazine sat down with Drew Bamford, HTC’s AVP of user experience, and the HTC exec had some interesting things to say about Sense stacked up against stock Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The latest version of Sense 4.0, HTC’s software for ICS phones, added many improvements that made the custom skin unobtrusive. The…
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S III on Thursday in a London event. The manufacturer live-streamed the event and it was covered extensively online. If you missed the event and the live coverage, you can now watch the full presentation online. The video is available from Samsung’s “The Next Galaxy” website and is embedded below. [Via…
LG announced that its Optimus L7 will begin arriving in stores this week, delivering quite a bang for the back (though we’re not sure about the price yet). Specs wise, it’s a mid-end device with a 4.3-inch WVGA screen, 1Ghz processor, HSPA, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, 5-megapixel camera on the back, VGA front-facing camera, 4GB of…
YouMail introduced a new feature that wants to change the way users reply (or rather, don’t reply) to the voicemails that are left for them. The new “receipts” automate the standard “reply by text” feature, while also allowing for the person who has made that call to listen to their message and change the way…
Last night, after several months of rumors and speculation, Samsung finally announced their 2012 flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S III. It’s a device that I’ve been telling everyone to wait for, telling everyone that it’s going to be the best Android handset to come out this year, telling everyone that buying any other smartphone would…
I couldn’t sleep last night. I was really nervous and skeptical. Those feelings grew stronger up until the very moment that Samsung’s press event started today. I kept asking myself over and over again, “what if the Samsung Galaxy S III isn’t designed for humans?” I shuddered at the thought and took a deep breath.…