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Samsung’s just issued a press release announcing that they’ve sold over 20 million Galaxy S II smartphones since launching the device in April. The things is, while the Galaxy S II did actually go on sale in April, it was on the 29th and in just one country: South Korea. In May the GSII hit…
Here’s an oven for tech-savvy smartphone owners out there – Samsung Zipel, model number MC368GAAW5A. It only looks like a regular home appliance, but it’s actually a smart oven, one that can communicate with your Android smartphone via Wi-Fi. Moreover, it comes with a dedicated Android app, featuring some 160 different kinds of dishes, using…
Verizon and Motorola are about to launch a new non-Ice Cream Sandwich update (PDF file is here) for the original Droid X. And while we’re not sure when the software version 4.5.621 will be released (it could happen any day now) we do know what’s included – here are the highlights: Improved browser security with the…
So you like the Samsung Galaxy Note? If you want AT&T’s version of the device, now you can get it for $50 less from Amazon. The online retailer is asking $249.99 for the smartphone/tablet, and that’s the price both for new users and those upgrading. If you, however, want to add a new line, the…
So you like playing pinball games on your smartphone? You’ve probably already tried out Pinball Arcade and Zen Pinball, and you most likely love ’em (cause they rock). If you’re, however, looking for something “lighter,” something that will keep you occupied for several minutes while waiting in a queue, maybe you should try out Paper…
LG’s finally announced the device we’ve all been waiting for, their flagship Optimus 4X HD. Before we get to that, let’s cover the other smartphones LG has announced during the past few days. First up is the Vu, a 5 inch monstrosity with a 4:3 aspect ratio and a stylus that’s a direct competitor to…
The Android Market’s road to getting where it is today was a rocky one, and even though it’s never looked better and is miles better when it comes to discoverability, some people may want more. We’ve seen some attempts at making the Android Market a more personable experience but none have come close to Appreciate.…
Droid-Life got the scoop from their sources that Verizon Wireless will soon release two new Android handsets: the Droid Fighter and LG Cayman. The image above is supposedly a schedule for different phone and tablet workshops for the carrier’s employees. The majority of devices on the list are ones that are already on the market such…
Asus dropped some great news earlier today, as the company released the bootloader unlock tool for its wildly popular Android tablet: the Transformer Prime. This release only came about because of the outrage people displayed over the company launching the slate with the bootloader locked, as it prevented avid hackers from uploading custom roms onto…
Google added Flight Search to its list of services optimized for the mobile web. Android and iOS users can access Flight Search – which Google launched last September – as a desktop-exclusive search feature the mobile version may be a much more convenient way to identify flight schedules while traveling. Just like on a computer,…