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Is Android 4.4.3 KitKat on the horizon? According to developer @LlabTooFeR, it sure is. @LlabTooFeR tweets that the update carries a build number of KTU72B, and will fix some bugs, including the camera bug found on the Nexus 5. Aside from the camera bug fix, we’re not sure what to expect from Android 4.4.3. The…
If you’re looking for an affordable Android handset that embraces the full power of 4G LTE on a no-contract prepaid plan, then Boost Mobile has a deal for you. The LG Optimus F3 is now being offered by Boost for just $129.99. That’s a great deal for a great phone. Grab the F3 today in…
If you’re into gold phones and want the All New HTC One, you’ll have to grab it from Best Buy. According to EVleaks, the electronics retailer has apparently managed to score exclusive launch rights for the sexy smartphone and at this point we’re not sure how long their exclusivity will last. Chances are we’re talking…
Apple may be thinking to launch the iTunes app for Android. According to the Billboard report, the Cupertino giant is facing declining revenues from music sales on iTunes and that fact may force it to do unthinkable – support the Android community. Apple is already supporting other platforms, namely Windows, where its iTunes app has…
And the race to hack iOS continues; savvy hackers have already managed to jailbreak the iOS 7.1. Unfortunately though, this doesn’t mean you can do the same on your shiny iPhone 5S. The hacker known as @winocm did this on the iPhone 4, and has also posted a video as a proof. After the A4-based…
Apple may keep an 8-megapixel sensor for its rear camera, according to “sources with some knowledge of the matter.” Instead of going for the megapixel count, the Cupertino-based company will focus on improving the lens system and image quality. Earlier we’ve heard that the iPhone 6 may have a 10-megapixel camera with a F/1.8 aperture,…
The White House is apparently looking to dump BlackBerry for Android smartphones, The Wall Street Journal is reporting. The article suggests that the government IT experts are currently playing with different Samsung and LG models, though no timeline was given when the switch will be made. Or not. A Department of Defense spokesman said the…
The newly announced Sony Xperia Z2 will be available in China in a special Deluxe Edition package. Available at some point next month, this version will bundle Sony’s latest flagship with a bunch of accessories, including a DK36 Magnetic Charging Dock, a STM10 Stereo Microphone, a MDR-NC31EM Digital Noise Cancelling Headset, and a SCR10 Style…
If you’re still undecided about Samsung’s new Galaxy S5 handset, not to worry. Best Buy will have the devices on display in select stores beginning today, March 21st. That means that you can fondle, swipe and snap selfies with Sammy’s baby to your heart’s content. The GS5 is set to be released into the wild…
The Samsung Galaxy S5 is coming to a Sprint store near you. The GS5 slated for an April 11th release, and is currently available for pre-order through AT&T, T-Mobile and U.S. Cellular. Pre-orders for Sammy’s new handset begin today, and can be secured by paying $199.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate has been sent in,…