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We don’t get to write about China’s Zopo that often. Last time we mentioned them, they were launching the “world’s first true octa-core phone,” and now they’re out with a pair of affordable 3D smartphones. The cheaper of the two, Zopo ZP200+, rocks MediaTek’s dual-core MT6577 processor, 8-megapixel rear and VGA front cameras; while the…
Google-owned Zagat has a new Android app which, among other things, introduces a brand new tablet UI. This in turn will allow users to access all of the reviews and ratings on a big screen. Speaking of which [ratings and reviews], they are now easily accessible right from the homescreen, and you also get to…
Motorola’s Moto X just continues to get better and better each update. The Android handset got a new update today bringing in a new feature that allows users to speak a PIN code to unlock their device. We’re not sure how secure this feature is in the event someone hears you say your code, but it’s…
International travelers have long dealt with the hassle of changing networks as they traverse the globe. Having separate phones, changing out SIM cards, or using some of the rare dual-SIM phones are all options. Now a sleek new iPhone case is in the works that could allow travelers to easily switch between SIMs and keep…
The Wall Street Journal has just published an interesting report in which Sprint is reportedly eyeing the acquisition of America’s magenta carrier, T-Mobile. The report cites “people familiar with the matter” who claim that Sprint is beginning the steps to make a T-Mobile purchase possible. Sprint is currently sifting through all of the regulatory hoops…
The largest Ingress event to date, Operation #13Magnus, is finally coming to an end. The finale will take place tomorrow in San Francisco, CA and Buenos Aires, Argentina, where we will find out if the Enlightened or Resistance factions will control the event. The two-month long event has spanned the globe, and the final showdown…
If you’ve been holding off on upgrading your iPhone, today is a good day to start rethinking that idea. Wal-Mart is offering the iPhone 5c for just $27 and the iPhone 5s for just $127. That’s a substantial cut from the previous prices, which put the 5c at $99 and the 5s at $199. To…
A device that looks curiously like Sony’s rumored Xperia Z1 mini has just been spotted passing through the FCC, touting the codename Amami. The filing doesn’t reveal much but the codename and a few pictures of the device, so we only have rumors to go on when speculating about specs in the Amami. According to…
In an attempt to ‘differentiate’ its smartphones from the competition, Samsung’s Mobile Communications and Digital Imaging branches will merge into one. While we’d call this a smart move, enhancing the camera experience on smartphones is one of the biggest priorities of many manufacturers. We’ve already seen Samsung ship devices like the Galaxy S4 Zoom, which…
Concept designs are always the best, even though the possibilities of them actually becoming reality are sparse. Most concept designs pull from knowledge and rumors of the upcoming devices, citing industry insiders or patent filings that have recently been approved or spotted. SET Solution has created an amazing iPhone concept, dubbed the iPhone Air. With…