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India’s Xolo unveiled its latest smartphone, the Xolo Q2000. The device offers quite a bang for the buck though it’s unlikely you’ll be able to buy it in the West. Those living in India, on the other hand, can buy one for INR 14,999, which is the amount that translates into around $240. Specs wise,…
As part of the plan to make its users safer — and eventually increase ARPU — AT&T will be pre-installing Lookout Mobile Security on Android devices. The basic app will come free of charge, while Premium version will cost $2.99 per month. Lookout’s app not only keeps users protected from malware but also allows them…
Even though it already has the best virtual keyboard out there, SwiftKey is working to make its flagship product even better. The newly introduced “Layouts for Living” improved the experience on big screen devices, but these guys won’t stop here. In fact, they keep collecting user feedback with plans to release timely updates that would…
The age of wearable tech is upon us, and its looking surprisingly hip. A far cry from the dorky looking Google Glass, a new piece of fashion tech is coming to market. Behold ‘M’ a smart trench coat from Motiif. The spiffy looking jacket combines a Wi-Fi hotspot and a smartphone charger into its waterproof…
Smartphones are smart alright, but they do lack one important feature: a cigarette lighter. If you’ve ever found yourself without a lighter when you’re jonesing for that nicotine fix, then a new Indiegogo project is right up your alley. Lightercase has almost reached its funding goal, and is a plastic smartphone case that incorporates a…
Smartphone cameras are becoming a really big deal, one of the most sought after features on a smartphone these days. Cameras and the software that powers them gets better and better each day, allowing for cameras with mediocre specs to take amazing photos like their more powerful cousins. That’s the case in today’s photo shootout,…
Indie smash FTL: Faster Than Light has been showered with accolades since its release last year. The game’s mix of real-time strategy, ship boarding combat, and procedurally generated locations and encounters has garnered it many awards, rave reviews and a consistently high metacritic score. Now developer Subset games has announced a free expansion coming to…
MotoMaker, the online tool that helps you customize a Motorola Moto X is now available on all major U.S. carriers, with T-Mobile, Verizon and Sprint added to the MotoMaker roster today. AT&T was the first carrier to utilize the tool. Leaker @evleaks was right again, as he helped confirm rumors of a November 11th MotoMaker…
We’ve already told you that Samsung is working on a bigger tablet, one that would rock a 12.2-inch screen. Heck, we’ve even seen that device popping-up at Antutu benchmarks, and now… it got FCC’s seal of approval. That’s right, the government employed engineers are able to play with this thing way before we get the…
UK retailer Phones 4u is running an awesome, albeit short promotion. During this coming week, anyone who orders the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 will get the Galaxy Gear free of charge. That’s an impressive £299 value! And yes, Galaxy Gear leaves a lot of room for improvement, but getting it for free is awesome, especially…