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Looks like certain Chinese handset maker is looking to out-Samsung the Samsung by launching a Snapdragon 800-powered smartphone with 4GB of RAM. Yes, if this proves true that would be the first such device ever released. And that’s also the maximum amount of RAM 32-bit Android platform can handle at the moment. Details are scarce…
HTC has started rolling out Android 4.2.2 update for the HTC One X+ in Taiwan. The new software, version 2.17.709.2, comes with a number of enhancements, including HTC Sense 5 all with the HTC BlinkFeed. Moreover there are power improvements in the form of new sleep mode watch, and battery meter in the status bar;…
AT&T will soon launch the ZTE-made Mustang Z998 Android Jelly Bean smartphone. The device already got a page at the Chinese company’s website and we guess we won’t have to wait for too long to get the carrier’s press release with the official announcement. Specs wise, we’re talking about a mid-end device that comes with…
At the recent Deutsche Telekom forum in Germany, the carrier’s representative said that Samsung’s Galaxy S III (model number GT-i9300) would not be updated to Android 4.2.2, instead getting the latest 4.3 Jelly Bean build. And apparently, Galaxy S III will not be the only “destined” for this path, with Galaxy Note II also getting…
Lenovo is pushing out an OTA update for its low-end IdeaTab A1000. The main thing users will get is the improved internal storage. You see, those who bought this tablet quickly realized they have only 512MB from the total of 16 gigs to store their apps. With the new software, the flash storage is repartitioned,…
After Red Rice, Xiaomi is preparing to launch the Purple Rice, which will the company’s very first tablet (as far as I know). The rumor says it that the Chinese company will unveil the new product on August 16th, and at that time we may also see some other devices at display, including the powerful…
Well, it looks as though Apple’s activation servers are down…again. On July 25th, Apple’s activation servers went down for a spell, barring new iPhone customers from activating their handsets. The same thing has happened today, and Twitter is blowing up with irate customers who are stuck holding a shiny new iPhone in their hands with…
Roku has updated its iOS app today, which will allow users to stream video from their iDevices directly to their Roku set-top box. The update includes support for the Roku 2, Roku 3, Roku HD, Roku LT and Roku Streaming Stick. The update also brings a few minor bug fixes, and brings the app up…
Smartphone users, there’s a new casual RPG in town. This one has a very unique style. MA. YU. MO. RI. has been popular in its native Japan and it’s finally been translated to English. The game has a lovely, claymation inspired style and great music from Kumi Tanioka, who’s known for his work on Final Fantasy…
We’ve heard the rumors of a Gold iPhone, and many rumored iPhone 5c color options. But a new leak points to a special luxury hue that may be coming down the pipeline for the refresh of Apples iPhone 5. If you thought champagne, you were right! Luna Commerce leaked photos today that purportedly show a…