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Google is expected to unveil the Nexus 5 handset at Google I/O later this spring. According to PhoneArena, the handset might not have the rumored 3 GB of RAM and full HD 1080P OLED display, but it may have some fancy camera technology instead. PhoneArena’s sources tell the site that the phone could use camera…
Speaking to The Australian Financial Review, BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins was very outspoken about BlackBerry 10 and its place in the smartphone market. Heins touted BlackBerry’s new OS, mentioning that the company has seen a fair amount of early adopters who have switched from another platform to BlackBerry 10 OS. BlackBerry may not be winning…
Verizon’s versions of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and 7 are next in line to get Jelly Bean updates. First we’ve seen the unlocked tablets getting the treatment, then Sprint’s Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 got it and now it’s Verizon’s turn. Expect all of the Android 4.1 goodies like improved notifications, Google Now and…
HTC Desire X may soon get its serving of Jelly Beans. Introduced in August 2012, the smartphone was running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich out of box and honestly we haven’t expected it to go beyond this version due to its everything-but-solid specs (as well as meager attention it got). Luckily HTC disagrees with this…
We’ve already told you that the unlocked, SIM-free version of the Padfone 2 is coming to the UK. And we know, it’s kinda steep to pour out all that cash in advance, but luckily there’s now a way to get the phone/tablet combo for free as long as you commit on a two-year contract from…
We know that Samsung is working on a Tizen-based smartphone (or more of them) but we thought such products are aiming for the low- to mid-end of the market with Android “taking care” of the high-end users’ needs. Apparently, that’s wrong assessment with Sammy’s executive VP of mobile Lee Young-hee saying that a high-end Tizen…
LG has started rolling out Jelly Bean update for its Optimus L9 smartphone, which is still the best device in the company’s L-series line-up. The new software should now be available in the Baltic region, Germany, Spain, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania and for the European Open devices. As you would imagine, the…
Nokia announced updates for three of its Windows Phone devices – Lumia 920, Lumia 820 and Lumia 620. The first two will get “further performance and stability improvements,” enhancements to display stability during a call, and improved automatic display brightness adjustment. When it comes to the Nokia Lumia 620, its latest software brings improved touch…
On the heels of the Galaxy S4 launch, OtterBox announced a range of “protective solutions” (i.e. cases) for Sammy’s latest super-phone. The famous case maker will offer three different products: The Defender Series which provides three layers of “industry-leading protection,” including a sturdy polycarbonate shell, screen protector and tough silicone outer layer. There’s also a…
Last time we talked about the Sony Xperia S, we’ve told you that it will get its Jelly Bean update in April. The good news is that this could happen sooner – in late March. The information comes from the company’s Germany-based office which responded to a user inquiry on Twitter. Here’s what they said:…