Samsung and AT&T have started rolling out Android 4.1 update for the Galaxy Rugby Pro smartphone. It’s a somewhat strange move since we don’t get to see rugged devices getting the latest versions of mobile platforms that often. In that sense we applaud the two companies for pulling this off. Aside from all the bells…
BT’s SmartTalk VoIP app is tied to a landline plan
UK’s BT (as in British Telecom) is launching an innovative offering in the form of a VoIP app for smartphones that allows users to use their landline minutes to make cheap calls while on the go. Available for iOS and Android, the SmartTalk application “works best” over Wi-Fi networks but it will sing along over…
LG to launch the Optimus G2 later this year – You don’t say?
Not even half a year since the announcement of LG’s latest flagship handset, the Optimus G, rumors have already begun for the device’s successor. The aptly named Optimus G 2 may launch sometime in the fall with the latest version of the Android operating system. When does a good assumption turn into a rumor? This…
Final Fantasy: All The Bravest comes to iOS
Old School Final Fantasy fans have something to rejoice about, that is at least, if you’re an iOS user. Square Enix has released it’s new iteration of the Final Fantasy universe, All The Bravest. Final Fantasy: ATB looks a heck of a lot like Super Nintendo era Final Fantasy games, and combat is based on…
Spec for BlackBerry L-Series uncovered in leaked RIM training document
RIM is putting the final touches on its BlackBerry 10 platform and is poised to announce its first BB10 phones at the end of the month. We’ve already seen a steady stream of leaks, especially recently, about RIM’s upcoming phones. Today, TechRadar is adding some specs to this growing body of leaked information. TechRadar got…
MediaFire launches application for Android, offers up 50GB of free storage
If you’ve ever downloaded a file or document from the internet, there’s a very good chance you might have come across MediaFire. It’s long been a favorite of desktop users and has now made the jump into the mobile space with applications for iOS and starting today, Android. The initial release of the MediaFire application basically…
Listen Up! Top 5 Android Music Apps
There are a bevy of music streaming apps out there, all offering different features; personalized radio, cloud storage, traditional radio station access, and social media sharing. In this sea of apps I’ve rounded up the top 5 Android music apps that the Google Play Store can offer. So grab your device, strap on those bedazzled…
Temple Run 2 rolling out globally, will land in the US later today (Updated)
As spotted by TouchArcade, an updated version of the hit iOS app, Temple Run, is hitting the App Store today. The sequel is already available in New Zealand and is expected to land in the US by the end of the day. Temple Run 2 is not a spin-off or a new app, but a…
HTC’s flagship M7 handset leaks out ahead of MWC 2013
HTC was waiting a bit longer to let the public feast their eyes on its latest flagship handset, but the device fell into the hands of @evleaks at UnwiredView a little earlier than expected. Pictured above, it seems to be a prototype rather than a smartphone that’s ready for market due to the lack of any…
Study: smartphone owners consume more data than tablet owners
According to a report from mobile analytics company Arieso, smartphone owners now outpace tablet owners when it comes to data consumption. “For the first time, smartphone users are consistently consuming more mobile data than tablet users. Out of the top ten most voracious devices (excluding dongles) six were smartphones, three tablets and one a ‘phablet’.…








