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HTC has been supporting the hacking and modding communities for quite some time now, releasing source codes for its devices soon after they’ve been launched. Their latest gig is the Droid DNA kernel source code, which will allow developers to more easily make custom ROMs. Not that something’s inherently wrong with HTC’s Sense UI, it’s…
Looks like Verizon Wireless will be offering the LTE-enabled Samsung Galaxy Camera with such a device clearing FCC on its way to the Big Red’s portfolio. If you recall, previously we’ve seen a 3G-enabled version getting FCC’s seal of approval (which may end-up in AT&T’s offering), but this one is a better option. After all,…
Sony has prepared a special SDK add-on for developers looking to make apps for Xperia tablet(s0. The pack comes with documents, code examples and tools that will enable developers to “make use of the special features included in Sony tablets,” including “small apps” running inside the window, the IR blaster and other special features of…
The super hacker friendly HTC HD2 has done it again. Actually it’s the savvy hackers who did the job using the mod-friendly smartphone and make it run the latest version of Microsoft’s mobile platform. You got that right, the HD2 can handle Windows Phone 8 though I guess we shouldn’t expect everything to work as…
Looks like Nexus 7 docking station will finally be released in the next few days (or weeks). Such an accessory got a spot at ASUS’ Japanese website, showing the 7-inch tablet comfortably sitting in the landscape position. We also see a USB port as well as a 3.5mm audio output, allowing you to connect your…
Even though Microsoft has just recently started selling the Surface tablet and Surface Pro isn’t out yet, details for the successor devices have been leaked. Naturally, we won’t see those before the end of next year, but it’s good to know that the Redmond giant is thinking ahead and is willing to invest as much…
Verizon Wireless announced that it will start rolling out Jelly Bean updates for 3 of its Motorola smartphones, including the DROID RAZR HD, RAZR MAXX HD and RAZR M. Again, this is one of those staged rollouts so you may not get your fix right on Monday. Still, there’s no reason for worry – you’ll…
HTC decided that a single Windows Phone device is enough for the US market and will thus focus all its efforts on promoting the better model – 8X. The Windows Phone 8S by HTC (its official name) will be available in other parts of the world while US citizens will have to get it unlocked…
We’ve be telling you about Baidu’s mobile plans for quite some time now. Heck we’ve even seen what we thought was the first Baidu phone back in May, but apparently that wasn’t the “real deal.” The official Baidu Cloud Phone is in front of you, set to be unveiled soon in cooperation with China Telecom.…
Google keeps expanding the list of countries that work with Google Maps Navigation, and their latest effort is to reach users in Mexico. The free turn-by-turn navigation has been launched in beta, bringing voice-guided directions in English and Spanish. Voice search is also there with the ability to look for nearby businesses and other points…