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Fresh off announcing all things Windows 8, Microsoft found the time to revamp its syncing application for Mac users. The Redmond based company updated the app to version 3.0, which brought a new “Windows Phone” brand name and a new icon that reflects the Windows Phone 8 Start screen. Version 3.0 brings an improved interface…
We’ve been telling you about Verizon Wireless’ upcoming HTC superphone with a 5-inch 1080p screen for quite some time now. And now we think we know how it will be called; at its support page, the carrier lists still unannounced device marked as HTC DROID DNA (model number ADR6435). Droid-Life thinks this is how the…
Cricket added HTC Desire C to its Android line-up. The entry-level smartphone is now available for $179.99 at Cricket company-owned stores, dealers and at mycricket.com. As you may know from our previous articles on the subject, this little fella’ packs a 3.5-inch HVGA screen, 5-megapixel camera, 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity, GPS, Bluetooth, while Android 4.0…
In an unlikely case you use a Windows Phone device and also happen to own a Mac computer, you’ll want to know that Microsoft rebranded the Windows Phone 7 Connector for Mac to simply Windows Phone. The Redmond-based giant did something similar with its Windows app and we think this is part of the effort…
Until you find your way around — i.e. hack the system — T-Mobile’s Nexus 4 won’t allow for Wi-Fi calling. The information comes from TMOnews, which is best-known for following every step the Magenta carrier takes. Not sure why this was needed, but what do I know. Guess T-Mobile don’t mind people bringing their own…
The Pentagon is looking to allow its staff to use any device they fancy with plans to open its network to Apple iPhones and Android devices. As part of this, the Defense Department will hire a contractor to build a system that will manage and secure at least 162,500 Android and iOS smartphones and tablets,…
LG Electronics has joined Linaro, the not-for-profit engineering organization developing open source software for the ARM architecture. As part of the deal, the Korean giant will contribute resources to work together with the resources from existing Linaro members. This shared team of over 100 engineers is directed by a Technical Steering Committee (TSC), which is…
When we first saw the Nexus 7, we all thought this was one impressive piece of hardware that would be received very well by consumers. Well, it turns out the stock Jelly Bean wonder-slate is doing better than we thought when it comes to retail performance. Execs from Asus gave the Wall Street Journal a…
Anyone who has experienced the Borderlands franchise knows how awesome the games are. Borderlands has helped propel 2K Games back into profitable territory, and Borderlands 2 is easily one of the must-have games of 2012. Earlier this month, 2K announced that an iOS adaptation of Borderlands would land on the App Store this month, and…
With the markets closed for the past few days, investors have been unable to react to Apple’s executive shakeup and had only one trading day to react to Apple’s earnings report from Thursday afternoon. Wall Street will open its doors in just under an hour amid Hurricane Sandy recovery, and as analysts digest news from…