Amazon.com is bringing its Appstore for Android to the Land of the rising Sun having announced that developers can now submit mobile applications for distribution later this year in Japan. In order to do so, interested companies should visit the Amazon Mobile App Distribution Portal and check Japan as one of the markets they want…
Sony Xperia Tablet S sales stopped due to defects
Sony has halted sales of its new Xperia Tablet S after discovering gaps between the screen and the case that could make the device susceptible to water damage — and it should be water-proof. According to the Japanese company, the problem is the result of a manufacturing flaw at the Chinese plant where the tablet…
Nokia Xpress is the Finish company’s version of Opera Mini for Lumia smartphones
If you own a Nokia Lumia smartphone without a solid data plan, you may want to try out Nokia Xpress, the new web browser that makes your mobile web browsing more affordable. The software does its magic by taking advantage of data compression techniques to cut down on bandwidth usage by up to 90%. As…
Samsung Galaxy Note II gets real multi-tasking with new firmware
Samsung is rolling out a firmware update for its hot-new Galaxy Note II as we speak. Software build N7100XXALJ1 packs few bug fixes while adding the multi-tasking feature, which was missing in units that went on sale few days/weeks ago. Using the new capability, you can easily open another app by tapping on the left…
Chart shows how the iPhone and iPad fit into Apple’s product portfolio
People knowledgeable about mobile devices know that Apple introduced the iPhone a little over five years ago and the iPad only three years ago, which is relatively recent in the company’s 30-year history. The iPhone and iPad are really a small blip in the overall history of the company, but they are a very successful blip.…
Asus PadFone 2 gets GCF approval
The soon-to-be-launched Padfone 2 has cleared another hurdle on its way to prospective customers. The device has been caught getting approval from Global Certification Forum and from there we learn they got to play with the version that’s not compatible with LTE networks in the U.S. Rather the model they got is usable in Europe,…
AT&T and Verizon HTC Windows Phone 8X clear FCC
Two different versions of the HTC Windows Phone 8X have cleared the FCC. The first one is made for AT&T as well as major Canadian carriers, and is ready to sing along their respective 3G/4G networks. As for the other model, it is made for Verizon Wireless — boasting CDMA and LTE connectivity options —…
UK: Unlocked HTC One X+ now available for pre-order for 474 GBP; Shipping on October 22
The hot-new HTC One X+ is now available for pre-order in the UK with phone retailer Clove asking 474 GBP for the unlocked device. That money translates into some $764, making HTC’s latest superphone a tough sell. If it had 2GB of RAM, I would say – go for it. But since it’s “stuck” with…
Nokia Lumia 510 caught in the wild, again
The forthcoming Nokia Lumia 510 has been caught in the wild, again. This time, however, we know what it hides under the hood. As you would imagine, we’re talking about an entry-level Windows Phone which specs include a 4-inch WVGA touchscreen, 4GB of built-in storage and only 256MB of RAM. All said, we would be…
Microsoft Surface coming to Europe in October?
File this under “rumors” but it’s likely that the European debut of the Microsoft Surface tablet will closely follow the U.S. launch. The device has been caught at several European Microsoft websites, including France, Italy and the United Kingdom. That, however, doesn’t prove a thing. However, some other leaks suggest that Australia will get the…









