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Google’s Chrome application for the iPhone just got an update. In this new update (version 21.0.1180.77), the search giant finally brings a share web pages feature that lets users share sites via email, Google+, Facebook, or Twitter. In addition, the application will get stability and security improvements, along with the typical but necessary bug fixes…
Sprint is currently issuing out a minor over-the-air (OTA) update to the phone with perhaps the longest name in history, the Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch. The OTA update, also known by its technical name of software build D710.10S.FH13, is supposed to address one simple thing: battery life enhancement. Battery life is easily…
Samsung will soon release a new smartphone onto the US Cellular carrier. The Galaxy Metrix 4G will debut this Friday, August 24th as a typical mid-range Android smartphone with LTE and a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard. There’s nothing particularly exciting about it. It does have the aforementioned physical keyboard for folks who are still adamantly…
HTC announced today that for the first time, it will sell a smartphone on regional carrier Cricket Wireless. The handset of choice is the HTC One V, part of HTC’s One series, and it will be available starting September 2, 2012. The HTC One V has a 3.7-inch super LCD screen with an 800×480 pixel…
With the Optimus 4XHD still one of our favorite Android handsets around right now, LG looks to be readying another incredibly powerful handset in the near future. Said phone would be the Optimus G, and while we only have a few base specs of the rumored device, that’s all we need to get excited for it.…
Facing stiff criticism over its decision to limit FaceTime over 3G/4G to Mobile Share customers, AT&T took to its Public Policy Blog to defend the decision this morning. AT&T’s Senior Vice President-Federal Regulatory and Chief Privacy Officer Bob Quinn published a post this morning in response to claims that AT&T’s decision violated the FCC’s net…
On September 5th, Nokia will be unveiling its next generation of Windows Phone, running on the upcoming Windows Phone 8 platform. Several carriers have expressed interest in Windows Phone as a platform alternative to Android and iOS, but to date no carriers have announced plans to carry Windows Phone 8 devices. A Bloomberg report this morning…
Nikon added three new models to its Coolpix lineup of point-and-shoot camera, and one of them is powered by Android. The S800c combines Nikon’s imaging technologies with on-board WiFi, integrated GPS and the Android OS. Nikon says it’s the “perfect camera for connected individuals”. Hardware-wise, the camera includes a 16-megapixel sensor, a 10X zoom lens (25-250mm),…
Verizon Wireless has started rolling out Ice Cream Sandwich updates for the Motorola DROID 4. After the process is over, your QWERTY keyboard-equipped smartphone will run Android 4.0.4 and firmware version 6.16.217.XT894.Verizon.en.US. Aside from the standard ICS goodies, the new software also includes a number of Moto-specific changes, such as: Enabled Global Roaming mode Integration…
The mobile payments company iZettle is expanding its service to Android users, allowing them to accept smart card payments while on the go. The special version of the reader has been unveiled and at the moment it only supports select Samsung smartphones — namely Galaxy S II, Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note — with…