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The everything-but-famous handset maker BLU Products unveiled a new product, VIVO 4.3, touting it as the “world’s first dual SIM smartphone device to feature Super AMOLED Plus technology and dual-core CPU.” The mid-end smartphone runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and is designed to “capitalize on the explosive growth and demand of Dual SIM smartphone…
Good news for those of you looking to get Sprint’s version of the Samsung Galaxy S III with Amazon offering the Android-powered superphone for just $119.99 on a two-year contract. That, of course, is the price for those signing-up for a new contract, though folks adding a new line to their family account can get…
Nokia is apparently working to re-use some of its “old” designs for upcoming Windows Phone devices. The rumor is that we may see a smartphone that looks like the Nokia 5700 XpressMusic unveiled at some point in September. The rotating camera is said to have an 8-megapixel sensor and we also hope for the optical…
NAVIGON updated its Android app with few handy features. For instance, before starting your trip, you’ll be able to open up Google Street View and make sure you know exactly what the surroundings of your destination look like. Moreover, once you’re on the road, the application will show 3D elevations for better orientation. These true…
It was back in 1991 when Team 17 unveiled the original Alien Breed for Amiga. The popular game was then released for PC in 1993 and today we’re glad to say that iOS users can join the party, too. The new version of the game allows users to play with either old-school Amiga graphics or…
Sony Mobile is rolling out a firmware upgrade (version number 6.0.B.3.184) for its Xperia U smartphone, though it won’t bring Ice Cream Sandwich to the mix. Rather, it’s a bug-fixing update that will push Android version to 2.3.7 Gingerbread, while also including a number of stability and performance improvements. In case you wonder, network selection…
If you’re into Android and HTC One X is “good enough” for you — i.e. you don’t want/need the Samsung Galaxy S III — you’ll be glad to know that Amazon Wireless is now offering HTC’s superphone for just $79.99 with a two-year AT&T contract. The best part is that this isn’t the price reserved…
Glu Mobile launched a new freemium game called Gears & Guts. The storyline involves zombies taking over the town and it’s your job to “put some blood on the highway.” Yup – you’ll be killing the undead with your specially designed car. And not only will you crushing the hordes beneath your tires, but will…
There’s a new special version of the Samsung Galaxy S III catered towards the Brits. It’s the Limited Edition Team GB Galaxy S III that comes with specially designed back covers. As you can see from the image above, if you don’t live in the UK, most likely than not – you don’t want to…
The Samsung vs. Apple case is in full swing today, and Apple’s Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing Phil Schiller took the stand this morning. Among other topics, Schiller discussed the runaway and unexpected success of the iPhone, and as noted by The Verge’s courtroom reporter Bryan Bishop, Schiller had some interesting points to make regarding…