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Back in December of last year, we’ve told you that a number of LG smartphones will get their servings of Ice Cream Sandwich. The Optimus 2X — which is the world’s first Android smartphone with a dual-core processor — was on that list, too. However, LG decided to flip-flop, saying that the original upgrade announcement…
One of the more important features I’ve utilized on my Android devices is the ability to take a quick screenshot of what’s happening on my phone. Google built that functionality into the Android OS a few versions back, and users can now press the power and volume up buttons at the same time for a…
As part of its bankruptcy proceedings, Kodak is putting 1,100 patents up for auction and the tech world is taking sides in a quest to acquire them. According to a Wall Street Journal Report, Apple is teaming up with Microsoft and patent aggregation firm Intellectual Ventures Management LLC to bid on the patents. Apple and…
Got a new Nexus 7 or Galaxy Nexus with Jelly Bean? Want to check out the voice commands feature, but don’t know what to say? Here is a long list of commands and questions you can use when you’re talking to your Nexus device. Some of these commands will help you manage your schedule, some…
MetroPCS will soon add a new mid-end device to its portfolio – Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G (model number SCH-R940). The LTE-enabled device which reminds us on the Droid Charge has already been cleared by the FCC and is pretty much ready for the official introduction. As far as we’ve understood, the carrier will launch…
We’ve first heard about ZTE Chaser back in December 2011. Now it’s live at Virgin Mobile’s website from where you still can’t get it. It’s out of stock and we’re not sure when you’ll actually be able to get one. In case you wonder, we’re talking about an entry-level Android smartphone that could be yours…
There’s a new iPhone 4/4S case trying to raise funds at Kickstarter. Called FLASHr, it’s powered by the iPhone’s LED flash and iOS’ “LED Flash for Alerts” feature, illuminating calls, texts and push notifications. When you turn on “LED Flash Alerts” in your Accessibility settings, your iPhone’s LED camera flash lights up for calls, texts,…
Samsung keeps monetizing on its relationship (i.e. sponsorship) with the Olympic Games. After that Olympic-themed Android app, they’re out with the Special Edition Olympics Flip Cover for the Galaxy S III, which also happen to be the official smartphone of the big event. Unfortunately — or not depending whether you like the case or not…
Samsung has taken a sizeable lead in the smartphone market in terms of unit shipments. According to Juniper Research’s estimates, the Korean giant shipped 52.1 million smartphones in Q2 2012, just over double the number shipped by Apple – 26.0 million. What’s more, Samsung has also doubled its lead over Apple quarter-on-quarter, with its flagship…
The battle between Apple and Samsung is still ongoing and it doesn’t look like the fighting will end any time soon. It’s beginning to resemble a 4th grade fight on the playground over who cheated playing four square. Originally Apple was winning the legal war hands down, able to swiftly convince judges Samsung was copying…