Just when you thought you couldn’t get your Instagram-on with the newly released Nexus 7 tablet, think again. The wildly popular photo sharing mobile application has updated its app (version 1.1.7) to support the Jelly Bean powered slate. Now, folks will not only get the chance to view post-filter photography, but the ability to utilize…
Motorola’s Xoom tablet doesn’t violate Apple’s design patent, says German court
Last year, Apple filed a suit in Germany against Motorola Mobility’s Xoom Android tablet, claiming the tablet infringed upon their iPad design patent. In an effort to fight back, Motorola filed a counter-claim that suggested Apple’s design patents were invalid, a favorable ruling on which would deal a serious blow to Cupertino. A German court…
Tom Hanks’ Electric City launches on iOS and Android
Jump Games teamed-up with Playtone to launch the official mobile application for Tom Hanks’ multi-dimensional animated series, Electric City. Available for iOS and Android devices, the application comes with all available episodes from the sci-fi adventure series, an original RPG, digital comic books that talk about the founding of Electric City, behind-the-scenes sneak peeks and…
AT&T is likely going to charge iPhone users to FaceTime over cellular
According to a screenshot that was discovered by 9to5Mac, it looks like the ability to have a FaceTime call over a cellular connection, a feature that’s standard in iOS 6, is going to be switched off by AT&T. They’re either going to disable the feature completely or find some way to nickel and dime you…
IDC: “Samsung is expected to be the smartphone hero in the second quarter.”
The end of July is quickly approaching, and that means one thing: Companies are soon going to begin reporting their Q2 2012 financial results. Nokia is due to publish their numbers on Thursday, the 19th; Apple’s turn is next Tuesday, the 24th; and as for Samsung, they’re booked for next Friday, the 27th. According to…
LG Optimus Vu with Verizon branding caught in the wild
Well what do you know – Verizon Wireless will soon launch the LG Optimus Vu. Not that we’re surprised or something — after all, we’ve seen the phablet getting FCC’s seal of approval three weeks ago and now the first shots of the Vu with Verizon branding have been caught in the wild. Anyway, we’re…
Google Nexus 7 now shipping in the UK
Google’s Nexus 7 is shipping in the UK with those who pre-ordered getting the Jelly Bean tablet as we speak. If you want to order the Nexus 7 now, you should look at retailers PC World or Currys, both of which are offering the 16GB model for 200 GBP, which translates into about $315. For…
London’s National Gallery, Proporta team-up for range of new iPhone and iPad cases
Proporta has teamed-up with National Gallery in London on a new range of iPhone and iPad cases featuring iconic works of art from museum’s collections. For a start, they’ve released 4 different products, including: iPhone 4/4S Trafalgar Square – Available for $19.95, this case features a postcard print from 1950s London as its design. iPhone…
Ape Entertainment to make Fruit Ninja, Temple Run comics
Ape Entertainment keeps working on its mission of turning popular games into comics. After Pocket God and Cut the Rope, they’re turning to additional two titles – Fruit Ninja and Temple Run. The comics will first be released in the digital form as a mobile app (starting with the iPhone), though they may get a…
Motorola Atrix HD price cut to $50 at Best Buy
While the Motorola Atrix HD has only been out for a day at this point, it looks like Best Buy is cutting the price of the already quite affordable handset. Yep, you can grab Motorola’s latest Atrix device for only $50 on a new two-year contract through Best Buy. While we’re still cooking up our…









