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We can’t say this with certainty, but it’s likely the image above illustrates the upcoming Sony Xperia SL, which we’ve already mentioned a week ago. The rumor is that the upcoming device will be launched later this year, sporting a faster (than the original Xperia S) 1.7GHz dual-core processor and new color options, including pastel…
Thanks to the Canadian ninjas at MobileSyrup, we know how much Rogers Wireless will ask for the soon-to-be-launched Sony Xperia ion. The powerful smartphone will ship with Android 2.3 Gingerbread on board with Ice Cream Sandwich update coming later in the year. We’ve no idea when it will get Jellybean though we think that “later…
iSkin unveiled two different case series and headphones for the hot-new Samsung Galaxy S III. First come the sexy lookin’ iSkin aura cases which are touted to provide “outstanding protection in a slim and lightweight package.” Made of rubber coated polycarbonate accented with aircraft grade aluminum, these cases come in three different color options, including…
Symantec has identified a new malware called Android.Dropdialer in the official Google Play market. The threat was posted as two popular titles, “Super Mario Bros” and “GTA 3 Moscow City,” on June 24 and since then have generated between 50,000 and 100,000 downloads. It’s kinda scary to think that these two apps managed to stay…
Just when you thought iOS security was super secure, think again. It looks like someone has figured out how to penetrate the iTunes walled garden. A Russian developer by the name of ZonD80 has published a loophole or trick to bypass Apple’s in-app purchase system, allowing users to “buy” items without paying in iOS. So…
Google posted an automated message on its customer service line that confirms the Nexus 7 tablets are shipping as expected. TechnologyTell has a recording of the greeting, which was confirmed by Android Police and Ars Technica. The delay that was hinted at by an email from electronics retailer ABT is apparently an error, and customers…
Tiny Post is a brand new iPhone app already featured by Apple that lets its users caption their lives through meaningful photos and text. I’m instantly reminded of I’d Cap That, but instead of focusing solely on humor, Tiny Post users can write their own caption and share it with other social networks as well…
Back at BlackBerry World, RIM announced that it was seeding money to developers in an effort to get them to develop applications for the company’s upcoming BlackBerry 10 platform. Since that time, the company’s very future has been placed in doubt. RIM has delayed the launch of BlackBerry 10 from fall 2012 to early 2013,…
ABT Electronics has sent out an email that is causing a stir among prospective Google Nexus 7 tablet owners. According to the communication, shipments of the Nexus 7 have been delayed by the FCC. A reason for the delay is not given. The email does not give a new shipping date, it only says “we…
Verizon is venturing into the mobile gaming market with a new mobile game subscription service for its Android smartphones. Called GameTanium, the service includes 100 of the tops games for Android smartphones and 50 of the best Android tablet games. Customers can sign up for the service for $5.99 monthly per device. For this monthly…