Next week superhero fans with iPhone and iPod Touch devices will be able to grab the all-new Marvel vs Capcom 2 from the AppStore. There’s a robust 56-character roster, including Wolverine, Ryu, Iron Man, Mega Man and many, many others. Similarly to the original Marvel vs Capcom, you can pit your favorite characters from the…
HTC J is KDDI’s WiMAX-enabled version of HTC One S
HTC is preparing to launch a new Japan-only Android smartphone, marked as HTC J (model number ISW13HT). The newly announced device, which is pretty much a version of One S with WiMAX connectivity, will join KDDI’s range in late May. In that sense, we’re wondering whether a similar model will be released for Sprint, which…
National Parks by National Geographic hits the App Store
Just in time for the National Park Week, National Geographic launched a new free application for iPhone called (guess) National Parks by National Geographic. Inside the app, you can browse guides for the 20 most visited national parks with more parks to be added soon. Included are interactive maps for each park, all with filtering…
Vonage Mobile surpasses 1 million downloads, Extensions 500,000 users
Vonage announced two major milestones. First their mobile app surpassed 1 million downloads, offering users ability to make free calls to other Vonage users and/or cheap calls to landlines and mobile phones. According to the official press release, those using Vonage Mobile will end up paying on average 70% less than major mobile carriers and…
Nokia releases commercial shot with the 41-megapixel 808 PureView
The Nokia 808 PureView might not have the greatest hardware under its hood, but it does have a fantastic camera. To see how good the 41-megapixel sensor is on this Symbian device, check out the Nokia promotional video below that showcases the 808 in action. Admittedly, this is a sponsored production meant to showcase the…
Amazon selling Sprint phones for a penny
Folks on Sprint are being treated to another one of Amazon Wireless’ lucrative deals for the next week and a half. Starting today, all Sprint phone have been discounted to just 1 penny with new two-year agreement. Pricing varies for upgrade-eligible customers, though some devices still only run for $0.01 on the upgrade. Sprint’s premier…
Official HTC One X case is as sexy as its shell [UPDATED with new design]
HTC recently showcased an upcoming official case for its One X device here at Frequencies in Seattle, which looks like a pretty sexy accessory that doesn’t hold back on the handset’s design. These interesting cases feature a nice mesh look and feel, that allow the color of the One X to show through the back.…
Latest iPhone rumors hint at October launch of LiquidMetal, LTE-equipped model
It’s certainly been a while since we’ve seen iPhone 5 (or is that iPhone – 6th generation?) rumors creep up on the internet. Over the course of the past 24 hours, however, two credible rumors have popped up to shed light on Apple’s next smartphone. The first rumor comes from Korea IT News, who report…
Verizon to make Windows Phone its next big platform
Remember earlier this year when Verizon dissed Windows Phone handsets for not having LTE? Well, it seems the largest wireless provider in the United States has changed its tune, to an extent. See, most reporters already knew Big Red was looking forward to offering Windows Phone 8 devices, but what we didn’t know was the…
Apple tells Australian carriers their networks and its iPad both meet 4G standards
Apple stands accused of mislabeling their shiny new iPad WiFi + 4G in Australia. The consumer watchdog group Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has taken Apple to court in Melbourne, where the case is expected to be tried sometime in May. The ACCC’s argument is that Apple’s new iPad is not compatible with any of Australia’s LTE…









