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Some HTC 8X owners are apparently getting Windows Phone GDR3 updates as we speak. According to MobileSyrup, select 8X owners in Canada are being blessed with the new software even though neither Microsoft nor HTC said anything about it. At least one Canadian carrier (Bell) has begun rolling out version 8.0.10501.127 to their 8X customers,…
Let’s face it, travelling by air is a pain in the ass. The long lines, ridiculous security, and screaming babies are all necessary evils we accept to travel long distances in a short time. Now the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finally changed its regulations, getting rid of one of the biggest annoyances of air…
The newly announced Nokia Lumia 1520 will be available in China in December, ePrice is reporting. That’s a month after the phablet debuts in the West. It is said that the 1520 will cost 4,999 CNY, the amount that translates into some $829 or €595. Those of you who missed the last week should know…
One thing we haven’t seen at the recently ended Nokia World was the previously leaked Lumia 929, which is apparently heading to Verizon Wireless. That, however, doesn’t mean it’s cancelled; it’s still heading to the Big Red carrier and should apparently be launched by Thanksgiving. According to WPCentral forum member Falorin (and brought to our…
The newly announced Nokia Lumia 1520 has already been priced in Europe. Even though the Finnish company said it will cost $749 (some €542) before taxes and subsidies, those eager to be among the first ones to get the very first Windows Phone phablet will have to pour out whopping €699.99 (around $966). The information…
Tired of looking for tickets to that awesome concert? Can’t make it to an event and want to sell your tickets? StubHub’s got you covered. StubHub has updated its iOS and Android mobile apps today, providing users with an even easier way to find, purchase and sell tickets to sports events, concerts and theater shows.…
In case you just can’t wait for the new Arcade Fire album ‘Reflektor’ to be released on October 29th, you’re in luck. The band has released the album in its entirety on YouTube, allowing hungry music nerds to get a taste of the new album. Arcade Fire has been making the rounds promoting the new…
AT&T customers will be noticing some new looks when visiting AT&T retail stores, with the company unleashing new design elements in their brick-and-mortar locations. The changes are beginning in Oklahoma City, with a new store opening up today which creates a “more interactive and inviting” store environment. “Customers visiting our new Oklahoma City store will…
London Residents got a little extra spectacle today, as Microsoft unveiled a giant scale replica of its Surface Pro 2 in Trafalgar Square. The huge Surface, complete with a functioning Type Cover 2, is the latest publicity stunt by Microsoft in its bid to grab a market share for its latest tablet. UK Rapper Dizzee…
Samsung’s first Windows Phone 8 handset, the ATIV S Neo, is headed to AT&T on November 8th. The new device ships with a nice set of specs and won’t break the bank with its mid-range price point of $99 on a new two-year contract. If you’re not looking to pony up the $99 bucks and…