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Verizon Wireless will apparently start rolling out Android 4.4 KitKat update for the Galaxy S4 on May 2nd. This is not official information and comes from a leaked internal document, talking about the date. Aside from a number of changes Google brings to the mix, this firmware will also include many Samsung-made enhancements, software updates,…
Google is apparently working on a low-cost Nexus device, one that could be sold for around $100 sans any strings attached. According to trusted insiders from Taiwan supply chains, the search giant is in talks with MediaTek in order to make such affordable smartphone a reality. The sources don’t say anything about distribution plans, like…
We knew it’s coming and voila – the LG Lucid 3 is now available from Verizon Wireless. This low-to-mid end device won’t impress many with its specs sheet, but it will provide users with a decent value for money. It packs a 4.7-inch qHD (540 x 960 pixels) screen and 1.2GHz quad-core processor, while Android…
The ZTE Star 1 we’ve seen few days ago is now officially official. Alas, we’re not sure when or even whether it will hit the Western hemisphere. In the meantime, users in China will be able to pick it up for the equivalent of $225. That cash gets you a decent mid-ranger with specs that…
LG is reading from Samsung’s book launching devices left and right in hope to reach as many buyers as humanly possible. Their latest phone, marked as L65, fits into the L-series, boasting low-end specs and relatively low price. The LG L65 comes with a 4.3-inch IPS screen with WVGA (480 x 800 pixels) resolution, 1.2GHz…
As part of the plan that seems envisioned to prolong the life of the aging Droid Maxx smartphone, Verizon decided to launch two new color variants. The Droid Maxx in glossy red and black with chrome accents both come with just 16GB of internal storage, and a lower price of $99 with two-year contract or…
Xiaomi is preparing to unveil a new device or more of them at an event taking place on April 23rd in Beijing. From what we’ve understood, the fast-growing Chinese vendor is working on two exciting devices, it’s very first tablet and successor to the Mi3 smartphone. What you can see here are the leaked photos…
HTC launched an SDK for its Dual Lens camera. Still in the preview mode, the SDK contains two APIs: DualLense and DimensionPlus. The former supports obtaining and managing so called “bokeh” strength map mask for requested strength values; while the latter adds support for the DimensionPlus file format, and includes a DimensionPlusView class for rendering…
AT&T has started rolling out Android 4.4 KitKat update for its Samsung Galaxy S4 Active. Aside from a number of software tweaks and bug fixes, the latest firmware also updates some of the preloaded apps, all while making the Galaxy S4 Active feel that much better. You’ll get a slightly restyled status and navigation bars,…
Samsung will finally launch its first Tizen-powered smartphone later this year. Yeah, I know – you’ve heard it all before, but this time it’s “different” or so we hope. From what we’ve heard, this will be a rather awesome device with rock-solid specs, and will initially be available in few emerging markets after which it…