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Samsung has started rolling out a firmware update for the Snapdragon variant of the Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505). The process has seemingly started in Germany, though we would guess that other parts of the world will be quick to follow. Major new things included in this release are the Kids Mode, which turns the smartphone into…
Another day, another Galaxy S5 Active rumor. This time we’re going into specifics. First, we’ve learned that just like its predecessor, the Galaxy S5 Active will also have physical rather than capacitive buttons. Simply put – this is a must-have for a water-resistant device since capacitive keys may not work perfectly under water. Second, the…
Acquiring Motorola was just one of the moves Lenovo had in store for this year. The Chinese firm is also working on its very first Windows Phone device, which according to German website Mobile Geeks will most certainly launch later this year. In case you wonder, the mentioned site quotes words from President of Lenovo’s…
Smartisan is everything but a household name in the West. Even in its home turf of China it isn’t as known as major handset makers. But that doesn’t stop this company from pushing its ambitious agenda. And that agenda reminds us on what Xiaomi and Oppo are doing. Smartisan doesn’t want to be “yet Another…
A new, still unannounced Oppo smartphone has been caught at the FCC, and we tend to believe this could be the earlier rumored N1 mini. Marked as Oppo N5116, it looks very much like the “regular” N1 phablet, but it’s a bit smaller; not too smaller though. Instead of a 5.9-inch full HD screen, this…
EE announced its own-brand tablet, EE Eagle, which as far as we’ve understood was made by Chinese Huawei. It’s an 8-inch device that will be available on May 28th for £199 sans any strings attached. Alternatively, those going for the on-contract deal will be able to get the Eagle for £49.99 as long as they…
Verizon Wireless today expanded 4G LTE coverage to parts of Pennsylvania. Verizon customers in Somerset, Beaver, Warren and Armstrong counties can now take advantage of data speeds up to ten times faster than the old 3G network. You’ll have to own a 4G LTE enabled device in order to take advantage of the increased data…
X-Men fans now have a new mobile game to rob them of their time. Uncanny X-Men: Days of Future Past mobile game is here, launching today on iOS. The side-scrolling action game will land on select Android devices in the near future. A rarity these days for mobile games, X-Men: Days of Future Past doesn’t…
Look out folks, cars in California are about to become self-aware. California’s DMV will begin issuing licences for driverless cars in September, which will allow the vehicles to function in “autonomous mode” on pubic roads across the Golden state, provided strict standards are met. (I knew the convergence would begin in California!) Don’t expect to see…
T-Mobile rolled out VoLTE service to the Seattle area today, allowing T-Mobile customers who own a LG G Flex, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 or Galaxy Light the ability to experience clear voice calls like never before. VoLTE – or Voice over LTE if you will – routes voice calls over the same radio frequency, opening…