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We can’t say we haven’t seen this coming. Xiaomi is now one of top 10 global smartphone makers by volume, though most its clients still come from China. Chances are this will change in the near future now that “Apple of China” is looking to expand beyond its home turf. Xiaomi took the 6th position…
During last month’s BUILD conference, Microsoft announced that Prestigio will start making Windows Phone devices. And now we get to learn what the first device made by this company will be all about – the upcoming Prestigio MultiPhone PAP5507 DUO will come with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 400 chip, 1GB of RAM, Gorilla Glass 3-protected 5-inch 720p…
Apple is apparently looking to bring split-screen multitasking to iPad, 9to5mac is reporting. According to their sources, the new capability will be available with the upcoming iOS 8 and at least initially, it will only work on the bigger 9.7-inch iPad in landscape mode. For those who count, split-screen multitasking is something few competing tablets…
The LG Optimus G is getting Android 4.4 KitKat update in LG’s home turf. Koreans owning LG’s 2012 flagship were prompted to download a 608MB-heavy file that packs both Google’s and LG’s software. Included in the deal was LG’s Knock Code that allows users to unlock their phone with just a few taps on the…
No surprises here – iPad users are downloading Microsoft Office like it’s nobody’s business. During the recent TechEd conference, Microsoft’s General Manager of Office Division, Julia White announced that Office for iPad has surpassed 27 million downloads in mere 46 days since its launch. The new milestone follows an earlier report that Office for iPad…
Panasonic isn’t giving up on its smartphone business yet. However, instead of going for users in the Western hemisphere, they are turning to emerging economies like India. And that’s where they’re bringing the Panasonic P81, which should hit select retail stores across the country later this month. The device has been teased in a video…
Verizon Wireless and Motorola have started rolling out updates for an array of DROID phones, some of which got the latest version of Android and others – maintenance, bug-fixing updates. Those getting KitKats include the RAZR M, RAZR HD and RAZR MAXX HD, all of which will now resemble the Moto X look and feel.…
Suppliers in the Far East are reportedly anticipating 20% growth in iPhone sales when the new model launches later this year. Apple’s upcoming smartphone is rumored to include a bigger screen, which should make it more appealing to modern-day consumers. According to Morgan Stanley’s analyst Katy Huberty there are no major bottlenecks for “iPhone 6”…
A new breed of Tango connected iOS and Android apps are on their way, beginning today with Bubble Pang. Bubble Pang looks very similar to the classic Bust-A-Move games, where players must match up colored balls in order to survive. It’s the first game in a series of many which use the Tango messenger app…
The story of an iPad with a giant screen goes back to last year, when rumors began flying that Apple would introduce an iPad with a 12.9-inch screen into the world. First known as the iPad Maxi (what a name!) the 12.9-inch retina screened device now goes by the name iPad Pro. According to recent…