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Samsung has started rolling out Android 4.4 KitKat update for its 8-inch tablet, Galaxy Note 8.0. The first countries to get the new software are South Korea and Poland with others likely to follow up shortly. After the update, you’ll get a firmware bump to version M500WKXUBND9 that includes a number of KitKat enhancements along…
Huawei has teamed-up with smart watch maker Omate to make the Kids tracker watch, GizChina is reporting. The simply-lookin’ device has a big battery (or so it seems), cellular connectivity and GPS receiver to allow parents to easily locate their child. In addition, the device has a small display that (obviously) shows the time and…
Thanks to the ever-savvy EVleaks, we have first press shots of “upcoming HP design language” to show you. The company which is best known for its printers won’t be giving up on the tablet market so easily. On one hand we have what looks like an entry-level device (picture above) that has super-thick bezels and…
On and on, Samsung keeps launching special (as in – better) versions of its flagship phones in South Korea. That was the case with the Galaxy S III, Galaxy S4 and now there are indications that the Galaxy S5 will get the same treatment. According to the listing on Hong Kong price guide portal, Samsung-made…
Now that Samsung’s flagship device has a water-resistant body, everyone and their mama are looking to add the same capability to their devices. This is despite the fact that Sony and some other Japanese vendors have been doing it for years. Anyhow, Sony will be among those companies that will launch mid-range waterproof phones next…
LG is throwing its hat into the wearable fitness market today, announcing the release of a pair of devices that were announced in January. The LG Lifeband Touch and Heart Rate Earphones will hit the U.S. on May 18th, and will make its way to Asia and Europe soon. The Lifeband Touch will launch with…
Aside from the new Moto E, Motorola also announced the 4G LTE-enabled Moto G variant. Simply called Moto G 4G, the device will be available unlocked for 149 GBP, which translates into roughly $250. Aside from the faster Internet connectivity, this model also comes with a microSD card slot. Rest of the specs are unchanged…
The earlier leaked Moto E has been officially announced and it will be selling for just $117. That cash will get users a decent entry-level device with specs that include a Gorilla Glass 3-protected 4.3-inch qHD (540 x 960 pixels) screen, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 5-megapixel rear camera, 1,980mAh battery, and 4GB of…
AT&T announced Mobile Share Value plans for connected vehicles. Under the deal, cars will be treated as yet another device that can be connected to shared plans for additional $10 a month. The first car maker to take part in this scheme is GM which 2015 Chevrolet Malibu will be its first car with AT&T-enabled…
Verizon has started rolling out Android 4.4 KitKat update for its Galaxy Note 3 variant. However, this isn’t something you can get over-the-air just yet; you’ll rather have to install the software relying on Samsung’s infamous Kies software. Or, if you hate dealing with wires, you can wait for the OTA rollout, which will hopefully…