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As part of the deal to acquire Nokia’s Devices and Services division, excluding HERE mapping services, Microsoft will also get to rename the company. The new name of the venture will be Microsoft Mobile Oy. The information comes from the letter Microsoft is sending to Nokia’s suppliers, informing them about the change and how that…
After the Moto G, Motorola is preparing to launch another low-cost handset. It is said that the upcoming Moto E will debut in Mexico with other markets in the region (Latin America) getting it soon afterwards. The story goes on suggesting the phone will be announced with a price tag of $230 off-contract. That cash…
Amazon is offering Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy S5 for just $99.99! You’ll need to sign a two-year contract, but that’s usually the case with these sort of deals. Moreover, you’ll have to wait for 2 to 3 weeks to receive the shipment, but it’s worth the effort, or so we think. Both white and black models…
The soon to be launched OnePlus One has been leaked, big time. As you can see for yourself, this phone can’t help but remind us on some Oppo models. That shouldn’t come as a surprise considering that OnePlus has been founded by former Oppo employees. While we’re not sure the renders are 100% legit, we…
There’s as an interesting article in British The Telegraph claiming that 38% of the users who upgraded to a Samsung Galaxy S5 switched from an Apple iPhone. Gathering data from the mobile trade-in website CompareMyMobile, the report says that the majority of Apple users who made the switch traded the iPhone 4s. In fact, CompareMyMobile…
Samsung has started rolling out Android 4.4 KitKat update for its Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition tablet in some parts of the world. Owners of the Wi-Fi only model in Columbia are the first to get the goodies, but we’re sure the same software is heading to other parts of the world, as well. It…
While many love Kindle Fire tablets, some can’t stand the way Amazon is holding them back from accessing all of the Android features. Those folks opt for custom ROMs which remove Amazon’s UI and provide savvy users with more control over their device’s look and feel. CyanogenMod is now officially supporting the Kindle Fire HD…
Samsung SDI has unveiled its new curved battery for wearable devices that was first introduced with Sammy’s own Gear Fit wristband. The 210 mAh battery is said to be the world’s largest capacity battery in a wearable device and would offer enough juice to get fancy bands like the Gear Fit work longer than competing…
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…