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We usually see Facebook acquiring apps and services but this time we have something different. Something that could hint us where social network is going next. Facebook’s latest acquisition is Oculus VR, makers of the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset. The deal was valued at $2 billion, $400 million of which will come in cash…
Now that the All New HTC One has been officially announced, existing One owners are wondering when will they get the new software introduced with the company’s latest and greatest smartphone. As I’m writing this, HTC said that its existing line-up will get the Sense 6.0 goodies this spring. Thanks to leaker @LlabTooFeR, we have…
Even though Sony was among the first handset makers to adopt Android, it decided to skip the Android Wear. Instead, it will keep using its own platform, which too is based on Android. “We’ve already invested time and resources on this platform, and we will continue in that direction,” said Ravi Nookala, head of Sony…
When Samsung officially announced the Galaxy S5 some wondered whether there will be an “Active” version released since the regular device is already water-proof. Looks like the Korean company has kept its strategy of offering multiple product variants and will indeed launch the Galaxy S5 Active soon. According to EVleaks, AT&T and Sprint will be…
There’s a war looming in China with Meizu trying to get Xiaomi users on its side. Just recently they’ve unveiled their Redmi Note competitor (Blue Charm Note) and now they’re launching a trade-in program targeting Xiaomi phone owners. Under the deal, users are offered a maximum of 500 Yuan (about $80) for their old Xiaomi…
OnePlus will be launching its very first smartphone on April 23rd, the company has informed us in a short email. Formed by ex-Oppo employee, OnePlus operates with the “Never Settle” mantra that presumes launching a no-compromise device. Rumored specs of the upcoming OnePlus One include a 5.5-inch 1080p screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad-core chip, 13-megapixel…
HTC has just unveiled the HTC One (M8) and its looking to be one of the hottest devices of the year. Packed into HTC’s aluminum unibody framed smartphone is one of the most advanced smartphone cameras to date, utilizing HTC’s Ultrapixel technology. Instead of simply listing the specs of the camera here, we’re bringing you…
In a first for a mobile company, HTC has announced the sale of its HTC One (M8) just two hours after its unveiling. HTC’s hot new handset will go on sale today, March 25th. Verizon customers will be able to purchase the HTC One (M8) from brick-and-mortar retail stores beginning at 1:00PM EST. AT&T and…
HTC is wasting no time pushing out the HTC One (M8) in a myriad of forms just hours after the device’s release. HTC has just announced that it will be releasing a Google Play Edition version of the M8, available now for pre-order from the Google Play Store for $699. That’s a pretty big chunk…
Update: HTC has just detailed pricing and availability for the HTC One M8, read up on it here! HTC just announced the company’s 2014 flagship smartphone, the HTC One (M8). The M8 follows in the footsteps of the 2013 HTC One, boasting amazing specs, curved edges, an all aluminum body and a very familiar name.…