Aside from all the performance improvements Android 4.4 KitKat will bring to the LG G Flex, users may also get 4K video support as part of the deal. PhoneArena‘s tipster found a User Agent profile to prove this. That’s kinda surprising considering that the G Flex has a 720p HD (rather than full HD) screen;…
An iPhone 5s battery dies out and 4 days later it was still tracking user’s movements!
This is definitely weird. BGR brings us the story of Reddit user Glarznak who described how his iPhone 5s continued to track his movements despite its battery being dead for 4 days. The Redditor said that he was recently traveling abroad when his iPhone 5s charger cable broke. He didn’t get a new cable and…
Yahoo to stop letting users access its services with Facebook, Google IDs
As part of its plan to return to the big league, Yahoo has decided to cut support for third-party logins. Soon enough everyone enjoying Yahoo services will have to sign-up for a Yahoo account as they won’t be able to login with their Facebook and Google IDs. The change, which will be rolled out gradually,…
HTC HD2 can run Nokia X Android ROM!
HTC HD2 is an amazing device. The Taiwanese company stopped selling it years ago, but it remains the hackers’ favorite tool for testing out new software. We’ve seen this Windows Mobile-based smartphone running an array of Android versions, as well as other platforms like Jolla (MeeGo). Now it’s back in the spotlight again as one…
Intel acquires smart watch maker Basis for $100-$150 million
We know Intel is looking to join the smart watch craze at some point this year. While we don’t have the firm date on when that will happen, we do know they’re working on small, power-efficient chips as we speak. That, apparently, is not enough as they still miss some expertise to create this product.…
South Korea gets Snapdragon 800-powered Galaxy Note 3 Neo
Not all Samsung models are made equal. We’ve seen Koreans getting a beefed-up versions of the Galaxy S III and S4, and now apparently the Galaxy Note 3 Neo is getting the same treatment. Instead of boasting Sammy’s own Exynos 5260 Hexa chip, the unit that will go on sale in Samsung’s backyard comes with…
Xiaomi tablet with 9.2-inch 720p screen and Snapdragon 400 caught at GFXbench
We’ve heard it in the past – Xiaomi is working on a tablet. However, nothing has happened thus far, and we’re still waiting for the first big-screen device from “Apple of China.” A new entry at the GFXbench database indicates that Xiaomi is still working on this project, suggesting this will be a rather mediocre…
Sony brings its Socialife News app to all Android smartphones
Let’s say you like personalized news magazine apps like Flipboard and Google Play Newsstand. Let’s also presume none of the existing apps works for you. Perhaps Sony has what it takes to please your news reading appetite. The Sony Socialife News app used to be an Xperia exclusive; no more – now everyone can join…
Samsung Releases New Promo Videos Showing off Galaxy S5, Gear 2 and Gear Fit
If you missed Samsung’s unveiling of the Galaxy S5, Gear 2 and Gear Fit at MWC 2014 last week, two new promo videos showing off the devices have arrived thanks to Samsung. Two new videos were posted today, one that showcases the powerhouse that is the Galaxy S5, and the other focusing on Sammy’s wearables,…
Video: Dancing to Charge Your Phone? In Nokia’s Future You’ll Be Doing Just That
Dancing to charge your phone? That’s exactly what Nokia envisions for the future of device charging, detailed in a humorous video released by the Finnish device manufacturer. While the tech isn’t quite ready to go, it could be the way of the future. If you thought Glassholes were bad, just wait until everyone is dancing…









