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Nokia made sure Asha phone users have a solid app catalog at their disposal. The company’s latest gig is Viber, which was made to work on Nokia Asha 308, Asha 310 and Asha 311. Just like a “regular” smartphone version, Viber for Asha allows users to text each other either via 3G or Wi-Fi. The…
Google has updated its mobile app for Windows Phone 8 users. The new version doesn’t bring many spectacular changes, but it’s worth downloading, nonetheless. Here’s what’s new: The ability to sign-in to your Google account within the app. Voice commands are now instantly displayed on the screen. Improved Google Image viewing. Several other bug fixes…
In order to further beef-up sales of its smartphones in India, Apple has started a trade-in program. The devices that will be accepted include the iPhone 4; BlackBerry Z10 and Q10; Nokia Lumia 925; HTC One, One Mini, Desire 500 and Desire 600; Samsung Galaxy S4, Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy…
If you’re a fan of both Amazon and an Android user, the chances are you’re making some app purchases through Amazon Appstore. Up until this point, the problem with this scheme was that Amazon’s app failed to impress (unlike its web store). This in turn, pushed many users who initially liked the idea of shopping…
Verizon Wireless unveiled a new simple plan to tablet owners. The new “Daily Plan” costs $5 and includes 300MB of mobile data for 24 hours, making it perfect for tourists. It slots in below the previous offering of $20 for 1GB of data per month. Aside from tablets, this plan will also work with other…
MetroPCS announced the addition of one of the biggest smartphones out there – Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3. Although this unit has a large screen, it is a mid-range device under the hood with specs that include a 1.7GHz dual-core processor, 1.5GB of RAM, 6.3-inch 720p HD screen, 8-megapixel rear and 1.9-megapixel front cameras, and a…
The newly launched Moto G will have its dual-SIM version that will likely be available in the emerging markets like India. And guess what? That model just got its FCC clearance and is ready to be sold and/or used on the U.S. soil. While it may not be available in the U.S. of A, the…
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently lifted the universally-loathed ban on electronics during take-off and landing. Finally the need to power down devices at the beginning and end of flights is ending. Now another agency is looking into removing the ban on cellphone use during flights altogether. This is a terrible idea. The Wall Street…
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Ok, so this whole wearable tech thing is getting pretty silly. Smartwatches such as the Galaxy Gear, Pebble and Sony Smartwatch 2 are pretty neat, I’ll admit. Google Glass? Still looks weird, but awesome nonetheless. But some of the wearables we’ve been seeing over the last few months, in the flesh or through FCC filings, have…