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Lenovo, which these days calls itself a multimode computing company, announced the Lenovo A10, an Android-powered laptop. Running Android 4.2, it weighs less than 1kg and is thus easy to carry around. Unfortunately though, it’s not exactly a powerhouse under the hood, boasting a rather dated Rockchip RK3188 quad-core Cortex-A9 chip clocked at 1.6GHz. In…
After conducting some extensive user experience (UX) testing and feedback, SwiftKey unveiled version 4.3 of its popular virtual keyboard. Under the new “stigma” called “Layouts for Living,” the company introduced a huge variety of keyboard layouts that can be used in various situations. For instance, commuters in cramped trains may want to type one-handed with…
Huawei is apparently working on an enhanced version of its Ascend P6 smartphone. The main new thing the upcoming P6S will pack is improved K3V2+ quad-core chip. However, don’t expect the major revamp of the CPU design; it will keep using Cortex-A9 cores while boasting a faster GPU. Moreover, the updated chip will be made…
Microsoft launched the Remote Desktop app for iOS and Android, allowing users to access their home or work PCs while on the go. The system functions through Remote Desktop Gateway, enabling “rich multi-touch experience” with remote desktop protocol (RDP) and RemoteFX, all while supporting Windows gestures. The secure connection relies on Network Layer Authentication (NLA)…
US mobile commerce joint venture Isis is gearing towards its nationwide launch, the event that will be celebrated with one million free million smoothies in partnership with Jamba Juice. Backed by the major carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless – Isis’s NFC-based mobile wallet has been trialed in Salt Lake City, Utah; and Austin,…
Just when we told you about Lenovo Miix2, Acer unveiled a very similar product of its own. The newly announced Iconia W4 is basically what W3 should’ve been. This time around, Acer opted for a much better IPS display (8-inch 1280×800 pixels), and a faster Intel Bay Trail Z3740 chip. In addition, the rear camera…
Intelligent Voice has commissioned a poll of over 2,000 Americans to see whether they had used Siri in iOS7, what they thought of its capabilities, and whether they had been “oversold” by Apple. And the results were a little shocking, to say the least. The company surveyed two different groups of people to rate Siri,…
As part of its bid to resolve an ongoing dispute with the European Union, Samsung has reportedly proposed to EU to stop suing other companies over “standard-essential” patents (SEPs) for the next five years. The Korean giant submitted its proposal in September, after regulators accused it of stifling innovation by seeking injunctions against Apple and…
ZTE is now offering a protection plan for their Grand S and nubia 5 smartphone. The plan offers 18 months of protection, with a deductible of up to $79.99 with no added initial fees. The ZTE Grand S and nubia 5 are currently available for purchase through Amazon and other online retailers. Both devices are…
It seems reports of the Wii U‘s demise might just be premature. Nintendo‘s home console has seen it’s sales rise by more than 200 % for the month of September. Nintendo recently dropped the price of its Wii U by $50 to $299.99. The company also began offering a Wii U bundle with The Legend…