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According to a report from Bloomberg, we may be seeing HTC devices that have dual-booting capability, allowing HTC owners the ability to choose between Android and the Windows Phone OS. The report claims that HTC has been asked by Terry Myerson, the head of Microsoft’s operating systems unit, to add Windows Phone as an option…
Late night host Jimmy Kimmel has come up with a novel cure for the problem of iOS 7 motion sickness. In a spoof ad he unveiled on his show this week, Kimmel playfully suggests the problem could be alleviated by making one simple change. Check out the video below! Soon after iOS 7’s release, people…
Looks like MediaTek has scored a big client. Really big. Yup, Samsung may opt to use the vendor’s chips in some of its products. According to the Chinese-language Commercial Times and brought to our attention by DigiTimes, MediaTek is expected to enter the supply chain of Samsung Electronics with its quad- and 8-core mobile processors…
After Apple launched the Touch ID-equipped iPhone 5s, everyone and their mama started talking about biometric sensors, like we haven’t seen them before the Cupertino company adopted the technology. Sure enough, what Apple managed to do is create an elegant solution that works much better than earlier implementations, and which will likely be used by…
Sony is launching a rather unique case for its Xperia Z Ultra phablet. It will not only protect your shiny-new device, but also add an extra battery, stand and stylus to the mix. Yup, unlike “basic covers” we’ve seen for other phablets (i.e. Samsung Galaxy Note III and LG Optimus G Pro), the Power Cover…
As part of its plan to take over the world, Huawei has opened its first logistics facility in the Middle East, to serve as a supply-chain hub for future project deliveries across the region. Located in Dubai, the center will initially be focused on serving Huawei’s customers in the telecommunications sector, but by the end…
Verizon and Casio launched what is likely the last update to the G’zOne Commando. The bad news is that even after the update, this rugged device will stay at Android 2.3 Gingerbread. There are some maintenance tweaks though, including the removal of V Cast Apps and Verizon Video. In addition, the update should remedy power-cycle…
Say you own Samsung’s Galaxy Note II or, even better, the hot-new Galaxy Note III. You know how to draw and you’re also eager to see what other people from around the world can draw using their phablets. Guess what? There’s an app for that. The Samsung PEN.UP is available for S Pen devices only,…
Google has finally made its Google Play gift cards available in Canada. Folks looking for some e-gifts can choose between denominations of $15, $25 and $50, which are available from a number of retailers, including Shoppers Drug Mart, Future Shop, Target, 7-11, Best Buy, Mac’s, Walmart, Pharmaprix, Circle K and Couche-Tard. Bear in mind that…
Orange Business Services has teamed-up with Samsung to push the Korean company’s tablets to its customers across Europe, with specific emphasis on Belgium, France, Poland and Spain. Under the deal, Orange Business Services and Samsung Electronics will co-develop business services based on Samsung tablets and the Orange mobile network. The two companies will be working…