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Samsung is set to unleash its Galaxy Note III in early September (or so we hear), and we’ve been hearing rumors about the device since the release of the Galaxy Note II. Still, one such rumor that we don’t recall hearing is that the Galaxy Note III’s camera will be accompanied by a Xenon flash,…
A new report from analytics company, Flurry suggests that consumers’ unwillingness to pay for mobile apps has forced developers to release their apps for free. The trend goes across all platforms, but Android users are particularly unlikely to pay for apps up front. Flurry’s study showed that between 2010 and 2012, free apps accounted for…
Motorola has taken to Twitter to tease us with the Moto X again, while not showing the device at all. The company’s Twitter account recently posted the following: Yep. This guy is building exactly what you think he is. Designed by you. Assembled in the USA. pic.twitter.com/U9fhJRDmmM — Motorola Mobility (@Motorola) July 18, 2013 There’s…
You may not have heard much about Ting, a MVNO that offers pre-paid and affordable plans in the U.S. using Sprint’s network, but the mobile provider is gaining traction in the MVNO scene. Ting currently offers flagship handsets such as Samsung Galaxy S4 and the HTC One, and will be releasing unspecified Samsung ATIV Windows…
Firefly fans, rejoice! A new Firefly mobile RPG is coming to Android and iOS devices next year. Firefly Online will be put you in your own ship and let you command a crew in adventures through Firefly’s universe. For folks who love Firefly’s single season, and the exploits of Malcolm Reynolds and crew, any new…
The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) that we know and love had another name when it released in Japan 30 years ago. Originally known as the “Famicom” (for “Family Computer”), the console was a huge success in Japan before crossing the Pacific and landing in our living rooms as the NES. The Nintendo Entertainment System changed…
AT&T and Verizon are known for their edgy advertisements that take a dig at their competitor’s network. Verizon’s “There’s a map for that” ads and AT&T’s Luke Wilson’s ads are a classic example of this not-so-friendly rivalry. The latest round in this back-and-forth banter is from AT&T, which just released a new printed advertisement, spotted…
If you’re already sold on Sony’s upcoming Z Ultra phablet, then you still have a while before it will be gracing shelves. But if you’re in the UK, you can start your countdown now, as the Xperia Z Ultra will be hitting shelves (virtual shelves, at least) on September 13th. The Sony Xperia Z Ultra…
Oh how the tables have turned… and then turned again. Nokia is now selling more Windows Phone-based Lumia phones than BlackBerry is selling of its own phones. Nokia said that as of last quarter it sold a record high of 7.4 million Lumia smartphones. Meanwhile, BlackBerry shipped 6.8 million smartphones. For the first time, the…
Nexus 4 owners, listen up! Android 4.3 has been leaked out for Google’s flagship device and is available to download and flash right now. Jeff Williams purchased a Nexus 4 off of Craigslist and noticed that the handset was running Android 4.3, and naturally, he uploaded a screenshot up on Google+. No, this wasn’t a build.prop…