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This isn’t official but it comes from a reputable source, SamMobile, which claims that Samsung delayed Android 4.2.2 updates for the Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II. Apparently we have Samsung’s TouchWiz software to “thank” for this. And while we’re not sure what could be the problem, we know that both the Galaxy S…
Looks like Verizon Wireless is preparing to add another rugged Casio smartphone to its portfolio. The upcoming Casio Commando 4G LTE has been leaked by EVLeaks, which unfortunately doesn’t say anything about the release date. Moreover, we’ve no idea what kind of hardware this phone hides under the hood and can only hope the Japanese…
Twitter user Niels (?@pawsupforu) prepared a neat graphic to show the new flat interface Apple introduced in the iOS 7. You’re probably already aware of some changes, but you may lack the whole picture. Here are all the icons that were tweaked for the new version of iOS. We used to like the “old” look…
We all know Samsung, Intel and a number of carriers don’t like the fact that current mobile landscape is dominated by Google and Apple. Microsoft and BlackBerry are also pushing it hard but their respective platforms hold only a fraction of the market. Hence this diverse group of companies will be launching the brand-new Tizen…
If Bell can do it, so can TELUS. They too have started offering a $25 Google Play Gift Card with the purchase of HTC One. The deal has already started and will last through June 16th. You can use that cash to buy some app or any content you desire from Google’s store. The “official…
According to CCS Insight’s new market forecast, over 6.6 billion mobile phones will be in use by the end of 2017, two thirds of which will be smartphones, up from less than 25% in 2012. In Q1 2013, smartphone shipments exceeded those of non-smartphones for the first time ever. This year will end with 1.86…
Less than a month ago we’ve told you about TELUS’ plans to acquire Mobilicity. Well, that ain’t gonna happen any time soon with TELUS exercising its option to terminate the original acquisition plan. Mobilicity will now pursue its previously announced recapitalization plan, which will be voted on by debtholders at a meeting on June 25,…
In its latest report, Juniper Research is looking into prospects of mobile ticketing, suggesting that more than 950 million mobile phone users worldwide will use their handsets for mobile ticketing by 2018, up from 458 million this year. The growth is expected to be driven primarily within key transport verticals, as well as live entertainment…
Nintendo didn’t quite make it to E3 to make announcements this year, opting rather for a livestreamed presentation that was broadcast simultaneously around the world. Early this morning, Nintendo livestreamed its Nintendo Direct presentation, which showcased a slew of new upcoming titles for the company’s Wii U and Nintendo 3DS platforms. In true Nintendo style,…
The Wii U and 3DS will both be getting a new Super Smash Bros game next year. Nintendo announced the new titles in the combat franchise today, saying the games would be released in 2014 but no specific release date. Be sure to take a look at the E3 trailer below! The Wii U version…