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Google's October 29th launch event details revealed
As Google's October 29th Android event in NYC draws near, more and more details are starting to surface. The search giant is reportedly gearing up to launch several new products, including the latest version of the Android software...
iPad mini pricing rumored to start at $329
Other than scheduling an October 23rd media event, Apple has not provided details on the iPad mini, thus rumors on the miniature version of the iPad continue to gain ground. Reports from 9to5Mac's Mark Gurman and other sites claim...
Apple May Phase Out iPad 2 After iPad mini Launch
Apple is no longer selling and has stopped sending iOS updates for the original iPad. The iPad 2, which is still available in Apple's website and the Apple Store for $399, may also soon be phased out. Evercore Partners analyst...
Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro coming to AT&T for $99
A new Android-powered rugged handset called the Samsung Rugby Pro is set to become available on October 21st through AT&T for only $100. It features a 4-inch WVGA Super AMOLED touchscreen display, a 5MP camera, 8GB of internal...
Sony reveals Xperia Android 4.1 Jelly Bean upgrade plans
Sony's Android 4.1 Jelly Bean upgrade plans for its Xperia line of smartphones have finally been revealed, and apparently, less than 10 of their most recent models will be getting the latest version of Google's Android software....
Huawei Ascend W1 shown in leaked press photos
The rumored Huawei Ascend W1, which is expected to launch with Microsoft's Windows Phone OS, has been unofficially outed in official-looking press photos courtesy of Twitter user @evleaks. The phone in the photo wears a sprightly...
Huawei Summit coming to T-Mobile for $50 with a contract
A new feature phone called the Huawei Summit is now available to T-Mobile customers in the US for only $50. This is after a $150 instant discount and a $50 mail-in rebate. The Summit may look like a smartphone, and in fact the...
Next Nexus 7 Said to be Only $99 But Has One-Core CPU
The $199 Nexus 7 emerged as the best-selling Android tablet and is second only to the Apple iPad in the highly competitive tablet market. A Jelly Bean running tablet at half the price could even find more commercial success. Digitimes,...
Same-Priced Nexus 7 with Twice the Storage 'Confirmed'
Google will be releasing a 32GB Nexus 7 in time for the holiday season, UK, Dutch, and U.S. retailers confirmed. UK retailer Argos' Christmas gift guide says the device can be purchased for £199.99, just 99 pence more than...
Acer’s Late Budget-Tablet Offering Arrives
Acer is joining the already crowded budget-tablet party with a $230 tablet that will be available October 30th. The Iconia Tab A110 has Google Nexus 7-like features: the latest Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system, a quad-core...
LG Lucid and Motorola Droid Bionic to get Android 4.0 ICS upgrade
Owners of the Verizon LG Lucid may now upgrade their devices to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, which will result in faster menu navigation and better overall performance. The Lucid is one of Verizon's more low profile handsets,...
Google releases stand-alone Calendar app on Play store
The official Google Calendar app for Android is now available as a stand-alone app which can be downloaded directly from the Google Play store. Users of devices that are running Android 4.0 ICS or later can now enjoy the benefits...
Google schedules October 29th press event in New York
Google recently sent out press invites for a special press event scheduled to happen in New York City on October 29th. This is going to be on the same day that Microsoft is expected to fully launch Windows Phone 8, which is a...
Nokia releases Q3 2012 financial report
Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia, which just released its financial report for Q3 2012, has revealed that its Asha range of advanced feature phones performs significantly better than its Windows Phone-powered Lumia smartphones...
iPad mini Release Date Said to be Slated for November 2nd
There would be long queues outside Apple Stores during the weekend after Halloween if 9to5Mac's sources are correct. While Apple has confirmed an October 23rd media event, it hasn't provided a release date and other details about...
iPad mini Launching Just Days Away
Apple has confirmed an October 23rd media event that's widely expected to be the unveiling of the highly awaited iPad mini. Although the invites for the 10:00 a.m. PDT event at California Theatre in San Jose was short of details,...
Microsoft Surface RT Claims to Beat iPad 3's Retina Display
At $499, the entry-level Microsoft Surface RT matches the price of the iPad 3, but has more storage, and more importantly, a screen that's superior to the iPad 3's highly touted retina display. The Surface RT's 10.6-inch ClearType...
Microsoft Surface RT Priced Like iPad; Still Sold Out on First Day
Microsoft this week revealed its Surface tablet pricing: the entry-level version of the Windows RT-running tablet is priced at $499, same as the entry-level iPad 3. The Surface RT will be available October 26th, the launch date...
AT&T Nokia Lumia 920 exclusivity period revealed to be only six months
It worried many people when the Nokia Lumia 920 was first announced as an AT&T exclusive out in the US. New information now reveals that the Windows Phone 8 device will only be tied to the US carrier for a period of six months,...
WIND Mobile to release LG Optimus 4X HD and Huawei Ascend G312
Two new ICS-powered Android handsets are arriving in Canada on October 18th, courtesy of the Canadian carrier WIND Mobile. These are the LG Optimus 4X HD, which boasts a speedy quad-core processor and other high end features,...
Samsung Galaxy S III upgrade to Jelly Bean coming before 2012 holiday season
As the official Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for the Galaxy S III continues to roll out across Europe, Samsung tells users of the same smartphone out in Canada that they'll be able to get their own hands on the software update...
HTC launches J Butterfly with 5-inch 1080p screen for KDDI Japan
HTC has finally taken the wraps off its long rumored "phablet" by formally announcing the J Butterfly, an Android 4.1 Jelly Bean device that features a Full HD resolution 5-inch Super LCD 3 touchscreen display. Its hardware features...
Public Mobile launches Android Kyocera Rise for $149
Public Mobile adds a new Android-powered handset to its lineup in the form of the Kyocera Rise, a full touchscreen model that also has a slide-out QWERTY keyboard for those who prefer typing out longer messages with the use of...
Samsung Galaxy Note II to cost $199.99 in Canada
According to information gathered by the folks over at Mobile Syrup from the Best Buy Canada web site, the Android-powered Samsung Galaxy Note II will be released for the a number of Canadian carriers--which include Telus, Bell,...
Bell launches LTE in Windsor, Red Deer, Whistler, and other areas
Bell continues its stated plan of further expanding 4G LTE network coverage for customers across Canada through the rest of 2012. This time, the Canadian carrier's LTE network spread westward to cover customers in several new...
Asus Padfone 2 now official with quad-core S4 CPU, Android 4.0 ICS
The Asus PadFone 2 has finally been unveiled officially at an event held at the Asus HQ over in Taiwan. It boasts a 4.7-inch Super IPS+ HD touchscreen display, 2GB of RAM, a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor, and Android...
Sprint announces Samsung M400 flip phone for seniors
Sprint has just announced the availability of a new flip phone that comes with easy access features for seniors and people with disabilities. The new phone is none other than Samsung's M400, which comes in the clamshell form factor...
iPad mini May Start at $250, Sport 3X iPhone 5's Battery
According to leaked photos from 9to5mac.com, the iPad mini sports a 16.7Whr/4490 mAh battery, which is three times the battery of the iPhone 5 and but only one-third the 42.5Wh huge battery of the iPad 3. The smaller iPad, dubbed...
New Asus Quad-Core Smartphone Plus Tablet Cost $800
No need to pay more than $1,000 to own a tablet AND a smartphone. ASUS unveiled in the second iteration of its smartphone-in-a-tablet Padfone. The ASUS Padfone 2 features a 4.7 inch smartphone that easily slides into the open...
AT&T to launch LG Optimus G on November 2nd for $200
AT&T is set to start accepting pre-orders for the LG Optimus G starting today, October 16th, and is expected to release the same to customers on November 2nd. Pricing starts at $199 with a two-year service contract. The Optimus...
LG Optimus G pricing for Rogers revealed
LG's current flagship smartphone, called the Optimus G, is expected to launch in Canada some time in early November with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. This is according to a recent report found on Mobile Syrup, which also states...
Samsung Galaxy Rugby headed for Telus and Bell with 4G LTE
What was first announced as the Galaxy Rugby Pro for AT&T in the US is now expected to launch as the Galaxy Rugby LTE through Bell and Telus in Canada, according to a recent report from Android Authority. Though it will shp...
Microsoft launches Xbox Music for WP8, iOS and Android versions in the pipeline
Microsoft has just announced a new music service that it plans on rolling out to users officially starting tomorrow in an attempt to create a viable Apple iTunes competitor. The new service, called Xbox Music, launches on the...
Softbank announces $20.1 billion deal for 70% stake in Sprint
Following reports that first went online last week, Japanese carrier Softbank has confirmed a $20.1 billion USD deal that will give it a 70% stake in the US carrier Sprint. Although the deal was green-lighted by the boards of...
32GB Google Nexus 7: Double the Storage at the Same Price?
Google will soon start selling a Nexus 7 with 32 GB of storage and will phase out the existing 16 GB variant. The 32GB variant will keep the price tag of the phased-out model. Google and Asus in July launched an 8GB and 16GB Nexus...
Multiple Reports: iPad mini Finally Revealed October 23rd
Apple is unveiling a smaller, cheaper version to the iPad October 23rd, according to reports from Bloomberg, Reuters and AllThingsD, which all cited unnamed sources. The smaller iPad, dubbed the iPad mini, is expected to have...
Best Buy's Own Insignia Flex Revealed
Electronics retailer Best Buy is slated to release in November its own tablet, the Insignia Flex. The device features a 9.7-inch screen, a dual-core 1GHz processor, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system, and up to 10...
Google Nexus 10 Won't Be Available This Year
There won't be any high-end Nexus tablet for this year's holiday season. The 10-inch successor to the Google Nexus 7 will only be available in the first half of 2013, according to reporting by CNET, which cited unnamed sources....
Nokia Lumia 920 exclusivity period on Rogers limited to just 1 month?
Earlier this month, it was announced that the Nokia Lumia 920 would be made available exclusively through the Canadian carrier Rogers, just like the Nokia Lumia 900 that came before it. However, new information seems to indicate...
LG Nexus 4 review posted before official launch
The upcoming LG Nexus 4, which has been the subject of numerous leaks during the past week, has now been reviewed in full by tech site Onliner.by before Google even has a chance to officially announce its existence to the world....