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LG Optimus 4X HD coming to Canada in October via WIND Mobile and Videotron
LG's first quad-core smartphone in Canada is set to become available next month in the form of the Optimus 4X HD. It comes with a 4.7-inch HD touchscreen display, a 1.5GHz quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 CPU, 1GB RAM, 8MP camera, 16GB...
Nokia Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 pricing and release date info revealed
Today, information on pricing and release dates for the Nokia Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 have finally been revealed. Both phones are set to become available some time in November for the following countries: Germany, Italy, Russia,...
Qualcomm launches new quad-core Snapdragon S4 play SoCs
Qualcomm today introduced two new quad-core SoCs as part of its Snapdragon S4 play line, aiming for a commercial release of the same during the first quarter of 2013. The new chips, codenamed MSM8225Q and MSM8625Q, will feature...
LG Optimus V II specs outed in official launch
The LG Optimus Vu II has just been officially launched in LG's home country of South Korea, and it looks more than ready to take on Samsung's 5-inch Galaxy Note--or any other similarly sized devices that may surface in the future....
Google and Asus Reportedly Planning $99 Nexus 7 (Yes, Only $99)
Asus and Google are working on a variant to the $199 Nexus 7 that will be sold for half the price, according to Digitimes, citing "industry sources." Coming by the end of the year are a $199 version that will be thinner and more...
Nook Video Has Top Titles, Download Option and Runs on Non-B&N Tablets
Aside from introducing its second wave of Nook Tablets, Barnes & Noble announced the Nook Video, a service that lets users directly buy digital copies of hi-def movies and TV shows directly from their devices. Nook Video will...
Kobo Arc Touts Content, More Storage and Tapestries
Kobo is releasing November the Kobo Arc, a $199 tablet that comes with 16 GB of storage, a 7-inch display, and Android Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. Other than having twice the storage provided by the entry-level Google...
Google Maps for iOS 6 coming in late 2012
Google is reportedly working on a new version of its Maps application for the Apple iPhone 5 and other iOS 6 devices, if information coming from unnamed sources being cited in a bunch of recent online reports are to be believed....
Google celebrates 25 billion milestone with $0.25 app sale on Google Play
Google Play recently hit the 25 billion download mark, and to celebrate, Google is holding a special discount sale for apps, books, movies, music, and magazines. Currently, there are over 675,000 apps available for download from...
Telus intros 4G LTE network coverage in new territories
In an ongoing effort to expand its 4G LTE network, Telus has announced coverage for several new areas which include Whistler, Squamish, Pemberton and the Sea to Sky Highway in British Columbia. This is all part of a $1.7 million...
Video walkthrough of Windows Phone 8 final build reveals new features
While Microsoft gears up to officially release Windows Phone 8 next month, the final build of the upcoming operating system has reportedly been leaked, and there's video evidence that supports it. A new video, which WP Central...
Texas Instruments waves goodbye to SoC market
During a recent investor meeting, Texas Instruments senior VP for embedded processing Greg Delagi broke the news that there won't be any new OMAP processors coming out any time soon. "We believe that opportunity is less attractive...
O2 UK to sell HTC handset with no wall charger
O2 UK mobile subscribers might be the first ones ever in the world to get brand new phones without bundled chargers if a new pilot scheme to be conducted in cooperation with phone maker HTC turns out to be a success. According...
RIM shows off BlackBerry 10 software, aims to launch it in 2013
In its recently concluded BlackBerry Jam event in the US, RIM showcased all the highlights that will be present in its upcoming BlackBerry 10 mobile device software. The updated software will feature a refreshed home screen, a...
New Nook Tabs Are the Lightest, Still on Android ICS, Offer 9-Inch HD+ Display
Book retailer Barnes & Noble introduced a 7-inch Nook HD and a 9-inch Nook HD+ that are packaged to rival top low cost tablets Google Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire HD. The Nook HD features the highest quality display in the 7-inch...
Nokia Lumia 920 image stabilization feature gets tested against Galaxy S III
YouTube user @jenjaman recently uploaded a video to YouTube in which the still-unreleased Nokia Lumia 920 trumps the Samsung Galaxy S III in a test of its image stabilization feature during video recording. The test shows the...
Google CEO Eric Schmidt says Google Maps not coming to iOS
In a recent interview where Google CEO Eric Schmidt shared a few words about the whole iPhone 5 maps snafu, it was revealed that an official Google Maps app for iOS6 will not be available any time soon. In fact, Schmidt says his...
DisplayMate puts iPhone 5 screen against Samsung Galaxy S III
Display analyzing company DisplayMate recently conducted a series of tests to see which one of the following smartphones had the superior display technology: the Apple iPhone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S III. What they found was...
Samsung TouchWiz UI vulnerability could allow remote data-wiping and more (update: fixed)
A newly discovered bug in Samsung's TouchWiz UI on Android has been shown to make the device vulnerable to remote SIM-locking and even data wiping, all with a single line of malicious code. According to online reports, an attacker...
Motorola: ATRIX will remain on Android 2.3 Gingerbread
It's been over a year and a half since the Motorola ATRIX was first released by Bell to market, and it looks like it still won't be getting an Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade. It was already upgraded from Android 2.2 Froyo...
Nokia Asha 308 and Asha 309 officially announced
Nokia introduces two new additions to its Asha range of entry-level handsets with the Asha 308 and Asha 309. Both phones are equipped with 3-inch scratch-resistant touchscreen displays, 2MP cameras, powerful speakers, and the...
Nabi Maker: Toys R Us Botched Sales, Then Copied to Create Tabeo
Big-box retailer Toys 'R' Us developed and recently rolled out the kid-friendly Android tablet called Tabeo. By being a tablet-maker, the world's largest toy retailer thus became subject to intellectual property infringement claims...
Japan Has World's Lightest Android Tablet
Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo launched the NEC Medias Tab UL N08-D, which uses an innovative carbon fiber technology that makes the 7-inch device the world's lightest Android tablet. The Medias Tab weighs just 249 grams, compared...
Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 with Windows 8 Pro Priced at $799
Lenovo's enterprise tablets slated for release October 26th won't be cheaper than the $199 Nexus 7 and Amazon Kindle Fire or even the $499 iPad. Lenovo reps confirmed to WPCentral that the ThinkPad Tablet 2 running Windows 8 Pro...
Hewlett-Packard Confirms Enterprise Tablet
A year after sending its $499 9.7-inch TouchPad to $99 firesales and ending its webOS hardware business, Hewlett-Packard has confirmed that it is re-entering the tablet business. In its announcement of new touch-enabled Windows...
ASUS PadFone 2 Ready October 16th
ASUS sent out save the dates for an October 16th launch in Milan, Italy and Taipei, Taiwan for the Padfone 2. The Padfone is an unusual device: the smartphone that docks into a tablet, which in turn transforms into a laptop with...
Apple iPhone 5 sets sales record with 5 million sold on opening weekend
Apple has just announced that it managed to sell 5 million units of the iPhone 5 on its opening weekend, making it the fastest-selling iPhone launched to date. iPhone 5 sales have so far managed to surpass those of earlier versions...
Sprint expands 4G LTE network coverage in US
Sprint has just made its 4G LTE network available in some parts of Kansas, Massachusetts, and Illinois out in the US as part of an ongoing effort to expand coverage to cover 100 markets by the end of 2012. Today, Sprint customers...
Samsung Galaxy Note II coming to Canada through multiple carriers
The second-generation Samsung Galaxy Note II has been confirmed as on its way to Canada some time this fall, thanks to a release from a number of local carriers including WIND Mobile, Telus, and Rogers Canada. It's possible that...
Acer Z110 with Android 4.0 ICS and dual-SIM feature spotted online
A new dual-SIM smartphone that goes by the name Acer Z110 has been spotted online, and is reportedly going to become available some time in December of this year for as low as €100 or about $128. It features a 3.5-inch HVGA...
Samsung outs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for Galaxy S3 ahead of schedule
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S3 in Poland can now upgrade their phones to the latest version of Android, thanks to a free software update that's being released a bit earlier than expected. The Samsung Galaxy S3's Android 4.1 Jelly...
Wal-Mart Stops Selling Amazon Kindle Amid Own E-Commerce Bid
Wal-Mart will no longer sell Amazon's Kindle eReaders and tablets. The announcement by the world's largest brick-and-mortar store-chain comes at a time when Amazon recently unveiled a new wave of tablets, including the 7-inch...
Cube Has iPad's 9.7-Inch "Retina" Display at Less Than Half the Price
A relatively unknown Chinese device-maker, Cube, has a new tablet that claims to rival the iPad 3's highly touted retina display but could 60% cheaper than the $499 iPad. The Cube U9GT5 is an Android tablet that comes with a 9.7-inch...
iPad Clock Allegedly Stole Swiss Railway Design
The iOS 6 software update for the iPad 2 and new iPad includes a long awaited clock app. Different from the one installed in the iPhone, the iPad's new clock features a minimalist design that uses black dashes for numbers, and...
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 now available in Canada for $499
Samsung's 10-inch screen-equipped Galaxy Note 10.1 has finally arrived in Canada for a suggested retail price of $499 for the Wi-Fi-only model. It comes equipped with a 1.4GHz quad-core CPU, 2GB RAM, 5MP camera, 32GB internal...
LG Optimus 4X HD coming to Canada in October
The LG Optimus 4X HD has finally been confirmed as on its way to Canada. According to information from tipsters gathered by Mobile Syrup, the said handset will become available through WIND Mobile and Videotron this October at...
Verizon Galaxy Nexus gets Android 4.1 Jelly Bean upgrade
The Android 4.1 Jelly Bean software upgrade is now available for the version of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus that's available through the largest wireless network in the US, Verizon. The upgrade software will be available first through...
Virgin Mobile to offer Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
The Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 is set to become available through Virgin Mobile and Bell Canada this 2012 holiday season, according to information gathered by Mobile Syrup. It will be available for as low as $200 outright and will come...
HTC One X Jelly Bean update coming in October
Information coming from Modaco.com reveals that the highly-awaited Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update is coming to HTC's current flagship handset, the HTC One X. It is expected to arrive for unlocked international units first, with...
Mozilla OS developer phone gets the spotlight
As Mozilla continues to build up its very own mobile operating system to compete with the likes of Google, Apple, and Microsoft in the smartphone market, it has decided to enter a partnership with ZTE to bring its first devices...