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QuickMemo rolling out to LG Optimus L-series smartphones
LG has begun rolling out the QuickMemo feature to users of its Optimus L-series smartphones in order to help "enhance the quality of communication by sharing ideas with more personalization." This is according to LG's VP of Mobile...
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet officially launched
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet has finally been revealed. The screen size has been upped from the original's 5-incher to 10.1-inches diagonally, and native resolution stands at 1280x800 pixels. There is a 1.4GHz quad-core...
Photos of unknown Windows Phone-based Nokia smartphone surface
An eagle-eyed Sina Weibo user managed to spot this unknown Windows Phone-based Nokia smartphone on another user's stream, thus sparking speculation that it could be one of Nokia's rumored Windows Phone 8 devices, which are reportedly...
Samsung Galaxy S III 64GB now available for $1,167 CDN
The Samsung Galaxy S III variant with the highest amount of user available internal storage has just gone on sale through Basatne for Canada, and apparently, it costs $1,167 CDN a piece. With such a price tag, a lot of people...
Nokia World to see launch of new WP8 Lumia devices?
Nokia is reportedly going to unveil new Lumia-branded smartphones powered by Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 operating system at Nokia World this year, prior to the expected announcement of Apple's upcoming iPhone 5. Windows Phone...
Samsung's Jelly Bean update schedule for Galaxy devices revealed
Samsung is reportedly going to be among the first manufacturers to roll out official Android 4.1 Jelly Bean updates for its devices starting this quarter towards the end of 2012. It is said that an update is scheduled to be released...
O2 Pocket Hotspot mobile Wi-Fi device launched in UK
O2 has just launched its very own mobile Wi-Fi Internet sharing device in the form of the pocket-sized O2 Pocket Hotspot. This is similar to a device that Three UK is already offering which lets users share their Internet connection...
Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 leaked, coming with Windows 8
Lenovo is currently working on a newer version of the ThinkPad tablet that was first released last year in order to seriously crush the iPad and the rest of its competition in the worldwide tablet market, if information from a...
MetroPCS to launch Samsung Lightray 4G with LTE
A TV-equipped variant of the Samsung Droid Charge is headed straight for MetroPCS this Friday in the form of the Samsung Lightray 4G. It is fitted with a TV antenna that will let users enjoy watching TV wirelessly with what is...
Cricket offers Huawei Ascend Q Android smartphone the cheap
The Huawei Ascend Q can now be purchased from Cricket Wireless for as low as $140 without a contract. At such a low price tag, the Ascend Q comes with entry-level features such as a 3.2-inch screen, 800MHz processor, 3.2-megapixel...
Android platform survey shows Gingerbread on the decline, ICS and Jelly Bean on the rise
Less than a month after it was first released to the public, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean shows signs of a positive response from users after it nearly broke the 1% mark based on a survey of devices accessing the Google Play Store....
Senior-friendly Doro PhoneEasy 612 flip phone coming to Rogers
The Doro PhoneEasy 612 is set to arrive in Canada through Rogers for as little as $9.99 on a 2-year contract. It comes in a basic flip phone form factor that makes it quite ergonomic and easy to use for everyone, and a great...
Nokia Maps update gives users info on live traffic and Groupon deals
Nokia Maps has just been updated to include several improvements and a couple of new features. First, users can now get Groupon deals for all of the places that they visit. And then, the app now lets users access live traffic...
comScore: Android still on top of US smartphone market
The latest comScore survey results show that Android is still the most used mobile operating system in the US today, followed by Apple's iOS and RIM's BlackBerry in somewhat distant second and third positions based on overall...
Motorola RAZR HD spotted in leaked photos
The unannounced Motorola RAZR HD Android smartphone makes an appearance in a new set of leaked photos that show it in what looks like its engineering sample form. Based on the screens shown in the leaked photos, the Motorola RAZR...
Nokia Lumia 710 now available through MTS Canada
The Nokia Lumia 710 can now be picked up for as little as $29.99 with a 3-year contract through the Canadian carrier MTS. With a 2-year contract, a unit costs $99.99. And unlocked units go for $279.99 a pop. The move to release...
AT&T retail workers told to sell anything but iPhone
AT&T has reportedly started instructing its retail staff to sell anything but Apple's iPhone in order to help customers "make an informed decision." Currently the most popular smartphone available throught AT&T, the iPhone...
Google Wallet now supports all major credit cards
A newly released update for Google Wallet now allows users to use credit or debit cards from any one of the world's four major vendors to pay for merchandise. Whether you want to use Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express...
Archos shows off Gen 10 Android tablet prior to launch
Archos took the opportunity to do a quick preview of one of its upcoming devices on its Facebook page by posting a mere picture and no accompanying info whatsoever other than a name. It did mention that this mysterious device,...
Motorola Electrify 2 and Defy XT coming to US Cellular
Two new feature-rich Android smartphones from Motorola are set to become available through US Cellular this month. Starting today, the Motorola Electrify 2 with Android 4.0 ICS will become available for purchase for $179 after...
Three UK to offer Samsung Galaxy Pocket in September
Three UK is gearing up to launch Samsung's most affordable Android smartphone ever, the handy little Galaxy Pocket. According to Three UK's official web site, the Samsung Galaxy Pocket's release date is scheduled to happen some...
Sony Xperia SL press photos show new colors: black, white, and silver
The unannounced Sony Xperia SL smartphone was spotted in blue and pink when it was first uncovered about a month ago. Now, new pictures gathered by Chinese web site ePrice show that it can also be purchased in three other color...
HTC Trophy update to Windows Phone Tango announced by Verizon
HTC Trophy users in the US can now update their handsets to Windows Phone Tango and enjoy better MMS capabilities and onboard Wi-Fi hotspot support. This update is free and can be downloaded by first checking for notifications...
Nokia launches hot pink nail polish to promote Lumia 900 in US
Nokia has ventured into the world of cosmetics with the launch of its Lumia Pink nail polish, which is crafted as part of a promotion for the Windows Phone-powered Nokia Lumia 900 in the US. It will make an appearance in one-day-only...
Motorola Atrix HD LTE and RAZR V for Bell Canada delayed
The launch dates of both the Motorola RAZR V and Motorola Atrix HD LTE have been delayed for Bell Canada, moved from August 2 to August 3 and August 21, respectively. This is according to a leaked internal memo that states: "To...
Verizon ordered by FCC to stop blocking tethering apps and pay $1.25M settlement
The FCC in the US has issued a ruling that Verizon can no longer prevent customers from using their preferred tethering apps in order to share the high-speed Internet that they have on their cellphones. Verizon hasn't been too...
Pantech Marauder coming to Verizon with 4G LTE
Verizon customers looking for a quick and easy way to take Android for a spin have a new affordable choice in the form of the 4G LTE-capable Pantech Marauder, which is scheduled to arrive on August 2 for $49.99 after a $50 rebate....
Samsung Galaxy Beam now available in the UK
When was the last time you were able to whip out your smartphone and easily beam a 50-inch projection onto a nearby wall with reckless abandon? Never? Well, you can start now, with the use of the Android-powered Samsung Galaxy...
10-inch RIM BlackBerry PlayBook pictured before official debut
Did you know that RIM is working on a 10-inch version of the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet for release in 2013? Indeed it is, and whether RIM likes it or not, the general public now have a clear picture of what this upcoming device...
Microsoft Surface tablets with Windows RT on track for release on October 26
In a report filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission this week, Microsoft has revealed that upcoming Windows RT-powered Surface tablets will become available on the same day as Windows 8: October 26, 2012. These tablets...
Samsung Galaxy S III 32GB coming to India
The Samsung Galaxy S III may have been launched in India last month, but the amount of user available storage on it maxes out at 16GB. Indeed, the 16GB model was the highest storage capacity model launched by Samsung then. However,...
Samsung Odyssey and Marco WP8 smartphones break cover in court documents
In the ongoing legal battle between Samsung and Apple, court documents now reveal the existence of two upcoming Windows Phone 8 devices codenamed "Odyssey" and "Marco." Both are depicted as running on the Qualcomm MSM8960 chipset,...
Samsung Omnia M debuts in India
Samsung takes a break from launching purely Android-powered smartphones in India by releasing the Samsung Omnia M this week, a 4-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen-equipped handset that comes with Windows Phone 7.5 Mango. Adhering...
Apple iPhone 5 mockup rigged up from repair parts
More and more details about Apple's upcoming iPhone 5 seem to surface every single day. But out of all the leaks that have come about so far, none are perhaps quite as juicy as this offering from iLab. The Chinese repair shop...
AT&T Pantech Renue now available for $119 USD with 2-year contract
If you think there haven't been enough eco-friendly devices coming out as of late, then you'll be glad to know that AT&T has just made the ruggedized Pantech Renue available for $119 with a new 2-year contract. The unlocked...
Lenovo drops support for IdeaPad K1 tablet, leaves users with Android 4.0 ICS upgrade
It's not uncommon for tech companies to drop support for their older products in order to better assist the users of newer devices. And this is exactly what Lenovo is doing with the IdeaPad K1, which it will no longer be supporting...
AT&T issues price cut to bring HTC One X down to $99 USD a piece
What started out as a rumor is now a 100% certified fact. AT&T has decided to cut the price of the Android-powered HTC One X smartphone and let users take it home for only $99 USD a pop. The price cut is said to be a limited...
LG Nitro HD To Get Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Update From AT&T
AT&T has just announced plans to push out an update for users of the LG Nitro HD that will upgrade the handset to Android Ice Cream Sandwich starting July 31. The LG Nitro HD will be joining the ranks of several other smartphones...
Android Jelly Bean Update Now Available For All Motorola Xoom Users
A few days of soak testing was all it took for Motorola to finally start rolling out OTA Android Jelly Bean updates for all users of the Xoom Wi-Fi tablet. This makes the Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi part of a very short list of devices...
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg ambiguously denies Facebook phone rumors
When Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was asked to talk about Facebook's mobile strategy, he took the chance to address the rumors that there was a Facebook phone in the works. Quite simply, the young CEO thinks that making a phone...