When Google announced the Samsung Galaxy S 4 with stock Android, it was quite exciting. We would finally see a Nexus device with top of the line hardware and little to no compromises. And best of all, the first Nexus device with a good camera on it. We’re sure a lot of people want this device, but what about other devices becoming Nexusified? Could this… Read more
Both the HTC One and the Samsung Galaxy S 4 launched at approximately the same time, but the gap in their software was pretty big. The Galaxy S 4 launched with the newest version of Android available, 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. Previously relegated to Nexus devices, Samsung adopted it for their newest flagship. However, the HTC One launched with 4.1.2, a much… Read more
Can you believe Google I/O is already less than week away? I can’t. I’m pretty excited about it. And the most exciting thing to me is how well things are being kept under wraps by Google. There have been the occasional leaks here and there, but I haven’t seen any leaked images of new devices. That hasn’t however stopped the rumors from flying… Read more
There is always some “leaked” information flying around about unreleased phones, but often it simply isn’t even realistic. However, while this is not official, or confirmed, or anything of the sort, at least it sounds feasible. Samsung is currently deciding between three different designs, currently all prototypes, for the upcoming Galaxy Note III…. Read more
HTC has said that they plan to update their older devices to the new Sense 5.0 that debuted on the HTC One. This included the HTC One X, which should be getting both Sense 5.0 and Android 4.2.2 eventually. We don’t know when, but eventually. However, Android 4.2.2 is where it may stay. LlabTooFeR, a famous HTC leakster, has stated quite assuredly that… Read more
If rumors are to be believed, AT&T will be getting the LG Optimus G Pro sometime in May. This beast of a phone has a 5.5″ display with a full HD 1080p resolution. It also features other next gen specs, like a 13MP camera, Snapdragon 600 quad core processor, 2GB of RAM, and a nice notification light ring around the physical home button. With a… Read more
It seems that everyone is rumored to be making a smartwatch. This “war” is a secret but something crucial, a rush to see who can get the first product out to the world. LG joins Samsung, Apple, and Google in developing a smart watch (allegedly of course), but LG does have some experience. They built a watch in 2009 with GSM radios, a watch phone. Smart… Read more
IT168 has already managed to post a review of the still unannounced Samsung Galaxy S IV, and in that review, they mention something interesting. The black dot on the top, the bigger one that isn’t a secondary microphone, is said to be an IR blaster. An IR blaster let’s you control things like televisions and DVD players. Remote controls use infrared and… Read more
Verizon was mysteriously left out of the party for carriers who are getting a crack at the HTC One. But if a new Bluetooth SIG listing is correct, it appears that Verizon could be getting their own One variant as well. A device listed as the HTC 6445LVW has shown up and while we can’t be sure that it’s the One, it seems quite likely that it could be…. Read more
Though the Sony Xperia Z has just been released (and in only some parts of the world), we’re already hearing rumors of its successor. While not quite comforting for future Xperia Z owners, it’s still interesting to hear what’s in store for us. This new device, currently referred to as the Xperia C670X, will boast some high end specs that would be… Read more
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