Google shows off Verizon branded Galaxy Nexus on video
Available as of today in the UK, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus should be released in the US pretty soon, too, although there’s still no official word on when this will happen. As you’ve probably already heard, Verizon will be the first US carrier to sell the Galaxy Nexus. And today it’s the first time we’re [...]
HTC Quattro quad-core tablet has image and specs leaked, comes in early 2012
A few days ago we told you that both HTC and Lenovo were getting ready to launch quad-core Android tablets soon. And that obviously makes sense. After all, the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime will be the first quad-core Android tablet on the market, but it certainly won’t be the last. If you were curious [...]
UK: Motorola Defy+ gets even more rugged with JCB edition, coming on December 6 for £262.80
If for some reason you think that the IP67-certified Motorola Defy+ simply isn’t rugged enough for your taste, you’ll be happy to know that your prayers have been answered. Or they will be pretty soon. A new JCB Edition Motorola Defy+ is set to go on sale in the UK via well known retailer Clove. [...]
Garmin’s Navigon 2.0 for iPhone available now
Navigon, which has been acquired by Garmin recently, has announced the availability of the new Navigon 2.0 app for iPhone. Navigon 2.0 for iPhone comes with a fresh look and a new User Interface, and is “the first iPhone navigation app to offer quarterly map updates” (for a one-time fee), as well as the “first [...]
Samsung UK confirms Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Galaxy S II
Now that Google has officially unveiled Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, you’re probably wondering when exactly the new version of the operating system will make it to your particular handset. Unfortunately though, no manufacturer has issued a clear time frame for that – they’re probably still in assessment phase. That said, many Android device makers [...]
AT&T Pantech Pocket to cost $49.99 when it launches on November 20
Last month AT&T introduced five new Android smartphones, one of which was the Pantech Pocket. This is a square smartphone that comes with a rather unusual 4:3 aspect ratio and Android 2.3 Gingerbread. A few days ago, the carrier let us know that the Pantech Pocket would finally be available on November 20, although at [...]
Orange San Francisco II confirmed, arrives in “late November” for £99.99 on PAYG
After a few weeks of speculation, Orange UK decided to finally confirm that a sequel to the San Francisco does in fact exist and it’s coming soon. The San Francisco II is a handset we first heard about last month, and over the past few days we’ve seen it in official shots, and a rumor [...]
Samsung Galaxy Nexus available today in the UK (only at O2 and Phones4U)
After lots of rumors and uncertainties regarding the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus in the UK, the smartphone is now finally available there, although not at all the places you’d expect it to be available. From what we’re seeing, only Phones4U and O2 have the new Nexus in stock today. Phones4U is offering it [...]
AT&T in talks with Nokia about carrying their Windows Phones
The word on the street is that AT&T is talking to Nokia about offering their Windows Phones, specifically a high-end WP device. A possible device could be the Nokia Ace, which spots a 1.4 GHz processor and a 4.3-inch ClearBlack Super AMOLED display. According to Glenn Lurie, the head of AT&T’s Tablet division, AT&T is [...]
Google Music drops Beta label, still free, adds a store and Google+ sharing
Google had some big news today for music lovers. Google Music, the service that became available in May, has now shed its Beta label and has certainly grown up in these months. First of all, Google Music still lets you upload 20,000 songs to ‘the cloud’ for free. That price point is here to stay, [...]
Sony Tablet S1 and Samsung Galaxy Tab 730 (8.9) launched in India
Two new Android tablets have been launched in India recently, both running Android Honeycomb, and both powered by dual-core processors: the Sony Tablet S1, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 730 (which is in fact the Tab 8.9 – Samsung weirdly decided to change its name for the Indian market). The Sony Tablet S1 costs 29,990 [...]
Acer leaks its upcoming Iconia Tab A700/A701 with Tegra 3 quad-core and Full HD touchscreen
With everyone and their dog launching Android-powered tablets these days, it’s no surprise that we have yet another leak about such an upcoming product (or duo of products). What is a little bit less ordinary is when a manufacturer leaks the existence of such a device itself. That usually happens either by mistake or through [...]
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 back on sale in Germany after redesign
A couple of months ago, there was this whole kerfuffle regarding the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and some patent infringement claims from Apple in the EU. One of the countries where Samsung was hit the hardest was Germany, where an injunction was upheld in September and effectively banned the Galaxy Tab 10.1 from sale over [...]
Samsung Galaxy Nexus pre-orders to start on November 21 in Canada
Bell and Virgin Mobile have already unveiled that they would launch the Samsung Galaxy Nexus in Canada sometime in December. However, the two carriers currently don’t take pre-orders for the handset. So, what if you do want to pre-order the new Nexus? Well, you’ll be able to do it starting Monday, November 21. Not at [...]
T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4G Android 2.3 Gingerbread update now available
Good news if you own T-Mobile’s Samsung Galaxy S 4G. The update to Android 2.3 Gingerbread for your smartphone has finally been released by Samsung and T-Mobile, almost nine months after the Galaxy S 4G became available, and about 11 months after Gingerbread was first unveiled – but who’s counting? Well, if you have the [...]
Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V now available in the US unlocked for $349.99, Xperia Arc S in stock too
Yesterday we told you that you could order an unlocked Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S from Sony’s US online store, yet it was unclear when the phones would start shipping. Thankfully, one press release later, we now know: tomorrow. Furthermore, you can also get the Xperia Neo V from the same outlet. The price being [...]
New Nokia Windows Phone possibly showcased in promo video
Until now, Nokia has officially announced only two Windows Phone Mango handsets: the Lumia 800 and Lumia 710. But more WP handsets are certainly in the making at Nokia. One of the company’s upcoming Mango handset might have just been revealed in a promo video yesterday. The video appears over at Nokia Developer’s official YouTube [...]
T-Mobile discounting the HTC Amaze 4G, Galaxy S II and other devices this Saturday
T-Mobile USA has announced the “Magenta Saturday” sale, which will be held this Saturday (November 19), allowing customers to buy select smartphones or tablets at lower than usual prices. Among the smartphones that you’ll be able to get for a $49.99 net down payment (after mail-in rebates that can go up to $150) from T-Mo [...]
HTC Zeta with Android ICS, quad-core CPU and HD screen apparently rendered
After the HTC Edge and the HTC Ville, it’s now time to see another unannounced Android Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone that will reportedly be released by the Taiwanese company at some point: the HTC Zeta. If the render published by Engadget is accurately depicting the real device, the Zeta will look like nothing HTC has [...]
BlackBerry Bold 9790 and Curve 9380 priced at Telus
Not long after Rogers announced it would offer the BlackBerry Bold 9790 in Canada in time for the holidays, Telus has done the same thing. Even more, Telus has unveiled that it’s going to sell the BlackBerry Curve 9380, too. Both the Bold 9790 and Curve 9380 have already appeared at Telus’ official website, here [...]