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Jellybean now on almost 50% of android devices

Jellybean Now on Almost 50% of Android Devices

As we get closer to Android 4.4 KitKat’s release, fresh data from Google indicates that the problem of fragmentation on Android may be reducing in magnitude. Jellybean is apparently running on almost half of all Android devices right now. Jellybean Dominating According to Google, which maintains statistics and data of all Android devices that connect…

Samsung may launch ultra-premium ‘f-series’ phones

Samsung May Launch Ultra-Premium ‘F-Series’ Phones

Fresh reports have emerged suggesting Samsung may be working on a new range of high-end smartphones. The phones will be sold under the ‘F-series’ brand and will reportedly sit above the Galaxy S series in terms of the price bracket. The New Flagship ETNews is reporting that Samsung is working on some premium devices that…

Iphone inspiration: galaxy s4 now in gold

iPhone Inspiration: Galaxy S4 Now in Gold

This may not come as a surprise. Samsung is going the Apple way (again?). After the Cupertino giant launched its premium iPhone 5S in Gold color on September 10, Samsung has rolled out its flagship Galaxy S4 in a Gold Edition. Golden Inspiration for the Galaxy S4 The Gold Edition Samsung Galaxy S4 is available…

Nokia launching 6 new devices on oct 22

Nokia launching 6 New Devices on Oct 22

Nokia will be unveiling half a dozen new devices at an event to be held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates next month. Nokia announced the event – Innovation Reinvented – in a tweet last week.   Nokia Expected To Launch 6 New Devices Nokia has not gone on record to mention that it will…

Android fragmentation – should we care?

Android Fragmentation – Should We Care?

What version of Android does your phone run? 4.0? 4.1? Now pick 10 other of your droid-wielding friends. How many of them are likely to be running the same version of the OS?     Android Fragmentation A frequent weapon against Android in its war with Apple’s iOS, is the serious fragmentation issues the platform…

Htc desire 500 coming to europe

HTC Desire 500 Coming to Europe

After being announced in Taiwan a few weeks ago, HTC’s new budget handset – the Desire 500, will now be coming to Europe. The Desire 500 will first hit UK, followed by other European markets by end of August. Featuring an inferior 4.3 inch 480 x 800 WVGA display with an LCD screen, the Desire…

Glassup – a cheap alternative to google glass

GlassUp – A Cheap Alternative to Google Glass

Italian company GlassUp has entered the augment reality market space with its own version of glasses. Named after the company itself, the GlassUp augmented reality glasses aim to provide a cheaper alternative to consumers wanting to experience Google Glass. How GlassUp Stacks Up GlassUp recently listed its glasses on crowdfunding site Indiegogo. The company has…

Nexus 7 Deals Go Lower, Don’t Buy It Yet

Nexus 7 As the Nexus 2 7 release inches closer, so do the deals on the current gen Nexus 7. Previously, we brought you deals from Staples, and now more retailers are joining in, with the latest deal bringing the price down to $179 for the 16GB version and $199 for the 32GB version. For…

Google glass support on the play store?

Google Glass Support on the Play Store?

Google Glass may soon get direct access to the Play Store. In the latest update to the web version of the Play Store by Google, Glass now seems to be listed as a compatible device for some apps. Google Glass Gets Play Support? Although it is not available for selection yet, the move clearly points…

First arrest captured on google glass

First Arrest Captured on Google Glass

Google Glass user Chris Barrett has recorded what seems to be the first arrest filmed using the augmented reality glasses. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4isOSntnpo8] [youtube https://youtu.be/4isOSntnpo8] Chris is an independent film-maker, and founder of PRserve, a “PR for startups”. He was walking down Wildwood, New Jersey on July 4, where he happened to spot a brawl, and the…

Staples offering nexus 7 16gb & 32gb for $179 and $199

Staples Offering Nexus 7 16GB & 32GB for $179 and $199

Staples just reduced the already cheap price of the Nexus 7 tablet like as if the Nexus 7 wasn’t already the cheapest high-end tablet around. Both 16GB and 32GB variants of Google’s 7” tablet are now available for a discounted price at Staples. The Nexus 7 tablet is one the most popular tablets and it’s…

Radioshack offering $100 google play store credit on htc one purchase

RadioShack Offering $100 Google Play Store Credit on HTC One Purchase

Looking to buy a new Android phone? Want something cool, probably more stylish than the Galaxy S4? Well, RadioShack’s new offer may be the perfect option for you. RadioShack is giving away free $100 Google Play store credit when you buy the new HTC One. The HTC One is one of the top Android smartphones…

Huawei ascend p6 is the world’s thinnest smartphone

Huawei Ascend P6 is the World’s Thinnest Smartphone

Huawei, the largest Chinese phone manufacturer has emerged with it’s latest flagship device, the Ascend P6 and it’s not just an ordinary phone, it’s the world’s thinnest smartphone so far. The Huawei Ascend P6 is just 6.18mm thick (or thin) and sports a 4.7” display and a 1.5GHz quad-core processor under the hood. The Huawei…

Samsung confirms galaxy win: a mid-range quad-core device

Samsung confirms Galaxy Win: A mid-range quad-core device

After the leaks last week, Samsung has officially announced (or admitted to) a new mid range device – The Galaxy Win. Samsung China announced the device today, along with two other devices – the Galaxy Trend II and Trend II Duos. The latter two are entry level handsets – with a 4 inch WVGA screen…

Nokia lumia 928 photos leaked

Nokia Lumia 928 Photos Leaked

Images of Nokia Lumia 928, coming to Verizon this month have been leaked online.   Reputed for regular (and accurate) leaks, @evleaks has uploaded photos of the front and back of the new Nokia flagship, which has been code named “Laser”. The phone looks identical to the Lumia 920, which AT&T is currently selling –…