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Smartphones: designed for the 21st century with a 20th century mindset. No matter how advanced technology gets, humans will hold it back, as we want new tech to be usable by the largest number of people possible. Those who are ready to move ahead have to accommodate those who are not. Check out these Android…
There will soon be a strong new contender in the budget phone marketplace in the form of Motorola’s Moto G, set to cost only $179 off contract. Armed with a hugely impressive set of attributes at such a low price point, it sounds extremely appealing. Let’s size it up and imagine how it might fit…
Google will imminently begin rolling out Kitkat, the latest (and hopefully greatest) version of its ubiquitous mobile operating system. The OS will be introduced with the newly-announced Nexus 5, but, Google claims, will move to other devices fairly rapidly. In the ever-changing landscape of the smartphone world, let’s consider how things might progress. A Unified Approach…
Samsung isn’t the only one coming up with a curved smartphone. Close on the heels of the Galaxy Round, LG’s curved product – the LG Flex – is launching next month. Luckily for us, rendered images have leaked already. LG Flex Engadget has obtained images showcasing the 6inch OLED panel LG’s subsidiary – LG display,…
Samsung may launch its next flagship – the Galaxy S5, quicker than expected. Reports citing sources from within Samsung are stating that the successor to the Galaxy S4 may hit markets as early as January 2014. Samsung Disappointed by S4 Sales According to a report by a Korean publication, the decision to prepone the Galaxy…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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 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 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…
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…