Virgin Mobile and Motorola recently announced the Motorola Triumph which is actually a high-end Motorola device for Virgin Mobile USA. On the announcement, Virgin Mobile didn’t tell us when they are actually launching it but recently an image was leaked which revealed it that they will be launching it on July 19. Continue reading “Motorola Triumph now available for pre-order at BestBuy”
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Facebook for Android v1.6.0 brings video upload support
Facebook for Android has been updated to version 1.6.0, that brings video upload support. The previous version was 1.5.4 that was released this April. The new version also brings some improvements in the news feed and ability to view the Facebook pages. The video uploading feature was available for Facebook for PlayBook app recently. Continue reading “Facebook for Android v1.6.0 brings video upload support”
HTC smartphone for ladies leaked, known as HTC Glamor
Last month, we told you that HTC is working on Android powered smartphone which is especially designed for ladies and we told you that it will hit Verizon and it was codenamed as HTC Bliss. Continue reading “HTC smartphone for ladies leaked, known as HTC Glamor”
BestBuy launching Droid 3 on July 14th?
Recently Motorola launched Motorola Milestone 3 in China via China Telecom which is actually successor to Milestone 2 which is known as Droid 2 in USA. Droid 2 was launched before Milestone 2 but this time, Milestone 3 is launched first but that doesn’t mean there will be no Droid 3. Continue reading “BestBuy launching Droid 3 on July 14th?”
Comscore Report : iOS traffic is bigger than Android in India – iOS – 7.4% vs Android 6.5%
comScore Inc. announced the launch of Device Essentials which is a new service that reports digital traffic as per devices ranging from computers and mobile phones to e-readers and gaming devices. Using this service, analysis traffic pattern from different devices was made in thirteen different countries including India, which showed that 7.4% of traffic comes from iOS devices while Android follows with 6.5% 
China Mobile employee confirmed next iPhone due in September
Apple iPhone is always the hottest topic to discuss and these days, a lot of rumors are around us about the iPhone 5. One thing is confirmed that Apple will launch the next iPhone because they refresh their iPhone line every year and they will do it this year too but everyone have only one question, when it’s really coming out? From last 2-3 years, Apple was launching the new iPhone in June-July period, but this time there will be no iPhone in June-July time frame as AT&T confirmed it. Continue reading “China Mobile employee confirmed next iPhone due in September”
Apple iPhone 3GS 8GB version at a Price of Rs.19990 silently makes it’s way to India !
Looks like Apple is just heating up the mobile phone war in India. After launching the iPhone 4 in India recently , it has now launched the 8GB version of the iPhone 3GS in the country. BGR is reporting that the 3GS has been launched for Rs.19990. Apple has always been blamed for making the iPhone a costly affair in India and look like all that is going to change. The price of the 8GB 3GS iPhone might send a shiver down the spine of Nokia and Samsung who pretty much dominate the category.
AT&T launching HTC ChaCha as HTC Status, launching in coming weeks
HTC ChaCha was announced by HTC at the Mobile World Congress and it’s a good looking, cute little device. Recently, it was leaked with AT&T branding and we told you that AT&T will be launching it soon. Now BGR is reporting that AT&T will be launching it in coming weeks, probably after one week and AT&T will launch it as HTC Status, it’s not confirmed though. Continue reading “AT&T launching HTC ChaCha as HTC Status, launching in coming weeks”
Palm Pre 2 Gets The webOS 2.1 Update On Verizon
Verizon has finally started rolling out the webOS 2.1 update to the Verizon Palm Pre 2 smartphones. The new webOS 2.1 update comes with Voice Dial, Support for Bluetooth keyboards, Backup changes, Email fixes and much more.
Last year, HP launched the successor of the original Palm Pre smartphone, the Palm Pre 2. This handset originally runs on the webOS 2.0 and it was later updated to the webOS 2.1. This update was rolled out to the unlocked Palm Pre 2 devices in March, but the Verizon subscribers were left behind. After waiting for months, Verizon has finally started rolling out the webOS 2.1 update to the Verizon Palm Pre 2 smartphones. Continue reading “Palm Pre 2 Gets The webOS 2.1 Update On Verizon”
Acer Iconia Tab A500 To Get Android 3.1 Update On July 5
Acer Germany team recently posted on their Facebook page, that the much awaited Android 3.1 update will be available in Germany during the next month. Acer have not yet announced the release date of the Android 3.1 update in other countries.
Last month, Acer launched its much awaited Android tablet, the Acer Iconia Tab A500 in India. This tablet runs on the Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) Operating System. But we have a good news for those, who were eagerly waiting for the Android 3.1 update on the Acer’s amazing Iconia A500 tablet. Acer Germany team recently posted on their Facebook page, that the much awaited Android 3.1 update will be available in Germany from July 5.
Acer Iconia Tab A500 features a 10.1 inch touchscreen display with 1280 X 800 resolution, 1 GHz NVIDIA Tegra dual core processor, Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) Operating System, Acer User Interface, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, 5 megapixel rear camera with flash, 2 megapixel front-facing camera, HDMI port, USB port, DLNA certified, Dolby Mobile, 3.5mm Audio Jack, Full HD Playback, 16 GB internal memory, 32 GB expandable memory, and a Li-polymer battery with up to 8 hrs back up.
According to the Acer Germany’s Facebook page, the update will be available Over-The-Air (OTA) and the users will be automatically notified on their device as soon as the update is available for their device. Acer have not yet announced the release date of the Android 3.1 update in other countries, but you can expect the update before the end of July.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Set for August 4th Release in UK
Samsung has just announced that the Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be launching on August 4th in the UK. Both the Wi-Fi only and 3G models will be available in a range of stores.
Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Set for August 4th Release in UK”
Watch NBC shows on your iPad with the NBC app
National Broadcasting Company (NBC) has launched its iPad app that lets the users watch their favorite shows on the go. This app also lets you view show galleries, play games and customize the dashboard. Continue reading “Watch NBC shows on your iPad with the NBC app”
ARCHOS announces 8” and 10” Honeycomb tablets with 1.5 GHz processor
ARCHOS is well known for its cheap devices, but this time they have managed to come up with two tablets which are not only cheap but are really fast, 250 GB Seagate HDD, Android 3.1 Honeycomb Android market place and Google mobile app support. ARCHOS unveils the 8” 80 G9 tablet and the 10.1” 101 G9 powered by a 1.5 GHz dual core processor. These devices have it all!
Continue reading “ARCHOS announces 8” and 10” Honeycomb tablets with 1.5 GHz processor”
HTC EVO 4G+ Announced In South Korea
HTC EVO 4G have been finally announced in South Korea. HTC EVO 4G+ looks quite similar to the HTC EVO 3D, but it does not have a dual camera for 3D video recording, nor does it support 3D playback.
Yesterday, we posted the leaked pics and video of the HTC EVO 4G+ and now, the company officially unveiled the device at their website. HTC EVO 4G+ looks quite similar to the HTC EVO 3D, but it does not have a dual camera for 3D video recording, nor does it support 3D playback. HTC EVO 4G+ runs on the latest Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System. Continue reading “HTC EVO 4G+ Announced In South Korea”
Imerj Android Powered Dual screen device spotted, could this revolutionize the industry?
When we talk about dual screen Android powered devices, first thing which comes to our mind is the Kyocera Echo and it’s failure in the market. Well this device is somewhat similar to the Echo, it is foldable with a hinge in the middle, can be closed and used as a phone but the similarity ends there. This new unnamed device from Imerj and Frog (Formerly known as Frog Design) looks promising with a good design (looks a bit like the iPhone 4 when closed), the software customizations over Android 2.3 and a good build quality.
