Nexus 7 refresh reported to feature HD display, thinner bezel
The Nexus 7 will be refreshed with a “full HD” 1080p display and thinner bezel, reports Digitimes. Expected to carry the same attractive $200-$250 price point as the current model, the tablet is said to be manufactured by Asus. Citing sources with access to “engineering …
Swiftkey Flow beta inches toward final release with new update
Swiftkey Flow moved on step closer to a final, official release today with the rollout of a new beta version of the keyboard app. As one might expect, the 4.0.0.76 update includes even better predictability and easier changing or correction of previous words. Additionally, the new …
ZTE jumps into 8-inch tablet game with V81
ZTE has become the latest hardware maker to toss the proverbial hat into the 8-inch tablet ring. The Chinese manufacturer today announced the V81, and 4.1 Jelly Bean experience that mimics the same same size and resolution of the iPad mini. Details include a 1024 …
T-Mobile gets StarStar Me vanity calling service
T-Mobile today began offering the StarStar Me vanity calling service, bringing personalized mobile phone numbers to the nation’s fourth largest provider. Available for $2.99 per month, the service lets users pick out a customized **NAME for handing out to friends and contacts. This way, others don’t need …
Verizon to intro new pair of unlimited prepaid plans February 1
Verizon is expected to introduce a pair of new unlimited prepaid calling and text plans on February 1, according to PhoneArena. A post from late last week tells of new $60 and $70 options which offer unlimited talk and text. At $60 per month, customers will get …
Sprint debuts rugged, waterproof Kyocera Torque
Sprint today announced the next Android smartphone to offer 4G LTE service on the Now Network, introducing the rugged and waterproof Kyocera Torque. Pricing and exact availability is still unknown however the carrier expects it to show up in the “coming weeks”. Details for the …
Samsung now offering special edition Garnet Red Galaxy Tab 2
Samsung has today begun selling a new Garnet Red Edition of the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 for a limited time. The special edition comes with preloaded with 4.1 Android Jelly Bean, costs only $219.99 and includes a matching Garnet Red case. Valued at $50 by …
Imagine how cool a Google Now smart watch would be
There’s plenty of chatter rolling around the internet this week with talks of Google getting into the smart watch game. Presumably powered by Android it is also possible that the watch may be something that runs on its own. Whatever it is and whenever it …
HTC announces Desire U for Taiwan
HTC today announced a new phone for its home country of Taiwan, pulling the curtain back for the Desire U. Specifications for the entry-level smartphone include a 4-inch WVGA (480×800) display, 1GHz processor, 512MB RAM, 4GB internal storage, and 5-megapixel camera. Priced at roughly $275 …
Samsung intros rugged and waterproof GALAXY Xcover 2
Samsung today introduced the next member of the Galaxy family, the rugged and waterproof Xcover 2. Pricing and availability are unknown at this point however we expect this is one device that will stay outside of the United States. Details include a 4-inch WVGA display, 1GHz …
Acer debuts 4.5-inch Liquid E1 smartphone
Acer today introduced a new Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean smartphone, the mid-range Liquid E1. Specifications include a 4.5-inch qHD display (960×540), a 1GHz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, 4GB internal storage, and a 5-megapixel camera. Weighing in at 130 grams, the Liquid E1 also features a …
Samsung reportedly readying 7-inch tablet with $149-199 price tag
Samsung is reported to be developing a 7-inch Android tablet that will undercut the price of the Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire HD. That is, of course, provided you believe Digitimes articles. With a track record that proves to be right roughly half of the …
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 images confirm same design as “smaller” model
The first real-world images of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 have surfaced and they show a strikingly similar design as the smaller Galaxy Note II. (It’s not often you get to call it “smaller”). The form factor is exactly what you would expect out of …
T-Mobile the only carrier not confirmed to offer HTC M7
T-Mobile USA is the only major carrier that has yet to sign on for the upcoming HTC M7, according to the often-correct @evleaks. AT&T is the third wireless provider to jump on board with the device, following Sprint and Verizon. Those two, by the way, …
Lookout intros two new features to help fight lost and stolen phones
Lookout Mobile Security today announced a pair of new features for the Android application. Designed to help combat lost and stolen phones, one comes in the free version while the other is in the Android Premium client. New Lock Cam feature notifies you if anyone tries to …
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