Instagram 3.4 brings new ‘Mayair’ filter, enhanced Facebook options
Instagram has rolled out a new version (v3.4) of its Android app which introduces a new filter and support for sharing to Facebook Pages. Also, there is now support for up to 25 languages, something our international crowd will certainly appreciate. Last, but not least, …
Asus ME172V details and images leak
New details for an Asus ME172V suggest we should soon be in for a low-cost 7-inch Android tablet. Specifications, as obtained by Notebook Italia, are said to include a 7-inch 1024 x 600 display, 1GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, and a VIA WM8950 processor. Powered by Android …
Sony Yuga to get more formal ‘Xperia Z’ moniker, source reports
The Sony Yuga will get its more formal name, the Xperia Z, when it arrives at CES, reports XperiaBlog. The site has been accurate in the past so we feel pretty good about the report. Additional details for the Xperia Z include water and dust resistance …
PowerA touts games optimized for MOGA controller
Top developers such as Gameloft, Namco Bandai, SEGA, and Vector Unit are getting behind the gaming accessory.
Verizon 4G LTE network surpasses 470 markets
The nation’s largest wireless carrier shows no signs of letting up as the year draws to a close, today announcing a milestone in coverage. With new areas getting 4G LTE coverage over the past few days and weeks, Verizon now blankets 470 markets across the …
MetroPCS adds Avid 4G to smartphone portfolio
MetroPCS today announced another 4G LTE smartphone, the ZTE Avid 4G, an entry-level Android experience. Priced at $149, the handset runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and is immediately available in stores and online. Details for the Avid 4G include a dual-core 1.2GHz processor, 5-megapixel …
Samsung to demonstrate 5.5-inch flexible phone screen at CES
Samsung will be bringing flexible display technology to CES to show proof-of-concept ideas to press and attendees. There will be a 5.5-inch display as well as a 55-inch TV-sized display on exhibit, according to CNET. This isn’t the first time Samsung will have shown off …
Redbox Instant app hits Google Play ahead of official announcement
The official Redbox Instant by Verizon application for Android is now in the Google Play Store, signaling an announcement is fast approaching. Available for both smartphone and tablet, the app does not require a Verizon account or service plan. Details in the notes tell …
Strategy Analytics: 275 million 4G LTE smartphone shipments in 2013
The number of 4G LTE smartphone shipments will triple in the coming year, says research firm Strategy Analytics. Forecast to hit 275 million in 2013 this will dwarf the 91 million shipments over the last 12 months. Among the companies poised to capitalize most are …
Google Play Books updated with ‘read aloud’ and pinch zooming
You might find that your Android phone or tablet has a new update for Google Play Books today. What’s new, you might ask? Oh, just a few cool things like “read aloud” (listen to most flowing text books), pinch-to-zoom, and personalized recommendations at that end of your …
Entry-level Galaxy Frame to debut at MWC, source indicates
Samsung will introduce a new Galaxy Frame smartphone at Mobile World Congress, according to sources close to SamMobile. Details are incredibly scarce at this point however we are expecting it in a pearl white color only. Reportedly, the hardware is not all that powerful and …
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Google debuts Santa Tracker Android app
If you’re like me then you will usually find yourself pulling out the Google Maps app on Christmas Eve so that we can keep an eye on Santa’s location. The last thing we want is to be out running around when the jolly fat man …
AT&T keeps chugging along, announces five new 4G LTE markets
AT&T, wanting to finish out the year strong, has another five markets officially getting 4G LTE coverage. Bringing the total number of markets to 125, there’s still plenty of catching up to do if they hope to compete against Verizon’s 440+ areas. That said, each …
Sprint expands LTE coverage to six new markets
Sprint has an early Christmas gift for customers living in a half dozen markets in the United States and Puerto Rico. Effective immediately those in the following areas will have access to the carrier’s growing 4G LTE network. Some of you may have already noticed …
Polaroid purportedly working on Android camera with interchangeable lenses
Polaroid’s name is being tossed back in the rumor mill as a hardware maker said to be designing an Android-based camera. Some readers may recall the camera company demonstrating a device at CES last year that had a Gingerbread (Android 2.3) experience. Looking ahead, it …
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