During its IFA 2012 UNPACKED event, Samsung briefly touched upon upcoming Android 4.1 upgrades for some of its existing devices. It confirmed that both the Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note 10.1 would be upgraded “very soon.” Not mentioned but also present on the background slide that accompanied the announcement was the original Galaxy Note. Samsung did not provide any […]
Android
Sony Xperia T coming to Canada this fall
Shortly after Sony Mobile Communications unveiled its new Xperia smartphone lineup consisting of the Xperia T, V, and J, Sony Mobile Canada announced via Facebook that the Xperia T would be coming to Canada this fall. We will also have a chance to see the new Xperia T in the latest James Bond film Skyfall which opens on November 9th: […]
Motorola and Intel to hold September 18th event
Motorola today announced a joint event with Intel to take place on September 18th. As is often the case, the invitation and its tag line “Let us take you to the edge” shed little light on what could be announced. Back at CES, the two companies announced a new partnership focused on Intel-powered smartphones and tablets. At the time, Motorola […]
IFA 2012: Samsung announces Galaxy Camera – a digital camera powered by Android 4.1
Samsung today unveiled not only the Galaxy Note II and Windows Phone 8-powered ATIV S but the Galaxy Camera, a device that combines a digital camera with Android 4.1 and wireless network connectivity to create what it calls “a brand new type of device.” “The GALAXY Camera opens a new visual communication era and shifts a paradigm in communication. With […]
IFA 2012: Samsung announces Galaxy Note II
As widely expected, Samsung today unveiled its successor to the Galaxy Note smartphone-tablet hybrid. “Last year at IFA, we launched the GALAXY Note, which opened a new category of smart mobile devices. This year, again at IFA, I am proud to announce the GALAXY Note II, which will encourage users to ‘unleash their inner creativity.’ With a perfect viewing experience […]
LG announces LG Optimus L9
Following the announcement yesterday of the LG Optimus G, LG today announced the LG Optimus L9, the latest in its L-Series of smartphones. Unlikely to be confused for the Optimus G, the design-centric handset will likely appeal to those who like its “slimming metallic streak and modern square style.” “The Optimus L9 is a great smartphone that appeals to every […]
Microsoft releases SkyDrive for Android app
If you have been using Microsoft’s SkyDrive cloud storage service and have missed having access to your files on your Android device, there is good news today. Microsoft today released SkyDrive for Android. As the name implies, this app will let you access SkyDrive from your Android device. Among the features it offers are: Access all of your SkyDrive content […]
Samsung announces new colours for Samsung Galaxy S III
Samsung today announced four new colours for its Galaxy S III flagship smartphone. Inspired by “Earth’s richest materials,” they are Amber Brown, Garnet Red, Sapphire Black and Titanium Grey. Elegant, intelligent and stylish, the Samsung GALAXY S III is designed for humans and inspired by nature. This design ethos is brought to life through the new colour variants, which are […]