It appears that HTC is working with Facebook to develop a new “customized smartphone.” Citing its usual “industry sources,” Digitimes expects that the device could launch as early as Q3 2012. The seeds for this HTC-Facebook partnership may have been planted with last year’s HTC ChaCha and HTC Salsa. The report adds that this smartphone will be powered by Android […]
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ASUS announces Eee Pad Transformer TF101 ICS Update 9.2.1.21
ASUS today announced a new firmware update for its first Transformer Tablet. Update 9.2.1.21 for the Eee Pad Transformer comes with a number of enhancements: Improves system stability Improves email stability Improves AppBackup App Improves MyLibrary stability Supports Wi-Fi Direct Supports unzip in File Manager Add restore tab function in Browser The update is now rolling out in the U.S. […]
Unlocked Galaxy Nexus now on sale in Google Play
Google today announced that it has begun to sell an unlocked version of the Galaxy Nexus (HSPA+) on Google Play in a new Devices section. We started shipping Nexus phones more than two years ago to give you a pure Google experience and access to the latest Android updates. Today, we’ve started selling Galaxy Nexus (HSPA+) from a new Devices […]
Samsung outlines U.S. carrier Android 4.0 Galaxy upgrade plans
Samsung has posted new details about its Android 4.0 upgrade plans for devices offered by U.S. carriers. The list does not provide specific timelines and Samsung warns that “this list may be altered as updates are confirmed or released.” AT&T leads the pack with six devices, including the Galaxy S II, Galaxy Note, and Nexus S, scheduled for updates. Sprint […]
ASUS Transformer Pad TF300 goes on sale in Canada and U.S.
As rumours had suggested, the ASUS Transformer Pad TF300 is now for sale in both Canada and the U.S. with many retailers now taking pre-orders as shipments have not quite begun. Featuring a slim form factor and extremely comfortable grip, the Transformer Pad TF300 makes watching movies, surfing the web, playing games, taking photos, finishing up homework, delivering a presentation […]
Samsung Galaxy S III shows up at Amazon Germany?
Amazon Germany may have inadvertently revealed a few key details about Samsung’s next Galaxy S device. A listing has appeared for the Samsung Galaxy S III with a few specifications in tow. The listing indicates that the Samsung Galaxy S III will run Android 4.0 and come with a 4.7-inch Super AMOLED display and a 12MP camera with LED flash […]
Samsung Galaxy S III specifications revealed again?
Vietnamese website Tinhte has obtained a device identified as the Samsung GT-i9300. This could well be the next Galaxy S device (the Galaxy S III?) that Samsung unveils on May 3rd. A video and a good number of pictures (unfortunately now pulled down) give us a good sense of what the specifications will be but the form factor is still […]
Sony offers developers loaner Xperia devices for app testing
Sony Mobile yesterday announced a new program whereby it will offer developers loaner Xperia smartphones to give them a chance to test their apps on them. Would you be interested in trying out and testing an Xperia smartphone, without any cost, to ensure that your app is compliant? If yes, then why not borrow a smartphone from our Device Loaner […]