UMEOX unveils the X5, new world’s thinnest smartphone
Well, that didn’t last long. Mere weeks after Huawei declared the Ascend P6 the world’s thinnest smartphone, UMEOX, a China-based smartphone manufacturer, dethroned it with the X5. Leaked nearly a...
View ArticleSony Xperia Z Ultra official specs, features, and availability
The Sony Xperia Z Ultra is official. The long rumored device previously known as Togari and Xperia ZU has been formally unveiled at a Sony event at Mobile Expo Asia 2013 in Shanghai. Long story short,...
View ArticleMoto X could launch on August 1
A new proposed ad campaign for Motorola seems to indicate that the company will go through some sort of big branding changes, with August 1 tipped as a big day for the company. According to images...
View ArticleThe regular HTC One not good enough for you? A gold-plated HTC One might just...
For some, the aluminum unibody of the HTC One gives them the high-end feel that they long for. But if you’re an Arab prince or a Russian billionaire businessman, you might prefer a more precious metal....
View ArticleWhat’s the fuss about Triluminos and X-Reality Engine on the Sony Xperia Z...
The Sony Xperia Z Ultra was officially launched today, and just as the leaks indicated, the sleek device comes with a couple of interesting features in the display department – Triluminos and X-Reality...
View ArticleSony unveils Xperia C and Xperia SP variants
Sony has just announced a few new devices in Shanghai, and although the Xperia Z Ultra might be the main attraction at the moment, the company has also released officially unveiled two more handsets,...
View ArticleHow the Sony Xperia Z Ultra ‘stylus’ functionality works
Earlier today, the Sony Xperia Z Ultra was officially announced, bringing with it a stunning 6.4-inch 1080p TFT display and a blazingly fast Snapdragon 800 processor. The phone’s specs are bleeding...
View ArticleVerizon Samsung Galaxy S4 Developer Edition available
The Verizon Galaxy S4 Developer Edition is now available for purchase directly from Samsung.com for full retail price ($ 649.99). We’re still looking at the 16GB version of the SCH-I545 model...
View ArticleThe HTC First experiment is over
In an interview with CNET, AT&T’s CEO Ralph de la Vega has stated that the carrier has now sold off all of its remaining Facebook Home powered HTC First handsets. Interestingly, he declined to...
View ArticleSony Xperia Z Ultra outclasses the supersized competition
It wasn’t that long ago that a 4-inch display would have been considered gigantic. Fast forwarding to 2013 and “bigger is better” certainly seems to be the accepted philosophy when it comes to...
View ArticleSony Xperia Z Ultra and SmartWatch 2 pricing for some European countries...
Pricing details for Sony’s newly announced Xperia Z Ultra smartphone and SmartWatch 2 smartwatch for certain European countries have been unveiled. The two products were announced earlier today at...
View ArticleSamsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One with the Nexus Experience begins selling tomorrow
The Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One are two of the biggest releases of the year, though, the crowd wasn’t very interested in them due to the bloated software, sluggishness, and etc. However, just...
View ArticlePhotos of Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE-A leak
Samsung just can’t keep seem to keep its myriad of products from leaking. A bit more than a week since what appeared to be a Snapdragon 800 –touting Galaxy S4 smashed AnTuTu benchmark records, bloggers...
View ArticleCasio G’zone for Verizon coming soon
If you’re looking for a phone that you can drop from a helicopter, then pick up and probably make a call with, you may already be familiar with Casio and their G’zone devices. The rugged gear may not...
View ArticleSamsung officially announces the Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE-A
If the regular Samsung Galaxy S4 just doesn’t offer the data speeds that you need, you’ll be pleased to know that Samsung and South Korean carrier SK Telecom have come together to announce the world’s...
View ArticleSamsung Galaxy S3 gets software update
If you’re a Samsung Galaxy S3 user in Canada and you still haven’t gotten around to using that leaked Android 4.2.2 firmware from a few days ago, an official software update released earlier today...
View ArticleLG G2 coming with volume buttons on the back
Rumors that LG is going to try something different and unique with the successor to the Optimus G have been swirling from the beginning of the year. The first time we’ve heard that LG was going to make...
View ArticleSprint Moto X phone (XT1056) pictured while in testing [rumor]
Motorola Mobility CEO Dennis Woodside A Motorola handset has been reportedly photographed while testing on Sprint’s network and could be the mobile operator’s Moto X phone version. According to Phone...
View ArticleSony Xperia Z Ultra design inspired by a passport
Sony’s Product Design Director Jun Katsunuma explained in an interview the design principles behind the latest smartphone announced by the company, the supersized Xperia Z Ultra. From the looks of it,...
View Article7 best dual-SIM Android phones
Jonathan Ah Kit Whether or not two heads are actually better than one is a subject that we may not be able to cover in this post, but one thing we know for sure is that dual-SIM phones are useful....
View ArticleSamsung Galaxy S4 Mini receives July 1st release date at Phones 4U
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini has already been stated for release in just over a weeks time, but now a new release date has appeared here in the UK. Mobile retailer Phones 4U has the handset...
View ArticleSony Xperia Z Ultra up for pre-order for €679 through Amazon Germany
Yesterday pricing details from Sony France and Sony Netherlands surfaced, suggesting that the Sony Xperia Z Ultra would cost roughly €700 in Europe. Now we also have word on the phone’s price in...
View ArticleSony Xperia ion Jelly Bean update now available for download
The subject of the Sony Xperia ion‘s Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update was first brought up about eight months ago, when Sony released an official list of handsets scheduled to get the highly-desired...
View ArticleSony Honami (Xperia i1) allegedly shows up on camera
Sony recently released its long-rumored Sony Xperia Z Ultra, bringing us the biggest, baddest 6+-inch phone the world has ever seen. Sony isn’t done bringing us new goodies just yet, as rumors still...
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U.S.Cellular launches the ZTE Imperial
U.S.Cellular officially released the ZTE Imperial today, a budget friendly Android powered phone for the masses. It comes with a price tag of just $ 0.01 with a 2-yr contract and an instant rebate,...
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Verizon to launch Droid RAZR Ultra and RAZR M Ultra from Motorola [rumor]
Just a little while ago, we saw a leaked shot of an Android smartphone by Motorola, which is probably the Motorola X Phone, but still it is not 100% confirmed. Now @evleaks on Twitter tweeted that...
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Is the mysterious XT1056 really the Motorola X?
Rumors have been flying about the rumored Motorola X, and as the possible August unveiling is fast approaching, we have a little more information on this mysterious device. So far, we know that it...
View ArticleSamsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One “Google Play Edition” handsets have landed!
As expected, the big day has come! You can now get your hands on the stock Android-powered HTC One or Samsung Galaxy S4 directly from Google Play. You might notice that Google is now officially calling...
View ArticleGoogle Play Edition phones contain new Camera, live wallpaper, and boot...
If you thought the version of Android installed on the Google Play Editions of the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One would be identical to AOSP, think again. Reviewers at some media outlets able to get...
View ArticleSource code released for Google Play Editions
Now that stock Android versions of the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 are available directly from Google Play, Google has created a mirror of the GPL licensed source code that is used for the initial...
View ArticleWhy would Motorola waste time and resources on the ultra-low-cost DFX?
We already know that the Moto X, also known as the X Phone, is real and it’s coming in the following months. Motorola CEO Dennis Woodside himself assured us of that, confirming the multitude of leaks...
View ArticleT-Mobile’s Huawei Prism II made official
T-Mobile’s new low-cost unlimited plans have been met with great news, but paying $ 599 for a phone outright just to take advantage of the new plans can be difficult. However, T-Mobile’s Huawei Prism...
View ArticleHTC One Glamour Red launched
Looking for a head-turning phone but the low-key grey and black versions of the HTC One just won’t cut it? Then the Glamour Red HTC One, to launch exclusively at the UK retailer Phones 4U, might be the...
View ArticleSamsung GALAXY Note 3 – AMOLED- and LCD-version planned? [rumor]
If this report sounds familiar, it’s because we’ve heard it before. Back at the beginning of the year, it was rumored that Samsung would use LCDs instead of AMOLED displays for the Galaxy S4, or use...
View ArticleHTC One Mini coming “really soon” says leaker. In Germany on August 3?
Take this with a pinch of your favorite condiment, but these two reports today seem to corroborate. First, @LlabTooFeR, a Twitter user who has a good record when it comes to outing HTC’s plans, replied...
View ArticleT-Mobile Xperia Z launch set for July 17 [rumor]
What looks like a leaked image showing T-Mobile’s product launch plans for the near future seems to reveal the release date of the Xperia Z. Sony’s flagship device has been rumored for quite a while to...
View ArticleAndroid 4.3 coming in July to Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition [rumor]
A fresh rumor says that Samsung will soon update its Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, which is the next expected Android OS update version. Sam Mobile has it from its insiders...
View ArticleMore alleged Sony Honami (Xperia i1) photos appear
After seeing a rumored image of the Sony Honami the other day – the company’s rumored next flagship device – a new set of photos has surfaced reportedly showing the handset and apparently confirming...
View ArticleHow to print from your Android smartphone or tablet
Android phones and tablets are just like computers. They’re not as powerful, but they’re extremely portable. As portable computers, they can be used to send emails, browse the Web, watch YouTube...
View ArticleSony XTRUD concept Android smartphone would let users perform hardware upgrades
A designer proposes an out-of-the-box Android smartphone design, which would let the user easily upgrade various internal components, replace broken parts, but also personalize the overall appearance...
View ArticleHP wants to offer a unique experience in its Android smartphone
The last time we’ve heard about HP’s smartphone plans was in September 2012. Back then, CEO Meg Whitman told the press that HP is definitely working on smartphones, but the executive didn’t specify...
View ArticleFormer Nokia employee aims to create $1,300+ Android-powered ‘adventure...
Think that $ 640 off-contract price for the Samsung Galaxy S4 is expensive? That’s peanuts, at least compared to the $ 1300 – $ 6500 that it will cost to bring home upcoming Android handsets from...
View ArticleBest unlocked Android phones, June 2013
In America, you mostly buy phones from a carrier at a discounted price in exchange for a monthly bill, which usually comes out at about $ 70 a month or even more if you want extra features or added...
View ArticleIn the market for a new Android phone? Here are some devices worth waiting for
We take a look at upcoming Android smartphones that you should be aware before buying a new device. Should I wait for the new Galaxy or should I get the HTC now? Is the next Nexus worth waiting another...
View ArticlePhone customization: Do we want it? Do we need it?
This week, we’re debating the merits and drawbacks of phone customization, spurred by Motorola’s teasing of the upcoming Moto X. The Google subsidiary promised that the Moto X will be the first phone...
View ArticleWhy are smartphone companies losing their market value?
If your stock portfolio is made up of big mobile technology companies, you’re probably feeling a little worried about the return on your investment recently. Over the past months we’ve seen lots of...
View ArticleIs this the first HP Android smartphone?
HP Slate 7 Android tablet A render of an unconfirmed HP-branded smartphone has hit the web, suggesting that the computer maker may be ready once again to market its own handsets. The render below,...
View ArticleHP’s first Android smartphone could come this year
HP made some serious missteps with the ill-fated Palm acquisition, which ended up as a write-off and a very public embarrassment for the Silicon Valley giant. Under CEO Meg Whitman, HP went back to the...
View ArticleBest Cheap Android Phones (September 2013)
In our world of always being connected, it’s coming to a point where you’re expected to have a smartphone. While not everyone can afford the very latest and greatest, technology has advanced to the...
View ArticleNew Android Phones Released in September 2013
September has been a very exciting month for mobile technology enthusiasts, and for Android as well. Hot off the heels of our IFA 2013 coverage, we had a quick stopover in Beijing where we got to spend...
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