Samsung already announced which Galaxy smartphones will be receiving official Android 4.4 KitKat next year starting off with Galaxy S4 and Note 3. Several high-end, mid-range and even low-cost smartphones have been selected to the further upgrade plans by Samsung. Here is the batch lists of devices getting Android 4.4 sourced out by insiders.
The Nexus 10 2 release date chatter takes another surprising turn this week as new reports suggest the big-screen tablet from Google will be no more. In its stead, the Nexus 8 will be rolled out soon.
The mysterious LG V510 could be the rumoured Google Nexus 8 after all, according to tipster @evleaks.
It is not just iPhones that are exploding. A report came out on Monday that a Samsung Galaxy S4 caught fire when the phone was charging. While the battery did not explode, the smartphone became useless, prompting the phone owner to seek a replacement since the unit is still under warranty.
Aussie supermodel Miranda Kerr was reportedly asked out for date by Leonardo DiCaprio right after Orlando Bloom announced their split.
What if smartphone users could have both iPhone and Blackberry in one device?That might be on Ryan Seacrest's mind when he created the Typo Keyboard, an iPhone attachment that aims to make typing easier by providing a physical keyboard over the iPhone's full touch screen surface.
While phone makers are resisting moves to come up with a unified solution to curb theft of mobile phones, three telecom firms in New Zealand have agreed on a new blacklisting system to stop theft of mobile phone by reducing its street value.
It is unlikely to have another new big Android smartphone launch before the year ends. But this does not mean that there will be no impressive line-up of Android smartphones this 2013. Here are the top 5 best Android smartphones this 2013.
The Google Nexus 10 2 is set for release in 2014 despite the holiday season. As reported, there's still no signs of its release before the end 2013. The latest rumor comes from Las Vegas Guardian Express that said the release is likely pushed to 2014, if it even happens. There have been rumors circulating that there might not be a second gen tablet and Google may simply be working on a Nexus 8.
Samsung and Apple’s rivalry continue to 2014 as both companies make waves for their upcoming smartphones. Apple will be releasing their iPhone 6 while Samsung will be launching their Samsung Galaxy S5. Both handsets were reported to feature curved and flexible displays along with 64-bit processors. Which curved flagship should people wait for?
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is an easy to use mobile operating system but you can still make it even more useful to you with some tips and tricks. Note that while some of these can also work on other Android versions, most are for Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and later.
All Justin Bieber wanted from BlackBerry was $200,000 and 20 devices and he would be glad to be the company’s Ambassador. But the officials of the company, then known Research In Motion (RIM), thought it was a bad idea. Fifteen million sales of album after and $55 million earnings in the last twelve months, Bieber was no longer the rising star he was when he made the offer.
While the market did not go crazy over the release of the Samsung Galaxy Round and LG G Flex, these handsets provided an insight on what people can expect from the future of touch screen technology. As Apple and Samsung invest on the feature, the value of curved screens appears to increase by the day. If not, companies will not spend their investments on the technology.
Do you own a Nexus 10 and you want to have the update for Android 4.4.1? Your update is already available and ready to download from Google. In fact, it is no secret that there is an easy process to manually install and download OTA updates particularly for Google Nexus devices. Here is a walkthrough on how to download and update the Nexus 10 to Android 4.4.1 (KOT49E).
Don’t follow a hoax Xbox One backwards compatibility guide or it’ll destroy your Xbox One. Microsoft also reacts to the circulating hoax guide. Also, news on a fine print clause for developing indie games for Xbox One.
Sony unveiled the upgrade roadmap of several mid-range Xperia smartphones with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and Android 4.4 KitKat firmware starting December 2013. It includes Xperia SP, ZR, T, TX and V but Xperia C, L and M weren't listed as official recipients of any updates yet.
Google Nexus 10 2 release date has been one of the most controversial topics in the past month after it skipped two of the biggest sales this year.
Two video demonstrations were posted in 50 ways to use Apple's virtual assistant Siri and Google's counterpart Google Now.
For readers who are considering buying the Sony Xperia Z Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S4, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.
Google Nexus 10 has finally received the Android 4.4.1 Kitkat OS update.
When Google introduced the Android 4.4 KitKat update, the company confirmed that Samsung Galaxy Nexus reach the conclusion of its support life. The line will not receive an Android 4.3 and Android 4.4 update. Certainly, the primary reason why consumers purchase the Nexus devices is so they do not have to wait for the “official” updates and do it manually. The Galaxy Nexus is not far from this. Fortunately, there are custom ROM providers around.
Pokemon X and Y is experiencing quite a lot of cheats that can break the game, but there is a new method that can actually help counter it.
Gizmodo Australia announced its choice of best mobile phones of the year 2013. The selection is based on a week-long poll which fetched thousands of votes and here are the results.
For readers who are considering buying the Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 or the Galaxy Core Duos, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.
The latest iPhone 6 chatter is not only focused on its rumoured 2014 release date – the blogosphere is busy as well generating the features that Apple fans should anticipate once the first iOS phablet becomes real.
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean images leaked out for Sony Xperia Z Ultra and ZL with all-new kernel version have been spotted on Xperia ZL C6502 and Z Ultra C6802, XL39h models. Is Sony pushing Xperia Z series update real soon?
For readers who are considering buying the Apple iPad Mini 2 or the Google Nexus 7 2013, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.
Smartphone ownership among Aussie youth aged 14 to 17 rose to 30 percent for the year 2013. This is according to the Australian Communications and Media Authority, as wireless devices such as smartphones and tablets made access to the internet easier.
Those in Australia can enjoy cheaper PS4 games, while those in North America can expect limited PS4 stocks in Best Buy. Also, Redditors may win a PS4, if you are the lucky winner of the small, Redditor-started contest.
It is almost a must to look for a remote control before you even start your favourite games, movies and television sets on the Xbox One. Fortunately, Xbox one fans can utilise their consoles to control their TV automatically, provided that they have the Kinect 2 sensor plugged.
