Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Top iOS apps & games are now free to celebrate Apple App Store’s 5th birthday
Top apps and games such as INFINITY BLADE II, TRAKTOR DJ for iPad (which normally costs $19.99) and plenty more are now available for free, as Apple's App Store turns five this week.
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Samsung Galaxy S4 hits MetroPCS, sports $549 price tag contract-free
The Samsung Galaxy S4 has further expanded its availability and is now available contract-free from MetroPCS, sporting a $549 price tag.
Project Switch eyes one-click toggle between stock Android and Sense 5 for HTC One
Android developer Paul O'Brien is working on a new project called Switch, aiming to allow HTC One users to enjoy both stock Android and Sense 5 on the same device.
iPhone 5 ranks 'most hated handset' on the market, Samsung Galaxy S4 'most loved'
A new study found that the iPhone 5 faced the biggest consumer backlash following its launch, while the Samsung Galaxy S4 was praised for the most 'wow factor.'
Sony Xperia Z Ultra stars in new video showing off Smart Bluetooth headset & more
The Sony Xperia Z Ultra now stars in a brand new teaser video, showing off exciting features such as a Smart Bluetooth headset and a simple mechanical pencil used as a stylus.
HP Slate 7 price drops to just $139 to further challenge Nexus 7
The HP Slate 7 drops its price to $139, aiming to give the Nexus 7 a run for its money in the budget sector.
Android 4.3 already rooted on Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Edition
In what may be the fastest root time ever, Android 4.3 Jelly Bean was already rooted onto the Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Edition.
HTC kills updates for One S, owners fight back with a petition demanding continued support
In response to HTC's decision to stop updating the 15-month-old HTC One S, owners of the smartphone have launched a petition demanding continued support.
Amazon Kindle Fire HD drops price in U.S. and UK
Amazon shaves 15 percent off the price of its 16GB Kindle Fire HD tablet in the U.S and UK, offering the 7-inch slate for $169 and £139, respectively.
AT&T Locker finally brings cloud storage to Windows Phone 8 devices
AT&T Locker was previously available only for Android and iOS but now a Windows Phone 8 app is finally available, bringing 5GB of free cloud space and, for a limited time, a 50GB free upgrade.
Nokia 41-megapixel smartphone rear leaks in new image, shows huge camera chassis
A newly-leaked image of the upcoming 41-megapixel camera smartphone from Nokia shows the back of the handset, boasting a massive camera chassis.
Sony My Xperia remote security service goes global: Recover lost or stolen smartphones
Sony's 'my Xperia,' a 'Find my iPhone'-like remote security service for Xperia Android smartphones, is rolling out globally in the coming weeks so users can track, lock and wipe their lost phones remotely.
3-D-printed custom cast has glorious air holes for those nasty, inevitable itches
Instead of using chopsticks, pencils and other utensils to ease the terrible itching underneath a cast, designer Jake Evill has a better idea: 3-D-printed custom casts full of air holes.
New Droid Ultra smartphone pops up on Motorola site
An unannounced Droid Ultra smartphone has its own page on Motorola's official U.S. website, listing specifications for the device but offering no actual image.
New MacBook Air Wi-Fi issues: Pre-release update teased in AppleSeed invites for select users
Apple sent out AppleSeed invitations to select users who can try out a pre-release update that may fix the Wi-Fi connectivity issues plaguing the new MacBook Airs.
Skype for Android updated to version 4.0, 'rebuilt from the ground up'
The new version 4.0 of Skype for Android brings a completely overhauled app 'rebuilt from the ground up' to deliver a faster and more reliable experience.
ASUS’ $149 MeMO Pad HD 7 challenges Nexus 7 to the core
The new ASUS MeMO Pad HD 7 is out with a $149 price tag, sporting some improvements over the Nexus 7 to give Google's slate a run for its money.
AnTuTu benchmarks show LG-F320 device with Snapdragon 800 CPU - Next Nexus or Optimus G successor?
An unannounced LG-F320 device rocked the AnTuTu benchmark test scoring 32,002 with a Snapdragon 800 processor, prompting speculation that it's the next-generation Nexus or the LG Optimus G successor.
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update coming to Verizon Motorola Droid Xyboard tablets
In an interesting twist, the Verizon Motorola Droid Xyboard tablets are getting Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, while their Wi-Fi-only counterparts are still stuck on Ice Cream Sandwich.
Apple seeks iWatch trademark in Japan - Does this mean the smartwatch is real?
Apple has applied for an 'iWatch' trademark in Japan, suggesting that a iOS smartwatch product may be on its way.
ZTE Open ready to launch for $90 as the first Firefox OS smartphone
The ZTE Open launches on July 2 as the first Firefox OS smartphone, sporting an attractive €69 ($90) price tag.
Nexus 7 specs, features, launch details apparently revealed by ASUS employee
An ASUS representative has allegedly revealed some internal specs for the upcoming Google Nexus 7 tablet, which apparently is set to launch by the end of July.
Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 now available in 32GB model: $299.99 on two-year contract
The Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 is now available in a 32GB model with a $299.99 price tag on a two-year contract, or $50 more than AT&T's same-capacity version.
Chrome OS new beta adds in-browser Office document editing
Users of the latest Chrome OS build can finally edit Word and Excel files in-browser, as Google has added native Microsoft Office file editing to the dev channel.
Sony Honami press images leak online ahead of July 4 Paris event
Official press renders of the upcoming Sony 'Honami' smartphone has allegedly leaked online, offering another glimpse of what to expect from Sony's July 4 event in Paris.
Facebook Android app collected phone numbers even if users never logged in
A bug in Facebook's latest beta app for Android collected and stored the phone numbers of anyone who launched the app, regardless of whether they logged in or had an account.
Huawei Ascend P6 Google Play Edition confirmed to join the stock Android party
Huawei may soon join the likes of Samsung and HTC with a Google Edition version of its new Ascend P6 flagship smartphone, as the company is currently working with Google on the project.
