Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
HTC One X+ Specs Leaked Ahead Of Sept. 19 Event – What To Expect
HTC has not announced a successor to its current One X flagship smartphone, but according to one XDA developer the HTC One X+ is on its way. Instead of a bold leap forward, however, the new iteration will come as a slightly improved version of the One X smartphone. This is not the first time the rumored One X+ has leaked, but this time tech fans have a more comprehensive list of hardware specifications.
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Sprint Nexus S 4G Gets Slow Jelly Bean Rollout, Confirms Sprint Employee
Amid intensifying rumors that the Sprint Nexus S 4G is ready for a taste of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, a Sprint employee has confirmed the good news. Sprint has not published details on its Web site yet, but the Jelly Bean upgrade has apparently started to roll out slowly, and may take a week or more to reach all those who own Sprint's version of the Nexus S.
Motorola Droid Razr M, Razr HD & Razr Maxx HD Unveiled: Top Specs & Features
Motorola Mobility unveiled three new smartphones in the Droid Razr family on Sept. 5, marking its first major product launch since it was acquired by Google. The new range of smartphones includes the full-screen Motorola Razr M, the Droid Razr HD, and the Droid Razr Maxx HD.
Nokia Unveils Windows Phone 8 Lumia 920 & Lumia 820 Handsets – Top Things We Love
Nokia unveiled its brand new Windows Phone 8 smartphones, Lumia 920 and Lumia 820, on Sept. 5, marking "an important milestone" in Microsoft's 18-month partnership with Nokia, according to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. The unveiling focused on the Lumia 920's superior PureView camera, its augmented-reality map and driving features, and its built-in wireless charging capability.
Samsung Galaxy S3 4G Launches On Optus, Telstra To Follow
Samsung launched its new Galaxy S3 flagship smartphone in Australia back in May, feeling "confident" that the lack of a 4G version would not affect sales of the 3G model. A little over three months later, however, Galaxy S3 fans in Australia have good news coming their way: a 4G model is now set to go on sale.
Ready For The New Kindles? – High Anticipation Ahead Of The Big Announcement
Thursday is Amazon's turn in a busy week for the tech industry. The company is holding an event on Thursday, Sept. 6, in Santa Monica, California, where it is expected to unveil its new Kindle e-reader and Kindle Fire 2 tablet. An ad aired last night during the NFL season kickoff game between the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants, which dedicated a full minute of prime time to a pair of new devices that are most likely the highly-anticipated Kindles.
FBI Disputes AntiSec Allegations, Denies Having Apple UDIDs & Tracking Users
The FBI is dismissing a statement from members of the AntiSec wing of hacking group Anonymous, made this weekend, when hackers alleged they hacked the laptop of an FBI special agent and stole a file containing 12 million Apple device IDs, as well as associated personal information.
Android OS Grabs More Than Half Of The Smartphone Market – iOS Trails Behind
For the first time, Google's mobile operating system, Android, holds more than half of the smartphone market, according to market analytics firm ComScore.
Galaxy Tab 7.7 Jelly Bean Upgrade Via CM10 – How To Install
Tablets have surged in popularity recently, with Google's Nexus 7 and Samsung's Galaxy Tab 2 leading the way. The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 10.1 is also on its way, but the older Galaxy Tab 7.7 is not to be forgotten. With a dual-core processor and a super AMOLED Plus capacitive touchscreen, the Galaxy Tab 7.7 was one of the hottest tablets last year, and it still holds its own today, especially as it can now get a taste of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.
Sony Spurns Price Competition As It Guns For Samsung In Crowded Tablet Market
Sony Corporation stands firm on its position and refuses to get caught up in price competition on tablet PCs, it said on Sept. 4. Sony is preparing to launch a new tablet this month to pursue Android rival Samsung Electronics, amid a slew of cheap tablets from other makers.
Hackers Dump 1M Apple User Identifiers In Bid To Prove The FBI's Tracking Practices
Hackers have released roughly one million Apple unique device identifiers (UDIDs), the fingerprints that Apple, ad and apps networks use to identify the devices of individual users, according to Forbes. The data includes the 40-character identifiers from Apple, as well as some of the users' personal information such as zip codes and cell phone numbers.
Nexus 7 3G Reportedly In Production, To Ship In Around Six Weeks
The Google-branded Nexus 7 tablet made by Asus is one of the hottest Android tablets currently available on the market. It has a low price and the latest version of Google's mobile operating system, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, as well as the promise of timely updates in the future.
Pirate Bay Co-Founder's Arrest Will Not Affect The Site's Operations, Says TPB
One of the founders of the popular torrent Web site The Pirate Bay, Gottfrid Svartholm Warg, has been arrested in Cambodia, according to local police. The Pirate Bay co-founder was held in Phnom Penh after an international warrant was issued against him in April by Sweden, his home country.
iPhone 5 Release May Be Delayed – Sharp's Production Of New iPhone Displays Reportedly Behind Schedule
Apple is expected to unveil its next-generation iPhone on Sept. 12, and anticipation is higher than ever, but new reports emerged on Friday, Aug. 31, indicating that the device's launch may be delayed. Japan's Sharp Corp., one of the three suppliers of liquid-crystal display panels for Apple, reportedly has yet to start mass producing screens for the new iPhone.
HTC Accord May Be Windows Phone 8X By HTC – Leaked Manual Details Specs & Features
The HTC Accord, rumored to be HTC's new Windows Phone 8 handset expected at the end of September, could be called the HTC X8 or the Windows Phone 8X by HTC. The allegedly official name is mentioned in the device's manual, which leaked ahead of the unveiling.
Apple Targets Galaxy S3 & Galaxy Note Smartphones, But CEOs Are Talking Behind The Scenes
After winning a $1 billion patent suit against Samsung Electronics, Apple is not finished with its rival. In a separate course with the same court, Apple has filed an amended complaint adding the Samsung Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note to the list of Samsung devices that it claims infringe its intellectual property.
Lenovo Updates Lineup for Windows 8: What's New On The IdeaPad Front?
The IFA trade show in Berlin has been a busy week for product announcements, with all the major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) unveiling and launching new tablets, smartphones, laptops and gadgets. Lenovo joined the party with its lineup of products, including three new IdeaPad laptops designed for budget-conscious customers looking for an Ultrabook-like device without the steep price tag of Ultrabooks.
New Motorola Smartphone May Sport Edge-to-Edge Display – First Full-Screen Phone In U.S.
Motorola Mobility and Verizon are reportedly planning to unveil a next-generation smartphone on Sept. 5, boasting an edge-to-edge screen and LTE (Long-Term Evolution) connectivity.
iPad Mini Evidence May Lay In Instapaper's Device Stats
Instapaper developer Marco Arment may have found evidence of the rumored iPad Mini, a smaller and cheaper version of Apple's market-leading tablet. Arment found signs indicating that two new iPad 2 models have been accessing his app, and the models may be the much-rumored new tablet.
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Due Out Next Year To Close This Chapter
Square Enix has announced another installment in its popular franchise – “Lightning Crashes: Final Fantasy XIII.” Due out next year, this installment will come as the sequel to end this chapter on the Final Fantasy XIII universe, as it is Lightning’s last game.
PAX Videogame Conference Goes International Next Year – Australia, Here We Come
The playful PAX videogame conference has kicked off on Friday, Aug. 31, in Seattle's Paramount Theater. To everyone's delight, Mike "Gabe" Krahulik and Jerry "Tycho" Holkins, the creators of the Penny Arcade comic and site, greeted the conference attendees by calling for a collective knuckle-cracking from the audience.
iPhone 5 Rumors: New Earbuds Leaked Ahead Of The Big Launch
With little time left until Apple's expected iPhone 5 unveiling this month, the rumor mill is churning incessantly and anticipation is higher than ever. The next-generation iPhone is expected to be revolutionary and swipe the market of its feet with a slew of new features and a complete redesign, and new leaks indicate it may also pack some brand new headphones.
Samsung Series 9 Prototype Challenges Apple's High-Resolution Retina Display: 2560x1440 On Matte Display
The IFA convention has made for an interesting week in the tech world, with all sorts of exciting devices and announcements. In an unusually shy and descrete manner, Samsugn has smuggled in a super-high-resolution Ultrabook at IFA, aiming to match Apple’s high-resolution Retina display.
New Kindle Fire To Feature Nokia Navigation, Not Google Maps – Report
Amazon is joining forces with Nokia to offer mapping services in its new Kindle Fire lineup, according to an exclusive Reuters report citing "two people familiar with the situation." The partnership may surprise consumers, considering that the original Kindle Fire runs on a customized version of Google's Android, and many expected the tablet to run Google Maps. However, while Kindle Fire users can access Google Maps via the Web browser, it is not an integrated app.
Facebook Starts Weeding Out Fake Page Likes To Improve Site Integrity
Facebook has acknowledged that some of the "Likes" on various Facebook pages might not be from genuine fans, and the company is now taking steps in this regard. According to a blog post on Friday, Aug. 31, announcing the move, the company is working on removing Likes on pages that "may have been gained by means that violate our Facebook Terms."
Nokia Windows Phone 8 Smartphones Leaked: Lumia 920 'Phi' & Lumia 820 'Arrow' Look Gorgeous
With less than a week until Nokia's Sept. 5 event, anticipation is high for the company's new line of Windows Phone 8 smartphones, and expectations are even higher. Major launch events are usually preceded by leaks, rumors, and speculation, and the Nokia event is no exception. New photos leaked on Friday, Aug. 31, offer a sneak peak of what to expect.
Meet ATIV Tab, Samsung's New Windows RT Slate – Specs, Features & Drawbacks
Samsung made a significant set of announcements at the IFA trade show in Berlin on Wednesday, Aug. 29, including a new Windows RT tablet with an amazingly light form factor. As expected, the ATIV Tab is very similar to Samsung's Android tablets, and comes as a slim, well-made slate with a tactile brushed aluminum rear panel.
