Articles by Anu Passary email: a.passary@mobilenapps.com
Top 5 Tablets Of 2012
It will soon be time to bid adieu to 2012 and welcome 2013 as Old Father Time comes knocking again. The tech market saw several new devices making a mark for themselves in the hotly-contested tablet space, but which one stood out from the crowd?
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Samsung Starts Pushing Out Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Update For Galaxy S3 LTE
The grapevine may be abuzz with rumors that Samsung is working on the successor of its best-selling Galaxy S3 smartphone, dubbed the Galaxy S4, but it seems that the company has not forgotten about its flagship smartphone for 2012.
Ulike 2: OPPO's 5-Megapixel Front-Facing Camera Smartphone Released In China
Rumors of OPPO's 5-megapixel front-facing camera smartphone, Ulike 2, have been surfacing for a while now and to put speculations to rest, the company has finally launched the smartphone in China with a price tag of around $370.
SaskTel Offering 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook 16GB For Just $49.99
To celebrate the festive season, Canadian carrier SaskTel is offering the 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook (16GB version) for just $49.99 as part of its Boxing Week Specials.
Galaxy S4 Hands-On Video Pops Up Online: A Peek Into The Future?
Rumors and leaks surrounding Samsung's next-gen Galaxy S4 smartphone are gathering momentum with each passing day in anticipation of the device's purported launch in early 2013. Now, a hands-on video that shows the Galaxy S4 in action has surfaced online.
OPPO Find 5 Releasing In Multiple Markets In Q1 2013
China-based OPPO had recently announced its Find 5 smartphone, which is expected to hit the U.S. and Chinese shelves in Q1 of 2013. Now, per reports, OPPO has revealed that in addition to the U.S. and China, the OPPO Find 5 will be making its way to other markets as well in Q1 2013, and it will be available in 32GB as well.
HTC Droid DNA Is 'An Upgrade To Yourself', New Verizon Ad Claims
HTC Droid DNA, touted as the "ultimate smartphone" by the company, hit the shelves in November and is exclusively offered on U.S. carrier Verizon. The carrier recently released a new commercial called "Extra Sensory," which declares that the HTC Droid DNA is "an upgrade to yourself."
ZTE Grand X To Release In The U.S. On T-Mobile?
China-based ZTE launched its Grand X smartphone in July 2012 in Europe and now word's on the street that the device may make its way soon to the U.S. shores via carrier T-Mobile.
BlackBerry X10 And BlackBerry Z10 Image Leaked
The rumors and leaks are beginning to gather momentum as Canadian smartphone maker Research In Motion (RIM) readies for the unveiling of its new BlackBerry 10 (BB10) OS and new smartphones at its Jan. 30 event in New York. The latest of such leaks is an image purportedly of the BlackBerry Z10 and the BlackBerry X10.
Nexus 10 Pogo Charging Cable Sold Out On eBay
Recently, a third-party accessory maker released a Nexus 10 pogo pin charging cable for the Samsung-made Android tablet from Google. The Pogo charging cable was available for purchase via e-retailer eBay for $19.99 (without shipping), but now the site shows that the accessory has sold out.
Samsung To Ship 390 Million Smartphones In 2013
With a slew of devices in the pipeline, Samsung is gearing up for 2013 and the company looks set to retain its status as the smartphone market leader. Per reports, Samsung is looking to extend its lead over arch rival Apple in the smartphone arena and will ship a whopping 510 million phones in 2013, of which 390 million will be smartphones.
Best Buy Offering Galaxy Note 2 For $249.99 This Week?
Samsung launched its Galaxy Note 2 in November this year and the phablet needs no aggressive selling. However, a recent report suggests that the U.S. retailer Best Buy will sell the Galaxy Note 2 for $249.99 on a two-year contract from the day after Christmas - a $50 discount.
T-Mobile Phasing Out Pebble Blue Galaxy S3 In Favor Of Titanium Gray?
Samsung's Galaxy S3 has been raking in the sales figures worldwide and the smartphone recently breezed past the 30 million sales milestone. The Galaxy S3 is available in an array of colors; however, reports suggest that U.S. carrier T-Mobile will soon phase out the Pebble Blue (16GB) variant in favor of the Titanium Gray one.
MightyText Android App For Tablet Released
The messaging app for Android - MightyText (previously called Texty) - is one of the most downloaded apps which allows wireless syncing and sharing of a user's phone text messages directly to their PC browser. And now, the developer has released the MightyText app for tablets as well.
Top 3 Christmas Gifts: Galaxy S3, iPhone, And iPad, Reveals Study
A recent study conducted by mobile app Thumb has found that the Galaxy S3, iPhone, and iPad are the most discussed Christmas gifts this season. The study is an indication of the popularity of these best-selling devices, but does not suggest that they will be the most purchased products of the season but are potential popular gift choices.
Acer Working On 7-inch $99 Tablet, Confirm Reports
The rumor mill has been on an overdrive with reports suggesting that Taiwan-based Acer is gearing up to add to its Iconia line-up of tablets, and has a 7-inch device in the pipeline.
AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3 Selling For $79.99 On Amazon
E-retailer Amazon comes up with great bargains for Android-based smartphones quite frequently. Now, the retailer is offering the AT&T variant of the best-selling Samsung Galaxy S3 for just $79.99 in the U.S.
BlackBerry Z10: What You Need To Know
Canadian smartphone maker Research in Motion (RIM) is gearing up to unleash its new BlackBerry 10 operating system, as well as two new BlackBerry 10 devices on Jan. 30, 2013.
T-Mobile 'Zero Down Sale': Get Samsung Galaxy S3, HTC 8X, Nokia Lumia 810, And More For $0
In a run up to its new mobile subscription models that come into effect from 2013, U.S. carrier T-Mobile has begun its "Zero Down Sale," where the hottest 4G smartphones will be available for a mere $0!
Borderlands 2 DLC 'Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt' To Release On Jan. 15
Fans of the award-winning 'Borderlands 2' are in for some good news as developer Gearbox Software has announced a new DLC add-on for the game - 'Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt' - which will be released on Jan. 15, 2013.
Samsung Releases Verizon Galaxy Note 2 Developer Edition
Android developers are in for some good news as Samsung has just put up the developer edition of the Galaxy Note 2 from Verizon on its official product page.
Best Buy Weekend Deal Alert: Galaxy S3 For $49.99, HTC Android Phones At $99.99 Discount
With so many deals surfacing for the holiday shoppers, consumers are spoiled for choice. Last-minute shoppers who are yet to finish their Christmas shopping will be pleased to learn that Best Buy has some smartphone bargains up for grabs this weekend.
Samsung Galaxy Frame To Be Unveiled At MWC 2013?
Samsung recently announced the Galaxy Grand smartphone and now the rumor mill is working overtime again and points to a new device, dubbed the Galaxy Frame, that is waiting in the wings. The purported Galaxy Frame is expected to make an appearance at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2013 in Barcelona, in February.
