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Motorola Xoom: Android 4.0 ICS Update Now Available On Verizon
Finally, the 3G/4G variant of Motorola Xoom tablet is getting Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Verizon is rolling out Over-The-Air ICS update, which is now available for download, for the tablet. The Wi-Fi version of Motorola Xoom was updated earlier this year.
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Apple May Launch iPhone 5 and iPad Mini In September
Apple is expected to launch the sixth generation iPhone in October, around the same time the tech giant released the iPhone 4S a year ago. However, if the latest reports are to be believed, then the device will hit stores a month earlier i.e. in September along with the launch of highly rumored iPad Mini.
Leaked 13-inch MacBook Pro Specs Suggest Ivy Bridge, USB 3.0, No Retina Display
The annual Worldwide Developer Conference kicks off next week i.e. on June 11. Apple is expected to refresh MacBooks with Ivy Bridge architecture and Retina display. However, the recent spec sheet leaked online show that MacBook Pro 2012 does not include a retina display. But a few additions, including Ivy Bridge and USB 3.0, are there.
Samsung Galaxy S3: T-Mobile Confirms June 21 Release Date, Preorders to Begin Soon
Samsung Galaxy S3 has eventually turned out to be most popular smartphone of 2012. The device has been launched in European and Asian markets, and is due to release in U.S. this month. We have heard a lot of rumors that T-Mobile Galaxy S3 is making its first stop on U.S. tour in New York on June 20. Now the carrier confirmed that the smartphone is releasing around at the same time, however one day later than the rumored date i.e. on May 21.
Computex 2012: Asus, Acer Shows Off Windows 8 Tablets
Finally, Windows 8 tablets have arrived. Asus and Acer are throwing weight behind Windows 8 and revealed a bunch of Windows 8 devices including tablets, desktops and ultrabooks on the first day of Computex 2012 show in Taipei.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Release Date: Coming to Five U.S. Carriers in June at $199
Samsung Galaxy S3 will be available across every major cellular network carrier in Canada. Surprisingly, the device will also enter a similar fate in U.S. Samsung confirmed that the device is coming to all major U.S. network carriers along with regional carrier U.S. Wireless.
Windows 8 Tablets Unveiled at Computex 2012: Should Apple be Afraid?
Microsoft has been putting all its effort in Windows 8 development since last year. The company made available the Release Preview of Windows 8 earlier this week, while the Developer Preview was released a long ago. Microsoft’s new operating system features a traditional Windows desktop interface as well as Metro UI derived from second generation Windows smartphones, indication that a touch-optimized version of Windows 8 is ready to be featured in a tablet.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Release Date: Reasons Why It Is The Most Popular Smartphone Of 2012
Samsung Galaxy S3 is expected to release in the U.S. sometime later this month. The device is expected to hit T-Mobile on June 20. Fortunately, all the major U.S. carriers - Verizon Wireless, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint - are tipped via FCC to release the Galaxy S3 in upcoming few weeks.
HTC EVO 4G LTE Landed At Sprint, Now Available For $199
The long awaited HTC EVO 4G LTE has finally hit Sprint stores this weekend. The device is up for sale on Sprint’s website and retail stores for $199.
iPhone 5 Features Rumor Roundup: 3D Maps, 4-inch Screen, More RAM, A5X Chip Variant
As Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is nearing, iPhone 5 rumors are spreading like wildfire. However, the device is unlikely to debut at the June event. The device has faced many leaks, especially with a purported design of the upcoming Apple smartphone showing an increase to the height of the device. Here are the top expected features, extracted from the iPhone 5 rumor mill, that are likely to be featured in the upcoming smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Teardown: Everthing You Need To Know
Folks at iFixit are back in the action and this time Samsung’s new flagship smartphone – the Galaxy S3 – has undergone a postmortem. And guess what was discovered in this teardown? Some interesting facts about Galaxy S3 have been discovered including the inclusion of a camera, which is identical to the one found in iPhone 4S.
Motorola Xoom ICS Update: Verizon Model Getting Android 4.0 On June 4
Motorola Xoom tablet is all set to become the first tablet from Verizon to received Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update. The official Android 4.0 ICS update will start rolling out from June 4.
Microsoft Office For iOS, Android Launching November 10
Not a long time ago, we heard whispers about Microsoft developing a mobile version of Office for iOS, and possibly for android too, which is scheduled to release in November this year. Not surprisingly, new reports hitting blogosphere today suggest November 10 release date for the much-awaited app.
HTC EVO 4G LTE Hitting Sprint Shelves On June 2
After getting clearance at U.S. customs, HTC EVO 4G LTE has received a new release date. The device will go up on sales at Sprint stores starting June 2.
Apple iPhone Goes Prepaid: Coming to Leap Cricket June 22
Forget Verizon Wireless or AT&T, Apple iPhone is coming to Leap's Cricket Wireless network on prepaid terms. Cricket is all set to become the first prepaid U.S. carrier to offer iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S on June 22.
iOS 6 Features: Images Of New 3D Maps App Surface Online
The rumors about Apple building its own mapping solution spread like a wildfire after Apple quietly ignored Google Maps in its iPhoto app for iOS that the company released along with the debut of new iPad. And now the images of Apple’s in-house Maps app have surface online, confirming option for 3D Maps mode.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Release Date: U.S. Variant With Snapdragon Processor and 2GB RAM Headed To T-Mobile
Samsung on Wednesday announced the details of Canadian variant of its latest flagship model – the Galaxy S3. The highly-anticipated smartphones is hitting every major network carrier in Canada on June 20, while the U.S. release date and specs of Galaxy S3 are believed to remain unchanged, with T-Mobile on the top of queue to release the device first in the country.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Versus HTC One X: What Will You Buy?
The days of waiting have ended for Samsung fanboys in Europe as the much-awaited Galaxy S3 has hit 28 countries today, including the UK and Germany. The device has been delivered to those who pre-ordered the product earlier, while it will go on sales publicly on Wednesday, May 30. The U.S. release date is still officially unannounced, though the recent reports indicate a June 20 release date.
Google Nexus Tablet Spotted In Server Logs: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean On The Way
Rumors about Asus-built Google Nexus tablet have surfaced online several times this year. The reason behind the popularity of Google branded tablet is the rumored $199 price tag and inclusion of powerful processor with cutting edge software. Both Google and Asus stayed tight-lipped on possibility of such a tablet. However, the tech giant can no longer deny the rumors as the device has been spotted in server logs running next generation android operating system.
iPhone 5 Features: Leaked Images Suggest Larger Display, Unibody Design and New Dock Connector
Parts of Apple iPhone 5 have started leaking online. From different sources, we have received some images of what appears to be casing of next generation iPhone. However, both these sources have provided identical pictures, showing unibody design, new dock connector and larger display with increase to the height of upcoming Apple smartphone.
HTC One X Gets Clearance By US Customs
After a long delay at US Customs, the supplies of HTC EVO 4G LTE and HTC One X are returning back to normal as custom officials have released the held shipments of the HTC smartphones.
Samsung Galaxy S3 S Voice App Starts Working On Other Androids Again
The most innovative feature of Samsung Galaxy S3 – S Voice – was hacked and ported to other Android smartphones last week. However, the joy was short lived as Samsung quickly figured it out and restricted the device access to servers required for functioning of the app. Surprisingly, however, the leaked S Voice app is functional again on Android smartphones other than Galaxy S3, if the latest reports are to be believed.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Release Date: Pebble Blue Model Faces Delay Due to Manufacturing Issues
Samsung Galaxy S3 has finally hit Europe this Tuesday. Those who have pre-ordered the Android super phone are probably playing with it at the moment, ahead of the general release date of Galaxy S3 on May 30. Unfortunately, however, the Pebble Blue version of Galaxy S3 has been delayed for 2-3 weeks due to some manufacturing faults with the newly introduced color.
LG Unveils 5-inch 1080p Mobile Screen With Pixel Density Of 440ppi
Apple iPhone 4S has an awesome Retina display with pixel density rate of 330 pixels per inch (ppi). It is, so far, unmatched in terms of screen sharpness and clarity by any other display featured in rival smartphones. But the charisma of Apple’s so-called “Retina display” is just about to end as LG has showed off its 5-inch LCD display that maxes out at full-HD resolution offering an excessive pixel density of 440ppi.
Facebook Hires Former iPhone Engineers: Expected To Release Its Own Smartphone By 2013
Finishing the $12.5 billion Motorola Mobility acquisition last week, Google is on the road to release its own smartphone. Surprisingly, talks of another Internet tech giant making a similar move are also surfacing online.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Coming to US June 20?
Samsung Galaxy S3 is the most-hyped Android smartphone made ever. Samsung showcased the device at a special event on May 3 in London and it is hitting UK stores on May 29. However, the U.S. release date is still unclear, but the recent reports give indication of June 20 release.
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play: Sony Axes Android 4.0 ICS Update
Earlier this year, Sony announced that the Xperia lineup of android smartphones, released in 2011 and 2012, will get the latest taste of Ice Cream Sandwich. However, in a shocking announcement, Sony removed the PlayStation phone – Xperia Play – from Android 4.0 ICS update list.
