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Samsung Galaxy S3 Outguns HTC One X in Benchmark Tests
Powered by quad-core 1.4 GHz Exynos processor, Galaxy S3 is not the only quad-core rig in the market, but it is the one that has received top spotlight. The biggest competitor to Galaxy S3 is HTC One X, which is powered by quad-core 1.5 GHz processor.
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iOS 5.1.1 Untethered Jailbreak Goes Live: What You Need To Know
The wait is finally over. Pod2g and his Chronic Dev team have finally released the full-featured iOS 5.1.1 untethered jailbreak for iPhone, iPod, iPad and even for the second generation Apple TV.
Dell Latitude 10 and XPS 12: The Two Windows 8 Tablets Leaked Online
Windows 8 tablet rumors have been high since Microsoft revealed the touch-optimized Metro UI of Windows 8. Different manufacturers including HP, Nokia and Asus are believed to be working on Windows 8 tablets. However, a little or nothing was known about Windows 8 tablet until the images of two Windows 8 tablets manufactured by Dell surfaced online.
Facebook Launches Standalone Camera App for iOS: What Does That Mean?
Hardly after a month after acquiring the photo sharing app Instagram, Facebook has released its own Instagram-like app dubbed Facebook Camera, making it the fourth iPhone app by the social networking giant. The app is intended to capture photos, apply filters and batch upload photos to Facebook Timeline.
Microsoft to Launch Office for Android, iPad This November
For years, we have been looking for a perfect word processing and spreadsheet app for iPad. There are many third party Office suites available for the tablet but none of them is eligible to take on Microsoft Office or even compete with it. Realizing the need of Office on tablets, Microsoft is reportedly working on tablet optimized version of Office that will be made available for Apple iPad alongside Android tablets later this year.
Google and Asus to Release Co-branded Nexus Tablet in June: Report
Rumors about Google branded Nexus tablet are hitting blogosphere again. Earlier this month, reports surfaced online that Google is partnering with Samsung to manufacture the much-rumored Nexus tablet. However, Asus is getting back on the track in recent rumors.
iOS 5.1.1 Untethered Jailbreak To Go Live This Friday
A big new from jailbreak community - the iOS 5.1 untethered jailbreak with Absinthe 2.0 is coming this Friday. Earlier this week, the popular iOS hacker pod2g confirmed that he untethered jailbreak for iOS 5.1.1 is coming in few days. Now the jailbreak has received a release date and is expected to go live tomorrow.
iPhone 5 Features: 4-inch Display, iOS 6, NFC and 4G LTE in Plans
Apple iPhone 5 is the most anticipated smartphone of 2012, and probably of 2011 too. The device is likely to hit stores at some point in summer or fall. Each day, some new rumors are added to iPhone 5 rumor mill. Apple fanboys are expecting cutting-edge hardware and software features in iPhone 5. Here is a rundown of features that the upcoming Apple flagship model is expected to boast off.
Next Generation Smartphones to Feature 16-megapixel Camera, 1080p Bar Broken
Since last year, smartphones are sticking at 1080p @30fps recording bar. In case of Samsung Galaxy S3, rumors surface online that the new smartphone will record 1080p videos @60fps. Neither the 1080p video recording nor 30fps bar has been broken. Smartphone world need new and better camera module. And OmniVision has just developed two such sensors that are likely to be featured in next-generation smartphones.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Updated with S-Pen Slot, Quad-core Exynos: iPad Killer on the Way
We have heard much about Galaxy Note 10.1 - the Samsung tablet unveiled at Mobile World Congress earlier this year. It raised our eyebrows as it supports S-Pen functionality like the Note phablet, but Samsung simply forgot to add the S-Pen slot in the chassis. Even the tablet was meant to hit the stores till now. But at the last minute, the Korean tech giant delayed the release date as a part of its strategy. The recently leaked photos state that S-Pen slot has been added to Galaxy Note 10.1, wh...
HTC EVO 4G LTE Gets Clearance By Custom Officials, Coming May 24: What About HTC One X?
HTC EVO 4G LTE was meant to reach the hands of HTC fans in the U.S. by now, had it not been hit by the controversial patent dispute with Apple. Somehow, the wait is finally over. Sprint revealed on Monday that U.S. Custom officials have given HTC EVO 4G LTE a green-go and the first batch of the smartphone hits U.S. on May 24.
Verizon and AT&T to Introduce Shared Data Plans Late Summer, T-Mobile Stays Away from Launch Party
Both Verizon and AT&T are planning to roll-out shared data plans this year. Targeting family and small-business users, the new data plans will allow customers to share their data plan on different devices. However, T-Mobile USA addresses shared data plans as "potentially confusing and expensive" reflecting that the carrier is in no mood to follow the footsteps of the two top U.S. cellular carriers.
iPhone 5: Apple Testing Two Prototypes of Next iPhone with 3.95-Inch Display
Apple till now has stuck to the 3.5-inch form factor, while the standard display size of rival smartphones is upping day by day. In the run of 4.3-inch-plus Androids now flooding the market, Apple has to think seriously about the change in dimensions of its upcoming iPhone, dubbed iPhone 5. And, if reports are to be believed, iPhone 5 will feature a 3.95-inch display with 1136 X 640 resolution.
GTA 5: Top 5 Features in Our Wish List
Grand Theft Auto (GTA) is probably the best example of a modern day game that every gamer is aware of. GTA makers Rockstar has set many milestones with the GTA franchise titles including the best selling title shot on Playstation 2 with its GTA: San Andreas. The last installment of GTA was GTA IV released in 2008.
Motorola Mobility Acquisition: The Deal Finally Closes This Week
At last the deal is final. Chinese authorities have approved the $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility by Google. And Motorola Mobility will become an integral part of Google this week.
GTA 5: Vehicle List Revealed In Max Payne 3 Game Disc
Grand Theft Auto 5 is the most-anticipated game at the moment. Game Disc for Rockstar's latest release May Payne 3 has revealed a list of vehicles that will be coming to the next GTA title.
Sprint Advertises iPhone 4S Unlimited Data Plan Aggressively: Should Verizon Be Afraid?
Sprint is the only major network carrier in U.S. that still offers unlimited data plans. In order to lure in more customers, Sprint is on an advertising spree to promote its iPhone 4S unlimited data plans. Sprint is also offering $100 discount at minimum when you trade in another carrier's iPhone for Sprint's iPhone 4S.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Release Date: Pre-orders Top 9 Million, Coming To UK May 29 and US June 1
Samsung Galaxy S3 has received mixed reviews so far. But it has been pre-ordered over 9 million times making it the most powerful device of 2012.
iOS Warning Hints at FaceTime over 3G Network
Apple launched FaceTime in 2010 along with iPhone 4. It was speculated that the video chatting feature will be functional over 3G network. However, many people were disappointed when they found that FaceTime works on Wi-Fi network only. However, looking at the iOS warning message on the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system, it seems that FaceTime will become functional over cellular networks soon.
HTC Amaze 4G Might be Next on ITC Block List
HTC was found guilty of infringing Apple patent by ITC (International Trade Commission) in December last year. The punishment is a ban on HTC handsets that utilize the patented technology. Earlier this week, the news surfaced that HTC One X and EVO 4G LTE have been held up at customs. Now the patent war is about to affect other HTC smartphones too with Amaze 4G on the verge of getting blocked in U.S.
iPhone 5 To Feature 4-inch Display, Production Begins in June
Until now, Apple has never changed the screen size of iPhone, which has always been set to 3.5-inch since the debut of original iPhone in 2007. But to make the next generation iPhone be successful in the market like its predecessors, Apple seriously needs to consider the form factor, especially the screen size of the next generation iPhone, dubbed iPhone 5, to make it stand against rivals like Nokia Lumia 900, HTC One X and Samsung Galaxy S3.
Champions League Final 2012: Watch Live Stream Online (Bayern Munich Versus Chelsea)
After four years, Chelsea has again reached UEFA Champions League Finals, and this time the match is against Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich. Before semi-finals, it was believed that the two rival Spanish clubs - FC Barcelona and Real Madrid - will clash in the finals. Surprisingly, star players from both teams (Messi, Kaka and Ronaldo) missed out penalty shootouts, and as a result, the current UEFA champions - Barcelona - and the most successful club at UEFA - Real Madrid - got knocked out of t...
iPhone 5 Release Date: Apple Takes Control Over iPhone5.com Domain, Device Coming Out In June?
Apple iPhone 5 is still shrouded in a mystery and we are working hard to bring pieces together to visualize the final product. The recent news is that Apple has acquired the much-highlighted iPhone5.com domain indicating that the new iPhone is on the way.
iOS 6 Shows up In Application Usage Logs, Set to Debut at WWDC in June
Although there are a few months to go before Apple unveils its next generation iPhone, dubbed iPhone 5, but the tech giant never leaves any opportunity to trigger excitement among its fanboys. Apple is gearing up for the annual Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) being held in San Francisco next month, where Apple is expected to introduce iOS 6. And, reportedly, the new OS has already been spotted on Application Usage logs.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Headed To T-Mobile: Report
T-Mobile is taken seriously when it comes to carrier availability of Samsung Galaxy S3 across the U.S. In the UK, T-Mobile will offer Samsung Galaxy S3 (or Samsung Galaxy SIII) for £49.99 on two year Full Monty plan. On the other hand, T-Mobile's U.S. version of Galaxy S3, codenamed "T999", is expected to release in upcoming few weeks. But a new T-Mobile smartphone - Samsung SGH-T699 - has appeared in User Agent string, indicating that another Samsung device is coming to the carrier.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Versus Galaxy Note: What Will You Buy?
With a 4.8-inch display, Galaxy S2 is the second biggest smartphone after Samsung's own Galaxy Note that features a 5.3-inch screen. So Galaxy Note has already defeated the new Samsung flagship model in one department - screen size. Will it be able to take on Galaxy S3 in terms of other specs as well? Let us find out in the "Samsung Inside" smartphone battle.
Google Chrome Coming to iPhone and iPad: Report
Browser wars are heading to iOS as Google is planning to launch Chrome browser for iPhone and iPad. U.S. based research firm Macquarie Equities Group reports that Google is working on iOS version of Chrome browser and the browser will debut latter this year, possibly by the end of second quarter of 2012.
