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HTC One X+ vs. Nexus 4: Which Will You Buy?
Google released the Nexus 4 on Nov. 13 and has already sold out stocks in the U.S. and the UK. HTC is a well-known smartphone brand in the industry and its top-end HTC One X+ smartphone may face stiff competition from the newly introduced Nexus 4.
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Galaxy S3 JB Firmware I9300XXELK4 Leaked
On Nov. 7, U.S. carrier Sprint had rolled out its first software update for the Galaxy Note 2, which brought the much-touted Multi-Window View feature users' way. Now, SamMobile has made available a leaked firmware (version I9300XXELK4) of the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean available for the Galaxy S3 to download and install.
Nokia Takes Aim At HTC With 32 Patent Infringement Claims
Nokia is no longer playing Mr. Nice Guy. The company is on the warpath with HTC in sight and has slammed a 32 patent-related lawsuits that are sure to turn heads. HTC not too long ago settled its patent dispute with Apple, and now the company has to go up against another legal juggernaut with Nokia.
Nexus 4 On Backorder, Expected To Ship In Three Weeks
Google's latest Nexus 4 smartphone have met with an overwhelming response and are flying off the shelves like hot cakes. Now, per reports, the demand for the Nexus 4 is so high that Google is sending out e-mails stating that the smartphone is on backorder and will be shipped "within three weeks."
Sprint Adds ZTE Flash To Its Smartphone Line-Up
On Tuesday, Nov. 13, Sprint announced the addition of ZTE Flash to its Android-powered 4G smartphone portfolio. The mid-ranged ZTE flash looks impressive on paper when compared to other handsets in this category and has been competitively priced by Sprint at $129.99 (on a two-year contract).
Amazon Selling Samsung Galaxy S3 4G For Just $49.99 (Two-Year Contract On Sprint)
With Thanksgiving around the corner, consumers in the U.S. are inundated with several good bargains and deals. Per reports, e-retailer Amazon is now offering the Samsung Galaxy S3 4G for just $49.99 with a two-year contract on Sprint
Verizon Windows Phone 8X And Lumia 822 Go On Sale On Nov. 15
On Wednesday, Nov. 14, Verizon Wireless announced that it would be offering the Windows Phone 8X by HTC and Nokia's Lumia 822 from Nov. 15. Previously, Verizon had only mentioned that the devices would be available prior to Thanksgiving, but had not disclosed a specific date.
T-Mobile Galaxy S3 Users Getting Android Jelly Bean 4.1 OTA Update
Samsung Galaxy S3 users on T-Mobile in the U.S. are in for some good news. Per reports, the carrier has started to roll out the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update over-the-air (OTA) for its Galaxy S3 subscribers.
Google Nexus 4 And Nexus 10 Sell Out On First Day: Is Apple And Microsoft Under Threat?
Google's Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 are proving popular, with the internet giant selling out the day they went on sale
BlackBerry Takes On Microsoft's Skype With BBM Voice Calls
RIM's new voice chat function for its BBM messenger enters Skype and Google Talk territory, but only for BlackBerry customers.
Sprint To Offer Windows Phone 8 In 2013
Sprint may be a tad late in coming to the Windows Phone 8 (WP8) party, but the U.S. carrier has just revealed that it has partnered with Microsoft and will be offering the devices in 2013.
White Nexus 4 Appears In Carphone Warehouse's Website
On Tuesday, Nov. 13, Google released its flagship smartphone the Nexus 4 and within an hour the initial inventory of the Nexus 4 was sold out in the U.S. as well as the UK. Google has launched the Nexus 4 in black color; however, UK online retailer Carphone Warehouse shows the Nexus 4 available in black as well as white.
It's Official: Verizon And HTC Release Droid DNA
After much speculation, Verizon and HTC announced the hotly-anticipated Droid DNA smartphone at a press event in New York on Nov. 13. U.S. carrier Verizon Wireless will be offering the smartphone exclusively, and the Droid DNA will hit the shelves on Nov. 21.
