The Nexus 7 is Google’s middle-sized tablet in the Nexus range, and it seems as though Google has not only created the 4.3.1 JLS36I build, but brought it out for the Nexus 7 LTE 2013 model. Up until now there […]
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Nokia Lumia 929 Leaks Again, This Time in White
Ev Leaks has managed to leak out yet another great picture, this time of the Lumia 929 which we reported as a device that would be hitting Verizon soon enough. This phone will be coming to stores around the same […]
Nokia Smartwatch Images Just Leaked According to Sources
Nokia is making their own move in the smart watch scene, according to some leaked pictures that were discovered today. The images don’t show a great deal, so it’s hard to say much of anything about the watch, but it […]
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 LTE N9005 Android 4.3 XXUBMI7 Jelly Bean Update Rolling Out Now
Today brought some good news with it for all people who have the Galaxy Note 3 LTE N9005 phablet. This is a phone that was released in the UK only last month and cost around $899 full retail for the full […]
Verizon HTC One Gets 1.10.605.10: Includes Internet Accessibity Mode, Updates ISIS Mobile Wallet
The Verizon version of the HTC one has just gotten an update with the build number of 1.10.605.10. Unlike the other ones of late, this one does come with some new things you will want to look out for. ISIS […]
Nokia Lumia 929 Will Be Coming to Verizon, $500 or $99 Off-Contract
The Nokia Lumia 929 has been confirmed as coming to Verizon, and shoppers will be able to buy it before the Christmas holiday season is kicking off later this year. This time of the year is the crazy time, as […]
Download XXCMI2 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean for Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000
Here’s an update that comes with a stack of applications to go along with the other goodies: the XXCMI2 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean — that is an “I” for igloo and not a one if you need it for further […]
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 T311 Gets Android 4.2.2 XWUAMH1 Jelly Bean
A new XWUAMH1 build has just come out for the Galaxy Tab 3.8.0 T311. This will give users a newer version of the 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. This is an official firmware released by Samsung for their devices. Don’t expect anything […]
HTC One Developer Edition Gets 3.22.1540.1 Android 4.3
The good old developer edition of the HTC One that used to be running 1.29.1540.17 has now been updated to Android 4.3 3.22.1540.1. Yes the numbers are confusing, and let’s be honest, nobody has a clue what they are talking […]
Nokia Asha 500 Render of Red and Black Mobile
The Nokia Asha 500 is the newest member of the Asher family that will be with us soon. Up until now we have never had the chance to take a look at it. Thanks to Evleaks we now have a […]
New iOS 7 Exploit Gives Users Access to Make Calls without the Need of Pin or Password
The latest fingerprint sensor was generally greeted with warm, positive reviews for the most part. However, there were some people I had spoken to that weren’t completely sold on it from a security standpoint. Some of us that are into […]
Trade-In Your iPhone, iPad and Android Device to Microsoft and Save $350
Microsoft is finally starting to make some ground of the mobile market and they are trying to take the bull by the horns while they can and not let it slip away from this new Redmond promotion. Microsoft — owners […]
iOS 7.0.1 & iOS 7.0.2 Currently in the Works Already by Apple
Here’s some bad news for the jailbreaking community: Apple has already been working on, and are nearly ready to push out iOS 7.0.1. Furthermore, they are also already working on the iOS 7.0.2. Could this be Apple’s attempt at shutting […]
Windows Phone Gained 15% of New Zealand’s Smartphone Market in July, Still Holding Firm
According to the general manager of Microsoft New Zealand, Windows Phone now has control of 15% of the smart phone market in New Zealand. That figure is astronomical when compared to the 2% is used to own the rights for […]
Huawei’s Upcoming Windows Phone Confirmed as Ascend W3 by Rep
A few days ago there was many anxieties among the overall communities to do with what Huawei plan to do now that Microsoft bought out Nokia to put a stronghold their Windows Phone range. Many people believed this could spell […]
Windows Phone/Huawei Relationship to Remain Strong, Even After Nokia Acquisition
With Microsoft’s recent acquisition of Nokia, many were left wondering what would happen to the other minority of devices which are made as Windows Phone such as the likes of Huawei products. Richard Ren, head of Huawei’s consumer unit in […]
New Nokia DT-601 Portable Wireless Chargers Keep the Colourful Trend Going
If there’s one phone company which are the most well renowned for being colorful, it would have to be a Nokia. They started the trend and they aren’t letting up on it either. Now, the company famous for the popular […]
Windows Phone’s Cortana: Voice Assistant to Compete with Siri and Google Now
Windows Phone has made great strides to step themselves back into the Smartphone game which they were once trailing very far behind, due to the lack of original commitment to the pocket devices era. They’ve recently been innovative and created […]
iOS 7 GM (Gold Master) Version Now Available to download Today, Public Release September 18
Apple has already seeded the new iOS 7 GM to developers from the Dev’s Center. This means that if you have your own Apple account, you can download it now and use it. Those of you who don’t will have […]
iOS 7 Release Date Announced, as Well as List of Supported Devices
After Apple revealed the iPhone 5S and 5C models, they also announced the official released date of iOS 7. The date it will be available is September 18th (U.S time) which can be the 19th on some other areas of […]
Nokia Lumia 1520 Leaked; Shows Much the Same as the 1020, Only Larger
A Nokia Lumia 1520 is in the works for the Redmond-based company. This will follow on from their previous Nokia Lumia 1020 which is seen here in full. The main feature of the 1020 was the amazing state of the […]
Windows Phone Now Have Record Market Share; 8.2% in Europe
It seems Windows latest moves with bringing out theNokia Lumia 625, Lumia 925 and the big daddy of them all with the revolutionary camera specs, the Lumia 1020 are finally paying dividends for Microsoft in the mobile marketplace. Although it is still […]
Microsoft Xbox LIVE Updated App Lets You Control Your Xbox From iPhone
The Microsoft Xbox Live App has just recently been updated to version 1.5 for iPhone, and we are very pleased to announce that it now possesses the functionality to control your Xbox content directly from your iPhone. This is a […]
iPhone Battery Drain 4S Problem Fixed With This Update
The battery life of the iPhone has always been a proverbial thorn in the side for Apple, its one of those problems they just can’t seem to stamp out and once again the problem seems to have reared its ugly […]
Android Key Lime Pie Comic Released by Google Employee
Androids v5.0 most closely guarded secret has gained a lot of attention today with blogs all over the world reporting that the secret is out! While the nickname of Androids Jelly Beans successor has been speculated about for some time […]
CyanogenMod 10 Stable ROM Now Available for Android Jelly Bean
The CyanogenMod 10 Stable ROM is now available to be used for Android Jelly Bean operating systems. The list of devices that this version of the most popular aftermarket build is available for includes the Samsung Galaxy SIII, the Galaxy […]
Microsoft Windows 8.1 Now Seeded to Manufacturers for October 18th Launch
Microsoft came out and announced that the latest Windows 8.1 would make its way to the Windows Stores on the 18th of October. A day later, on the 18th, retail devices would then start to see the update rolling out. […]
CyanogenMod 10.1.3 Released Today; Based on Android 4.2.2 [Download]
If you are one of the many people that own an Android device which doesn’t yet have an official upgrade to the 4.2.2 firmware, fear not because the CyanogenMod team have managed to come out with a CM 10.1.3 build […]
Microsoft Windows 8 Officially Launched Along with Windows RT and New Surface Tablets
After months of speculation and rumors as to the launch date of the all new Windows 8, it is finally here! At their official press event held in New York yesterday, Microsoft launched Windows 8 to the world giving users […]
Sprint Galaxy Nexus Sale with WireFly Pre-Orders
Wirefly is offering the Sprint Galaxy Nexus for only $150. The only catch is that it has to be a pre-order deal and it’s only available to new customers. If you’re already with Sprint, you will be exempt. As a […]