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Samsung to Release 64-bit Chip at MWC 2014

Nov

2013

Three days ago Samsung announced that they will be developing their own 64-bit chip for use in their mobile devices in the future. Now Taipei-based Digitimes is citing sources that Samsung will launch 64-bit processors in 2014. They are also claiming that the phones will have WQHD (2560×1440 resolution) and 16 megapixel cameras. Samsung Display ...

Blocked app download? No problem!

Nov

2013

Thanks to some helpful chaps over at XDA, those of us that have problems downloading apps from the Google Play store due to restrictions, have a ray of hope. It’s fairly simple. Post in the thread the app you’re wanting to download,(link to the specific app preferred), they download it and post the apk. to ...

Android Dialer Getting Google+ Picture Integration

Nov

2013

According to Attila Bodis of Google, “Coming in early 2014, users who have verified their phone number and have discovery turned on will have their names and Google Profile photos display whenever they call you, or you call them (it’s great if a new friend who hasn’t been saved in your contacts yet calls you). ...

Still life for the old girl

Nov

2013

Good news for the few of us that still use the original note (sgh-i717). The guys over at XDA in the Liquidsmooth team have stated : “A quote from LiquidSmooth g+ “We have basic kitkat set up, we are now working on getting to build for devices” Unfortunatly I am out of town all weekend ...

Moga Hero Power, Pro Pack Controllers Now Available

Nov

2013

On Monday, PowerA released its new line of controllers, the Hero Power and the Pro Power. Both of these controllers allow you to game and charge on the go which PowerA has appropriately called Boost. The Hero will go for $59.99 while the Pro will retail for $79.99. Charge and Play The Hero Power comes ...

More images of LG’s curved-screen G Flex revealed

Oct

2013

Earlier this month we saw leaked press renders of LG G Flex featuring a 6 inch curved display and now more images and hands-on video of LG G Flex revealed by Argentinian broadcaster Telefe. Other than the curved display, LG G Flex seems to be carrying design elements like thin bezel, rear mounted buttons from LG’s ...

A mumblers opinion : Android -vs- iOS

Oct

2013

A mumblers opinion Now, a lot can be said about the Android platform as an operating system. Android fan boys will say ” It’s the best thing around, miles better than iOS.” Of course, the natural retort from iOS fan boys would be to the contrasting end of the spectrum “Android is ...

Microsoft talking to HTC about forking their OS in a dual booting phone

Oct

2013

I don’t see any of this coming to fruition, but it’s worth mentioning. Microsoft is talking to HTC about dual booting their OS with HTC’s version of Android. Imagine getting the second HTC One and having the choice out of the box to boot windows or Android. Seems like a great idea for the consumer ...

Sprint HTC One getting Android version 4.3 update today

Oct

2013

HTC America president Jason Mackenzie went to Twitter and posted the Sprint HTC One will get Android 4.3 update today. This will be the first American carrier HTC One to get the 4.3 update. Way to go Sprint! Hopefully the other big carriers follow suit. Source: @JasonMacHTC Share this:

Totally ridiculous Android phone selling for $6630

Oct

2013

If you have an abundance of FU money, Vertu has announced it’s Android powered phone, The Constellation, for a whopping 6630 big ones. The Vertu Constellation is wrapped in calf leather, has a grade 5 titanium body and a sapphire glass screen. This obnoxiously expensive phone is dealing Android 4.2, 4.3-inch 720p display, 1.7GHz dual-core ...