Samsung seems to be working on a new Android smartphone with model-number SM-G7102. The phone was spotted on FCC website earlier today but further investigation has revealed some other sightings as well. As per the FCC data, Samsung SM-G7102 will measure 75.1x147mm (thickness is unknown right now) and come with connectivity options like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, […]
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Moto Maker support coming to all major US telcos on November 11
Update 2: evleaks has shared another image, which shows that Moto Maker support is coming to all major US telecom operators and not just Verizon and Sprint as anticipated earlier. Moto Maker for all. pic.twitter.com/wLJsnViV2D — @evleaks (@evleaks) November 8, 2013 Update: Android Central is reporting that Sprint users will also have access to Moto Maker […]
Posted inAndroid Tablets, United States
Polaroid launches $149 Android tablet for kids
Polaroid has introduced a new Android tablet for children in the United States recently. Dubbed as Polaroid Kids Tablet 2, it has been priced at $149 and is now available at Toys “R” Us and online. Powered by 1.6GHz dual-core cortex-A9 processor, the tablet comes with 1GB of RAM, 7-inch 1024x600p display, 8GB of storage, […]
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Google introduces ART, an alternative to Dalvik, in Android 4.4
ART might become default in next version of Android One of the relatively unknown features in the Android 4.4 is an optional runtime, called ART aka Android Runtime. Introduced as an experimental feature in KitKat, ART is Google’s upcoming replacement for Dalvik. According to reports, Google has been working on ART for almost two years […]
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LG G Flex to be priced at $941 in Korea, coming to France next month
LG has finally revealed the official pricing of its first curved-screen smartphone G Flex. As per a press release issued by the company, LG G Flex will be sold for 999,900 won ($941) in the South Korean market. The phone is going on sale beginning November 12 on all three major telecom operators of the […]
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Google releases updated Hangouts & Keyboard apps in Google Play
Google has started rolling out the updated versions of the Google Keyboard and Hangouts apps. The updated apps can now be grabbed from Google Play. If you already have the apps installed, head over to your Play store device client to update them now, however as the update is a staged roll-out, it might take […]
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Sony reveals Android 4.3 and Android 4.4 update plans for Xperia smartphones
Android 4.3 coming to Xperia Z-series smartphones and Xperia Tablet Z next month Sony has announced that it will begin the roll-out of Android 4.3 update for Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR, Xperia Tablet Z, Xperia SP, Xperia Z Ultra and Xperia Z1 devices next month. The company is not skipping Android 4.3 update […]
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XOLO Q2000 smartphone spotted on company website, packs 5.5-inch HD display
Another new XOLO Android smartphone has been spotted on the company website. Dubbed as XOLO Q2000, the phone is the part of the company’s QCORE series of smartphones and was first leaked back in May this year. There is no word on when the phone will be available in the country but we expect it […]