It looks like the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for the Samsumg Galaxy S4 is almost ready for release. A test firmware for the handset has been leaked and is found to be pretty much stable, except for some minor glitches.
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Nokia Lumia Black update now available
Nokia Lumia owners have something exciting to look forward to. Several models of the Finnish company’s Windows Phone-powered devices are compatible with the now-available Lumia Black update that introduces new features, app refinements, and UI tweaks.
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Huawei Tron is the latest Android-powered gaming console
It’s nothing like what Sony and Microsoft offer in terms of hardcore gaming performance. Heck, even the Nintendo Wii U delivers more power. But if the price is what matters to you most, then check out this new Android-powered gaming console for $120—the Huawei Tron.
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Entry-level Archos Smartwatches unveiled
Wearables have so far generated a healthy amount of interest among CES 2014 attendees. The problem with most of these devices, however, is their exorbitant prices at launch. Archos plans to fix that by introducing budget-friendly smartwatches.
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Asus VivoTab Note 8: Windows 8.1 slate with Wacom Stylus
Rumors already spread like wildfire about the Asus VivoTab Note 8, but this Windows 8.1 tablet didn’t become official until now during CES 2014. As the name implies, it bundles a Wacom active digitizer and stylus, one unique combo feature that apparently no other Windows 8.1 slates have.
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Alcatel OneTouch Pop C9 announced: mid-range Android phablet with quad-core processor
Wanting to be a part of the phablet action, Alcatel has taken the wraps off of its new OneTouch Pop C9. It’s a 5.5-inch mid-range Android device to come in either single or dual-SIM variants.
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Alcatel OneTouch POP 7 and POP 8 unveiled: fun, colorful low-end tablets
Alcatel has announced a new pair of additions to its OneTouch tablet portfolio. Focusing on 3G/mobile connectivity, the Alcatel OneTouch POP 7 and POP 8 are entry-level Android slates with “fun and colourful styling.”
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Starmobile Diamond X1 update: more specs, AnTuTu score revealed
January is an exciting month for the local tech scene, as it marks the arrival of octa-core smartphones. First among the bunch is the Starmobile Diamond X1, whose specs have been unveiled little by little. It also got scored in the AnTuTu benchmark, too.
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Huawei Ascend Mate 2 4G phablet announced, can act as charger for other devices
Huawei’s latest flagship phablet is all about battery life. With a 4050mAh battery capacity, not only can it power itself for so many hours, the Ascend Mate 2 4G can also be used to charge other devices.
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Project Christine: Razer’s modular PC concept design
A hobby that’s commonly restricted to those with the technical knowledge, custom PC building may eventually be as simple as building objects with Lego construction blocks if Project Christine—Razer’s modular PC design concept—turns into a reality.
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Nokia Normandy Android Phone Could be Imminent
Not too long ago, we featured a leak of a seemingly-impossible Android-based device from Nokia. Code named “Normandy”, we thought that we’d never see this phone’s light of day, what with Nokia being part of Microsoft now and all. But now, it seems that we might see this phone come to fruition after all! There […]
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Samsung makes tablets more serious with the Galaxy TabPRO and Galaxy NotePro family!
Samsung are certainly gaining much foothold in the Androidsphere. While most people are undoubtedly waiting for any announcement regarding their upcoming flagship smartphones for this year, it’s undeniable that their latest announcements are generating a buzz nonetheless.
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Sony Announces Z1’s Little Brother, the Xperia Z1 Compact!
It’s Sony’s turn to wow us in CES, and they’ve announced a miniaturized version of their current flagship, the Z1. Named Sony Xperia Z1 Compact, it seems to be similar to the Z1f that they recently released in Japan, though with a few minor differences (like the Andoid version).
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Asus ZenFone 6: 6-inch 720p IPS LCD, 2GHz dual-core Intel Atom, Android 4.3, 13MP camera
The largest smartphone to belong to ASUS’ latest, inexpensive phone lineup is the ZenFone 6. Sporting a humongous display, this dual-core device has the best camera, as well as biggest battery capacity and internal storage, among the newly-announced ZenFone trio.
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Asus ZenFone 5: 5-inch HD IPS LCD, 2GHz dual-core Intel Atom, Android 4.3, 8MP camera
Coming up the middle of the company’s lower-cost handset trio is the Asus ZenFone 5. Though largely having the same outward design as its siblings, it packs specs decent enough to be considered a mid-range device: 5-inch IPS LCD with 720p resolution, faster processor, and an 8MP rear camera.