Instagram for Android Review

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The Instagram for Android could become your new favorite toy and it may make you consider everything you see as a potential object for your next photograph; newspaper on the lawn, dazzling red flowers in your garden or your cute cat. Everything also looks like a piece of art when you apply one of those fancy photo filters. If you find yourself scrambling to download the app now, don’t worry, you are not the only one jonesing Read more

An Image of the Upcoming Galaxy Nexus Tablet Was Leaked

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The media has glimpsed an image purportedly the rumored Google’s Galaxy Nexus tablet. Proponents substantiate their claims by pointing out a few positive clues. The image shows a display with icons of basic Google apps and service, but none icons from third-party developers. The display is also devoid of overlay often applied by major manufacturers such as Samsung’s TouchWiz UI or HTC’s Sense UI. The user interface is reminiscent of the stock Android 4.0 we get from Read more

Former Apple Boss Said Galaxy Tab is A Worthy Rival to the iPad

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John Sculley, the former Apple CEO, praised the Samsung Galaxy Tab as the only tablet that can rival the iPad, he also hinted that once Windows 8 tablets arrive, they will shake the market quite a bit. Some tablets may be more advanced than the iPad but they still can’t keep up with Apple’s tablet as it continues to sell like hot cakes. Each major phone maker has its own version of “iPad killer” by offering features Read more

Android 4.0 Update Finally Arrives to Samsung Galaxy Nexus S 4G

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The ongoing update process for Ice Cream Sandwich has left some owners of high-end phones wondering whether they’ll finally be seeing the cold dessert on their phone.

Previous reports told us that owners of Motorola Droid RAZR and Droid RAZR Maxx will be enjoying the update shortly. And now, we finally get an announcement that an update for the Samsung Nexus S has finally arrived, which is released as IMM76D. For a while now, there has been Read more

Samsung Has Received 10 Million Pre-Orders for Galaxy S3

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Samsung claimed that it has shipped 40 million smartphones in the first month of 2012 and it expects to deliver 50 million more in Q2 2012. These numbers include lower-end devices as well as pre-order for its upcoming devices. Samsung Galaxy Y contributes significantly to Samsung’s sales figures. At $120 unsubsidized, the phone is still very affordable and the 832MHz processor is adequate for running many apps on Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Samsung is shipping 1.75 million units Read more

Android 4.0 Update for Many Sony Xperia Handsets Will be Released Soon

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If you’re an owner of a Sony Ericsson Xperia phone and you’re wondering where your Android 4.0 update is, then it appear you need to wait a little longer. Sony announced recently that the update will reach Xperia handset somewhere in April and some models will not seeing an upgrade until summer this year. Previously, Sony announced a roll-out that would begin in March, but it didn’t materialize. Perhaps, it has something to do with Sony dropping Read more

Vote On Nano-SIM Is Postponed Due To Heated Dispute

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The ETSI (European Telecommunication Standards Institute) has postponed the vote for the next generation SIM card format after rows erupted between major phone makers. Several companies are opposing Apple’s move to introduce its nano-SIM card into the phone industry. ETSI is inviting manufacturers to develop a 4th generation of SIM card with smaller dimension. The ruling organization had to delay the voting process, until the middle of this year due to differences in opinions that may result Read more

Clash of the Titans: Samsung Galaxy S3 Vs iPhone 5

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According to recent reports, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is expected to be released almost simultaneously with Apple’s iPhone 5, somewhere in the second half of 2012. By knowing the likely features of upcoming devices, consumers will find it easier to choose which smartphone to buy.

4G technology While it’s not yet confirmed, it’s quite likely that both phones will feature 4G (LTE) connectivity. The technology is now a standard feature in many phones even in some mid-range Read more

The End of RIM Is A Near Certainty

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In 1999, RIM (Research In Motion Ltd.) revolutionized the mobile industry by introducing smartphones. Ten years later in 2009, RIM’s stock was soaring and the company sold 50 million units of BlackBerry phones. Fast forward three years later to 2012, its shares are dwindling to less than 10% of the 2008’s highs and that’s for a good reason. The once mighty phone maker fails to adapt to the ever-changing industry and paired with a string of poor Read more

Reasons Why Many Apps In Google Play Don’t Sell Too Well

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If we take a broader look at the smartphone industry, it’s difficult to ignore Rovio’s role in the proliferation of mobile apps among smartphone users. In fact, it was just last year that it passed a monumental half a billion mark in total downloads. By any standard, Angry Birds series represents a cultural saturation and it’s difficult to imagine a world where casual games are no longer relevant. Nearly everyone is casual gamers, these games involves very Read more