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The New Nokia Lumia 1020
Nokia have unveiled a new handset, the Lumia 1020, which boasts a feature that allows users to zoom in and reframe their photos without the risk of decreasing image quality. The Lumia 1020 comes with a 41-megapixel sensor and offers highly detailed photos at up to 38MP resolution. This... Read more
Galaxy Note 3 Rumours
For those of you who love all things Samsung; get ready, there may be a new Galaxy Note 3 just around the corner. A new rumour has surfaced claiming that the latest phablet device could be arriving in September. The Korean tech giant has certainly hyped up the new... Read more
Android 4.3 Now Available For Download – At Your Own Risk
Just how adventurous are you when it comes to “upgrading” to the latest OS – even if it’s still on beta? Last week, I was taken down a peg or two because I installed iOS 7 Beta 2 on my iPad. Contrary to my initial reaction – immediately roll... Read more
A Look At Samsung ATIV Tab 3
It’s all about how thin gadgets are these days. People would easily make a trade off when it comes to performance specs, if the gadget is thin enough to make a difference in weight. I’m one of those – MacBook Air over MacBook Pro Retina. Never mind that Retina is... Read more
Day Two Highlights At Computex 2013
Day two of Computex 2013 in Tapei was full of new and innovative releases, that’s despite some of the showcasing companies making early announcements at the pre-show press conference. The Dell XPS 11 Windows 8 hybrid caused a stir with a flip-around lid and flat keyboard, while Asus unveiled... Read more
Samsung Galaxy S4 Auto-Correct Fix Using Jelly Bean Keyboard
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is a beautifully crafted smartphone and for the most part buyers have been pleased with Samsung’s new focus on software that can be used to interact with everyday life. One area of concern for many users however has been the company’s implementation of auto-correct standards.... Read more
Samsung Galaxy S3 Battery Bursts Into Flames
A Samsung Galaxy S3 is believed to have burst into flames and the results were shared by a Reddit user through several photos. According to the Reddit user the Galaxy S III started to smoke as its battery began inflating. Damage started with melted and burning plastic but quickly caused more... Read more
Samsung Buys 10% Stake In Pantech
Mobile behemoth Samsung has purchased a 10 percent stake in South Korea-based mobile producer Pantech. Pantech is the third largest mobile phone manufacturer in the country behind Samsung and LG electronics. According to reports the deal is worth 53 billion won or approximately $47.6 million USD. With the stock... Read more
Samsung’s New Display Resolution Blows Away Macbook & Chromebook
Wasn’t it just the other day that I was raving about Macs and not going back (to Windows, of course)? With the Retina screens, Apple has done so much more to make people like me really happy with their devices. Of course, it was only a matter of time... Read more
Samsung Galaxy S4 to be Optimized for Improved Internal Storage Capacity
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is a generally well received smartphone, however, the devices operating system and additional software add-ons take up a large chunk of the mobile devices internal storage capacity. According to a new report the company is now preparing to fix storage issues. The BBC consumer affairs... Read more
Samsung Galaxy Core: 4.3-Inch Display & Dual-Core Processor
The Samsung Galaxy Core smartphone is a mid-range device that promises to deliver Samsung quality with a decent set of hardware and software options. The Google Android based device carries a nice set of options including Samsung’s S-Voice and Smart Stay function which tracks user’s eye movements to determine... Read more
Samsung Unveils Galaxy Tab 3
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 was unveiled Monday morning and the tablet appears to feature mild upgrades to the company’s Tab lineup. The devices specs point to a budget friendly device aimed at the smaller-sized tablet sector. The Galaxy Tab 3 features an upgraded dual-core 1.2GHz processor (up from... Read more
The First Samsung Galaxy S IV Ads
As bizarre as the official launch of the Samsung Galaxy S IV was, it does not take away from the fact that those who are due for a new phone in the next months are highly anticipating the latest Samsung phone’s release. The Samsung Galaxy S IV has been... Read more
Samsung Intros Galaxy Mega Devices with Two New Phablets
Samsung must really believe in the phablet market as the company has announced the arrival of two new oversized devices. The company on Thursday said it has added Galaxy Mega devices to its phablet series. If you are unfamiliar with phablet’s they are sized between a phone and a... Read more
Samsung And Mozilla Creating Servo – New Android Browser
Samsung and Mozilla are not exactly a pair that comes to mind immediately, but they have come together for a new project. Something that will, in all likelihood, only fuel the browser wars. Early this month, Mozilla made an announcement that serves to support their mission to advance the... Read more
Samsung Experience Shop: Coming Soon To A Best Buy Near You
Samsung is doing it again – following in the footsteps of number one competitor, Apple. It has been said many times before, and I am sure Apple fans would not mind me saying it again: Samsung sure knows its way around copying. Not that Apple is the king of... Read more
Samsung Patents Reveal Future Features
The patent wars. Yes, it is just as real as the browser wars, and all other tech wars out there. It is nothing new either, with mobile companies suing each other left and right in past few years. It even reached a point when we needed a graphical representation... Read more
Samsung Registered The Most Mobile Patents In 2012
The Samsung Galaxy S IV was just announced and it is likely implementing never before seen patented technology. That’s because the electronics maker in 2012 registered more mobile patents than any other wireless device manufacturer. Based on 2012 numbers Samsung now controls more mobile patents than any other company... Read more