Archives for March 20th, 2014
Xperia T2 Ultra dual manual now available
The user guide for the Sony Xperia T2 Ultra dual is now live. The manual should help answer any questions you may have on the handset. The manual sits at 116 pages. You can download the English manual below, user guides for other languages can be downloaded here. Xperia T2 Ultra dual manual
Before upgrading to KitKat, be wary of SD card restrictions
Sony has started the upgrade to Android 4.4.2 KitKat software. The update is currently only live for the Xperia Z1, Xperia Z Ultra and Xperia Z1 Compact, however before you eagerly upgrade you should be aware of the limitations relating to microSD memory cards. In basic terms, when you upgrade to KitKat, third-party apps will ...
Pre-Order the Samsung Galaxy S5 at AT&T Tomorrow
AT&T will begin pre-orders of the recently announced Samsung Galaxy S5 tomorrow, March 21st. The beastly device will cost $199.99 with a two-year contract, and that’s for the 16GB version of the smartphone. Customers can also pay for the device using AT&T’s monthly device payment plan, Next, which spreads the cost of the GS5 out ...
Xperia M2 hits pre-order in the UK; stock expected in mid-May
The Sony Xperia M2 is now available to pre-order in the UK across a number of retailers. Amazon has the handset on pre-order for £239.99 and an expected launch date of 16 May 2014. Both black and white colours are available to pre-order. Clove also tags the release date for May and has it for ...
HTC Desire 316, Desire 516 in works?
After the Desire 816, HTC is working on two additional low-to-mid range devices – Desire 316 and Desire 516. While these two won’t excite many users in the West, they are fairly important for the Taiwanese handset maker as they could help it get back to profits. You see, while the All New HTC One ...
Google Search app gets “take a picture” and “take a video” voice actions
You know how it can be daunting to quickly fire-up camera when you need it the most. Google knows this hence it decided to make it easier for Android users to take a photo or record a video. The newly launched update to Google Search adds two new commands to the mix, “take a picture” and ...
Xiaomi Redmi Note with 5.5-inch 720p HD screen and octa-core chip officially official
Yesterday, Xiaomi has officially announced its latest device – Redmi Note. As we’ve told you before, this is one big phone aka phablet that comes with a 5.5-inch 720p HD (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display and solid mid-end specs. Speaking of which , the Redmi Note will be available in two different versions, one boasting ...
Huawei won’t be making dual-OS smartphones!
A few days ago we’ve told you that Huawei plans to launch a dual-OS smartphone that would run both Windows Phone and Android. That, apparently, ain’t gonna happen anytime soon. The Chinese firm said it will keep the “open approach” towards mobile operating systems with the idea to offer “a range of choices for consumers.” This, ...
Sony partners with Vueling to bring boarding passes to SmartWatch 2
Sony will launch what it claims is the world’s first wearable boarding pass through the SmartWatch 2. Sony has partnered with Vueling to make this happen. Boarding passes on your phone are quite common nowadays, but moving that to your wrist delivers an extra layer of convenience, especially with bags in tow. A new exclusive ...
Sony hikes Xperia Z2 price in Germany to €679
Sony has raised the pricing of the Xperia Z2 in Germany via its official site. Whilst pre-orders for the Xperia Z2 have not re-opened through the Sony Mobile store, the price in Germany has moved from €599 to €679. The move may sound unusual, but it puts the pricing in line with other major European ...