Archives for March 22nd, 2014
Apple iOS 7.1 already jailbroken on iPhone 4
And the race to hack iOS continues; savvy hackers have already managed to jailbreak the iOS 7.1. Unfortunately though, this doesn’t mean you can do the same on your shiny iPhone 5S. The hacker known as @winocm did this on the iPhone 4, and has also posted a video as a proof. After the A4-based device is ...
Apple iPhone 6 to keep an 8MP camera?
Apple may keep an 8-megapixel sensor for its rear camera, according to “sources with some knowledge of the matter.” Instead of going for the megapixel count, the Cupertino-based company will focus on improving the lens system and image quality. Earlier we’ve heard that the iPhone 6 may have a 10-megapixel camera with a F/1.8 aperture, and ...
Lenovo acquires Unwired Planet’s mobile patents
Lenovo is in the mobile game for the long run. The Chinese firm has recently acquired Motorola from Google, and has gotten a number of patents (or licenses) as part of the deal. That, however, isn’t enough for one of the world’s top phone makers. So they’re acquiring Unwired Planet’s mobile patent portfolio that includes technologies ...
The White House looking to replace BlackBerry with Android phones?
The White House is apparently looking to dump BlackBerry for Android smartphones, The Wall Street Journal is reporting. The article suggests that the government IT experts are currently playing with different Samsung and LG models, though no timeline was given when the switch will be made. Or not. A Department of Defense spokesman said the White ...
Sony Xperia Z2 Deluxe Edition coming to China
The newly announced Sony Xperia Z2 will be available in China in a special Deluxe Edition package. Available at some point next month, this version will bundle Sony’s latest flagship with a bunch of accessories, including a DK36 Magnetic Charging Dock, a STM10 Stereo Microphone, a MDR-NC31EM Digital Noise Cancelling Headset, and a SCR10 Style ...
Samsung previewing the Galaxy S5 and Gear devices at its stores around the world
As part of its marketing strategy, Samsung has started previewing its latest devices at more than 1,400 shops around the world. In addition to the Galaxy S5 smartphone, users visiting Sammy stores will also be able to play with the Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit, while getting the help of dedicated Galaxy ...
Pebble has moved more than 400,000 watches within a year!
Pebble was the device that literally kickstarted the smart watch industry. So we were not surprised to learn that ever since the first Pebble was launched, they managed to move more than 400,000 units. Best of all, this figure doesn’t include the fancy new Pebble Steel or includes just a few units. According to AndroidCentral, this ...
Xperia T2 Ultra for T-Mobile US passes through FCC
Recent rumours pointed to the possibility of the Sony Xperia T2 Ultra phablet heading to T-Mobile in the United States. Well that rumour has just taken a step closer to reality after the Sony D5316 model number has passed through the FCC. The XXX16 model number normally denotes handsets specifically tied to T-Mobile US. We ...
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Xperia Theme available to download
Sony Mobile has just released a new Xperia Theme for The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Sony has launched the free theme to tie in with the forthcoming movie release. It’s a really nice theme, with a number of customised elements across all parts of the UI (see our screenshots below). If you want to download it ...
Xperia Z2 Tablet manual now available
Sony has started to ship the Xperia Z2 Tablet, well at least the Wi-Fi version, so it will be no surprise to learn that the user guides for both LTE and Wi-Fi versions are now available. The manuals should help answer any questions you may have on Sony’s latest tablet. The LTE manual sits at ...