Archives for March 28th, 2014
Sony CP-W5 is a portable wireless charger for Qi-compatible devices
Sony has announced the CP-W5 wireless portable charger, which is designed specifically for Qi-enabled devices. It is the first such charging device from Sony and even serves as a charging plate when connected to a power supply. It can charge devices via USB cable at 1.5A output as well as wirelessly at 1.0A, although it ...
A Visual Walkthrough of CyanogenMod 10.2 Custom Android ROM
If you’re new to rooting your Android device, you are probably getting bogged down in trying to figure out just which custom ROM is the best one for you. While all custom ROMs bring different features to the table, none is more comprehensive or as known as CyanogenMod. The CyanogenMod team has been at the ...
Unreleased Samsung Galaxy S5 Rooted by Chainfire
The Samsung Galaxy S5 isn’t set to be released for another few weeks, but thanks to some clever coding by developer Chainfire, one of the GS5 variants is now rootable. According to Android Police, Chainfire rooted the SM-G900F model which is believed to be the international GSM-LTE version of the new smartphone. There’s no telling ...
Friday Funnies: This Sonic the Hedgehog Rap Song Wins the Internet
It’s the moment every Sonic fan has been waiting for, a fully fledged rap song to the tune of Sonic’s 16-bit adventures. The song, performed by SIC ILL is amazing to say the least. I say it wins the internet, hands down! The tune is set to Labyrinth Zone Act 1 from the very first Sonic ...
Specs compared: Xperia Z2 versus the HTC One (M8)
Typically around this time of year, many Android enthusiasts wait to see what the latest flagships will bring from the likes of HTC, Samsung and Sony. For HTC and Samsung it is likely to be their main flagship for the year ahead. For Sony, we know that the company is likely to continue its biyearly ...
Cut The Rope 2 Now on Android
Cut The Rope 2 is now available for Android devices, carrying a pricetag of exactly $0. The iOS version of the game, which launched in December of 2013 eschews a pricetag for in-game microtransactions which will allow you to buy extra levels as well as items that will help you throughout your quest. “Our Android, fans ...
New firmware (17.1.A.2.49) certified for Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet
A new firmware build has been certified by the PTCRB for the Xperia Z2 (D6502, D6503) and Xperia Z2 Tablet (SGP521, SGP541). Build number 17.1.A.2.49 looks to be an incremental update over the previous Android 4.4.2 KitKat build (17.1.A.2.36). Whilst the Xperia Z2 is largely still waiting to be released, the Xperia Z2 Tablet is ...
Case maker prepping products for Nokia Lumia 1820, Samsung Galaxy S5 zoom and S5 mini
Case makers are notorious for leaking product names before their official announcements. The latest such leak comes from Saint Tropez-based Noreve, which makes some fancy cases for both mobile devices and laptops. Their site has prepared pages for three of the upcoming devices – Nokia Lumia 1820, Samsung Galaxy S5 zoom and Galaxy S5 mini. The ...
AT&T teases us with PadFone X specs, says nothing about launch date
AT&T has posted details on ASUS’ PadFone X specs while failing to say anything about the launch date. Originally announced at CES in January, the PadFone X will be the carrier’s version of the New PadFone Infinity though with a smaller tablet shell (9- vs 10-inch). It will come with full HD screens on both ...
Microsoft Office for Android now available for free as well, no need for Office 365 subscription
Yesterday’s top news was Office for iPad; but that was only a part of the story – Microsoft also released Office for Android and made it free to download, requiring no Office 365 subscription whatsoever. Yes, you will be able to view AND edit Word, Excel and PowerPoint files while on the go for free. ...