Archives for April 13th, 2014
Samsung Galaxy S5 selling like cupcakes, breaks Galaxy S4′s record!
Some think the brand-new Samsung Galaxy S5 is a disappointment, but many love it. In fact, the sales of the company’s latest flagship have managed to set a new record, beating the achievement of its predecessor by over 30%! Moreover, in some European markets the Galaxy S5 sales have surpassed those of the Galaxy S4 ...
Google adding regular malware scans to the Android platform
As part of its pledge to make Android more secure and thus more enterprise-friendly, Google is adding regular malware scans to the mix. With the new update rolling out as we speak, Android will be continually checking its host device for harmful apps, while enhancing the platform’s “Verify Apps” service. This in turn will make ...
Amazon acquires comiXology!
Amazon is acquiring digital comics platform comiXology. No numbers have been mentioned in the press release, but chances are the retail giant / infrastructure provider had to pay a hefty premium for the service that has been operating for so long. ComiXology’s mission is to spread the love of comics and graphic novels in all forms. ...
Samsung trademarks “Gear Now” and “Gear Solo” names in the US
The other day we’ve told you about Samsung’s plans to launch the Galaxy Gear 2 with cellular connectivity. Dubbed Gear Solo, this smart watch will reportedly debut in South Korea and only later be unveiled in other markets. One of those markets could be the U. S. of A, with Samsung filing a trademark for the ...
Verizon getting red HTC One M8?
The red version of everyone’s favorite phone is heading to Verizon Wireless. Yup, I’m talking about the HTC One M8 in red, which according to EVleaks, will soon be added to the carrier’s offering. Unfortunately we don’t have the exact date just yet and we’ll have to wait for another few days or weeks to get ...
PayPal launches fingerprint-based payments for Galaxy S5, Galaxy Gear smart watch apps
PayPal has launched fingerprint-based payments service for the Samsung Galaxy S5 that works in 25 countries. Using this technology users are able to seamlessly and securely make payments at millions of retailers that support PayPal. Plus, to fire things-up, they’ll get free $50 to “spend with their finger.” Customers can use their finger to pay with ...
Amazon smartphone to be announced by June?
Again and again we hear that Amazon is preparing to enter the smartphone market. The online retailer has been expanding its business in recent years and is now selling everything from books to infrastructure and various web services. In the consumer electronics market, Amazon is present with its Kindle ebook readers, Kindle Fire tablets and FireTV ...
Sony reopens Xperia Z2 pre-orders in Europe; delivery expected “beginning of May”
Sony Mobile has reopened pre-orders for the Xperia Z2 across a number of its European websites including the UK, France, Spain and Poland. The same pre-order promotions that were live previously remain, so for example in the UK you will get the Sony SRS-BTX300 NFC speaker free of charge when you ...
Xperia Z2 Tablet now available in Malaysia
A quick heads-up to let out Malaysian readers know that the Xperia Z2 Tablet is now available to order in your region. The 16GB Wi-Fi version is priced at RM 1,999 and is available in black only, whilst the 16GB LTE version comes in at RM 2,299 and is available in black/white colours. The 32GB ...