Archives for July 10th, 2014
SmartWatch 2 update (1.0.B.5.28/1.0.A.4.11) brings custom wallpapers
Sony Mobile has updated the SmartWatch 2 firmware to build number 1.0.B.5.28/1.0.A.4.11 and host version 1.5.14. The big new feature of this update is the addition of custom wallpapers – this can now be activated through the settings menu on your phone. The update also adds additional language support – notifications are now supported in ...
Angry Birds Star Wars II gains 30 new levels, now free to play on iOS
Rovio’s on a roll, adding a bunch of new levels to the smash hit Angry Birds Star Wars II and making the title free to download from the App Store. The game expands on the Angry Birds Star Wars franchise by offering a slew of new characters and abilities from across the Star Wars universe. The game ...
Cricket Wireless offering free smartphones, heavy discounts in Back-to-School promotion
Regional carrier Cricket Wireless has some amazing deals coming just in time for the back to school madness. Beginning tomorrow, July 11th, Cricket will begin offering deep discounts on select Android and Windows Phone smartphones from Samsung, Motorola, ZTE and Nokia. Here’s a look at Cricket’s Back-to-School deals: Device Promotion Price Nokia Lumia 630 4G Free after a $50 new activation ...
LG G3 Review: Meet LG’s iPhone 6 Killer
The LG G3 is one hell of an Android device, boasting a Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB of RAM and a 5.5 inch Quad HD display. With specs like these, Apple could find themselves in trouble by the time the iPhone 6 lands in the fall. The LG G3 was and continues to be a smash ...
Xperia M2 Aqua on the horizon according to Sony’s own website
Sony Mobile is planning to release a water resistant variant of the Xperia M2 judging by its own website. The marketing name “Xperia M2 Aqua” has been outed via this XML address from the SonyMobile.com domain. It points to two variants: the D2403 (global model) and D2406 (North America; possibly on T-Mobile). The Xperia M2 ...
Verizon begins LG G3 pre-orders, ships on July 17th
If you’ve got a hankering to pick up the LG G3 on Verizon’s big red network, you’re in luck today as LG’s new flagship smartphone is now available for pre-order from Verizon. The device will ship and be available in retail stores July 17th. The G3 will run you $99.99 when signing a new two-year contract, or ...
Sony SRS-X1 waterproof portable speaker in video demo
Sony recently launched the SRS-X1 water resistant portable speaker. The Sony SRS-X1 is the successor to the popular SRS- BTV5, which did not have any water resistant qualities. The SRS-X1 has an IPX5/IPX7 rating for water resistance, making it ideal for the kitchen, bathroom or holiday. The SRS-X1 speaker has an output of 5W, ...
Xperia T3 to launch in Hong Kong on 14 July
Hong Kong will be the first region to take delivery of the Sony Xperia T3, when it launches next week. The Hong Kong launch date has been set for Monday 14 July 2014 with official pricing at HK$ 2,998 (£226, €284, $387). All three colours will be available on launch day (black, purple and white). ...
Can ZTE get Western customers with the newly announced nubia Z7 phones?
You may’ve missed it, but the other day – ZTE unveiled a trio of nubia Z7 smartphones. The nubia Z7, nubia Z7 Max and nubia Z7 Mini all rock Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 801 quad-core chip, 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and f/2.0 aperture, 5-megapixel front-facing camera, 4G LTE connectivity and dual-SIM support. There are some difference, ...
Xiaomi Mi4 launching on July 22nd!
Xiaomi has started teasing its next flagship, the Mi4, on its website. The date is set for July 22nd, when we should see what the “Apple of China” can do. The look and feel of the page promises the metal body, which is increasingly becoming a must-have feature of modern flagship devices. Even last year’s HTC ...