Sony Xperia GX: Leaked Hands-On, with Specs [VIDEO]
Sony Xperia GX boasts a large 4.6 inch Reality display powered with Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine to experience true and brightest colors in HD. The new Xperia GX announced for Japanese market is the first device to come pre-loaded with Android 4.0 ICS. With the 13 Megapixel camera 3D panoramic and full HD video recording capabilty, the device enables users to capture unforgattable moments in highest quality, whenever and wherever they are. The 1.5Ghz dual-core processor and 16GB of internal memory helps you finish the tasks at super-fast speeds. Sony Xperia GX incorporates a slimline body and fits in every pocket and easy to handle. Xperia GX integrated with WALKMAN application and xLOUD audio settings.
Facebook Buys Karma, Now What?
Mark Zuckerberg’s been acquiring more and more companies in the last few weeks, first it was Instagram, then Glancee and then Lightbox, and now Karma. Essentially, Karma is a gift-giving service that lets not only the giver pick from a list of curated gifts, but it also lets the receiver customize the gift, swap it for something else, or donate it to charity. This works because the giver doesn’t provide the receiver’s address: the receiver instead gets a text, e-mail, or Facebook message that they got a gift.
Verizon’s HTC Rezound and Motorola Droid RAZR Could Be Global roaming Smartphone
Earlier this year, Verizon said that the Motorola Droid 4 and the LG Spectrum would be getting global roaming capabilities later this year. Well, it looks like that might just happen in the near future and it seems that they might be joined by the Motorola Droid 4, Motorola Droid RAZR and the HTC Rezound.
Microsoft’s deal: Get a Free Xbox 360 with the Purchase of a PC
Microsoft’s “Buy a PC, get an Xbox 360″ deal has returned for all of the starving college students in the United States and Canada. Beginning on May 18th in Canada and on May 20th in the United States, students who purchase a PC for at least $599 CAD in Canada or $699 in the U.S. will receive a free 4GB Xbox 360. Purchases must be made from participating retailers including Best Buy, Dell.com, Fry’s Electronics, HPDirect.com, Microsoft Stores and NewEgg.com in the U.S., and Best Buy, Dell.ca, Future Shop, Staples and The Source in Canada. Microsoft did not indicate when the promotion ends.
Source: Windows Team Blog
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New HuaYi A10 7 Inch Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Tablet will cost only $65
Another Android 4.0 tablet with low price, This time it’s the Huayi A10 7 inch model I’m talking about, $65 slate with the latest Android on board and coming straight out of Shenzhen. We’ve seen sub $100 tablets before, but usually their specs are… not so good, so this one deserves a look. The Huayi A10 is a 7 inch tablet running Android 4.0 and it of course comes from a Shenzhen manufacturer. The reason we think that this tablet is worth a look is that budget tablets are swining in around the $100-$150 range and often they aren’t spectacular, so that one is coming in at $65 with similar specs makes up sit up and ponder.
Sony’s Tablet P Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Update Confirmed
Sony revealed the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for their Sony Tablet S last month, and they have now announced that the update will also be released for the Sony Tablet P later this month. Sony Japan has announced that the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for the Tablet P will begin rolling out come 24th of May, about a month after the Tablet S. However it should be noted that since the announcement was made in Japan, we have to wonder if the update will arrive in Japan first, or if like the Tablet S, it will begin updating in both Japanese and international markets simultaneously. Either way come 24th of May, be sure to connect your tablet to a WiFi network and check to see if the OTA update is available. Until then be sure to check back with us as we will keep you updated on its progress!
Source: theverge
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LG Eclipse 4G LTE images based on leaked design specs
LG was the first smartphone manufacturer to hit the full-HD 1080p video recording capabilities with its Optimus 2X, which was also the first dual-core smartphone debuting Tegra 2 chipset in the market. Now the company is again set to break the record in terms of processor performance and camera capabilities with a new rumored device named LG Eclipse, which sports a whopping 13-megapixel camera and 1.5 GHz quad-core processor. Of course, many quad-core powered smartphones are already out there, but this phone promises to be a true speed demon.
iHome Audio: New iP76 LED Color Changing Speaker Tower with Bluetooth technology
The iHome Audio has unveiled its latest iP76 Changing Speaker Tower with Bluetooth technology. This product is an LED color changing tower stereo speaker that packs in Bluetooth for connecting to the iPhone and the iPod. The IP76 offers a variety of connection methods, so whether you’re using an iPhone, iPod Touch, or a different MP3 player, you’ll have some way to hook it into the IP76. Whether by Bluetooth, by the docking port on the top (that also allows you to charge the device while it’s in the dock), or by the auxiliary jacks on the rear of the device (you can even hook this thing into your television if you’re so inclined), you’ll have a wide variety of devices that can work along with it.
Galaxy S 3 pre-orders start today, claim yours now! T-Mobile UK Store
Today T-Mobile UK has unveiled its full line-up of Samsung Galaxy S III price plans, at the same time as putting the phone up for pre-order. Heavy users will want to check out Tmo’s 24-month “Full Monty” plan, which includes unlimited texts, data, Tmo-to-Tmo calls and 2000 minutes of calls to other networks. That’ll set you back £49.99 up-front, then £36 per month thereafter. Those of you who are feeling a bit more frugal can go for plans starting at a not too shabby £10.50 per month, though you would have to pay a high £300.00 upfront. And finally if you want your phone truly gratis without any fee to start off with, customers can go for a £41/month plans which includes an unlimited buffet (calls/text/data).
For a full look at specs, plans, and pricing, head over to the T-Mobile UK site by following the link here.
HTC One X multitasking issue and HTC is happy with it
HTC One X is one of the hottest Android handsets on the market right now. A number of owners of the new HTC One X has reported issues with the way that HTC has implemented multitasking on their new HTC One X smartphone, with users reporting that memory management is to aggressive and some applications are being killed in the background.