Articles by Anu Passary
Windows Phone 7.8 To Release In Early 2013: Microsoft
Microsoft has finally spilled the beans on its eagerly awaited Windows Phone 7.8 OS release. The Redmond-based company announced that its Windows Phone 7.8 would be available for existing Windows Phone 7.5 owners in "early 2013."
PRWeb Helps ICOA Shareholders (Almost) Become Millionaires With False Google Acquisition Report
Recently, PRWeb had posted a press release that claimed that Google had paid $400 million to acquire ICOA, the Rhode Island-based public hotspot provider. However, the press release proved to be a hoax with ICOA's CEO George Strouthopoulos confirming that the report was false, but the damage was already done with the shares of the company quadrupling post the news.
PSY 'Gangnam Style' Beats Justin Bieber 'Baby' To Become Most Watched YouTube Video Ever
Korean pop sensation PSY, who recently shot to fame with his song "Gangnam Style," has another feather in his hat. PSY's "Gangnam Style" has racked up more than 839 million views since upload and now holds the distinctions of being the most viewed YouTube video ever, trouncing Justin Bieber's 2010 hit single "Baby."
HTC Deluxe (DLX) Not Releasing In Europe?
Recently, leaked images of HTC Droid DNA/J Butterfly's international version dubbed the HTC Deluxe (DLX) surfaced on the Internet; and unlike the other two variants which were exclusive to the U.S. and Japan, the DLX was speculated to be heading for Europe. However, now HTC has confirmed that the HTC Deluxe will not be coming to Europe.
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Breezes Past 5 Million Sales Mark In 60 Days
Samsung's Galaxy Note 2 phablet has been creating waves since its launch in October this year, and now the device has breezed past the 5 million sales milestone in just 60 days!
Cyber Monday Deals 2012: Walmart (Hottest Offers For The Tech Savvy)
Retailers are on course to rake in more moolah post Black Friday as Cyber Monday 2012 is here. With so many bargains and deals on offer, consumers are spoilt for choice.
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean Comes To Nexus S, Unofficially
Google has not officially released Android 4.2 Jelly Bean update to the Nexus S but an Android developer claims to have successfully ported the latest Jelly Bean to the smartphone.
Verizon Offering Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 With 4G LTE For $499
Recently, AT&T and Sprint launched their versions of the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, and now following the path is Verizon, who is now offering the Samsung tablet for $499 on its 4G LTE network.
ZTE N880E Smartphone Gets Updated To Android Jelly Bean 4.2
China-based ZTE Corporation (ZTE) has yet another first to its credit. Earlier this year its N880E smartphone became the first device from ZTE to run on the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean platform, and now the company has announced that the same handset has received the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean software update.
Nexus 4 Users Encountering Buzzing Issues And Distorted Calls
Many smartphone enthusiasts have managed to lay their hands on the fast-selling Nexus 4, and some users have reported that the earpiece of the phone gives out a strange buzzing sound resulting in distorted calls.
Cyber Monday Deals 2012: Amazon (Hottest Gadget Picks)
Consumers have barely had time to recover from the Black Friday shopping frenzy, and attractive Cyber Monday deals and discounts are now trying to lure the buyer once again.
UK Carrier Three To Get Nexus 4 On Dec. 13
Google's latest smartphone Nexus 4, which is manufactured by LG, has been creating waves since its launch earlier this month. The Nexus 4's popularity has been unprecedented and with limited availability, consumers will welcome the news that device will soon be offered by UK carrier Three as well.
Samsung Unveils Its Latest Dual-Screen Flip Phone
Smartphone market leader Samsung is trying every trick in the book to stay ahead in the highly-competitive consumer market. The Korean company has taken the wraps off its new dual-screen flip phone - the Samsung W2013 - at a charity concert.
Galaxy Note 2: Dual-SIM Version Announced In China (Supports Both Micro And Regular SIMs)
Samsung's Chinese consumers are in for a treat as the company has just announced a dual-SIM version of its best-selling phablet - the Galaxy Note 2.
E-commerce Boom: Thanksgiving Shopping Via Mobile Devices Rises 65.3%
With the advent of mobile devices like tablets and smartphones, more and more people are gravitating towards online shopping thanks to the convenience and ease of use the devices offer. This Thanksgiving, the tech savvy generation wasted no time in snapping up the best online bargains from e-retailers via their mobile devices, which has led to a 65.3 percent rise from 2011.
Samsung Galaxy S3 With Dual-SIM Spotted In China
Samsung's most popular smartphone, the Galaxy S3, has already sold 30 million units worldwide and there are no signs of the smartphone sales letting up anytime soon. Recent rumors indicate that the Galaxy S3 with dual-SIM has been spotted in China, which may trigger the sales of the handset even more.
Black Friday 2012: Top 5 Gadgets You Should Buy
This Black Friday, consumers would be looking to snag the best discounts at the lowest prices, while trying to beat the shopping mayhem. With several Black Friday deals and offers vying with each other to entice buyers, consumers would be spoilt for choice.
Meet Vivo X1: World's Thinnest Smartphone
BBK Electronics, the little-known Chinese company, is catering to the maxim "thin is in" and recently launched the world's thinnest smartphone, the Vivo X1, which is way thinner than the paper thin iPhone 5.
Black Friday Deals 2012: Nexus 4 Or Galaxy S3 Mini - What Should You Buy?
The shopping frenzy has unleashed with the onset of Black Friday 2012. Consumers are scouting e-retailers and brick and mortar stores alike for the best available bargains and deals that are on offer.
Online Holiday Spend Estimated To Hit $43.4 Billion: comScore
With the holiday season knocking at the doorstep, the consumer market is expected to see a surge in sales and revenue and reports suggest that online retailers may just be among the biggest gainers. Per a comScore report, shopping spend via the Internet alone is estimated to generate $43.4 billion in November and December this year.
Black Friday Deal Alert: Sprint Offering Galaxy S3 For $49.99
Black Friday 2012 will have retailers angling for consumers' attention and with several great deals on offer, buyers will undoubtedly have a field day taking their pick. Joining in the Black Friday 2012 melee is U.S. carrier Sprint, who is upping the ante and is going to offer the best-selling Galaxy S3 for just $49.99.
Samsung May Announce Galaxy S2 Plus In Early 2013
Samsung smartphones are gaining increased popularity and the company has also been very busy adding new handsets to its smartphone profile. Rumors indicate that Samsung is reportedly returning to the Galaxy S2 smartphone with a new and improved version slated for early next year, which will be called Galaxy S2 Plus.
Black Friday 2012: Top 5 Shopping Apps For The Tech Savvy
With Black Friday just a few days away, consumers in the U.S. will be inundated with tech deals and offers that will compete with each other to sway the potential buyer their way. With so many fantastic deals on offer the consumer will be spoilt for choice, but predictably stressed out by all the surrounding chaos.
Another Two Weeks Before Apple Can Catch Up With iPhone 5 Demand
iFans may be having a tough time laying their hands on the iPhone 5, but analysts are estimating that the supply of the smartphone at Apple's U.S. retail stores will soon manage to catch up with the high demand in time for the busy holiday shopping season.
Oppo Ulike 2: World's First Smartphone With 5-Megapixel Front-Facing Camera
China-based Oppo has something up its sleeve that will strike a chord with all narcissists and those who love clicking self-portraits. The company is slated to release the Ulike 2 smartphone, which touts a whopping 5-megapixel front-facing camera, in December this year.
Galaxy Note 2 Android 4.1.2 JB ROM Leaked: Brings New Ink Effect Feature
Users of the Galaxy Note 2 now have the option to flash the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware on their phabler, which has leaked online. The firmware brings with it a bagful of new features, which include a new Ink Effect On Lockscreen, smoother browser, Group Cast app, and more.
Galaxy S3 Mini Now In U.S.: Amazon Selling Unlocked Version
Samsung's flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S3, has achieved high praise from users as well as tech gurus. Samsung, in an attempt to penetrate in the mid-segment mobile market, recently launched its Galaxy S3 Mini, which has made its way quietly to Amazon and is now available for its U.S. customers.
