Articles by Jimmie Geddes email: j.geddes@mobilenapps.com
Verizon Wireless Puts Galaxy Nexus 4G LTE Out To Pasture
Verizon Wireless has officially discontinued its very first and only Nexus smartphone. The carrier had partnered with Google to offer a 4G LTE version of the Samsung-built Galaxy Nexus. Unfortunately Verizon will no longer be selling the popular smartphone.
Samsung Plans On Selling 10 Million Galaxy S4 Smartphones Per Month. Really?
After seeing the huge success of its Galaxy S3 selling 10 million units in 50 days, Samsung reportedly has higher goals with the Galaxy S4 - the tech giant has set a huge goal of selling 10 million Galaxy S4 smartphones per month. Yes, you read that right. Ten million per month.
Lenovo May Acquire RIM And Others: CFO
Lenovo is looking into potential acquisitions to build up its mobile device business and RIM is in its cross-hairs.
Ashton Kutcher Playing Steve Jobs: First Look
Ashton Kutcher is getting the opportunity of a lifetime for an actor in getting to play the role of the late Apple Co-Founder, Steve Jobs in a film titled JOBS. We are getting a first look at a clip from the film and judging from the clip Kutcher looks like he has done a superb job of portraying Jobs' resemblance and personality better than anyone could have predicted.
Amazon Is Still Marching To The Beat Of Its Own Android Drum With New Voice Recognition Software
Amazon marches to the beat of its own drum when it comes to Android. It uses its own interface on top of Android on its Kindle Fire tablets and now it is choosing to use its own voice recognition software in its acquisition of IVONA Software.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Image Gets Leaked To The World
Samsung is expected to officially announce the Galaxy Note 8.0 at Mobile World Congress in February and new pictures of the device have leaked online. The latest member of the Galaxy Note family of tablets from Samsung is expected to take a direct shot at Apple's iPad mini and judging from the specs and design it will be up to the challenge.
Nokia Is Taking Two Platform Strategy, Android Not Included
There were recent rumors that Nokia was considering using Android as well as Windows Phone in its smartphone strategy. The company has made it clear that it is sticking to Windows Phone and its own S40-based Asha platform.
Nintendo To Release Wii U Updates In Spring & Summer: Virtual Console and UI Tweaks
Nintendo has made two major announcements regarding the next-generation console it just launched. Nintendo will be releasing two major software updates in spring and summer to optimize the UI speed of the console. The next major update announced will bring Nintendo's Virtual Console to the Wii U.
Siri Was Almost In All Verizon Android Smartphones Before Apple Picked Her Up
There's a new report out today giving some insight on how Apple's Siri came to be and how she almost was going to be an exclusive resident on all Verizon Android smartphones.
HTC M7 Headed To Verizon, AT&T, And Sprint?
HTC never takes a break from creating new smartphones and currently it's cooking up a very impressive device in the form of the HTC M7. The HTC M7 is rumored to be a carrier exclusive device and will make its way to Verizon, AT&T and Sprint.
Act Quick: T-Mobile Has Nexus 4 In Stock
The Nexus 4 is Google's current flagship Nexus smartphone. Ever since the device launched on Google's Play Store, it has completely sold out within minutes each time it is in stock. T-Mobile is the only U.S. carrier selling the smartphone and it is now available on their Web site.
Samsung Galaxy S4 440ppi Display To Put Apple's Retina Display To Shame?
Apple took credit for launching one of the highest resolution screens on smartphones, when it introduced the iPhone 4 with Retina display in June 2010. Since then, other manufacturers have attempted to emulate Apple, and if the latest rumors are true, Samsung Galaxy S4's display will put Apple's Retina Display to shame.
Samsung's First Windows 8 Phone ATIV Odyssey Coming To Verizon For $49.99
Samsung is committed to Android and Windows Phone 8 and it is getting ready to launch its first Windows Phone 8-based smartphone - the ATIV Odyssey - on Verizon for $49.99 with a new 2-year contract and $50 mail-in rebate. The device has some pretty impressive features for the $49.99 price of admission.
Verizon Sells 9.8 Million Smartphones In Fourth Quarter, iPhone Accounts For Nearly Two-Third
Verizon announced its earnings for the fourth quarter and revealed that it had activated 6.2 million iPhones and a record-breaking 9.8 million smartphones.
iPhone Continues To Account For More Than Half Of All U.S. Smartphone Sales
Apple's iOS still accounts for more than half of all U.S. smartphone sales, according to a new report.
NTT DoCoMo Unveils LG Optimus G Pro Before LG Does
It looks like the rumors of LG's Optimus G Pro's existence and specs were true. NTT DoCoMo has revealed the device in a Spring device lineup. LG has not made any official announcements regarding or even acknowledging the device, so LG might not be too happy with NTT DoCoMo.
Mozilla Reveals Firefox OS Developer Preview Smartphone
Mozilla has just officially unveiled its first Firefox OS developer preview smartphone, a sign that it is getting serious about bringing its Firefox OS to the smartphone world to go up against rivals like Google, Apple, Microsoft, and RIM.
Leaked BlackBerry 10 Gold Master Running On BlackBerry Z10
With only a few days until BlackBerry 10 is released officially by RIM, we're getting a first look at the gold master version of BlackBerry 10 running on the BlackBerry Z10.
Apple To Debut 4.8-inch 'iPhone Math', iPhone 5S and Nokia-Inspired Lower-Priced iPhone This Year?
There's a new report out claiming that Apple is going to unveil three new iPhones in 2013. You saw that right - not one, not two, but three. The report claims Apple will introduce a cheaper iPhone, a next generation iPhone and an iPhone with a 4.8-inch screen currently dubbed 'iPhone Math'.
ASUS Nexus 7 Dock In Stock And Shipping From B&H In The U.S.
If you've been holding on to the wish of actually getting one of the ASUS Nexus 7 docks, it appears that they're in stock and available for purchase.
LG Sells Over A Million Optimus G Smartphones
LG has just announced a major milestone. LG's flagship smartphone, the LG Optimus G has sold over million units worldwide. LG introduced the Optimus G in September and it's a sign that LG is getting more serious about the smartphone market.
Nexus 4 Wireless Charger To Arrive In February?
Google has a pattern of announcing new devices and cool new accessories. The problem is Google only begins shipping those accessories months after being announced. If you own a Nexus 4 and have been waiting for the official wireless charger, your wait might be coming to an end in February.
Create And Print Out Your Own 3D Case For Nokia Lumia 820
Nokia is bringing a very interesting feature to its Windows Phone 8 Lumia 820 smartphone. The Finnish smartphone maker is offering Lumia 820 owners a set of 3D printable back covers for the smartphone.
Opera Ice Mobile Web Browser Is Very Cool
Opera Ice is Opera's next-generation browser for mobile devices and has been built from the ground up.
AT&T HTC One X Selling For Under A Buck
If you're looking to own one of the best Android smartphones on the market right now at a very affordable $.99 cents here's what you're looking for. AT&T is currently offering the HTC One X smartphone for less than a dollar when signing a new 2-year contract.
LG Optimus G Pro Details Leaked
The LG Optimus G Pro is the successor to LG's current flagship smartphone, the Optimus G. If you're wondering what new features Pro offers, you're going to be pleasantly surprised as this device has some of the highest end specs and features of any smartphone.
Will Microsoft Surface Pro Scratch The Surface In Making Microsoft A Relevant Player In The Tablet Game?
Microsoft has reportedly only sold about one million Surface RT tablets since its launch in October. At the time Microsoft announced the Surface, it also announced two Surface tablets that looked virtually identical but were anything but. Is it ever a good idea for a company to announce two seemingly identical products and announce two different launch times? This has the potential to make consumers wait for the "better" device and put off purchasing the one that will be available sooner. This could be the reason Microsoft has only seen one million Surface RT tablets sold. Will the Surface Pro change Microsoft's future?
