Reporter: Johnny Wills
OS / Software
'Windows Phone 8 Features: From Hardware to Software (And Everything Else in Between)
The Redmond tech giant, Microsoft showed off Windows Phone 8 OS for next generation Windows smartphones. Both Verizon and AT&T have confirmed the launch of Windows Phone 8-powered smartphones in the U.S. sometime in 2012. Sprint has also confirmed that Windows Phone 8 smartphone is coming to the carrier, but provided no further details.
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Mobile
'Motorola Droid Razr, Razr Maxx To Get Android 4.0 ICS: Verizon Outs Update Manual
Not very long ago, reports came rolling in that Verizon is sending out text messages about Android 4.0 ICS update for Motorola Droid Razr Maxx. However, Verizon said that it is unaware of any such text messages and advised people to report it as spam. Nevertheless, now it appears that those messages were legitimate and sent out mistakenly as the Android 4.0 update manual for Droid Razr and Droid Razr Maxx is now online on Verizon Wireless' Web Site.
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'Samsung Galaxy S3: Why it is Facing Delays Across All U.S. Carriers?
Gaining over 9 million preorders worldwide, Samsung Galaxy S3 has turned out to be the most popular Android smartphone manufactured so far. AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile were expected to release the smartphone on June 21. Blame it on the limited shipment of Galaxy S3, but the smartphone will not be hitting every carrier and store as it was meant to be, on the scheduled date.
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'Sony Xperia S Finally Gets Android 4.0 ICS: Update Brings New Media Apps and Features
It was a big letdown for Sony, when the firm released its new flagship smartphone earlier this year missing Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich on board. Following a downward approach, Sony has started rolling out Ice Cream Sandwich update for Xperia S after delivering it to 2011 lineup of Xperia smartphones.
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'Samsung Galaxy Tab Lineup to Receive Android 4.0 ICS Update in July
After delivering the latest installment of Ice Cream Sandwich to the dethroned flagship smartphone Galaxy S2, Samsung is now turning towards its Galaxy Tab lineup of tablets to launch Android 4.0 ICS update.
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'Google Nexus Tablet Release Date Nears: More Details Leak Out
Fresh reports associated with the long-rumored Google Nexus tablet have started surfacing online. If such a tablet exists, it will surely come out at Google I/O Conference kicking off June 27. No tablet packs all rumored features and if the latest reports are to be believed, the Asus-made Nexus tablet will also miss some of the key features, including 3G connectivity and rear camera.
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'Samsung Galaxy Note 2 to Release in October with Quad-core Exynos and Flexible Display?
Samsung has reportedly sold more than 7 million units of Galaxy Note. The company seems to be quite confident that the successor to Galaxy Note will also be a big hit. And reports are on a hike that the Samsung is working on another phablet, which is rumored to debut this fall.
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'Samsung Galaxy S3 Release Date Partially Delayed By Sprint and T-Mobile
After Samsung pushed back the Galaxy S3 release date by a week in Canada, it was believed that Galaxy S3’s debut in U.S. may also face similar conditions. And now the reports seems to be true as both Sprint and T-Mobile have confirmed that some users will face delays in shipment of Galaxy S3 due to the heavy demand for the smartphone in global market. On the other hand, AT&T hasn’t announced any official release date yet, while Verizon Wireless will be shipping the device next month.
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'Samsung Galaxy S3: CyanogenMod Nightly Build Now Available For Download
Samsung Galaxy S3 is the most anticipated Android smartphone manufactured till date, adding more than 9 million pre-orders to its portfolio. Popular smartphones always demand for the attention of developers. And those things have started happening as CynaogenMod team has released the first custom ROM for Samsung Galaxy S3, even before the smartphone has hit U.S. shores.
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'Microsoft Surface Tablet Debuts: Reasons Why It Could Be True iPad Killer
Apple iPad has so far crushed any tablet thrown towards it for the sake of competition. Many tablets have been knighted as “iPad killer” but each of them failed to provide any serious competition to the mighty iPad. But things can change this time as Microsoft has revealed not just one but two Surface tablets running Windows 8 with impressive specs.
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'Nokia PureView 808 Coming to U.S. for $699, Amazon Preorder Begin this Week
Introduced at Mobile World Congress, Nokia PureView 808 is the best camera phone that money can buy. It has received a lot of positive review for its 41-megapixel rear snapper. The smartphone is currently available in European and Asian market. However, the U.S. release of this phone was being doubted. And though Nokia might never release this smartphone through a cellular network carrier in U.S., the company has confirmed that it will sell the unlocked version of PureView 808 through Amazon U.S...
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'Samsung Galaxy S3 Vs HTC Rezound: Buy the Rezound or Wait for Galaxy S3?
Samsung Galaxy S3 is yet to be released in the U.S. It is, so far, the most awaited smartphone of 2012. The smartphones packs some revolutionary features like wireless charging, Smart Stay and S Voice and it will be hitting Verizon shelves next month. HTC Rezound, on the other hand, is HTC’s dethroned flagship smartphone. It is one of the first smartphones to pack HD display. Gone through Dr. Dre’s Beats Audio treatment, HTC Rezound offers premium multimedia experience.
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'Sony Tablet P, Xperia Active Getting Android 4.0 ICS Treatment in Select Markets
Sony seems to be the only major android device manufacturer that is taking Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update seriously. After delivering the ICS update to Sony Xperia 2011 lineup of smartphones and Sony Tablet S earlier this year, Android 4.0 update is now available on Sony Tablet P. Other than the mighty tablet with two displays, Sony’s rugged smartphone Xperia Active is also receiving official Android 4.0 update.
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