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Apple Prepping New Production Line in China, Foxconn Partners to Invest $210M
Foxconn, the manufacturer of Apple's iPhones, iPads and Macs, plans to invest $210 million in a new Apple production line in China's east Jiangsu province in October, according to a report from China Daily.
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Galaxy S3 S-Voice APK Leaked over the Weekend, but Fun Ride is Over - Samsung Blocked Unauthorized Access
Samsung Galaxy S3 devices will officially hit retail stores on May 29, but some smartphones are already out in the wild. The exclusive Flipboard APK was already ripped from the phone, and an APK install package for S-Voice has been made available online over the weekend.
Motorola Droid Razr Maxx Launched in the UK: What You Need to Know
The Motorola Droid Razr Maxx has finally launched in the UK. The latest Motorola smartphone with the Razr moniker is an Android smartphone with impressive specs and most notably, it comes with a huge battery that offers the longest talktime ever.
HTC Devices Start Slipping Through Customs - No One X or EVO 4G LTE Yet
Last week came with the news that HTC's One X and EVO 4G LTE were being indefinitely delayed at Customs, due to an exclusion order the International Trade Commission issued back in December. The ITC found HTC infringed on one of Apple's patents related to context menus when selecting phone numbers or email addresses. The two HTC smartphones are now facing stock shortages in the U.S., but HTC has released a statement on Sunday, May 20, saying that some phones have already started to slip throug...
Google Motorola Mobility Acquisition Gets China's Approval
The much talked about Google and Motorola deal has finally been approved by Chinese regulators. The multi-billion dollar purchase of Motorola Mobility by Google came as a surprise to many, some who even thought Google made a wrong move, which may be evident now since Motorola lost its patent dispute with Microsoft, which ultimately led to all Android-based Motorola smartphones being banned in the United States.
Apple vs. Samsung: CEOs Head to Court-Ordered Mediation Meeting over Patent Dispute
Apple and Samsung, two tech giants who have been battling in courts worldwide, are in for a new challenge. The CEOs of both companies, i.e. Apple's Tim Cook and Samsung's Choi Gee-sung, have been instructed by a federal judge to participate in a court-supervised mediation. "As directed by the Court, Apple and Samsung are both willing to participate" in the discussions, reads a joint court filing in April, according to Reuters.
Sprint Advertises iPhone 4S Unlimited Data Plan Aggressively: Should Verizon Be Afraid?
Sprint is the only major network carrier in U.S. that still offers unlimited data plans. In order to lure in more customers, Sprint is on an advertising spree to promote its iPhone 4S unlimited data plans. Sprint is also offering $100 discount at minimum when you trade in another carrier's iPhone for Sprint's iPhone 4S.
Samsung Galaxy S3’s S-Voice App Gets Rooted, Available for ICS Devices (Download Link)
Recent reports have emerged which are claiming that even before the killer smartphone has arrived, its S-Voice app has become available and a root to it has been achieved. Hence, as a result, other Android handset users may be able to use the new feature, if their device is running 4.0 ICS or later.
Samsung Focus 2: Will the New $49.99 Mango Phone Win The Battle Against HTC Titan 2 And Nokia Lumia 900? [SPECS Comparison]
Samsung Focus 2 -- a Windows 7.5-powered budget smartphone available at $49.99 with a two-year contract on AT&T - a price that appears to challenge the Lumia 900 and HTC Titan 2. But the point is, with the price drop strategy will the new Windows phone be able to fight against heavyweights like Nokia Lumia 900 and HTC Titan 2?
iOS 5.0/5.1 Jailbreak: Top 5 Tweaks For iPad And iPhone (VIDEO)
Pod2g has already announced that the iOS 5.1.1 untethered jailbreak release is just a ‘matter of days’ away. The new jailbreak will open a new world full of tweaks for you. But, if you are still running your iDevices on iOS 5.0/5.1 and want to learn about the must-have tweaks for your devices, see the list of top 5 tweaks below.
Samsung Galaxy Note: New Olympic Edition To Be Sold Exclusively In UK Through O2; Along With Galaxy Y Variant
Samsung has already enjoyed a lot of spotlight with the unveiling of its latest Android super smartphone, Galaxy S3. Now, the popular Galaxy series phone maker is rumored to come with more offerings with the head start of 2012 Summer Olympics.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Release Date: Pre-orders Top 9 Million, Coming To UK May 29 and US June 1
Samsung Galaxy S3 has received mixed reviews so far. But it has been pre-ordered over 9 million times making it the most powerful device of 2012.
HTC Amaze 4G Might be Next on ITC Block List
HTC was found guilty of infringing Apple patent by ITC (International Trade Commission) in December last year. The punishment is a ban on HTC handsets that utilize the patented technology. Earlier this week, the news surfaced that HTC One X and EVO 4G LTE have been held up at customs. Now the patent war is about to affect other HTC smartphones too with Amaze 4G on the verge of getting blocked in U.S.
