Back in October, RIM announced that their new software platform would be called BlackBerry BBX. Unfortunately for RIM, the BBX trademark was already owned by Basis International, who used the trademark for their own software platform. Basis International decided to take RIM to court for using their … [Read more...] about RIM Forced To Drop BBX Name For New BlackBerry Platform
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Android Market Hits 10 Billion Downloads
Google has announced that the Android Market has hit a new milestone, there have now been over 10 billion downloads from the Android Market, and according to Google, the total downloads are growing at a rate of 1 billion downloads a month. This would mean that in 2012, Google is on target to double … [Read more...] about Android Market Hits 10 Billion Downloads
Verizon Galaxy Nexus Coming Friday?
We are expecting the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus to finally go on sale in the US some time this week, and now it would appear that Friday may be the possible launch date for the Galaxy Nexus. According to an email and a PDF which has been posted on RootzWiki, Friday December the 9th will be the … [Read more...] about Verizon Galaxy Nexus Coming Friday?
Porsche Design BlackBerry P9981 Appears At The FCC
The Porsche Design BlackBerry P9881 was announced back in October, and now the device has appeared at the FCC and it looks like it is headed to US mobile carrier AT&T. As a reminder, the Porsche Design BlackBerry comes with a casing which is made from steel and leather, plus BlackBerry OS 7 and … [Read more...] about Porsche Design BlackBerry P9981 Appears At The FCC
New LG Prada Smartphones To Be Announced December 14th
Recently, LG announced that they had renewed their partnership with Prada to produce smartphones, and it looks like we will see the first new device on the 14th of December. LG has just sent out some invites to an LG Prada event which will take place in London on the 14th of December and we could … [Read more...] about New LG Prada Smartphones To Be Announced December 14th
Verizon Galaxy Nexus To Retail For $299?
We have heard previous rumors that the Samsung Galaxy Nexus would cost $299 when it lands on Verizon, and now according to a recent report by the WSJ, this looks like it will be the correct pricing. Verizon has yet to officially announce how much the Galaxy Nexus will sell for on their network, and … [Read more...] about Verizon Galaxy Nexus To Retail For $299?
Meizu MX Gets Official, Coming In January 2012
We have been hearing quite a bit about the Meizu MX over the last few months, and Meizu has just confirmed that their latest Android smartphone will go on sale in China in January next year. We now get to find out the final specifications on the device, it will come with Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread, … [Read more...] about Meizu MX Gets Official, Coming In January 2012
Verizon Galaxy Nexus Won’t Feature Google Wallet?
You would expect Google's flagship Android smartphone to come with their new Google Wallet payment system, but now it would appear that the Verizon Galaxy Nexus won't feature Google Wallet. According to a recent report by Computer World, Verizon has decided not to have Google Wallet installed on … [Read more...] about Verizon Galaxy Nexus Won’t Feature Google Wallet?
Verizon Galaxy Nexus Headed To Stores?
It looks like we could be getting closer to the release of the Verizon Galaxy Nexus, as according to the guys from Droid Life, the handsets are on their way to Verizon's retail stores and may go on sale on the 9th of December. The photo below shows the Verizon Galaxy Nexus in its retail packaging, … [Read more...] about Verizon Galaxy Nexus Headed To Stores?
Asus Padfone Will Be Equipped With Tegra 3 Processor?
Back in November, it was thought the new Asus Padfone would be arriving powered by a Quad Core S4 Qualcom processor. However, new information revealed by Nicole Scott from The Netbook News website has informed Engadget that this is incorrect. Instead, the new Asus Padfone will be equipped with … [Read more...] about Asus Padfone Will Be Equipped With Tegra 3 Processor?
Sony To Drop Ericsson Brand From Smartphones In 2012
We recently heard that Sony would be buying Ericsson out of the Sony Ericsson partnership for a reported $1.47 billion, and now Sony has confirmed that they will drop the Ericsson brand name from their smartphones next year. Sony recently told the Times of India that they will drop the Ericsson … [Read more...] about Sony To Drop Ericsson Brand From Smartphones In 2012
Fujitsu Arrows ES 6.7mm Thick Smartphone Announced
Fujitsu and Japan's KDDI au have announced a new Android smartphone, the Fujitsu Arrows ES, which measures just 6.7mm thick at its thinnest point. This ultra-slim device is designed to offer a sleek and stylish option for users who prioritize both aesthetics and functionality. The device comes with … [Read more...] about Fujitsu Arrows ES 6.7mm Thick Smartphone Announced
