PayPal has announced that they have purchased mobile payment service Card.io, the service was available for Android and iOS devices and it allowed retailers to accept credit card payments. We first met with the team at card.io when we were working on integrating their technology into the PayPal … [Read more...] about PayPal Buys Mobile Payment Service Card.io
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Panasonic Lumix G5 Micro Four Thirds Camera Announced
Panasonic has unveiled the latest micro four thirds camera, the Lumix G5, which comes with a 16-megapixel sensor and also a new Venus processor that has been redesigned from the previous model. This new processor promises enhanced image quality, faster processing speeds, and improved noise … [Read more...] about Panasonic Lumix G5 Micro Four Thirds Camera Announced
Import Ban On Motorola Android Devices Starts Today In The US
The International Trade Commission (ITC) previously ruled against Motorola on a number of their Android devices, which included smartphones and tablets, following a case between Microsoft and Motorola, now owned by Google. This ruling has significant implications for Motorola's operations in the … [Read more...] about Import Ban On Motorola Android Devices Starts Today In The US
Google Says Nexus 7 Tablet Shipping This Week And Next
Yesterday we heard that some of the Google Nexus 7 tablet pre-orders had shipped in the UK, and now we have some more information on when the devices will ship in the UK and the US. According to the guys over at ZDNET, all of the 8GB pre-orders of the Nexus 7 in the UK will ship by this Friday the … [Read more...] about Google Says Nexus 7 Tablet Shipping This Week And Next
Kyocera Hydro Lands On Boost Mobile August 3rd For $130
Some of our readers will remember the Kyocera Hydro that was announced a while back. This waterproof Android smartphone is headed to Boost Mobile on the 3rd of August, and the handset will be available for $130. As a reminder, the Kyocera Hydro comes with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and features … [Read more...] about Kyocera Hydro Lands On Boost Mobile August 3rd For $130
Samsung Galaxy S III Update Removes Universal Search
Samsung has released a software update for their latest flagship Android smartphone in the US, the Samsung Galaxy S III, and the update has been released for the device on Sprint and AT&T. The update removes universal search, which is the ability to search the device itself using the Google … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy S III Update Removes Universal Search
Samsung’s New YP-GP1 Galaxy Player Revealed In Benchmarks
It looks like Samsung will shortly be launching a new version of their Galaxy Player. The device is the Samsung YP-GP1, and it is an Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich device. According to the guys over at Sammy Hub, the Samsung YP-GP1 will feature a dual-core 1GHz processor and PowerVR SGX 540 … [Read more...] about Samsung’s New YP-GP1 Galaxy Player Revealed In Benchmarks
Instagram For Android Gets Updated To 1.1.7
Instagram has updated their popular photo-sharing app for Google's Android platform. The new version is Instagram 1.1.7, and it is compatible with all devices running Android 2.2 Froyo and above. The latest version of Instagram adds support for Google's new Nexus 7 tablet. Although the app is … [Read more...] about Instagram For Android Gets Updated To 1.1.7
D-Link Cloud Router 5700 Now Available for Purchase
D-Link has announced the availability of its latest router called the 5700. The new router supports 802.11ac technology, making it much faster than previous 802.11n routers. The router is backwards compatible with older Wi-Fi protocols. The 5700 promises speeds of up to 1750 Mbps. Advanced … [Read more...] about D-Link Cloud Router 5700 Now Available for Purchase
Barnes & Noble Launches Nook For Web
Barnes & Noble has announced Nook for Web, which is a cloud-based reading platform that you can use to read eBooks through your web browser. The service is launching with six free books, offering readers an enticing way to explore the platform without any initial cost. Nook for Web supports … [Read more...] about Barnes & Noble Launches Nook For Web
Microsoft Office 2013 Preview Available To Download
Yesterday Microsoft unveiled their latest Office 2013 Preview version of their new suite of Office applications for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and Outlook. In the form of an updated product which has been designed to be closer to the new Metro design of the upcoming Windows 8 operating system … [Read more...] about Microsoft Office 2013 Preview Available To Download
SIM Free Sony Xperia NXT Series Smartphones Launched In The US
Sony has announced that the SIM-free versions of its latest Android smartphones are now available in the US. The range includes the Sony Xperia S, the Sony Xperia P, and the Sony Xperia U. This move allows consumers to purchase these devices without being tied to a specific carrier, providing … [Read more...] about SIM Free Sony Xperia NXT Series Smartphones Launched In The US
