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12.2-inches tablet by Samsung on the horizon, according to rumors 0

Samsung was planning to release 12.2-inches tablet as part of the Galaxy Note family

Now and then we hear rumors about the concept for 12.2-inches tablet by Samsung but not many leaks and information have appeared until now. Some weeks ago a leak emerged on the internet showing that a mystery device by Samsung with 12.2-inches screen has gone through Bluetooth certification. Back then we all expected that the announcement of the mysterious device will...

The qualities of the sapphire are getting more and more valued by the manufactures in the mobile world 0

The sapphire and the smartphones – do they have future together?

What is the first thing on your mind when you hear the word “sapphire”? For many of us the word is associated with expensive jewelry. However the capabilities of this precious mineral are so amazing that it becomes more and more preferable material used for protection of delicate parts of modern devices. Some of the biggest manufacturers in the mobile...

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Argos launches the budget-oriented MyTablet in the UK

Home Retail’s owned Argos enters the competitive tablet market with a budget-friendly Android device named Argos MyTablet. The new device is designed for teenagers and its price is very competitive – 99 pounds or $160. With MyTablet, Argos is trying to undercut Tesco’s last tablet model, offering a brand new product for 16% less than the UK retail chain store...

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Microsoft announces Windows Phone 8 Update 3

The third major update of Windows Phone 8 OS is now official. Microsoft has published all details about the upcoming update called Update 3 or General Distribution release 3. Currently the Update 3 is available for developers through the new Preview Program. To qualify and install the update you need to have a developer unlocked device and to be registered...

BlackBerry with a controversial letter to users 0

BlackBerry posts an open letter to consumers,fans and customers in general

Despite all the talking and comments on both on the internet and in the media BlackBerry posted an open letter addressed to customers partners and fans. The handset manufacturer stated confidently despite all the fuss around the company “You can continue to count on BlackBerry”. Vigorously fighting for survival, trying to show that it is not on the way to...

HTC One Max unveiled officially, arrives with 5.9-inches display and Android 4.3 on board 0

HTC One Max debuts on the mobile arena with fingerprint scanner and Sense 5.5 on board

Rumors, speculations and leaks about HTC One Max have been surfacing on the internet since the first words by HTC for the existence of the phablet. The anticipation for the large-sized device became even bigger when the first leaks revealed the possibility for a fingerprint scanner integrated in the device. Biometric innovative technology, large display, unique design with body made...

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Sharp Aquos Phone Zeta SH-01F released in Japan

Sharp has launched the Aquos Phone Zeta SH-01F smartphone that replaces the old model named Aquos SH-06E. The new device is one of the DoCoMo recommended phones and it has really attractive innards. First, this smartphone boasts a nice 5-inch FullHD display that is extremely energy efficient. Its type is LCD with the Sharp’s IGZO technology. The display resolution is...

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The mobile payment service ISIS starts in the US

ISIS is a mobile payment solution developed by three US carriers – Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile. Sources close to the joint-venture have revealed that ISIS is very close to launch. The payment service and its accompanying app for Android will launch nationwide within the next few weeks. The mobile payment solutions are becoming popular, though they have been scattered and...

Identity thieves have succeeded to trick with a fraud some AT&T customers 0

Some AT&T customers have been victims of a fraud organized by identity thieves

Customers beware! A recently published report revealed the trouble of some AT&T customers who were victims of a fraud organized by a group of criminals. Apparently, the identity thieves have managed to trick some customers of the US carrier to reveal their personal information, including data of their credit cards, address etc. The way the fraud worked was by promising...