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Samsung’s Gear A Smartwatch Sounds Great, But It Likely Runs Tizen

Tim July 15, 2015 55

Samsung's rumored luxurious round smartwatch, codenamed Orbis, known as Gear A, had its specs revealed by the good folks at SamMobile this morning, painting the picture of quite a device. However, before you get too excited, do note that we expect the Gear A...

Huawei Nexus Specs to Include 5.7″ QHD Display, Snapdragon 820, and Fingerprint Reader

Tim July 15, 2015 195

Pro leakster @evleaks is at it again, posting on Twitter possible specifications for the upcoming Huawei-made Nexus device made in partnership with Google. According to Evan, the device will ship in Q4 of this year, featuring a 5.7" QHD display, Qualcomm-made...

Google Intros Nearby APIs for Android, Bluetooth Low Energy Beacons

Tim July 14, 2015 11

Google introduced two things earlier today, being Nearby APIs which will enable enhanced device-to-device communication -- even with iPhones -- and Bluetooth Low Energy Beacons for everywhere you may go. First, let's talk about the Nearby APIs. Already in...

Twitter to Rethink 3rd-Party Developer Strategy, May Soon Welcome Them Back With Open Arms

Tim July 14, 2015 26

If you are an Android user who also scrolls through Twitter from time to time, it is possible you do so on one of many 3rd-party applications built for the service. Back in early to mid-2013, Twitter began a war on 3rd-party developers, limiting the amount of...

Deals: REMXD On-Ear Headphones for $36 and Air-Fi Metro2 Headphones for $48

Tim July 14, 2015

Two deals on the DL Deals Store can get you rocking very quickly, with the Air-Fi Metro2 stereo Bluetooth headphones and REMXD On-Ear headphones on sale, plus free shipping. Regularly priced at $50, the REMXD On-Ear headphones feature a large 33-foot range via...

ZTE Announces the Axon, 5.5″ QHD Display and 4GB of RAM for Just $450

Tim July 14, 2015 102

ZTE announced a new smartphone called Axon this afternoon, scheduled to hit the US market very soon. Now, brace yourselves, as this phone may leave you somewhat breathless once you hear what specifications it is packing. For starters, it features a 5.5" WQHD...

AT&T HTC One M9 Update to Android 5.1 Approved for Rollout, Brings Camera Improvements

Tim July 14, 2015 8

According to HTC's Mo Versi, the Android 5.1 update for AT&T's One M9 has received technical approval, meaning all owners will see it begin to rollout soon to their devices. Inside, users can expect to see improved camera performance, as well as the...

Report: Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus Unveiling Set for August 12, Release on August 21

Tim July 14, 2015 69

A date has been reportedly set for the announcement of the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, scheduled to be unveiled on August 12, then going on sale a week and a half later on August 21. The push-up in unveiling and release is said to be in relation to...