Sonos and Google took their sweet time before they finally introduced Play Music on the Sonos wireless streaming system weeks ago. Now the two companies are announcing a special promotion that will let new users enjoy their connection for several months. From now until July 5, 2014, anyone who purchases any new Sonos Wireless HiFi system will receive a free 6-month of Google Play Music All Access....
Canada has become the latest nation to permit airlines operating in its borders to use mobile devices during take off and landing, provided that they are not connected to the Internet. Read the full story here. ...
A number of people are reporting that their iPhones and iPads have been compromised by a hacker or group of hackers who have maliciously triggered Apple's anti-theft phone tracking feature and are refusing to relinquish control until users send money. Read the full story here. ...
The newest Surface tablet is thin and light enough to support a keyboard that will turn it into a real laptop....
Switchers discover that smartphones are pretty much alike, no matter what OS is behind the screen. ...
At the time when Qualcomm Toq was unveiled, we knew it was just the first step in the company’s pursuit of the wearables market. The chip making giant never wanted to make smart watches but to provide processors and reference designs to its partners. And we may see something like that happening within the next few months. According to Taipei Times’ report, Qualcomm was keeping an eye on...
T-Mobile will soon launch a new low-cost Windows Phone, Nokia Rise. According to EVleaks, this will the carrier’s version of the upcoming Lumia 530, which is an entry-level Windows Phone 8.1 device that supersedes earlier Lumia 520 and Lumia 525 models. While we’re not sure what this unit is all about, we’re guessing it will pack a WVGA screen, Qualcomm’s dual-core processor...
Verizon is apparently looking to add the upcoming LG G Pro 2 Lite to its portfolio with that device getting caught at the FCC. As you would imagine, this is a lower-end version of the G Pro 2, boasting a slightly smaller 5.7-inch screen with 720p HD resolution, 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chip (MSM8926), 8-megapixel rear and 1.3-megapixel front cameras, 1GB of RAM, 4G LTE connectivity...
EE is not the only British carrier launching its own brand tablet these days (EE Eagle) – Vodafone is joining the party with the fourth generation of its Smart Tab devices. First thing you should know is that unlike last year’s Smart Tab III, this time round we don’t have the entire series but just one device. The new Smart Tab 4 comes with an 8-inch 1280×800 pixels screen,...
The ever-savvy EVleaks keeps amazing us; their latest finding is the soon-to-be-launched Samsung Galaxy S5 Active for AT&T. As we’ve told you before, this will be a rugged version of the “regular” Galaxy S5, boasting a slightly bigger 5.2-inch screen (vs Galaxy S5′s 5.1-inch display), while the rest of the specs will be very similar. The Active will pack Qualcomm’s...
Verizon Wireless is gearing towards adding the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet to its portfolio, EVleaks is saying. This will be an LTE version of the device that is currently selling for $500 sans any strings attached. That said, we expect the Big Red carrier to offer it for $199 (or something like that) with a two-year contract. If you’re into LTE tablets, this is one of the better choices you can make....
Motorola may be preparing an improved version of its Moto X smartphone, according to the recent report published in Russia. The 64GB Moto X may soon join the party with a price tag of $449.99, which would be $50 more than the 32GB variant and $100 more than the 16GB model. We’re not sure when the 64GB Moto X will be officially announced, but we’re likely looking at a short wait. According...
Here’s a product made for folks who want to stand out from the crowd at all times. The Ear iPhone 4 case looks like (guess?) a giant ear and will make sure you absolutely get the central spot at every social gathering. Made from durable silicone rubber, the case will also protect your handset from bumps and scratches, but that’s obviously not its main selling point. According to ThumbsUpWorld,...
Samsung is apparently working on an Oculus Rift-like device of its own. This shouldn’t be confused with Samsung smart glass product which could be released by the end of the year, but a whole new device that would provide immersive gaming experience. According to Engadget, Sammy’s VR device will come with an OLED screen, connecting to high-end mobile devices made by the Korean company....
Sony is apparently working on a new low-to-mid range phone as we speak. What looks like the Sony Xperia Z Mini — not to be confused with Xperia Z Compact — was caught at GFXbench. Marked as Sony D2403 – this, still unannounced device is a low-to-mid range product with specs that are comparable to Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini… and few other phones for that matter. It comes with a...
Huawei announced two new phones, both of which could further help the Chinese firm cement its position as one of the world’s biggest handset makers. First comes the Honor 3X Pro, which is made to compete with the likes of Xiaomi Redmi Note. This phablet comes with a 5.5-inch full HD screen, 13-megapixel rear and 5-megapixel front cameras, MediaTek’s MT6592 octa-core chip clocked at 1.7GHz,...
Google is working on a Project Tango tablet, The Wall Street Journal is reporting. We’re not sure how tablet is better than the smartphone prototype the company has developed and can only imagine that the extra space is used to house even more sensors. Or to cram better sensors. Anyhow, the WSJ article says that these tablets will be handed out to select group of developers, which in turn should...
We’re pretty much confident that the upcoming LG G3 will be offered by all major U.S. carriers, and today we have Verizon’s version to show you. Revealed to us by the “good ol’ EVleaks,” the image shows a phone with a way to obvious Verizon branding. The carrier’s logo is present both on the front (upper right corner) and on the back of the device. In case you forget...
Some time ago we’ve told you that Samsung is working on a smart watch that has its own SIM card and can work without a smartphone connection. Now we have The Wall Street Journal confirming the existence of the so called Gear Solo, adding that such device could be out as early as June or July of this year. What’s more, the company is already pitching carriers in Europe, U.S. and South Korea,...
The metallic gold-colored Samsung Galaxy S5 isn’t set to launch on U.S. carriers until May 30th, but AT&T has gone and released the shiny device anyway. The shimmery GS5 can now be purchased online from AT&T for $199.99 with a new two-year contract or $649.99 off contract. You could also grab the Gold GS5 through AT&T’s Next payment program, which will let you grab a Gold...