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More Galaxy Note 8.0 Pictures Surface, Still Looks Like an Oversized Phone
January 25, 2013 | Vincent MessinaYesterday, we were treated to a few spy shots of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 and today, we get to see a few more pics courtesy of French Android community Frandroid. Posing for the camera, this 8-inch piece of hardware still looks like an oversized phone rather than a mid-sized tablet. Read More
T-Mobile Already Sold out of Nexus 4 Devices online
January 24, 2013 | Vincent MessinaWell that was fast! It was just yesterday that we told you about T-Mobile’s fresh stock of Nexus 4 devices, and already, they’re sold out. At this point, I’m at a loss for words. Obviously there’s a demand for the device, so why the lack of supply? Read More
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Caught by Blurry cam, Looks Like an 8-inch Galaxy Note II
January 24, 2013 | Vincent MessinaThe infamous blurry cam strikes again, and this time, it’s the Galaxy Note 8.0 that was caught showing off its pre-release wares. Italian outlet DDAY.it caught this 8-inch S-Pen wielding piece of hardware out in the wild, and lo and behold, it resembles an 8-inch Samsung Galaxy Note II/S III. Read More
Samsung Said to be Working on New Pixel Layout in Order to Achieve Mobile Device Resolutions Beyond 440ppi
January 23, 2013 | Vincent MessinaRussell Kirsch, credited with creating the first digital image and making the square pixel popular, once said:
“Squares was the logical thing to do.” “Of course, the logical thing was not the only possibility … but we used squares. It was something very foolish that everyone in the world has been suffering from ever since.”
Despite the fact that Kirsh now calls those square pixels “foolish,” they have become the de facto layout for display technology the world over. Read More
Still Interested in Picking up a Nexus 4? T-Mobile has Them in Stock Online
January 23, 2013 | Vincent MessinaIf you’ve been holding out for a Nexus 4, in hopes they would one day return to the Play Store, you might want to consider giving T-Mobile a look. As promised, T-Mobile has been stocking their shelves (both physical and virtual) with Nexus 4 devices and are ready to ship them out to anyone willing to hand over their cash. Read More
Sony Announces 10.1-Inch WUXGA Xperia Tablet Z… but will it Sell?
January 21, 2013 | Vincent MessinaIf there’s any OEM to keep your eye on this year, it’s Sony. Sony has big plans for Android this year and you can already see the splash their making with the likes of the Xperia Z, and now, the Xperia Tablet Z. Just recently announced, the Xperia Tablet Z is a 10.1-inch Android tablet worthy of a top spot among the best. Read More
Amazon Wireless Drops Price of AT&T LG Optimus G to $49.99 [Deal Alert]
January 18, 2013 | Vincent MessinaIf you’re interested in filling your life with more G’s, then you might want to take a look at the AT&T LG Optimus G 4G. Right now, on Amazon Wireless, new customers willing to sign a 2-year contract can pick up the LG Optimus G for half the price they’d pay over at AT&T. Read More
Amazon Wireless Drops the Price of the DROID DNA to $99 With new 2-Year Contract
January 17, 2013 | Vincent MessinaIf you were thinking about picking up the HTC DROID DNA on Verizon, you might want to consider purchasing it via Amazon Wireless. The company known for its deals has once again managed to shame Verizon’s prices by offering the DROID DNA for a mere $99. Read More
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 to Debut at Mobile World Congress 2013
January 17, 2013 | Vincent MessinaThe guys over at SamMobile have uncovered information on an upcoming Note device referred to as GT-N5100. It appears the GT-N5100 will be the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 and is expected to debut at this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Read More