Scott Webster

AT&T snaps up Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom for November 8

AT&T on Monday confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom will be available starting from November 8. Priced at $199 with a two-year service agreement, the camera-centric smartphone features a 16-megapixel shooter at its core. Related stories: Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom review AT&T offers free Samsung tablet to Samsung phone buyers AT&T said to be …

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Motorola now updating Moto X camera via standalone app

Motorola has pulled the Moto X camera out of the smartphone’s firmware, and, in what’s becoming somewhat of an industry trend, moved it to the Google Play Store as a standalone application. Related stories: Moto X review Tips and tricks for Motorola’s new Droid smartphones AT&T Moto X update arrives The move ensures Motorola issues updates with bug fixes and …

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ZTE intros trio of Blade Q phones

Chinese handset maker ZTE on Wednesday introduced a new line of Android-powered smartphones. Known as the Blade Q family, each one offers users a different size display. Much like HTC has done with the One series of devices and Samsung has with its Galaxy S4, ZTE is releasing a small, medium, and large edition of the Blade Q. Related stories: …

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Samsung Galaxy Note 12.2 could be a quad

The here-and-there rumored Samsung Galaxy Note 12.2 could prove to be not only massive in size, but blazingly powerful as well. According to benchmarking specialist AnTuTu, the plus-size slate could boast an impressive set of hardware specifications, including a quad-core 2.3GHz Snapdragon 800 processor with 3GB RAM. Related stories Samsung reportedly readying 12.2-inch Galaxy Note tablet Samsung to release a …

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kids arrives in US November 10

Samsung on Monday confirmed that the child-friendly Galaxy Tab 3 Kids will soon be available for purchase in the United States. The 7-inch Android powered tablet is a brightly colored, youthful spin on the current generation of Samsung Galaxy Tabs. Related stories: Meet Samsung’s new toddler-friendly Galaxy Tab Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 review Samsung said to sign three-year, $100 million …

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Latest report pins Nexus 5 debut on October 31

Anticipation is building over when Google will finally release the LG Nexus 5 with Android 4.4 KitKat. It will make its formal debut on Thursday to US customers through the Google Play store, according to a source close to Canadian tech blog MobileSyrup. Related stories Nexus 5: What we expect Nexus 5 could be the new Android phone to beat …

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Android 4.4 KitKat update could focus on TV, report says

Android 4.4 Kitkat could place added emphasis on connected televisions and not simply smartphones, says Korea’s ETNews. The publication cited sources familiar with the situation, who said that the next version of Android will improve the way that TVs and Android-powered devices work together. The report didn’t offer any specifics, but it did mention an enhanced user interface. Related stories: …

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Global Samsung Galaxy S4 gets official Android 4.3 update

Now playing: Watch this: Samsung’s Galaxy S4 powerhouse 3:28 As expected, the Samsung Galaxy S4 has begun receiving its Android 4.3 Jelly Bean updates. Not all versions of the handset, mind you, just the international GT-I9505 model for now. According to SamMobile, the update that rides under Samsung’s customized TouchWiz interface isn’t so much of a visible change, but one …

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Now playing: Watch this: T-Mobile’s entry-level Alcatel One Touch Fierce handset 1:30 T-Mobile on Wednesday announced pricing and availability for a number of new products, including three smartphones and a mobile hot spot. Related stories: Alcatel One Touch Evolve review Alcatel One Touch Fierce review T-Mobile to end grandfathered plans in November Starting today, T-Mobile customers can purchase the entry-level …

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Now playing: Watch this: Sony’s supercharged, waterproof flagship Xperia Z1 smartphone 2:29 Despite not wanting to place much emphasis on the U.S. market, Sony could continue its relationship with T-Mobile. According to a recent leak from @evleaks, T-Mobile is expected to announce the upcoming availability of the Sony Xperia Z1. Related stories: Sony Xperia Z1 review Sony’s smartphone focus shifts …

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