HTC has officially rolled out its splashy new ad campaign with Robert Downey Jr. at the helm. Related stories HTC’s new ad campaign takes flight with ‘Iron Man’ star HTC to get a lift from Iron Man star Verizon launches sign-up page for HTC One The full 2-minute commercial for HTC’s new “Here’s to Change” …
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North Korea has introduced its own smartphone in the form of an Android-powered AS1201 Arirang. Named after a Korean folk song, the phone is reported to be manufactured in North Korea using “indigenous technology”. Kim Jong Un allegedly visiting cell phone factory. North Korea Tech The Arirang made its debut on state-controlled KCNA TV when the government mouthpiece showed images …
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The first details of LG’s next generation of Vu smartphone have started to bubble up, pointing to a possible September release. Related stories: LG Optimus Vu 2 review LG dumps Optimus smartphone brand, opting for simply ‘G2’ LG balloon stunt goes awry The specs, leaked by Korean tech blog Asiae (translate) tell of the same, unconventional 4:3 aspect ratio found …
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Proving that not everything belongs in the cloud, a recent publicity stunt for the LG G2 ended in nearly two dozen injuries. Related stories LG G2 review LG G2 smartphone launch event (pictures) A closer look at the G2 (pictures) Taking place in Seoul on Friday, the “G in the Cloud” event was designed to help generate interest in the …
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From day one, Android has provided a number of applications to help users stay more organized. We bought these expensive devices to keep us on track; it’s a smartphone, so we expect it to do things we can’t always remember to do. Related stories: Five Android apps that prolong your smartphone’s battery life Five great Android Wi-Fi calling apps 5 …
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After many months of hype and conjecture, the Motorola Moto X and LG G2 both became official this past week. Over on the unconfirmed end of the news spectrum, however, we heard fresh whispers about previously rumored devices like the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and HTC One Max. This column gathers the top rumors in the Android space. It was …
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Archos is preparing to unveil no less than a dozen new Android devices at the annual IFA conference in early September. Related stories: Archos throws hat into Android smartphone ring Archos ChefPad tablet: Now you’re cooking with Android Simplifying Archos’ set of Elements tablets According to an (.PDF) detailing the company’s first half 2013 earnings, Archos will soon introduce five …
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Now playing: Watch this: The beefed up, quad-core HTC One X+ 2:36 HTC has begun issuing an Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update for the HTC One X+, according to a number of reports. Related stories HTC One X+ review Android 4.2.2: A better Jelly Bean rolls into the wild HTC expects Sense 5 for select 2012 phones The high-end smartphone …
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The first signs of a new Key Lime Pie build of Android have surfaced, albeit in a somewhat unconventional manner. Related stories: Google Nexus 7 (2013) review Android 4.3 Jelly Bean review Android Key Lime Pie: Most wanted features (video) A user in the Chromium bug tracker (Chromium is Chrome’s open source backbone) recently reported running tests on a variety …
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Samsung may soon introduce its first smartwatch, known as the Galaxy Gear, should a recent trademark filing prove accurate. A newly discovered filing from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) confirms Samsung’s intention to produce smart wearable technology. Listed as a Samsung Galaxy Gear, the trademark’s description is rather vague and open-ended. Here’s an excerpt from the filing: Wearable …
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