Scott Webster

Samsung prepping 5.8

Samsung could soon introduce a pair of large-screen Galaxy Mega smartphones, if recent chatter proves to be accurate. Rumors surfacing this past week indicate that Samsung may be readying both a 5.8-inch and 6.3-inch Galaxy handset as part of a new line of phones. Early details for the so-called “Galaxy Mega” series point to a …

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Google TV Remote app for Android gains voice search

The official Google TV Remote app for Android has received its first software update in years, adding in a number of new features. Perhaps most notable in the change log is the addition of voice search support, which provides a more robust user experience. With the update, users can now search for movies, television shows, and other content across the …

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HTC One launches at AT&T, Sprint on April 19 for $199.99

AT&T and Sprint Nextel said that the HTC One will hit stores on April 19 starting at $199.99 and a two-year contract. Eager fans can pre-order the phone at AT&T on April 4, and on Sprint a day later. Related stories: Unboxing the hotly anticipated HTC One HTC One delay due to diss by suppliers HTC One faces shipment delays, …

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Kindle Fire HD 8.9 LTE comes to AT&T April 5

Now playing: Watch this: The Kindle Fire HD 8.9 is the Fire to get 2:32 AT&T today announced the upcoming availability of the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 LTE. Related stories Kindle Fire HD 8.9 review Kindle Fire HD in pictures Torture-testing the Kindle Fire HD (video) The connected tablet will sell for $399.99, and can be added onto Mobile …

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Sprint’s Samsung Galaxy S2 scores Jelly Bean update

Sprint today announced an Android 4.1 update for the Samsung Galaxy S2. Yes, you read that right. The flagship smartphone from 2011 is getting a new coat of paint. Related stories Samsung Galaxy S 2 (Epic 4G Touch) review Features galore in Android Jelly Bean (video) What is Google Now? (video) As expected, the Android 4.1 software update brings about …

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Google Translate app for Android gets offline support

Google today added offline language support to the Google Translate app for Android. Related stories: Interactive Google Play app dishes up actor details Google Translate screenshots Google Translate for Android adds OCR support Available for devices running Android 2.3 Gingerbread and up, the new feature provides translation in 50 languages, even where a data connection is not present. To enable …

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Interactive Google Play app dishes up actor details

Google today introduced a new feature to the Google Play Movies and TV app for Android. Dubbed “info cards,” they offer up contextually based “cards” with related information and links. Related stories: Amazon expands X-Ray actor bio feature to TV shows Google+ updates mobile apps with photo filters, location sharing Quickly view Google Play purchase history on Android If you’ve …

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AT&T updates Samsung Galaxy Express to Jelly Bean

Now playing: Watch this: AT&T’s affordable, midlevel Samsung Galaxy Express 1:01 AT&T today announced that the Samsung Galaxy Express has started receiving an Android 4.1 update. Related stories: Samsung Galaxy Express review AT&T to T-Mobile: ‘Whatever’ Google Now widget comes to search app for Android 4.1 The relatively newish Samsung Galaxy Express is Ma Bell’s latest Android to see the …

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Preliminary HTC Desire P, Desire Q details emerge

The first specifications for an HTC Desire P and HTC Desire Q have emerged courtesy of Unwired View, indicating that HTC has a pair of mid-range smartphones on the horizon. Related stories T-Mobile bestows 4G LTE onto HTC One Android rumor roundup HTC One launch delay: Blame camera shortfall, HTC says A handful of hardware details for the two smartphones …

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Huawei Premia 4G now available at MetroPCS

Today, MetroPCS and Huawei announced their latest collaboration, the Huawei Premia 4G. Related stories: Feds approves T-Mobile and MetroPCS merger LG Spirit 4G now available from MetroPCS T-Mobile reportedly plans layoffs ahead of MetroPCS merger Powered by Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the Huawei Premia 4G is the carrier’s second smartphone to feature 4G LTE connectivity. Hardware details include a …

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