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Eventually most of our computing efforts are expected to go mobile and come and go with us (or remain in the cloud), but in the meantime we dedicate this section to the latest smartphones and innovative mobile platforms, tablets, laptops and wireless technologies.
Dell reveals its first Chromebook offering, aimed at the education market
- Today Dell officially revealed it first Chromebook offering. It will be an 11.6-inch laptop aimed at the educational market. While some of us may feel that Chrome OS is just to limiting for day-to-day to use, some are suggesting it…
Spotify now streaming free on-demand music on tablets, shuffle playlists on smartphones
- Spotify today officially announced a deal with record labels Sony, Universal and Warner that will finally enable a free version of their streaming music service for smartphones and tablets. The move allows the company to step up the competition against…
Ubuntu-powered high-end phones from an unnamed OEM coming next year
- Canonical on Tuesday announced that the company has entered an agreement with a smartphone maker to get Ubuntu Touch, its mobile operating system, out in the market. "We have concluded our first set of agreements to ship Ubuntu on mobile…
Google Play Edition Sony Z Ultra, LG G Pad 8.3, and white Nexus 7 unveiled
- Google has today announced three new additions to the device section of the Google Play Store, complementing the small selection already available. Soon you'll be able to pick up a Google Play Edition Sony Z Ultra or LG G Pad…
Nokia's Android phone reportedly still in development, pictured in leaked image
- As it turns out, Nokia hasn't been quite committed to the Windows Phone cause. New information has revealed that the company has been working on an Android handset, codenamed 'Normandy' (among other internal names) for quite some time, backing up previous…
Samsung sells 10 million Galaxy Note 3 smartphones in two months
- Many thought that Samsung was out of their mind when launching the original Galaxy Note smartphone, a device that blurred the lines between smartphone and tablet. Surprisingly enough, however, the handset sold incredibly well and effectively ushered in the phablet…
Pandora's alarm clock feature wakes you up to the sounds of your favorite music
- I’m not a morning person, plain and simple. I’d much rather wake up on my own accord each morning than to be jolted into reality by a loud and annoying alarm clock. But like many of you, I don’t have…
Upcoming Android 4.4.1 update will reportedly support mirroring to Chromecast
- Cyanogen Inc. co-founder Koushik Dutta recently posted information from the latest Android 4.4.1 patches pointing at future implementation that will allow users to stream Android smartphone and tablet displays wirelessly to their TVs with Chromecast.
Motorola's modular smartphone prototype is nearly complete
- A prototype for Project Ara, Motorola’s ambitious plan to build a modular smartphone, is nearly complete. CEO Dennis Woodside confirmed as much during a Google+ Hangout over the weekend, further adding that a final product could eventually make its way…
Microsoft to discount Dell's Venue 8 Pro tablet by $200 this Monday
- One might think that Black Friday or Cyber Monday would be the two best opportunities to score a tablet for cheap but Microsoft is looking to break that mold. That’s because Redmond will be offering the Dell Venue 8 Pro…
Ryan Seacrest-backed 'Typo' iPhone Keyboard to debut at CES
- Despite the fact that the iPhone has been on the market for more than six years now, some people just can’t let go of the past. And by the past, I mean the physical QWERTY keyboard equipped on the majority…
MSI unveils gaming-grade and workstation-class GT60 notebooks with 3K displays
- MSI has unveiled two new high-end GT60 notebooks featuring 3K resolution displays, the gamer-oriented 2OD-261US and the workstation-class 2OKWS-278US. Both machines come equipped with the same 15.6-inch WQHD+ 3K display operating at 2,880 x 1,620 and are powered by Intel’s…
Experience the '80s all over again with the Double Dragon Trilogy for Android and iOS
- There are a ton of great games already available for Android and iOS but for me, it’s all about retro gaming. And now I can add another '80s staple to my mobile collection as the Double Dragon Trilogy is now…
Android 4.4.1 to deliver massive Nexus 5 camera improvements
- Android 4.1.1 will arrive for Nexus 5 users in the coming days with a bevy of camera improvements in tow. Google's Director of Engineering for Android, Dave Burke, recently sat down with The Verge to outline the changes.
Honda teases an airbag for your smartphone but the idea isn't that far-fetched
- Smartphones (and the cases that protect them) have come a long way over the past several years but even so, a single unfortunate drop, even with a hefty case in place, can result in a cracked screen or worse. But…
AT&T to stop charging customers for subsidies they aren't using
- T-Mobile’s ongoing Uncarrier strategy has already led to roughly 2 million new subscribers the last couple of quarters, while an increasing number of mobile virtual network operators (MVNO) are starting to thrive as cheaper alternatives for those who aren’t heavy…
Amazon offers free Cloud Drive storage to Android smartphone buyers
- Interested in purchasing a new Android smartphone this holiday season? If so, you may want to first check with Amazon as they are offering up free cloud storage to Android shoppers as an incentive to purchase directly from them instead…
Neowin: BlackBerry Z30 review
- BlackBerry is in a tough spot, with consumers leaving the brand faster than a burning platform, and with carriers now turning a cold shoulder to the once dominant smartphone vendor, what’s a company to do? Well, for now, it seems,…
Yota's dual-screen smartphone/e-reader hybrid now available in Europe for €499
- The new double sided Android device called YotaPhone will go on sale later today in Russia and parts of Europe, like we previously expected. The unique device boasts both your standard touchscreen display similar to what you see on most…
Mysterious Samsung smartphone packs ultra-high resolution 2K HD display
- The successor to Samsung’s popular Galaxy S4 smartphone may have been ousted in recent benchmark results at GFXBench. Said benchmarks (if legit) reveal a handset powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor clocked at 2.5Ghz but the real eye-catcher…
HP launches two new Tegra 4-powered tablets, available now starting at $200
- HP has now officially launched two Android tablets powered by Nvidia's Tegra 4 chip. Both the new HP Slate 8 Pro and the HP Slate 7 Extreme are now available through Best Buy at $330 and $200 respectively.
Motorola to offer Moto X at $349 again in the wake of botched Cyber Monday sale
- Bummed that you missed Motorola’s special Cyber Monday discount on the Moto X? Fret not, as it turns out Motorola wasn’t prepared for the event either and will offer the handset again at $349 starting tomorrow and on December 9. …
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