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Android 4.4 KitKat: what we’d like to see
Android already has fantastic functionality when it comes to manually controlling your battery drain. The Quick Settings menu makes it super easy to disable and adjust battery-hungry things like GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi, mobile data and screen brightness without having to resort to full flight mode restrictions.
Google Nexus 5: what to expect and when
The so-called Google Nexus 5 is soon to be upon us. The rumored release date of both Google’s newest Android flagship, along with Android 4.4 KitKat, is less than a week away on October 15th.
Lenovo possibly in talks to acquire HTC
After HTC’s recent posting of its first ever quarterly loss it’s no shock to hear Lenovo and HTC have been meeting in secret to discuss the company’s future. Namely, that HTC is considering selling up and letting Lenovo take the reins.
Samsung's curved smartphone leaked?
Rumors of a curved device from Samsung are all but confirmed as supposed leaked promotional shots appear on Twitter.
iPhone 5c and 5s now on AIO Wireless
AT&T’s prepaid carrier – AIO Wireless – has released the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s for sale to its customers. The move is probably unsurprising, based on AT&T’s long-running history with Apple’s iconic iPhone line. The iPhone 5s on AIO Wireless 16GB will run you $649.99 and the 5c $549.99 for its comparable model.
UN report reveals billions still without internet
A UN report has revealed that in spite of falling prices and improved infrastructure, well over half of the world’s population is still without any form of internet access - and the situation is especially dire in developing countries.
Steep competition for iPhone 5c sales
Apple might not have made the iPhone 5c as cheap as many might have expected, but this isn’t stopping the big department store chains from offering wide-spread discounts mere weeks after its big debut.
HTC posts first ever quarterly loss
The Taiwanese smartphone maker has posted its first-ever quarterly loss, as sales for its handsets continue to underwhelm and its stock price reaches an eight-year low.
Target gets into mobile with Brightspot Pre-Paid
Target is the latest big brand to get into mobile services, with Brightspot launching through Target stores soon.
FreedomPop's new plan is a free plan
In a move out of step with the rest of the industry, FreedomPop has announced a new plan that costs zero dollars each month.
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