By Brandon Russell |
The Galaxy Mega 6.3’s name is meant to sound big, strong. Having finally held it, and compared it to other large handsets, the device definitely lives up to its name. It’s massive in every way, almost matching Google’s own Nexus 7, which is pretty diminutive…
By Jacob Kleinman |
HTC has sent out an invitation to the press announcing a a special event on June 19 in Taiwan that will focus on the Butterfly S and Desire 600 handsets. The Taiwanese smartphone maker has already confirmed the Desire 600, but the Butterfly S is…
By Jacob Kleinman |
Another leaked Galaxy Note III photo surfaced today, this one comparing the phablet prototype to two smaller handsets which emphasize its massive display. The newest picture of the Galaxy Note III was published by gaming blog GforGames after arriving in the site’s inbox from an unnamed sender. The latest…
By Jon Rettinger |
Over the past twelve months, manufacturers have consistently pushed the boundaries in the phablet market—devices such as the Galaxy Note II, Optimus G Pro, and more. But people are already itching to go even bigger, and what better company to fill that need than Samsung?…
By Jon Rettinger |
We’re still trying to digest the new look and feel of iOS 7. Haven’t seen what it looks like? The core experience is still there, but the icons, animations and features are much, much different. Apple explained that good design isn’t just meant to look…
By Brandon Russell |
If you missed Apple’s big WWDC presentation on Monday, and you’re just catching up, one of the more jarring bits of news isn’t what was included in iOS 7 (or what wasn’t), but what the upcoming mobile OS looks like. Reactions have been mixed so…
By Jacob Kleinman |
Apple’s incoming iTunes Radio music streaming service creates playlists based on your taste and interests, but what if you can’t decide what to listen to? That’s where the company’s partnership with Twitter comes in, offering up a dedicated Twitter #Music station that will suggest trending tracks…
By Jacob Kleinman |
Amazon rolled out an update for the AmazonFresh app on Android today after expanding its fresh food delivery service to Los Angeles. The online service, which is similar to the NY-based FreshDirect, launched in Seattle a few months ago. AmazonFresh allows users to order both…
By Jacob Kleinman |
Two more leaked Galaxy S4 Zoom photos were published by TechTastic today. The tech blog is claiming that these pictures are the real deal, adding that Samsung’s 16-megapixel smartphone-camera hybrid is ready for its June 20 debut. The report also notes that TechTastic can confirm a number of specs…
By Brandon Russell |
Starting today, Apple’s mobile OS is going to be completely different—new icons, new features, and an all new approach under Jony Ive. The core is still familiar. But Apple made it clear iOS 7 is essentially starting from the beginning; the biggest comprehensive update to…
By Jacob Kleinman |
Apple is looking to reconquer the world of digital music with iTunes Radio, which was announced at WWDC 2013 today, but can the company regain the same cool factor it used to sell so many iPods? And if not can the new music streaming service…
By Brandon Russell |
Apple on Monday unveiled Jony Ive’s reimagined iOS, once and for all ridding the platform of skeuomorphism while adding some long overdue features. The company said it’s the most comprehensive revamp since iOS was first unveiled back in 2007, and it’s immediately apparent that Forstall’s…
By Todd Haselton |
We recently published a gallery of mockup images and some expectations for what we were looking for in iOS 7. Now we already know what’s coming now that iOS 7 has been announced— at least some of the new features — and it’s time for…
By Adriana Lee |
Apple pulled the trigger on an iOS that is so streamlined, so daring, and so different than any version of iOS before it, that it might even alienate some longtime users. Maybe so, but I’m certainly not among them. Sure, the animations are cute, and…
By Todd Haselton |
iOS 7 was announced earlier today and is a completely revamped version of Apple’s mobile operating system. Jony Ive and the design team ditched the skeuomorphic designs and revamped several features of the operating system. The mailbox is simplified and easier to navigate thanks to…
By Adriana Lee |
A screen cap can only show you just so much. There’s nothing better than seeing new software in action. The iOS 7 official presentation video is live on the Apple website, so click here to go to Apple.com and view it. Unfortunately, we can’t embed…
By Todd Haselton |
Apple announced iTunes Radio during WWDC 2013. Inside the Music application users will see a new “iTunes Radio” option with various featured stations, your own stations and more. Once you select a station it will begin streaming music from the cloud. Users can share music…
By Jacob Kleinman |
An update for Siri for iOS 7 was announced at WWDC 2013. The refreshed personal digital assistant features a male or female voice, Twitter baked right in, an updated UI, car dashboard display integration and more. Following the trend set by iOS 7, the new…
By Brandon Russell |
Apple on Monday officially unveiled iOS 7 at WWDC 2013, calling it the biggest change since the first iPhone hit in 2007. As expected, it looks much different than how you and I know iOS to be right now. There is a quick settings menu,…
By Todd Haselton |
Tim Cook just announced that Apple has sold 600 million iOS devices to date. That includes the iPhone, iPod touch units and the various iPad models. Cook also reiterated that JD Power has awarded iOS the top spot in customer satisfaction nine consecutive times and…
By Todd Haselton |
Apple CEO Tim Cook took the stage during WWDC 2013 and said that users have downloaded more than 50 billion apps from the iTunes App store to date. The store turns 5 years old next week. Cook also noted that there are 900,000 iOS apps…
By Jacob Kleinman |
Samsung added another mid-range smartphone to its line of Galaxy devices today, announcing the Galaxy Ace 3 in an official press after releasing photos of the 4-inch handset leaked online a day before. The Galaxy Ace 3 features a 4-inch WGVA display, a 5-megapixel rear…
By Todd Haselton |
We’ve already imagined what iOS 7 might look like should Apple implement several new ideas we’ve thought up, and now 9to5Mac has published its own set of mockups. The difference is that 9to5Mac said that it has already seen real screen shots from iOS 7 but,…
By Brandon Russell |
This year hundreds of millions of smartphones will be manufactured and shipped all across the world. And while all the big companies will focus mainly on pushing for the latests specs and design, only one company will make it a priority to use ethically-sourced materials.…
