While the Samsung Galaxy S III has been available to pre-order for a couple weeks now, it doesn’t actually make its official debut until the end of this month. However, it seems some retailers in some parts of the world don’t care for release dates, and they’re sending the long-awaited handset out early. One user
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iPhone 5 Leaked Parts Recap [Gallery]
Today has already been a big day for leaks related to Apple’s next generation iPhone. We heard earlier this morning that Apple is testing two 3.95-inch iPhone 5 units at its headquarters and then, just a few hours later, several images of new partswere spilled onto the Web. To keep you up-to-date with all of
Sony Confirms Tablet P Will Receive Ice Cream Sandwich Update on May 24
Sony announced back in March that its Tablet S and Tablet P devices would receive the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update by the end of April, but nearly two months on the latter is still waiting. Sony has now confirmed that the dual-screen device will get its upgrade on May 24. That’s nearly a
Nokia Lumia 900 Gets Regulatory Approval En Route to China
The Nokia Lumia 900 is making its way to China having been granted approval by the State Radio Regulation Committee (SRRC) for both GSM and WCDMA networks. Nokia’s flagship Windows Phone handset got accepted back on April 18, and it is expected to make its debut in China next month. According to Chinese news portal Sina
LG Optimus 4X HD Coming to Europe in June
Before you rush out to snap up a new Galaxy S III later this month, take a moment to check out one of its latest competitors, the LG Optimus 4X HD. First announced at Mobile World Congress back in February, LG’s latest flagship handset has all the ingredients necessary to give devices like the Galaxy
Samsung Galaxy S III Allegedly Confirmed for All Major U.S. Carriers in Test Shots
We’ve long expected for each of the big four U.S. carriers — AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile — to launch Samsung’s latest Galaxy S III flagship smartphone. On Monday, test images, some of them awful, surfaced and revealed the model numbers for each carrier. The shots essentially dispel any doubts that the phone wouldn’t show
Leica X2 Announced
In addition to the Leica M-Monochrom that was announced, Leica also unveiled the X2 high-end point and shoot camera. The Leica X2 replaces the X1, a camera that was popular because of its large sensor and sharp lens, despite having a very expensive price tag. The new Leica X2 comes with a APS-C sized 16.2-megapixel sensor, a fixed 24mm f/2.8 Elmarit ASPH lens
Leica M-Monochrom Announced
Leica has just unveiled the M-Monochrom digital rangefinder camera. Leica has been known to satisfy a very specific niche market, and this new addition to the lineup takes it a step further. The new Leica M-Monochrom rangefinder has an 18-megapixel CCD sensor, and has an ISO range of 320 to 10,000 (and a 160 pull). The camera
Are These the Nikon D600 Specs?
A few weeks ago, a rumor came out regarding the Nikon D600, a new full-frame camera from Nikon that would be released sometime during the summer. A new list of specifications for the rumored camera has just come out with some really interesting inclusions. Some of the specifications, such as the 24-megapixel full-frame sensor, dual-SD card
RIM Makes Leaked BlackBerry Curve 9320 Official
Following a series of leaks, there isn’t much we don’t already know about the BlackBerry Curve 9320. But today Research in Motion has made the budget handset official. It looks just like the device we’ve already seen in those leaked images, with a built-in FM radio and a dedicated BlackBerry Messenger key. The Curve 9320
HTC Brings a Kickstand to the One S With Official Snap-On Cases
HTC has unveiled a pair of plastic snap-on cases for its new, Android-powered One S handset. Both feature a soft-touch finish and come in four colors — including black, blue, grey, and pink — and one features a built-in kickstand that makes movie watching on the go all the more enjoyable. Both cases snap on to
Twitter Considered Buying Camera+ After Facebook’s Instagram Purchase
After Facebook agreed to pay $1 billion for Instagram, Twitter turned its attentions to the popular iPhone app Camera+. Bloomberg recently reported that Twitter executives met with the app’s developer Tap Tap Tap in hopes of acquiring the company. However, the idea fell apart before Twitter could make an offer due to the developer not wanting
Nokia Issues Volume Fix for Lumia 800
Although the Lumia 800 launched with its fair share of technical troubles, you have to give credit to Nokia for working quickly to fix them. The Windows Phone-powered device has been available for just five months now, and today it gets its fourth major update. This release — version 12072 — addresses a pesky volume
Galaxy S III Gets Pictured, Detailed in Leaked Service Manual
This certainly isn’t the best Samsung Galaxy S III picture we’ve seen so far, but it could be the most important. The handset appears — alongside specifications — in what is believed to be a leaked Galaxy S III service manual, and despite being just a black and white sketch, it could well be the
Sony Tablet S Gets Ice Cream Sandwich Update From Today [Video]
Sony has announced this morning that it has now begun rolling out the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Tablet S. Unlike many of its competitors, the Japanese company hasn’t made too many modifications to Google’s stock operating system, however, it has provided more of a desktop feel to some applications. The first
HTC VP: We’re Moving Away From Megapixel Count, Focusing On Quality
During an industry insider event on Thursday, HTC’s vice president of portfolio strategy Björn Kilburn said that HTC is moving away from worrying about how many megapixels are included on the camera sensor in its phones and instead focusing on the overall quality provided by the camera. “With the One Series, we tried to get
Samsung Will Unveil ‘Next Galaxy’ in London on May 3
Well, folks, after months and months of rumors and speculation, one of this year’s biggest Android handsets will finally get its unveiling in London next month. I’m talking, of course, about the Galaxy S III. Samsung has now begun distributing invites for the event, which will be held on May 3, asking the press to
HTC May Be Building a New EVO 3D for Sprint
HTC and Sprint unveiled the EVO 4G LTE during a press event last night — Sprint’s latest flagship phone and one of the first that will run on its brand new 4G LTE network. However, during a demo reel during the event, Sprint and HTC may have accidentally shown a new phone that’s in the
Canon EOS 60Da: The Perfect Camera for Astronography
It is extremely refreshing when a company releases a new product without it being leaked or rumored prior to its announcement. On April 3, 2012, Canon unveiled something that no one expected. The company introduced the Canon EOS 60Da, the perfect camera for astronography. The “a” at the end of the name signifies that it is the
The New iPad Goes Up Against its Predecessor in a Drop Test [Video]
Apple’s latest iPad improves upon its predecessor with a number of new features like a stunning Retina display, quad-core graphics, a 5-megapixel iSight camera, and 4G LTE connectivity. But what about the improvements you can’t see? Both devices look identical, but is the new iPad stronger than its predecessor? SquareTrade, a provider of third-party warranties
HTC Golf to be Budget Android Handset With 3MP Camera, Ice Cream Sandwich
The HTC Golf is believed to be an entry-level Android handset from the Taiwanese smartphone giant that could become one of the first budget handsets to ship with Google’s latest Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. The device itself is yet to show its face, but the image above is purportedly a photograph taken with the device.
Apple Says New iPad Demand Has Been ‘Off The Charts’ As Pre-Order Stock Completely Sells Out
Following the staggering success of its predecessors, Apple’s new iPad was always going to huge. With its stunning Retina display, 5-megapixel iSight camera, quad-core graphics, and 4G LTE connectivity, you could say that this is by far the best iPad yet. And Apple’s initial sales numbers have confirmed that. The Cupertino company has announced that
Top 5 Features of Apple’s New iPad
Apple just unveiled the brand new iPad on Wednesday. As far as we can tell it’s just being called the “new iPad.” Not the iPad 3 or the iPad HD, although there are references to the “third generation iPad” on Apple’s website. It’s a pretty stunning device and I’ve already argued that it offers new
Apple Announces New iPad with Retina Display, A5X Quad-Core Graphics Chip, 5MP iSight Camera, 4G LTE
Apple’s senior vice president Phil Schiller just took the stage in San Francisco and announced the brand new iPad . It features a 9.7-inch Retina Display, just like the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S but with a higher 2048 x 1536-pixel resolution. Schiller said the graphics will be sharper than ever and that everything will
Ice Cream Sandwich’s New Camera App Now Available to Download For All Android Handsets
One of the many improvements to Google’s latest Ice Cream Sandwich operating system is a new camera application that offers all sorts of fancy features that weren’t a part of previous Android releases. But you no longer need to wait for the Ice Cream Sandwich update to hit your device to get your hands on



































