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Thursday, March 7, 2013

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Microsoft Wants Kinect In Tablets, Laptops Eventually

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 09:11 AM PST

After making the leap to PCs and getting an SDK, the Kinect will soon be a ubiquitous part of most consumer electronics if Microsoft has its way. But Microsoft’s R&D still has a long way to go overcoming the obstacles inherent in making Kinect hardware smaller, lighter and usable in various conditions, like outdoors. Meanwhile, rivals like Leap motion are not standing still.

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Microsoft says Office 2013 licenses can be transferred to new PCs

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 07:49 AM PST

Many Office users are upset with Microsoft’s recent decision to tie Office 2013 retail licenses to the PC they were originally installed on, but the good news is that the company has been listening. Microsoft has now announced that it’s changing the policy.
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Sony Xperia L details leak

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 07:35 AM PST

The Sony Xperia L is expected to become a new mid-range device for Sony this year and now we have more details about it. The Xperia L is expected to feature a 4.3-inch FWVGA (480 x 854-pixel) screen and run on a dual-core 1GHz Snapdragon chip with Adreno 305 graphics.
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“World of Warcraft” Film Former Director Sam Raimi Reveals Why He Left

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 07:09 AM PST

With constant news of big name directors and writers becoming attached to films based on high profile video game IP only to soon leave the project, the narrative of  Hollywood snubbing the new kid on the block seems to emerge. Turns out sometimes it’s the other way around, at least to hear Sam Raimi tell it.

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Tomb Raider Film In The Works Based On Franchise Reboot

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 07:00 AM PST

Tomb Raider 1 and 2 were some of the first breakout video game films. The films achieved a degree of success that put the category on the map, despite mostly halting efforts even today. So it’s only fitting that a new film is coming featuring Lara’s new image, one that will move forward from the earlier Angelina Jolie-fronted efforts.

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FreedomPop Announces Free Home Broadband Plan

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 06:52 AM PST

FreedomPop has announced a new free home broadband plan that will give users up to 1GB of usage per month for free, further data usage can be purchased for $10 a month which will give you 10GB of data.

Whilst 1GB of data a month is not very much, the 10GB of data for $10 a month could be enough for many users, and the low price could appeal to a lot of customers.

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Sim City Players Facing Up To Half Hour Wait Due To Overwhelmed US Servers

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 06:46 AM PST

EA’s launch of its latest online only entry in the Sim City franchise did not go smoothly, as the game’s servers were immediately strained to their breaking point. The publisher’s controlled review environment for the game also meant press reviews couldn’t give consumers an accurate picture the game under real world conditions, further adding to the outpouring of confusion and frustration players are now venting on Twitter.

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Nokia Has Sold 2 Million Lumia Devices In China

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 06:44 AM PST

It looks like Nokia is having some success with its Lumia Windows Phone devices in China, as the company has apparently sold over 2 million Lumia handsets in China, the news has yet to be confirmed by Nokia.

Nokia will also be launching their latest Windows Phone Lumia devices in China shortly which will include the new Nokia Lumia 720 and Lumia 620, these devices are expected to boost sales of Lumia smartphones in China.

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Allwinner A31 Quad Core Android TV Stick

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 06:31 AM PST

If you are looking for a more powerful Android TV Stick mini PC to transform your HDTV into a smart TV, rather than using one of the numerous dual core Android sticks available, you might be interested in a new Allwinner A31 mini PC that is equipped with a quad -core processor.

The new Android TV stick  is fitted with a quad-core Allwinner A31 ARM Cortex-A7 processor, supported by PowerVR SGX 544 graphics, and 2GB of memory.

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Kinect Hand Recognition Features, Arriving In New Kinect For Windows SDK

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 06:16 AM PST

Microsoft has revealed that it has been developing a new set of hand recognition features for its Kinect motion controller, and are preparing to release the next step: Kinect hand recognition features very soon.

Microsoft is hoping to release an update Kinect hand recognition SDK to developers over the coming weeks, that will enable developers to implement features on Kinect applications such as pinch-to-zoom together with mouse click gestures from hand movements.

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BlackBerry Z10 Headed To AT&T March 15th

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 06:11 AM PST

Yesterday we heard that the new BlackBerry Z10 would be headed to T-Mobile on the 27th of March, and now we have some information on when the Z10 will be available with another US mobile carrier AT&T.

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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 Goes On Sale In Europe

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 06:00 AM PST

Samsung recently announced the latest Android devices in their Xcover range, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 and now the handset has gone on sale in Finland for 329 Euros, which works out at around $428.

The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 is designed to be a rugged device which is resistant to dust and water and it is an IP 67 certified devices, and it comes with Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean.

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Sony Expected To Ship 16 Million PlayStation 4 Units In 2013 (Rumour)

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 05:49 AM PST

A report on the DigiTimes website has revealed that Sony is hoping to ship 16 million PlayStation 4 consoles in 2013, with Sony’s PlayStation 4 production lime to start mass shipments in August 2013.

The news of the PlayStation 4 shipment goals has been reported by a source close to component makers of the new Sony PlayStation 4 console, but as yet nothing has been confirmed by Sony.

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Nokia Lumia 720 Appears At The FCC

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 05:37 AM PST

Nokia recently announced a new range of Windows Phone 8 handsets, one of those was the Nokia Lumia 720, which is scheduled to go on sale in the UK next month, and now it would appear that the device is also headed to the US as the device has appeared at the FCC.

The Nokia Lumia 720 features a 4.3 inch CleakBlack display with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels, and processing is in the form of a dual core 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.

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iPhone 5S Has Gone Into Production (Rumor)

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 05:26 AM PST

Yesterday we heard that the new iPhone 5S is expected to go on sale in August of this year, and now according to a recent report the iPhone 5S has now gone into production with Apple’s manufacturing partner Foxconn.

The iPhone 5S is expected to come with the same design as the iPhone 5 which was launched last year, the handset will have updated internal components which will include a new processor and more memory.

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RetroN 4 Console Plays NES, SNES, Genesis And Now GBA Games

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 05:12 AM PST

A new and updated version of the RetroN 4 games console has been unveiled this week building on the technology and multi gaming principles of the RetroN 3 Console we features here on Geeky Gadgets back in 2010.

The new RetroN 4 console allows you to play cartridges from the Nintendo Entertainment System, Super NES, Sega Genesis and for the first time the Game Boy Advance.

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SimCity Hits Retail and Digital Download

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 05:05 AM PST

If you are fan of the SimCity franchise, after a ten-year hiatus EA and Maxis have announced that the new game in the franchise is now available to purchase. The new SimCity game is currently available for PC gamers at retail outlets across North America. The game is also available as a digital download via Origin.

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Microsoft Reducing Price Of Windows 8 To OEM’s In Order To Boost Sales

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 05:04 AM PST

According to a recent report by the WSJ Microsoft is reducing the price of Windows 8 and also Microsoft Office 2013 to its OEM manufacturing partners in an attempt to boost sales of touchscreen Windows devices.

The new deal will apparently mean that manufacturers will pay just $30 for Windows 8 and Microsoft Office combined, this is around $90 cheaper than normal, and could help boost device sales.

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Gresso Cruiser Titanium White Debuts

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 04:59 AM PST

High-end mobile phone maker Gresso is known for making devices that focus more on exotic materials and craftsmanship than functionality. Not too long ago the company unveiled its Cruiser Titanium, which was made from titanium that was polished to a high sheen. The company has now announced a new version of that Cruiser Titanium mobile phone aimed at women.

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Battlefield 3 End Game DLC Unveiled By DICE And EA (video)

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 04:58 AM PST

EA and DICE have this month unveiled the fifth and final digital expansion pack for their Battlefield game, in the form of the Battlefield 3 End Game DLC.

The Battlefield 3 End Game DLC includes two new games modes that includes capture the flag, together with a new Air Superiority mode. Watch the video after the jump to learn more about the Battlefield 3 End Game DLC  and see it in action.

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Valve Steam Box To Be Tested On Steam Users In 3-4 Months

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 04:43 AM PST

Valve’s chief executive Gabe Newell revealed in an interview with the BBC ahead of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) Games Awards. That Valve is hoping to start sending out prototypes of its new Valve Steam box gaming hardware to Steam users within the next 3-4 months.

Specifications for the new Valve Steam Box are still under wraps at the moment as its being developed but Newell did indicate that Valve is still playing with the possibility to include sensors within the games console controller to track users reactions as they play games.

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God Of War Ascension Trailer Reveals Multiplayer Hero’s And More (video)

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 04:22 AM PST

A new God Of War Ascension trailer has bee released showing a glimpse at what you can expect from the games multiplayer characters.

God of War Ascension launches on March 12th 2013 exclusively on PS3, and is available to pre-order now with a few different game packages available to choose from, including a limited edition set.

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YouTube Music Subscription Service Launching In 2013?

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 04:08 AM PST

It has been revealed by a report today that Google maybe planning to launch a new YouTube music subscription service sometime this year.

YouTube is already one of the most popular music services in the world and currently allows users to listen and watch music videos for free, which are funded via adverts.

 

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EU Regulators Fine Microsoft 561 Million Euros For Breaking Antitrust Agreement

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 04:01 AM PST

European regulators have announced that they are fining Microsoft 561 million Euros which works out at around $732 million US dollars at today’s exchange rate for breaking an antitrust agreement.

The agreement was originally made in 2009 between Microsoft and The EU regulators, and Microsoft have been fined because the failed to make the browser choice screen that they had agreed on available with Windows 7 service pack 1 from May 2011 until July 2012.

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Resident Evil Revelations Trailer HD Reveals New Infernal Difficulty (video)

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 03:52 AM PST

A new Resident Evil Revelations trailer has been released by Capcom this week brings with it a glimpse of what you can expect from the new “Infernal” difficulty mode within the Resident Evil Revelations game.

The new Infernal difficulty mode has been added by Capcom to make the game “nigh-impossible” to test your skills to the limited. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

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Samsung Cancels Windows RT Tablets In Some European Countries

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 03:51 AM PST

Samsung has done incredibly well with its Android range of tablets, although it would appear that its new tablets that run Microsoft’s Windows RT OS are not doing so well, and Samsung will now apparently cancel the devices in some European countries.

According to a recent report Samsung will be removing their ATIV Tab Windows RT tablet from sales in Germany, and also some other European countries, which have yet to be announced.

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JackPod Smartphone Tripod Mount Launches On Kickstarter (video)

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 03:38 AM PST

There are plenty of gadgets on the market at the moment that allows you to attach your smartphone to a tripod, but none are quite as innovative as the JackPod smartphone tripod mount.

Rather than using a housing or large fixings the JackPod smartphone tripod mount, simply plugs into the headphones socket on your devices and attached to any tripod fitting you may already own. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

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Raspberry Pi Camera Modules To Launch In April

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 03:31 AM PST

Last month the Raspberry PI foundation announced that they would be launching a new Raspberry Pi camera modules, and now they have released some more details about this camera accessory for the Raspberry Pi.

The Raspberry PI foundation has said that they have sent of the first camera boards for the Raspberry Pi camera modules to be manufactured and that they are expecting to start selling these new Raspberry Pi camera modules some time in April.

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Skyrim Update 1.9 Adds Legendary Skills, Removes Overall Level Cap

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 03:24 AM PST

A new Skyrim update 1.9 has been rolled out this week by Bethesda for PC gamers via Valve’s Steam gaming network,  which now removes the highest level cap of characters, which used to stand at 81.

The Skyrim update 1.9 brings with it a Legendary difficulty and the ability to make skills Legendary which adds a new side to the game.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE Verizon Release Date Is March 7th

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 03:19 AM PST

On Monday we heard a rumor that the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE Verizon release date would be March the 7th, and now Verizon Wireless have confirmed that they will be offering the tablet from tomorrow.

Verizon Wireless will be offering the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE for $599.99 on their network, and they have also said that users can add the device to their Share Everything account for $10 a month.

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Roku 3 Media Streamer With New User Interface Launches for $99 (video)

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 03:11 AM PST

Roku has this week launched its latest media streamer in the form of the Roku 3, which will arrive in stores during next month and will be priced at $99.

The new Roku 3 media streamer will also include a new user interface, which will also be rolled out as an update to older Roku boxes such as the Roku HD, Roku LT, Roku 2 and Roku Streaming Stick. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Design To Feature Plastic Casing

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 03:10 AM PST

We have heard a number of rumors about the Samsung Galaxy S4 over the last few weeks, although we have not really heard much about the handsets Samsung Galaxy S4 design, and now we have some more information on the Galaxy S4.

According to a recent report by Cnet, the Samsung Galaxy S4 design will feature a plastic casing like the one on the back of the current Galaxy S3, the news comes from Samsung’s Y.H. Lee, who is executive vice president of Samsung’s mobile division. Samsung Galaxy S4(...)
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Google Play Is One Year Old (Video)

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 02:38 AM PST

A year ago Google change the name of their Android Market to Google Play, and to celebrate the first birthday of Google Play they are offering a range of free downloads, which includes music, in game content, TV shows, books, discounts and much more.

Google has also released a video to celebrate the first birthday of Google Play, which you can see below, and you can find out more information over at the Google Play store.

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Patriot Aero Wireless Storage And Media Hub Launches

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 02:36 AM PST

Patriot has this week added a new addition to their range of mobile storage devices, in the form of the newly launched Patriot Aero wireless storage which can also be used as a portable media hub.

The new Patriot Aero wireless storage hard drive has been designed to allow 5 users with smartphones or tablets to simultaneously stream high definition content from the device.

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Samsung Buys 3 Percent Of Sharp For $112 Million

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 02:27 AM PST

Samsung and Sharp have announced that Samsung will buy a 3.08 percent share in Sharp, the deal is reported to be worth 10.4 billion Yen, which works out at around $112 million US dollars at today’s exchange rate.

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Evernote Two-Factor Authentication Feature Launching Soon

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 02:24 AM PST

Following on from last week’s hack, which required Evernote’s 50 million users to reset their passwords, Evernote has this week revealed that they are planning to implement a new optional Evernote two-factor authentication features across its note taking service.

The Evernote two-factor authentication is expected to be rolled out very soon to all of its users as fast as possible, and follow similar measures that were implement by the online cloud storage service Dropbox, after it experienced a security breach.

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Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo Details Leaked

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 02:20 AM PST

Details have been leaked of another Android smartphone from Samsung, the Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo, which will apparently be an entry level Android handset that will be available in single SIM and dual SIM versions.

The Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo is rumored feature a 3 inch display with a QVGA resolution, it will also come with a 2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi, A-GPS and USB 2.0.

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Google Reveals Android 4 Usage Has Finally Passed Gingerbread

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 02:10 AM PST

Google has this week updated it Android distribution results, which revealed that Android devices running Android 4.0 and above now account for the biggest majority, finally pushing Android Gingerbread from the top slot.

The new figures released by Google for Android show that Google’s Android Ice Cream Sandwich has 28.6%, while Jelly Bean has 16.5%, with Android 4.1 holding the large majority of Jelly Bean's share with 14.9% compared to the 1.6% 4.2.

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Apple iBooks Store Launched In Japan

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 02:03 AM PST

Apple has announced that their iBooks store in now available in Japan, and the iBookstore features titles from major publishers as well as a wide range of emerging and established Japanese authors.

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Google Maps For iOS Updated

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 01:56 AM PST

Google has released a new version of their Google Maps app for Apple’s iOS platform, this is the first update to the app since the stand alone version of Google Maps was released for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.

The latest version of Google Maps for iOS comes with some new features, you can see a full list of the new features included below, and the app will work on iOS devices running iOS 5.1 and above.

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HP Pavilion 20-b101ea All In One Ships With Ubuntu For £349

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 01:55 AM PST

If you are in the market for a new computer system and prefer a change from Microsoft’s latest Windows 8 operating system. You might be interested in a new HP Pavilion 20-b101ea Linux system that has just started shipping with the Ubuntu operating system installed.

The new HP Pavilion 20-b101ea all in one desktop system, is equipped with a 20″ HD+ widescreen WLED display sporting a resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels, and comes with proprietary HP audio processing for rich sounds.

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Verizon Galaxy S3 Jelly Bean 4.1.2 Update Now Available

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 01:43 AM PST

Last month we heard that the Verizon Galaxy S3 Jelly Bean update had been leaked and now Verizon have started rolling out the Jelly Bean update to the Samsung Galaxy S3 in the form of Android 4.1.2.

The Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update is now available for the Samsung Galaxy S3 on Verizon, and it comes with a range of new features for the handset as well as some improvements.

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Amplify Tablet Custom Built For Education Launches (video)

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 01:42 AM PST

A new Android Amplify Tablet has been unveiled today which has been created by Amplify Education, specifically for the education market and particularly K­12 education.

The Amplify Tablet is fitted with a 10 inch screen and comes supplied running a customised version of Google’s Android operating system.

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Surface Pro Clone Tablet On Show At CeBit By HKC

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 01:30 AM PST

At CeBit this week HKC has unveiled a new Surface Pro clone tablet they have created which is a copy of Microsoft’s latest Windows 8 Surface Pro tablet, with a few changes to keep the price lower.

The HKC Windows 8 tablet is fitted with a 13.3 inch, display, and is powered by a Intel Core i3 or i5 processor supported by 4GB of RAM. Watch the video after the jump to learn more about the Surface Pro clone and see it in action.

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EGO Smartmouse Offers 2D And 3D, Onboard File Storage And More (video)

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 01:17 AM PST

A new style of computer mouse called the EGO Smartmouse has this week started its journey on Kickstarter, looking for pledges to make the jump from concept to production.

The unique multi-use EGO Smartmouse can be used as either a 2D or 3D mouse and is equipped with onboard storage for file transfer and will even seamlessly switch from one computer to another. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Screenshots Leaked, Eye Tracking Confirmed

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 01:14 AM PST

The Samsung Galaxy S4 is rumored to feature new eye tracking technology, we first heard about these new features in January when some trademarks of Eye Scroll And Eye Pause were discovered.

Yesterday we heard more about these new eye tracking features on the Samsung Galaxy S4 and now we have some screenshots which confirm that this new Eye tracking technology will launch with the Samsung Galaxy S4.

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Mobiroo : Unlimited Android App Downloads For A Monthly Fee

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 01:04 AM PST

If you find yourself buying a number of applications for your Android devices on a weekly basis, you might be interested in a new service which has been started called Mobiroo.

The Mobiroo app service as been created to provide Android users with unlimited app downloads for a monthly fee starting at just $4.99 per month, and currently they are running a introductory rate for just $2.49.

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HTC One Ultrapixel Camera Headed To Other HTC Devices This Year

Posted: 06 Mar 2013 12:38 AM PST

HTC recently introduced their new flagship Android smartphone, the HTC One, which the company has said will be their only high end device this year under the ‘One’ brand, but it looks like they will also be offering some new mid range Android devices.

The HTC One features HTC’s new Ultrapixel Camera, and it would appear that this new camera will be included in some of HTC’s other Android smartphones which are being released this year.

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