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Samsung GALAXY S 4 Zoom promo highlights the 10x optical zoom and more

By Robert Nelson
on 13 Jun, 2013

Samsung announced the GALAXY S 4 Zoom earlier in the week and it seems they aren't going to waste any time in showing what the camera is capable of doing. Enter the 'Official Lifestyle Demo Video' teaser that Samsung has recently shared. This video is a little under three minutes in length and has the handset dubbed as the "only smartphone with 10x optical zoom." Or perhaps more important for those curious -- Samsung shows many of the camera specific features.

Android 4.2.2 update delayed for Galaxy S III and Note II

By Cory Gunther
on 12 Jun, 2013

Samsung has been busy lately with updates for many of their flagship devices, but if you enjoy the Galaxy S III or Note II, the latest update could be a bit late. We've recently seen T-Mobile and Verizon update the Galaxy S III to Android 4.1.2 (just recently) and now the next update to 4.2.2 Jelly Bean could already be facing delays. Bad news for both devices.

HTC One Mini continues to poke its metal nose into our hearts

By Steve Neill
on 12 Jun, 2013

Well, here's another look at the HTC One Mini. In all its metallic, refreshingly small glory. The small, 4.3 inch handset has been leaked, and manages to still look just as good as its bigger brother. What's in store for it? We can't be sure on everything, but a picture tells a whole lot more than you'd expect.

Google Cloud Print app hits the Play Store

By Steve Neill
on 12 Jun, 2013

Previously, if you wanted to print from the Google cloud through an Android device, you had to use a third party, unofficial application to do just that. Finally (and thankfully) there is an authentic solution to your problem, and it's now available on Google Play as an official, licensed Google product.

Android finally gets Vodio, the video searching application

By Steve Neill
on 12 Jun, 2013

Vodio, the video searching application that merges Youtube, video news results, and other services such as DailyMotion together in one vast detailed list of results based on search subjects, has finally made its way over to Android. Previously it was only available on iOS, where it began to garner rave reviews. But surprisingly, that's not the biggest news of all.

Vodafone gets thrifty with the £50 Smart Mini

By Steve Neill
on 12 Jun, 2013

Ahh, the UK. Home of quiet cottages, friendly people, lovely tea, and super good deals on smartphones. Now it seems, they have a new one to whisper about, and it comes in the form of the £50 Smart Mini, from Vodafone, set to be released later today. It's as cheap and budget friendly as they come, and surely nothing impressive, but lets take a look.

Sony Xperia ZL Review

By Cory Gunther
on 12 Jun, 2013

With the Sony Xperia ZL, the company decided to take a two-device approach to their flagship offering. We have the fully waterproof and impressive 5-inch 1080p powered Xperia Z. Then they dropped the slightly different, thicker, and not waterproof Xperia ZL in a shorter package. It's available unlocked for US carriers as we speak, but today we'll be giving it a closer look so read on after the break for our thoughts on this flagship top-tier Sony smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy Note III tipped as model number SM-N900

By Robert Nelson
on 12 Jun, 2013

The rate of Galaxy Note III related rumors seems to be remaining fairly steady. Just recently there were a few questionable images of what was said to be a 6.3-inch Note III and as of today we are learning some details on what could be a model number. The model number has recently turned up on the official Samsung Global Download Center.

T-Mobile GALAXY S 4 gets a summertime price drop

By Robert Nelson
on 12 Jun, 2013

T-Mobile has recently announced some price drops. The devices are all from Samsung and include the GALAXY S 4 as well as the Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II. Basically, it looks like T-Mobile has dropped the price of entry by lowering the downpayment. The one catch, these sale prices will only be available for a limited amount of time. Specifically, they will be available from June 12th through July 13th.

T-Mobile Xperia Z teased in underwater video

By Robert Nelson
on 12 Jun, 2013

T-Mobile has recently posted a short video on YouTube. The video measures in at just 23 seconds in length and shows little more than someone diving into a pool and then swimming a short distance underwater. That may sound a little strange by itself, but then we look back to the earlier rumors which have been leading up to an announcement for the Sony Xperia Z -- which just so happens to be a waterproof handset.