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ASUS $99 Nexus 7 leaks again, could be headed to CES

By Cory Gunther
on 19 Dec, 2012

We've been hearing quite a bit about the next big budget tablet from the folks at ASUS, and possibly Google. Many are calling this a Nexus 7, and while that's yet to be confirmed, we do know this will be a budget $99 tablet from ASUS running Android Jelly Bean. In what seems to be the norm as of late, the tablet has leaked in benchmarks, and now has appeared on Picasa -- making this a legit device. More details below.

Polaroid said to be working on an Android camera with an interchangeable lens

By Robert Nelson
on 18 Dec, 2012

Samsung has recently released the Galaxy Camera and Nikon has Coolpix S800, and well, assuming this latest rumors proves to be accurate, it looks like Polaroid will soon be getting into the Android based point-and-shoot camera game. The Polaroid camera is said to be the IM1836 which will feature an 18.1 megapixel sensor.

Xiaomi M3 rumored with quad-core Tegra 4, 1080p display, and 2.5 GB RAM

By Cory Gunther
on 14 Dec, 2012

The next generation of smartphones is clearly here. We're getting devices with quad-core processors, 1080p HD displays and much more. While we expect to see plenty of these types of specs over the next few months, new details have surfaced on the popular Chinese brand Xiaomi's next device. Talks of a Tegra 4 processor and more are all on board too.

Intel to acquire NVIDIA according to crazy rumors

By Cory Gunther
on 13 Dec, 2012

In what sounds like one of the crazier rumors we've heard in a long, long time, the folks from Intel might be preparing to acquire NVIDIA. The mobile processing market is really getting competitive as of late and this could give Intel the edge they so badly need. What's even crazier is the talk that Intel will make a switch at CEO and have NVIDIA's own take charge of the entire ship.

List of HTC devices getting Jelly Bean leaks out

By Eric Abent
on 11 Dec, 2012

With all eyes on Jelly Bean and its various versions, it's understandable that a lot of Android users want to know when their handset will be getting an update. A few manufacturers have announced a Jelly Bean update schedule for their devices, but we haven't heard all that much from HTC on the matter. That all changed today, though HTC didn't have much to do with it - instead, it was oft-reliable Twitter leaker @Football4DPA, who has delivered a list of HTC devices that are scheduled to get updates to Jelly Bean.

Gameloft’s entire title line up for 2013 leaked

By Eric Abent
on 7 Dec, 2012

When it comes to mobile gaming, there are few companies as big as Gameloft. There have been plenty of console and PC publishers who have made their presence known in the mobile gaming space, but Gameloft is one of the few to rise to the top through releasing only mobile games. Therefore, you'll excuse us while we jump up and down at the news that Gameloft's line up for 2013 has been leaked.

Samsung reportedly announcing Galaxy Grand DUOS in January

By Eric Abent
on 7 Dec, 2012

Given that we're expecting the announcement of the Galaxy S IV relatively soon, all eyes will be on Samsung in the first half of 2013. According to a new rumor from the folks at SamMobile, however, it appears that Samsung is gearing up to announce a brand new handset as early as next month. This has a model number of GT-I9082 and, according to SamMobile's source, goes by the name of the Galaxy Grand DUOS.

Skype video messaging outed in updated Terms of Service

By Eric Abent
on 5 Dec, 2012

We've heard that Skype is planning some kind of video messaging service a few times in the past, but today the rumored feature is rearing its head once again. This time around, it's Skype's Terms of Service that hold the details, confirming video messaging and going into detail about what users will be able to do. Needless to say, Skype's premium members will enjoy more freedom when it comes to video messaging.

Samsung Exynos 5440 quad-core to be based on Cortex-A15 for Galaxy S4

By Cory Gunther
on 4 Dec, 2012

Samsung's brand new Exynos 5250 dual-core processor powering the Nexus 10 tablet is the only production mobile processor currently based on the Cortex-A15. The chip is extremely fast, powerful, and efficient, and now we're hearing their upcoming quad-core powerhouse will be the same. Samsung's own Kernel Git page has confirmed their upcoming Exynos 5440 quad-core, although we had our suspicions already. A processor we're all hoping will be powering their upcoming Galaxy S4 smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 reportedly in the works

By Eric Abent
on 3 Dec, 2012

As if three rumored Samsung devices in the same day weren't enough, we're now hearing of a fourth device that's reportedly in the works at Samsung towers. With the Galaxy Note II currently selling like hotcakes, Samsung apparently feels it's time to introduce the Galaxy Note 7 to the world. Yes, Samsung might be planning a 7-inch Galaxy Note - something we've heard before, but today there might be even more evidence to back such a claim up.