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Path on Windows Phone first rolled out to the masses as a public beta, where this social networking app will be able to deliver a special bunch of features that has been specially built for Nokia Lumia devices. As you and I both know very well, there are way too many social networks as well as messaging products which have flooded the market, and most of us are already using at the very least one of them. This begs the question, what would make Path so special?

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Path Arrives On Windows Phone original content from Ubergizmo.

Huawei is expected to launch a bunch of new smartphones, such as the Ascend Mate 2 and the Ascend P6 S. Well the good news for fans is that Huawei has quietly launched the Ascend P6 S without much fanfare, which we have to admit is a little odd. In any case the Ascend P6 S is essentially an upgraded and more powerful version of the Ascend P6, but for whatever reason Huawei did not showcase the handset at CES 2014 earlier this month. Apart from some hardware changes under the hood, the handset will retain the same design as its predecessor and with the “S” moniker, we can’t help but be reminded of Apple’s own series of “S” devices which retain the design but feature upgraded specs over its predecessor.

Either way for those wondering what sort of specs the Ascend P6 S will come with, the handset will sport the same 4.7” 720p HD display as the Ascend P6, and will also work with gloves, meaning that during the winter season, you will still be able to operate and interact with the screen even if you have gloves on. However Huawei has decided to give the processor a speed bump and will now be clocked at 1.6GHz versus 1.5GHz from before. The handset will also come with 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, an 8MP rear-facing camera, and a 5MP front-facing camera and will run on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean with Huawei’s own UI on top. Priced at $446 it appears that the handset will only be available in China at the moment. No word on a US release at the moment.

Huawei Ascend P6 S Launched Without Fanfare original content from Ubergizmo.

If there’s one thing good about Android devices is that due to the varying hardware, it can range from low-end to high-end and cater to different markets. This allows companies such as Samsung to gain traction in both developed markets and emerging markets at the same time, and cater to consumers who can afford to shell out for high-end handsets, and also cater to those who only want a phone and aren’t too fussed about its low-end specs. Well if you’re in the latter camp, you might be interested to learn that Samsung has recently filed for a trademark for the name “Samsung Galaxy S Value”.

This is according to the ever-reliable @evleaks who reported on the trademark application. Now there’s no telling what sort of specs we’re looking at but if the name is any indication, it looks like it could be a low-end/budget device, or at least one that’s value for money. There’s also no telling if this could be the final name of the handset when it is released as names can change before the product hits the market. Either way hopefully we will learn more about this Galaxy S Value in the upcoming weeks. For all we know Samsung could be making an announcement of sorts at MWC 2014, so do check back with us then for the details.

Samsung Galaxy S Value Name Trademarked, Hints At Budget Device original content from Ubergizmo.

Back in the day, BlackBerry used to be the smartphone and platform of choice for enterprise and government use. This is due to its security features and the ability for IT managers to control the device remotely, allowing them to wipe the handset in the event that it is lost, as well as to manage some of its other features as well. However with BlackBerry declining and with BYOD programs starting to gain more prevalence, what is BlackBerry to do? Well the new CEO John Chen is hoping to turn things around, but in the meantime it looks like BlackBerry will have a staunch supporter at the Pentagon who reportedly will provide employees mostly with BlackBerry handsets.

According to the reports, the Pentagon is apparently looking to roll out 80,000 BlackBerry handsets to its employees starting on the 31st of January. However they also do plan on having some variety and will give out around 1,800 iOS and Android devices as well. The Pentagon also reportedly has plans to hit 100,000 users by the end of the fiscal year, meaning that there is still chance for BlackBerry to push its product to the Pentagon before then. Of course BlackBerry will need more than 100,000 units at the Pentagon to stay in business, but it is a pretty promising start to 2014 and who knows, perhaps other agencies and businesses might follow suit.

BlackBerry Expected To Be The Pentagon’s Device Of Choice original content from Ubergizmo.

The other day we reported that 6tindr, the unofficial Tinder app for Windows Phone, had been released. The app was developed by Rudy Huyn, a developer well-known in the Windows Phone circles for creating and releasing unofficial apps for the Windows Phone platform, apps that the original developers might have forgotten or not bothered to release for Windows Phone. In any case it looks like Tinder is not too happy about Huyn’s activities and have since requested the app to be removed from the Windows Phone store after complaining to Microsoft about it. Granted that 6tindr is based on Tinder, we guess the developers aren’t too thrilled about unofficial versions which could have the potential to tarnish their reputation.

However according to Huyn who wrote a short letter to Tinder, “If you want me to remove 6tindr from the Windows Phone Store I will respect your wishes, however I appeal to you that we work together so we can provide your new Windows Phone users – who are clearly passionate about using your service – with an awesome Tinder experience. I request that you please allow me the pleasure of helping you grow the popularity of Tinder within the Windows Phone community. I feel that together we can do great things for Windows Phone users, and I’d love to assist in any way possible to help bring an official Tinder app to Windows Phone.” Fair enough, don’t you guys think?

6tindr Pulled From Windows Phone Store As Per Tinder’s Request original content from Ubergizmo.