HTC’s One mini will hit shelves by August, it’s again claimed, with fresh sources confirming the 4.3-inch “M4″ variant on the original HTC One. The smaller smartphone is on track for a summer release window, two insiders apparently briefed on HTC’s plans whispered to Bloomberg, as the company continues to rebuild its Android business in
June 5th came and went, without the introduction of PC Mobile’s new postpaid plans and smartphone lineup. MobileSyrup heard the launch had been pushed back to today, but is now reporting the MVNO is delaying it further. A few more details of what the Canadian carrier is expected to offer when it eventually follows through have emerged, however, including the all-important price points. Three contract tiers will be available, costing $35, $50 or $65 per month, with the number of any-use minutes and data allowance increasing with the spend. You’ll also be able to purchase “stacks” that give you extra chatter time or megabytes for the month. Full details of the plans are available at the source link, but exactly when PC Mobile will begin promoting them alongside a refreshed handset selection is still anyone’s guess.
Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless, Mobile
Source: MobileSyrup
Pentax camera launches always seem to be colorful affairs, and if new images are to be believed, a multi-hued mirrorless model with a retro bent will soon arrive from the outfit. According to serial leaker Digicame-info, a new Q7 model will be unveiled with a larger 1/1.7-inch sized sensor than the 1/2.3-inch CMOS-packing Q10, and come with a kit zoom or optional standard prime lens on July 5th. Until we hear it from the source, though, it’d be wise to hold off on buying matching silver, black or yellow outfits.
Filed under: Cameras
Via: Photo Rumors
Source: Digicame Info
We’ve heard a lot of chatter about Samsung’s third-generation Galaxy Note, most notably that it’ll come with an ever larger screen this time around. However, we’ve never actually seen any purported photos of the device, but that has changed. A few leaked images have appeared that show off what is said to be a prototype
Intel has been cooking up its own smartphone interface, it’s reported, intending to reskin Tizen and potentially Android with a new theme codenamed Obsidian. The new software will launch first on an Intel reference device known as “Josephine” sources tell Ars Technica, with a pared-back aesthetic using simple, flat iconography and a notification system new
Google has acquired crowdsourced-mapping company Waze in a $1.1bn deal, according to insiders familiar with the negotiations, with the well-rumored agreement potentially being confirmed sometime today. Whispers of the imminent deal resurfaced over the weekend, but according to Bloomberg‘s source, the talks have been finalized, though could still flounder on regulatory approval. Assuming it does,
Apple’s “flat” iOS 7 refresh has been previewed, with reportedly eyes-on leaks tipping a more matte finish to the iconography along with the potential for two different color schemes. The new interface, apparently demonstrated in early beta form to 9to5Mac and then mocked-up to bypass Apple’s watermarking, uses the same slimline font as we’ve already
When Samsung’s GT-S7272 made its way through the FCC a few days ago, it existed as little more than a set of numbers. If SamMobile is on the ball, however, we may now have a face to go with those digits. The site claims to have an official shot of the phone, which might launch under the Galaxy Ace 3 badge. While it’s hard to verify specs attached to the rumor, they line up with both the image and a few previous details. The Ace 3 may ultimately be a subtle evolution of its predecessor with a 4-inch WVGA screen, a dual-core 1GHz chip, Android 4.2 and design ideas borrowed from its bigger cousins. Will this diminutive device launch at Samsung’s June 20th event, in tandem with the Galaxy S 4 Zoom? We can’t say for sure, but we’ll certainly be keeping our eyes open.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Samsung
Via: Pocketnow
Source: SamMobile
The man behind the public revelation of the National Security Agency’s PRISM surveillance program has stepped forward, with defense contractor tech worker Edward Snowden admitting he blew the whistle to encourage debate on data monitoring. “I know the government will demonize me” Snowden told The Guardian, after opting to make his identity known after releasing
Do you wish Samsung would color its newer Android tablets in a shade other than washing machine white? You may be in luck: @evleaks claims to have images of both the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 and 8.0 in what’s billed as a “gold-brown” tint. There aren’t any details of when these earthier variants could launch, or if other colors would tag along. Knowing Samsung’s willingness to offer a rainbow-like selection of devices, though, brown might not arrive alone.
Via: Phone Arena
Source: @evleaks (1), (2)
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