Samsung Galaxy S4 Rooted Before Its Release (For Exynos 5 Octa Models Only)

Well, the highly-anticipated smartphone of the year i.e the Samsung Galaxy S4 is already ready for pre-order in market and if you are planning to grab the Samsung Galaxy S4 but want to get rid of TouchWiz, then here's a news for you that the first root method for the flagship device is now available. All thanks to XDA-developer forum member, i9000 has posted instructions that will allow the Galaxy S4 user to root once it is launched. However, there is a little problem with this root version and the problem is that this root version will only work for GT-i9500 model i.e the model with the Exynos 5 Octa chipset. This means if you belong to region which is ought to receive the Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 Galaxy S4 version (model number GT-i9505), then you are out of luck till it receives the root. So, if you are thinking of checking out the instructions, then just  head over to XDA forums for more information. Note: As we always say that be careful while performing any action on your device before the device is ruined if action not properly performed. So, what are you thinking for? Are you thinking to root the Galaxy S4 once you get your hands on it or enjoy its experience first? Stay tuned for more updates.

WhatsApp For BlackBerry 10 Finally Launched

Well, wait for BlackBerry fans is finally over, as WhatsApp, the cross messaging platform has finally arrived for BlackBerry 10. It was already predicted a week ago that WhatsApp would be launching on the BlackBerry 10 platform and prediction proved to be true. However, the company has denied launching WhatsApp for BlackBerry 10 platform when the BlackBerry 10 was announced (i.e. January 30th), but today the BlackBerry developer blog has announced that the app is now available for their latest platform.  So, what are you thinking for? Are you now ready to grab the amazing BlackBerry 10 devices? Well, the launch of WhatsApp for BlackBerry 10 has made the platform more attractive and surely will change of heart of many people all over the world. If you are willing to grab the app, then the app will show up for your device soon. What do you think? Stay tuned for more updates. 

Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9502) Pictures Leaked Before The Official Announcement

Well, the world will soon see the official announcement of one of the highly-anticipated smartphone of the year i.e the Samsung Galaxy S4 and we are sure that many of you might be eager to know how the device looks like. Earlier, we have seen many leaked pictures and even the teaser image but this time we are back with some more leaked pictures which appears to be quite clear and nice. All thanks to the folks of a Chinese website, we have managed to grab some leaked photos of the Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9502) which will likely be the final design of the device.

Sony Xperia S Will Receive Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Update At The End of The March

If you own a Sony Xperia S, then you will be pleased to hear that your phone will be soon ready to receive the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update. Well, the wait seems to be over soon, as it is announced over a Twitter feed that the Sony Xperia S which was once a flagship device will be soon on the receiving end of Android 4.1 update before the month of March gets over. Its good to hear that Sony is looking after its older flagship device and bringing the latest operating system update to it. Since, the update is not yet arrived on the Sony Xperia S device, so those who are eagerly waiting keep patience as you have to wait for two more weeks. Stay tuned for more updates.

Samsung GT-I9502 Pictures Leaked, Is This The Samsung Galaxy S4?

Well, we are all waiting for the Thursday when Samsung will official take-off the cover of the highly anticipated smartphone of the year. We already have some of the specs but one thing which is still a mystery i.e the Samsung Galaxy S4 design. All thanks to the post published by a folk on a Chinese forum, we have found a alleged pictures of Samsung GT-i9502 which is expected to be the Samsung Galaxy S4. If you look the device (as shown in picture above) closely, it appears similar to the Galaxy S3.

AT&T HTC One X Receives Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Update

If you are the owner of HTC One X from AT&T, then you have a good news that your device has started receiving the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update. Well, most of smartphones in the market are in the trend of getting the taste of Android 4.x and the above other versions update which includes the Motorola Droid RAZR and Droid RAZR MAXX that have started receiving the Jelly Bean update. This latest update brings you certain improvements such as the Google Now, which provides relevant information about the weather, flights or for tracking a package, just with a single swipe. In addition, the new notification display which groups updates from the same app and even allow to expand or collapse any notification, and also a new countdown timer for the front-facing camera. However, this update took a long time to arrive, the international models of the HTC One X had already received the Jelly Bean update months back in 2012, while the HTC One X+ shipped with the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean right out of the box. Whatever it may be, the update has finally arrived, so enjoy it. Stay tuned for more updates.

Nokia Lumia 520 Arrives At The FCC

It was two day back, we first spotted the Nokia Lumia 720 arriving at the FCC, and now it seems that it cheaper sibling i.e. the Nokia Lumia 520 has also arrived at the FCC. With the Federal Commission approval, Nokia Lumia 520 is almost ready to hit the markets in the United States. The Nokia Lumia 520 which was unveiled at the FCC has the model number RM-915. Also, this Lumia 520 RM-915 appears to be different from the Nokia Lumia 520 RM-914 which was spotted last month on FCC's website. However, the model RM-914 was manufactured for Europe and Asia markets, while the model RM-915 is set to launch in North and South America, even in Australia too. As far as the specs is concerned, the Nokia Lumia 520 sports a 4-inch WVGA display, dual-core 1GHz processor, 5MP rear-facing camera, 512MB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage (expandable with the microSD card slot). Well, the Lumia 520 is expected to be the most affordable Nokia's Windows Phone 8, so we have to wait and see how the phone works in the US market. Stay tuned for more updates.

Thermodo: The Tiny Thermometer For Your Smartphone

Have you ever used the smartphone to check the weather situations? Well, i guess some of you may have used it for the purpose of getting information about the weather situation. But with the lack of built-in thermometer in the smartphone, you can only get their information from weather stations that may or may not be close to you. There are also possibilities that the closest weather station might be miles away and will not be showing the relevant information to your position weather. So, here we are with a new Kickstarter project known as Thermodo. Thermodo is a tiny mercury-free thermometer, which subsequently attached to the 3.5mm jack on your smartphone. Not just that, this tiny accessory is pretty affordable with just $19 to make a pledge.

Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Stellar Receives Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Update

It seems that most of the smartphones are on the receiving end of the Android 4.x and the above versions update and so is the Samsung Galaxy Stellar. If you are a Verizon Wireless capable Samsung Galaxy Stellar owner, then you have a good news that your phone is on the way of receiving the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update. In case, your Samsung Galaxy Stellar hasn't received any notification about the update, then you can manually check for the update and if it doesn't work, then be patient you will receive the update in next few days. 

Facebook To Show Off A New Look For News Feed On March 7

Facebook, the social networking giant seems to be make some changes in their News Feed and that's the reason they are once again calling all media to its office on Thursday, march 7 at 10:00 a.m. PT.  According to th reports, Facebook is planning to announce a redesign to the service's News Feed, which many are expecting will be something to Facebook's mobile news feed. There were earlier reports on some new design changes Facebook is testing out in New Zealand which claims to change their dual-layer Timeline layout into a single-column layout with the left side of a the user's Facebook page. This is dedicated to display information from their About page. However, we don't think that this week event will have any relation to the new Timelines profile, and it wouldn't be a surprise if mentioned.

Two days back, Facebook also announced that they had purchased Microsoft's Atlas ad business for an estimated $30 to $50 million. By doing this, Facebook might be thinking on throwing more ads to its mobile News Feed. Well, we don't know yet what Facebook might be thinking to do in the event? Invitations have been started to sent out to media, on which you would expect to see the latest changes Facebook is planning on its News Feed. So, be sure  to check back with us. Stay tuned for more updates.

BlackBerry 10 Software Receives 10.0.10.85 Update

It was the end of January 2013 when RIM released the BlackBerry 10 operating system, and now, it seems that a new software update is rolling out for the OS. However, the BlackBerry 10 OS took hardly a quarter to bring the new update, but this time the update seems to arrive with some new improvements and experience. The BlackBerry 10 OS is  now updated to version 10.0.10.85. You might be thinking about what kind of improvements and  experience this new update will deliver?

AT&T Sony Xperia TL Receives Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Update

Are you the AT&T owner of the Sony Xperia Tl smartphone? then, here's a good news for you as your Android-powered smartphone is finally getting the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update. The update will provide much smoother user interface experience and an extended battery mode option. Apart from it, the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update brings the built-in HDR camera capability as well as the Wi-Fi connectivity which appears to be more stable than before. In addition, the browser quick commands wheel located in the labs section is well organized and more responsive, with the keyboard appears to make more sense this time. So, those who want to get the taste of Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for their Xperia TL can obtain it through the PC Companion, while OTA (Over The Air) option seems to be unavailable for now.

WhatsApp For BlackBerry 10 Confirmed To Arrive In March

It was back in December 2012 when we came to know that WhatsApp had no plans of releasing the app for the BlackBerry 10. That was a shocked news for many folks, as the BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) only allow texting between the BlackBerry devices whereas the WhatsApp being the cross-platform messaging app allow communication between multiple platforms. Finally, we have some news which indicate that the app will soon make it's way to the new OS i.e. Blackberry 10.  According to a tweet by Neeraj Arora of Whatsapp, there will be a native app for BlackBerry 10 and will arrive in March which means sometime after next week. Since no particular date was mentioned in the tweet, we can only wait for the arrival of the month of March. So, who all are excited after this news? Will you turn to the BlackBerry 10 devices after the WhatsApp launch? Stay tuned for more updates.

Ubuntu Touch Ported To Run On Galaxy S3

The Samsung Galaxy S3 is among the top high-end smartphones in the market and can be identified as the flagship smartphone from the Samsung. However, the device is powered by Android as the operating system, but have you ever thought of running the device with some different OS? All thanks to some folks of developers, the Linux based operating system i.e. Ubuntu Touch Preview is ported to run on the Samsung Galaxy S3. You must thinking that what is Ubuntu Touch Preview? Well, this is a pre-release version of Canonical's upcoming Ubuntu operating system for smartphones as well as tablets. 

Earlier this week, the company released builds that can be installed on the Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4 smartphones as well as on the Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 tablets. In addition, Canonical has made the Ubuntu touch Preview to run on some additional smartphones as well as tablets, and to find the list of supported devices just head to Ubuntu Wiki.

WhatsApp For Windows Phone Gets Major Update

Are you a Windows Phone user? And using the most popular used messaging app i.e the WhatsApp as a means of communication between friends and family then, you will be glad to know that an update for your app is currently available at Windows Phone Store. However, this update is not minor at all, as the update seems to be accompanied with new features. This updated version 2.9.2 comes with the package of new features which includes the lock screen notification support, new Tile design which seems to be less cartoony and more Metro, a backup function, the use of hit "enter" as send, mass messaging, new attachment screen which includes the audio, video, location, picture, camera and contact and some new User Interface layout changes. So, if you want  to grab this amazing update for your Windows phone then just head to the Windows Phone Store. Stay tuned for more updates.

Sony Xperia SP Details Rolling Out

The Sony Xperia SP was first caught earlier this month in Indonesian listing. However, at that point of time we had a few hardware specs available to share with you such that it will be running a Qualcomm's Snapdragon S4. But, this time we have something more to share on Sony Xperia SP as we have some additional details leaked and all thanks to some folks for staying connected with the tech world. Since, the Mobile World Congress 2013 which will happen in coming week is coming closer, there are lot of chances that Sony Mobile will use the platform to unveil the Sony Xperia SP and the other new

Sony Xperia Z Gets Rooted Before The Official Rollout

One of the top listed smartphone of the year 2013 i.e the Sony Xperia Z has yet to release in many nations but it seems that it has been rooted before the official release. All thanks to DoomLord of XDA-Devs fame, who used the CF-Auto-Root toolkit from the Nexus 4 rooting odyssey to root the device. This was made possible with a slight modification on the Nexus 4 root tool, the Sony Xperia Z  will now be free for modding and hacking as per your heart desires, and it seems that the Sony's device will be more easy to work on if used in same way.

In addition, Sony is not only reluctant to pose many restrictions on its Android handsets, but it is actually encouraging developers to do hacks and mods using developers advices from the shop. Will the Sony Xperia Z's root before the release effect the device? What do you think about the Xperia Z's root? Leave your comments below.Stay tuned for more updates.

Samsung Galaxy S4 To Arrive With 5G Wi-Fi [RUMOR]

We have already been waiting for the day when the South Korean giant, Samsung will launch their highly-anticipated smartphone of the year 2013 i.e the Samsung Galaxy S4. However, there are already rumors for the device in past and it seems that one more adds to the list and this time its about Wi-Fi capability. According to the recent reports, the Galaxy S4 is expected to feature 5G Wi-Fi, also known as 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology. The 5G Wi-Fi technology is reliable and is developed with a high speed comparable to wired connection. The sources claims that the Galaxy S4 will have the Broadcom BCM4335 chip, which offers 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and FM radio technology, all just in one chip which will make it the next-generation device.

Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Factory Images Released For Nexus 4, Nexus 7, Nexus 10 And Galaxy Nexus

Are you the owner of the Nexus 4, Nexus 7, Nexus 10 or Galaxy Nexus? Out of which the Nexus 4 is from LG, the Nexus 7 from Asus and the other two i.e. the Nexus 10 and Galaxy Nexus from Samsung. Well, the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean has started to roll-out for these devices this week and hopefully you must also be receiving the OTA notification i.e Over The Air notification for the Android 4.2.2. According to the recent reports, we have managed to grab the factory image (as shown above) for the above listed devices and the image is now available for download at Google's developer website.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Accidentally Revealed?

Well, we are already aware that Samsung is working on a 8-inch tablet called the Galaxy Note 8.0 which is expected to unveil at Mobile World Congress 2013 which is to take place later this month at Barcelona. However, we have lot of leaks in past related to the Galaxy Note 8.0 whether its leaked pictures or the leaked variants, but it seems that the South Korean Giant has accidentally taken off the cover of the Galaxy Note 8.0 before the MWC in a promotional image. That's what we got from a promotional event at the time of Valentine's day in South Korea. Samsung making an announcement for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE accidentally unveiled an image of a tablet in background behind the chef, which according to SammyHub seems to be the Samsung's 8-inch Galaxy Note 8.0. That's seems to be true, as the tablet doesn't appear to be large to assume the Galaxy Note 10.1 and also, the leaked images in the past appears to be similar than the promotional image.