Apple recently acquired a small two-year-old startup, WiFiSLAM that specializes in indoor mapping technology. The company may attempt to compete with Google, as the search engine giant has been pursuing to integrate the same technology to its Google Maps service. For “only” $20 million, Apple can fully take advantage of WiFiSLAM’s expertise in improving Apple Maps and the technology may …
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Windows Phone OS is a promising software platform with fluid user interface and great looks. However, sales figures are rarely revealed and we don’t know whether it is able to catch up with the rest of the competition or not. The Communication VP of Microsoft recently offered us parts of the information. It was revealed that Microsoft’s mobile platform is …
HP have published a paper a few days ago describing the possibility of delivering 3D technology without requiring users to wear special glasses. Obviously, the concept is not new in the industry, previously HTC Evo 3D and LG Optimus 3D featured glass-free 3D panels. Unfortunately, more sensitive users have complained of suffering headaches and after a short-lived excitement, it seemed …
Apple wanted to put an end to a nasty passcode glitch when it released the iOS 6.1.3 update recently. The flaw made it possible for intruders to gain access to much of the user personal information by canceling an incoming call in the lockscreen, followed by pressing the power button. Unfortunately, this is not where it ends as Apple iPhone …
A recent report tells us that Nvidia’s new Tegra 4 SoC is more powerful than Qualcomm Snapdragon 800. Hardware analysts believe that the latter is comparable to the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro overclocked to 2.3GHz from 1.7GHz. Based on this estimation, the Nvidia Tegra 4 may beat out Qualcomm’s high-end chip rather easily. Obviously, this sounds less than solid evidences …
Earlier rumors are finally confirmed as Sony has recently unveiled two new smartphone models the Xperia L and Xperia SP. The company is seeking to broaden its lineup by offering lower-priced models to accompany the high-end Xperia Z. With 4.5 percent market share, Sony is currently holding the 4th place in the market between ZTE at 4.3 percent and Huawei …
For years, consumers have been a little worried about smartphones with sealed battery. The HTC One is one of them, but fret not as it is proven that the flagship can stay operational for a long time with a single charge. The HTC One boasts a 2,300mAh battery under its back cover and it manages to deliver about 8 hours …
In the mobile industry, so many wonderful things happen in China. The world’s most populous country is a fertile ground for any smartphone maker. With excellent accessibility to manufacturing centers, phone makers in China are able to deliver high-end devices at very low price tags. As an example, a newly unveiled 5” 1080p smartphone is available for only $144 and …
For most of the time, much of the buzz in the smartphone industry is about Apple and its iOS devices. Understandably, the company hates it when they are being forgotten even only for awhile. This has happened in recent days, as the official release of Samsung Galaxy S4 makes everyone drooling over for it. One thing that makes Apple really …
Microsoft has made it quite clear that users of Windows Phone 8 devices will get full upgrade supports. At this moment, potential customers are often deterred by the apparent deliberate obsolescence. Fortunately, a senior employee told us recently that the there will be a clear upgrade path for Windows Phone 8 users. At this moment, most Windows Phone 7 users …