Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Android, Windows Phone news Dec 17, 2013

Android

Windows Phone unlikely to close app gap before 2015

Windows Phone unlikely to close app gap before 2015
is remaining bullish about the Windows Phone store, and has confirmed that it now boasts over 200,000 applications.That may sound like an impressive figure, but take a quick glance at the competition and you'll see both Android and iOS are hovering around the one million apps mark.Of course both Google's and Apple... -techradar



The Android phone Nokia may or may not have been making may or may not have been shelved

The Android phone Nokia may or may not have been making may or may not have been shelved
word broke that Nokia was working on an Android phone code-named Normandy - but now the rumour mill says the Nokia prototypes have been shelved. Chinese site CTech now says the cheap Android devices that Nokia has been experimenting with over the past couple of years will not see the light of day ... -techradar



Samsung GamePad finally launches with broad Android appeal

Samsung GamePad finally launches with broad Android appeal
a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/samsung-working-on-a-gamepad-for-galaxy-phones-and-tablets-1137753">caught sight of Samsung's GamePad back around the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S4 only for it to go AWOL, but now, finally, it's heading to stores and should be available in... -techradar



Galaxy S4, HTC One Google Play Editions updated to Android 4.4.2

Galaxy S4, HTC One Google Play Editions updated to Android 4.4.2
Play versions of the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One are again demonstrating that stock Android phones have certain perks as they have just been upgraded to Android 4.4.2. Granted, this is a minor update to Google's mobile operating system with the release notes indicating it's a security patch full of bug fixes, as was the ca... -techradar



Galaxy S5 may feature QHD display, iris scanner when it launches at MWC 2014

Galaxy S5 may feature QHD display, iris scanner when it launches at MWC 2014
ef="http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/alleged-galaxy-s5-benchmarked-again-comes-in-third-1206373">been a week since we heard any murmurings about the Samsung Galaxy S5, but right on cue a report it out that we're in for the first higher-than-1080p resolution p... -techradar



Three Sony Xperia Z1 variants' benchmarks come in rip-roaringly fast

Three Sony Xperia Z1 variants' benchmarks come in rip-roaringly fast
chmark scores are again outing a trio of forthcoming handsets from Sony, suggesting the Japanese manufacturer may be about to take a good thing and multiply.PhoneArena reported this weekend that Sony has not one, not two but a full three variants of its popular Xperia Z1 on the way, ... -techradar



Will the Sony Xperia E find LTE, keep budget price with new flavor next year?

Will the Sony Xperia E find LTE, keep budget price with new flavor next year?
release a successor to the Xperia E appropriately dubbed the Xperia E2 in 2014, according to the latest whispers.Japanese site EMSOne has it that the Xperia E2 will feature LTE compatibility, unlike its predecessor, which launched in March 2013 with 3G only.Other than that we know nothing abo... -techradar



Windows Phone 8.1 said to add notification center, Siri-like rival

Windows Phone 8.1 said to add notification center, Siri-like rival
oming Windows Phone 8.1 update may prove that 8.1 is Microsoft's lucky number, as it's reportedly adding a notification center and Siri-like personal assistant to its mobile devices.The Windows Phone 8.1 notification center will be revealed through a swipe-from-the-top gesture, according to unnamed Microsof... -techradar



Windows Phone

Nokia Camera app snaps up support for all Lumia Windows 8 handsets

Nokia Camera app snaps up support for all Lumia Windows 8 handsets
been slowly building up its reputation as a photography-centric smartphone maker, and now it's extending perks it developed for some handsets to all. The Nokia Camera app had only been available on high-end models like the Lumia 920, Lumia 925, Lumia 928 and Lumia 1020. Now the Finnish phone maker... -techradar



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