Another day, another bit of news regarding the 2015 Google Nexus smartphone lineup. This time the folks at Android Authority have three bits of info: the 5.2 inch model built by LG will sell for $400 and up, it’ll be called the Nexus 5X, and it’ll be available starting September 29th. The news comes from “a […]
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Report: Next-gen Apple TV coming in October for $149 and up
Apple’s next TV box is expected to be the first version of the Apple TV to support Siri voice controls, have a touch-sensitive remote control, and feature the App Store for third-party apps and games. So it’s not a huge surprise that it’ll probably cost more than the current Apple TV, which sells for $69. […]
Report: Google to unveil 2015 Nexus phones on Sept 29th
Google’s expected to launch two new Nexus smartphones before the end of the year, and if you believe the rumors and leaks, one will be a 5.2 inch phone built by LG, while the other is a 6 inch phone from Huawei. In fact, just about the only things we haven’t already learned from leaks […]
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, new Lumia phones coming in October?
Microsoft is reportedly preparing to launch several new hardware products in October, probably including an updated version of its Surface Pro tablet, new high-end smartphones, and possibly some other products. Reports from WPDang and The Verge suggest that Microsoft could use the event to launch the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL smartphones we’ve been hearing rumors […]
Next-gen Apple TV could support games, apps, Siri
As Apple’s September 9th event approaches, folks are continuing to make (sometimes educated) guesses about the company’s plans. Some rumors suggest new iPhone 6S and iPhone 6 Plus smartphones with Force Touch support are on the way, while others focus on updated Apple TV hardware. Now 9to5Mac has a detailed look at what we might […]
Rumor: Microsoft building a Surface Mobile smartphone
Microsoft has been making software for smartphones for over a decade, but the company started selling its own smartphone hardware after acquiring Nokia’s phone business. While Microsoft’s phones don’t have the Nokia name on them anymore, they do still use the Lumia brand name that originated with Nokia. But according to WMPoweruser, Microsoft may be […]
This video could show the LG Nexus 5 (2015) design (leaks)
Google is said to be working with hardware partners on two new Nexus smartphones. Huawei is reportedly building a model with a 5.7 inch display, while LG is developing an updated Nexus 5 with a 5.2 inch display. A number of reports have given us some (occasionally contradictory) ideas of what kind of hardware to […]
Next-gen Nexus phones could have USB Type-C, fingerprint readers (leaks)
Another day, another set of rumors/leaks regarding Google’s next-gen Nexus smartphones. The company is expected to release two models this year: a 5.2 inch model manufactured by LG and a 5.7 inch phone made by Huawei. We’ve seen plenty of leaks regarding these phones (including some with contradictory information). Now @onleaks has posted a new […]
Lilbits 305: Boxee is dead(er)
Boxee used to make software that let you use your PC as a media center. Then the company started making its own TV box and stopped developing PC software. Eventually Boxee was acquired by Samsung, and pretty much never heard from again… until now. Sort of. It turns out the former Boxee team had been working on […]
Report: Apple could launch a wireless network
Apple may be planning to become a wireless carrier. Business Insider reports that Apple is working on a deal that could result in the company becoming an MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) in the US and Europe. That means Apple wouldn’t actually build or maintain any wireless towers. Instead, the company would use infrastructure provided by […]