Love it or hate it, Windows 8 was Microsoft first big attempt to design an operating system that runs equally well on desktop PCs and tablets. A lot of folks aren’t fans… and there are rumors that while the next major release of Windows will still support touch-friendly “Modern” style apps, it’ll also be a […]
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Leaks depict Nokia’s “Normandy” phone with Android
Nokia’s current flagship smartphones may run Windows Phone software, and Microsoft may be in the process of acquiring the Finnish phone company. But it looks like Nokia is working on its first Android phone. Whether it’ll actually come to market anytime soon remains to be seen. Rumors of an Android phone code-named “Normandy” have been […]
Lilbits (12-30-2013): Next-gen Samsung Chromebook?
Samsung has been a key player in the Chrome OS space since the beginning. The company was one of the first to release a Chromebook. Samsung was the first company to launch a model with an ARM-based processor. And… that’s about it for now. Samsung’s last new Chromebook was launched in late 2012 and the hardware […]
Lilbits (12-11-2013): Setting Windows Phone, RT free (for device makers)
It’s hard to compete with free. Google currently dominates the smartphone space by giving away its Android operating system for free to anyone that wants to install it. If Google makes money from Android, it’s largely due to revenue from apps sold in the Play Store and the increased use of Google services by Android […]
Nokia’s next tablet could have an 8.3 inch, 1080p display
Nokia’s first Windows tablet launched in October, but it looks like the company may already be working on a second. Evidence of an 8.3 inch Nokia tablet with a 1920 x 1080 pixel display has shown up at an Indian site, and it looks like the tablet will have a SIM card for mobile broadband. […]
Lilbits (11-25-2013): Pre-order Qualcomm’s $350 Toq smartwatch (or don’t)
Qualcomm’s Toq smartwatch is a wearable device with a low-power display that’s designed to be easy to read in direct sunlight. You can pair it with a phone to view weather forecasts, notifications or incoming calls, and I suppose you could also tell time with the Toq too. But that limited functionality comes at a […]
Lilbits (11-19-2013): Nexus accessories
Google’s been selling the Nexus 5 smartphone for weeks, but if you’ve wanted a little extra protection for your phone you’ve had to rely on third-party covers and cases. Now the official Nexus 5 Bumper is available from the Google Play Store. The company is also now selling a wireless charging pad that works with […]
Lilbits (11-18-2013): 2 million Raspberry Pis sold
It took about a year for the Raspberry Pi foundation to sell the first million of its mini-computers. Now, less than two years after the first device rolled off the production lines, 2 million Raspberry Pi devices have been sold. The Raspberry Pi was designed to be a low cost, low-power computer that could run […]
Lilbits (10-29-2013): Would you like Android with that PC monitor?
Tired of waiting for your PC to turn on when you just want to do a quick web search or watch a YouTube video? ViewSonic has two new Smart Displays that you can use with or without a PC. In fact, ViewSonic is pushing these displays as standalone devices which run Android. The fact that […]
Even more leaked Nexus 5, Android 4.4 photos
Word on the street is that Google could officially unveil the Nexus 5 smartphone as soon as next week, although it might not be available for purchase until later in October or even mid-November. But while you’re waiting to hear more about the price and release date, folks continue to leak just about everything else […]