Galaxy Note 3 features ported to the Note II – Video

If you are a Galaxy Note II owner and would like to try some of the great new Note 3 features like Air Command, Gallery and more this is your lucky day. A group of XDA developers created a custom ROM (based on the leaked Note 3 4.3 firmware) and brought the features to the Note II. Check the video of the Galaxy Note II running MOD ROM after the break.

There is always a risk when you are flashing your device, so proceed at your own risk!

You will find all the details here.

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Android 4.4 to launch on October 28?

KitKat on their Twitter has posted a couple of tweets that may suggest the release date of the upcoming Android 4.4 KitKat.

The first tweet showed up yesterday and reads "Everybody dance now!" pointing to C+C Music Factory hip hop group originally known as The 28th Street Crew.

The second hint came today and reads "This Is It", a title of the movie dedicated to Michael Jackson that was released on October 28.

As a reminder, last year Google has announced the Nexus 4 and the Android 4.2 on October 29.

What do you say guys, are we going to see the 4.4 KitKat and the Nexus 5 on October 28?

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LG G Pad 8.3 – Video Review

The G Pad 8.3 is LG's newest Android tablet. Check the video review after the break.

LG G Pad 8.3 Specs:

• Size 216.8x126.5x8.3mm
• Weight 338g
• Color Black, White
• Wi-Fi-only network
• 1.7GHz Quad Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 chipset
• Display 8.3 inches WUXGA (1920 x 1200, 273ppi)
• Rear 5-megapixel camera, 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera
• 4,600 mAh battery
• Memory 2GB LPDDR2 / 16GB eMMC (Micro SD up to 64GB)
• Jelly Bean Android 4.2.2 operating system

The LG G Pad 8.3 is already available in the UK and Ireland for £259 (around $410) and is expected to launch in more than 30 markets over the next 2 months. US availability is expected soon and according to the rumors the G Pad 8.3 will cost $300.

What do you say guys, is this your next tablet?

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Windows Phone 8 Update 3 Video Tour

Yesterday, Microsoft has announced the third update of its operating system for mobile phones, the Windows Phone 8 Update 3. What's new? Check the Windows Phone 8 GDR 3 (preview version for developers) video tour and how to get it for free after the break.

Windows Phone 8 Update 3 will start rolling in the coming weeks but if you want to check the upcoming update before the official release (and you are not a developer), simply register (for free) for the Windows Phone App Studio and then install the Preview for Developers app(also free) from the Windows Phone Marketplace.

Note: Update at your own risk!

What do you say about the Windows Phone 8 Update 3?

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With the unleashing of the Samsung Round device the battle of the curved screens has officially begun. Now pictures have leaked of LG's curved displayed device the LG G Flex with it's six inch curved display. This display seems to be curved in the opposite way of Samsung's Round device.

It is curved top to bottom as opposed to the side the curve of the Round. While both device simply seem gimmicky in my mind the Round at least seems useful to me. The side to side curved design would seem to make the huge display easier to use one handed while the curve up and down would seem to make this task harder.

In all honestly this is only a mid step to real flexible display so it will not matter in the longer run. Is anyone interested in either one of these devices?

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Phablet battle HTC One max vs. Sony Xperia Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 3

The HTC One max, the Sony Xperia Ultra and the Galaxy Note 3 are three of the hottest Android phablets available at the moment. How do they stack up against each other? Check the comparison video after the break.

What do you say guys? Which one would you choose?

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Angry Birds Go! will launch on December 11 – Video Trailer

Rovio has just announced the release date of its first Angry Birds racing game, Angry Birds Go!. Check the video trailer after the break.

In Angry Birds Go! you can feel the rush as you fling down the track and go head-to-head in a fast and furious race to the finish line! Look out for treacherous roads, mischievous opponents and unique special powers to put the race leader behind the pack. Plus you can go from homemade soapbox car to a super-fly car by upgrading your ride.

Same as the Angry Birds Star Wars II, Angry Birds Go! will support Hasbro's TELEPODS and you will be able to teleport your favorite karts into the game.

Angry Birds Go! will be available for iOS, Android, Windows Phone 8 and BlackBerry 10 on December 11 as a free-to-play title with a special countdown app available from the end of October.

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More Pics Leak of the Nokia Lumia 1520

Just in case there was anyone out there that had any doubts left about what the Nokia Lumia 1520 will look like when it get unveiled later this month here are a few more pics of the device. This device will clearly be the 6 inch phablet all the rumors had talked about but more interestingly is the GDR3 update it's running on these pictures.

You can see the extra row of tiles plus below is picture of the new multitask switcher that confirms the "x" in the upper right hand corner to clear an app.

My only knock on this device that I can see is the "Windows Buttons" are still the same space apart as they are on the other devices it should be spread out so the buttons are "centered" on the device. Perhaps even Nokia should have simply moved them to right for easier one handed operation. What are your thoughts on this device?

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Twitter for Windows Phone updated, brings lockscreen tweets, themes and more

Twitter has just updated its Windows Phone app and added some great new additional features.

What's new? Check after the break.

Twitter 3.0.0.0 brings:

• Select your favorite Twitter accounts and receive notifications when they Tweet
• Customize your Twitter backdrop with either a dark or light theme
• Pin keyword searches to your home screen for quick access to Tweets on a topic
• Easily surface great content with improvements to Search and Discover
• Set your language preference in settings and get tweets translated in your timeline. Now with support for 13 additional languages!
• New Twitter lockscreen experience highlights interesting tweets on your home screen

Great update, I really like "notifications from my favorite accounts" feature.

Twitter is available from Windows Phone Store for free.

Samsung Galaxy Round announced, first smartphone with round display

Samsung has announced its first smartphone with curved display, the Galaxy Round.

The Galaxy Round features a side to side curved 5.7-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display, a 2.3GHz quad-core processor, 3GB or RAM, 13-megapixel camera on the back, 2,800 mAh battery and run Android 4.3.

There are some special features that take advantage of the curved design of the handset:

• Roll Effect - allows user to check information (date, time, missed calls and battery)
• Gravity Effect - creates visual interaction with the screen by tilting the device
• Bounce UX - enables users to control their music (short press to the left of the device will play the previous track, a short press to the right will play the next track)
• Side Mirror - allows access to list of the album content with a left and right tilt

Roll Effect demo

The Samsung Galaxy Round will be available in Luxury Brown (other colors will be available soon) for 1.09 million won (around $1013) starting tomorrow, October 10. There is no news when (if) the handset will be available internationally.

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