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Archos 101 and 80 G9 tablets get the ICS update

Archos isn’t a name you hear very often in the Android realm, but it seems that we might have to start taking notice of this French company in the future.  While other hefty device manufacturers are still in the process of getting Android 4.0 ready for their high-end (and popular) […]

Tethered jailbreak for iOS 5.1 already out for non-A5 devices

Less than a day has elapsed since iOS 5.1 was unveiled alongside the iPad 3, and as usual, it has been freed from Apple’s clutches in no time.  MuscleNerd, famed iOS hacker, has successfully jailbroken the new update and if you are okay with connecting your iDevice every time you

How to Root the Motorola Droid 4 using the All-in-One Utility

The Droid 4 has been around only for a few days but the development seems already to be in full force, with the first fruits of this appearing in the form of a easy root solution for this superb device.  We’ll show you below how to do this as painlessly

Nokia Lumia 800 for Telus Canada now available

The Nokia Lumia 800 is now available on Telus Canada and if any of our Canadian neighbors need a WP7.5 fix, this is their chance.  The device was announced by Telus in early January, but it has taken them almost two months to actually release it – interested buyers can

How to root the MetroPCS Samsung Admire (SCH-R720) (UPDATED 07.06.12)

This tutorial helps you get root on the MetroPCS version of the Samsung Admire.  The whole process is pretty easy as it is a One-Click Root solution, but you’ll have the Comments section to use below if you run into problems. I.  Before You Begin 1.  These instructions are based

How to remove unwanted MetroPCS apps from the Samsung Admire (SCH-R720)

Like many other carrier-locked devices, the Samsung Admire comes with a lot of bloatware loaded on by MetroPCS that may not be wanted by many MetroPCS users.  This How-To will show you how to remove those apps without harming your device or the carrier getting angry about it. I.  Before

Unofficial port of Ice-Cream Sandwich for the Huawei Ideos X5

The Ideos X5, that Android device released by Huawei last April in case you forgot, has got a new lease of life, thanks to a port of Android 4.0 released recently.  The hero responsible for this feat, dzo, must be a proud owner himself to dedicate such time to a

VLC Media Player for Android now available in its beta form

There must be very few people who wouldn’t have heard of the VLC Media Player if they have used a PC frequently.  It is by far one of the most popular cross-platform media players and has support for almost every codec and format of video and audio that is popular

Beta version of Skype out for Windows Phone-based devices

It is rather surprising to see that, Skype, being Microsoft’s own subsidiary, hasn’t had a proper Windows Phone app until now.  And now that it is announced, it is again surprising to see a beta version instead of one ready for primetime, although going by what has been revealed about

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 official, being shown off at the MWC

The Galaxy Note, that segment-confused Android device from Samsung, has a much more clear-headed sibling and it’s called the Galaxy Note 10.1.  The new tablet was announced by Samsung and is currently on display at the Mobile World Congress if you care to take a gander. For features of course,

ROM Leak: Android 4.0.3 for the Acer Iconia Tab A500 tablet

Acer has already released Ice-Cream Sandwich for the Iconia Tab 200, a newer tablet than the A500, but this leaked ROM reaffirms the belief that there is an ICS update in the works for the year-old device and it’s almost ready.  The Android 4.0.3-based ROM for the A500 is made