Facebook Launches Messenger App For Android And iPhone

Facebook has really set the focus on their chat feature as they unveiled a separate messenger app today. The app called Facebook Messenger will be available for both Android devices and iPhones. So what exactly does the app let you do? Users can now instantly send messages directly to individual friends or groups. […]

Leaked Details For Samsung Galaxy S II Codename ‘Celox’ With 4G LTE

According to Korean tech site IT Tong they’ve obtained leaked details surrounding a 4G LTE enabled Samsung Galaxy S II handset. Codenamed the ‘Celox’, the device stands apart from current Galaxy S II devices by housing support for 800/1800/2600MHz 4G LTE networks. This leads us to believe the device is

YouTube Android app gets updated, enables playlist editing

Apart from the minor bug fixes that an update usually comes with, Google has added in a new feature that we are surprised wasn’t missed already – playlist editing.  This may not mean a huge improvement for many, but those relying on YouTube for their regular video needs with a

Motorola Triumph now CM7 worthy

The Motorola Triumph was released last month on Virgin Mobile and it seems that the developer community has already taken an interest in the prepaid device.  A Phandroid forum member, isaacj87, has successfully ported the ever popular CyanogenMod 7 to the handset and is currently the sole owner of a

Skytex Pocket Primer costs just $99, runs Android 2.2

It’s hard to bring out a device that has a balance of good features and an unintimidating price tag, but Skytex seems to have succeeded to some extent in this.  The company has released a device called the Pocket Primer, which true to its name, is small enough (at 5

Gingerbread 2.3 update now rolling out for the HTC Inspire 4G

The 4.3-inch display mid-range device on AT&T has been on the rolls for the Android 2.3 update since its release in February, but HTC/AT&T haven’t found the time ripe enough for it to take the big step until now.  Inspire 4G users across the country should now be getting notifications

Huawei Vision Smartphone Meets FCC, Promo Video Sneak Peak

Huawei offered up a sneak peak at its upcoming Vision smartphone for all the world to see. The company claims the handset to be the “most stylish smartphone yet”. Conveniently, the promo video was leaked at the same time the device showed up at the FCC so it shouldn’t be

HP TouchPad 4G Now Up For Pre-Order On Amazon

The HP TouchPad 4G with HSPA+ support is now available for pre-order from the wireless retailer Amazon. Amazon doesn’t reveal a specific launch date for the 4G tab but states that it will deliver it when it becomes available. The original 1.2GHz processor TouchPad  was first introduced in July as a

Samsung Hercules For T-Mobile Confirmed As Galaxy S II Variant

A leaked image obtained by TmoNews of confirms the pictured device will be making its way over to T-Mobile. So which unannounced handset is this exactly? According to TmoNews, what you are seeing in the picture is actually the back of the Samsung Hercules — which all but solidifies the speculation that the Hercules handset

AT&T Increases Voicemail Security For New Subscribers

As caller ID spoofing is unfortunately becoming more frequent, AT&T is now on a new crusade to increase their voicemail security. The carrier will now require new subscribers to set a voicemail password or affirmatively disable the security passcode.  As AT&T explained in their official public policy blog, AT&T will automatically

Apple Releases iOS 5 beta 5, Full Change Log Included

Apple released its iOS 5 beta 5 today alongside iTunes 10.5 beta and Apple TV beta 4. This particular iOS 5 beta shows off a near polished product by streamlining the developer experience and resolving numerous bugs. Of course, there are still reported issues so we are sure to see