Google debuts ART in KitKat, aims to change Android

Here's something you probably haven't even heard of yet. It's a little something that Google engineers have been working on for over two years, which will change the very way your Android smartphone runs apps.

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Samsung reaffirms its support for Tizen, sheds light on its future

A report in Korean media emerged, shedding light on Samsung’s future plans for Tizen. According to the head of Samsung Electronics’ visual display unit, the OS represents a “significant investment” for Samsung, and much progress has been achieved in its development.

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LG G2 goes free on Verizon, deal expires November 11

The LG G2, which is part of the smartphone elite at the moment, has just gone for free on Verizon Wireless.

All you need to do is sign a two year deal with the carrier, add the phone to your cart (showing you a price of $49.99) and add the promo code VZWDEAL. That code will convert the price to null.

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Snapdragon-powered Xiaomi Mi3 to launch next month

The Xiaomi Mi3 can be ordered in Tegra 4 form but up until now we had no clues as to when you could get the other version, running the faster Qualcomm processor.

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Sony reveals its Android 4.4 KitKat upgrade plans

Google officially announced the 4.4 KitKat a couple of days and today, Sony has revealed its Android upgrade roadmap. In an official blog post, the Japanese manufacturer has also announced its plans with the 4.3 Jelly Bean roll out.

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Microsoft announces Nokia Lumia 1520 pre-orders

A couple of days ago AT&T detailed its Nokia Lumia 1520 launch plans and today it's Microsoft's turn. The Redmond company has officially detailed the Lumia 1520 availability and launched a pre-order campaign for the phablet.

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LG G2 goes free on Verizon, deal expires November 11

The LG G2, which is part of the smartphone elite at the moment, has just gone for free on Verizon Wireless.

All you need to do is sign a two year deal with the carrier, add the phone to your cart (showing you a price of $49.99) and add the promo code VZWDEAL. That code will convert the price to null.

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Nokia Lumia 1520 goes on pre-order for €700

The Nokia Lumia 1520, the flagship Windows Phone 8 phablet, has officially gone on pre-order in Europe. Italian etailer (and Nokia premium partner) NStore.it is taking €100 deposits if you're interested.

The final price will be €700 (that's Galaxy Note 3 / One Max territory) and launch is "tentatively planned for the end of November." You can grab the Nokia phablet in Black, White, Red or Yellow.

Interestingly, initial availability info pointed to the UK, Germany and France as the first countries to get the Lumia 1520, but we couldn’t find any stores in those countries that offer the phablet.

In the US, AT&T has exclusivity on the Nokia Lumia 1520 but exact availability info is yet to be announced. The off-contract price should be $750, but the subsidized price is unconfirmed just yet.

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