Nokia Normandy Is an Affordable Smartphone Powered by Android

It appears that Nokia did not ruled out completely the launch of an Android device after all. Although the Finnish company decided to go all out with Microsoft's Windows Phone platform, Nokia fans who would had preferred the handset maker would try its hand on some Android devices will be pleased to know their dream may come true. The Verge reports the previously leaked Nokia Normandy that we originally thought it will bring the gap between the Lumia and Asha series much closer, is in fact a budget-friendly smartphone powered by Google Android operating system. However, the Normandy is said to run a “forked” version of Android that has little to do with Google's stock variant, much closer to what Amazon is doing currently with the...

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Sony Xperia Z Ultra Google Play Edition Released with Android 4.4 KitKat

Sony Mobile and Google have just announced the immediate availability of the Xperia Z Ultra Google Play Edition in the United States. When we thought Google couldn't surprise us anymore after rolling out two KitKat updates in only two days, the search giant starts selling Sony's phablet on its Play Store. Customers can now purchase the Sony Xperia Z Ultra Google Play Edition for $650 (€470) outright via Google Play Store in the United States. According to Google, the smarpthone ships for free in just 1-2 days, so for now there's enough stock to meet the demand. The fact that it's priced so high is probably one of the reasons the phablet isn't out of stock yet. The Google Play Edition of Sony Xperia Z Ultra ships with Android 4.4 KitKat...

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LibreOffice 4.1 vs. Microsoft Office 2013 Complete Comparison, LibreOffice is The Winner

A complete comparison between LibreOffice 4.1 and Microsoft Office 2013 has surfaced and it demonstrates the similarities and features of both products. Among the best features of LibreOffice that have no real correspondent in the Microsoft product there is a portable version that runs on USB flash disks (without installation), it’s open source, has full integration of all office components, and it’s completely free of charge. This is probably the most complete comparison ever put together and it shows that LibreOffice is in fact on par with most of the features in the latest Microsoft Office 2013, and it’s even leading in some areas. Microsoft Office 2013 also comes with some perks. It features advanced support of transitional...

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Possible Nexus 8 (LG V510) Shown in Leaked Photos

It appears that the LG V510 tablet rumors have intensified. Just yesterday we brought you news of a tip reported by @evleaks which claimed the elusive device was a Nexus tablet. Couple this information with the fact that last week Chinese website Weibo leaked a service manual for the LG V510 showing the device had a 8.3-inch screen and we have the Google Nexus 8 in the cards once again. Now MyLGPhone has stumbled upon a couple of leaked pictures actually showcasing the possible LG Nexus tablet. Apparently, this is going to be a Wi-Fi only model, so speculations claiming this was an LTE version of the LG G Pad 8.3 tablet drop to the ground and transform to ashes. But before getting all excited, take a look at the photos and you'll...

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