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There are some reports spreads out that the said Android 4.3 update for Samsung Galaxy Note II is expected to begin at the end of the year. The said Android 4.3 update on Galaxy Note 2 will follow just right after other particular Samsung phones, including the Galaxy S4 which is expected to begin next month and then the Galaxy S3 in the end of October and November. There are around 30 million Galaxy Note 2 has been sold across the world, according to Samsung latest report which has sold-out 40 million Galaxy Notes variants. A news from Sammobile,  says that Samsung has just started testing the Android 4.3 firmware build on Galaxy Note II. Breaking: Samsung has just started testing Android 4.3 for the #GalaxyNoteII . — SAMMobile (@SamMobiles) September 25, 2013 Source: Twitter

Owners of the Samsung Galaxy S2 that has been running with CyanogenMod ROM can now install the stable build update dubbed as CM10.1.3 and recently rolling out. The stable build CM10.1.3 has released just right after a couple of RC2 nightly builds came to surface. The CM10.1.3 is already equipped with the new CyanogenMod account functionality, that will help owners to easily track or find  the phone if it lost, stolen or just misplaced and in between. Luckily, even if the Samsung Galaxy S2 variants are among one of the Samsung phones that has been out for a long time now. The CyanogenMod team has never disregard this particular phones for bringing the bleeding edge system firmware. Here's all Samsung Galaxy S2 that are now ready for the CM 10.1.3 stable build update. Samsung Galaxy S II I9100 (International) Samsung Galaxy S II I727 (Skyrocket) Samsung Galaxy S II I777 (AT&T) Samsung Galaxy S II T989 (T-Mobile) And among all other Galaxy S2 variants, including the I9100G...

US Cellular has officially announced the availability of the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 beginning on September 17. The Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 is marked with a price tag of $149.99 for a 2-year contract after an instant rebate. Early birds who can make an order starting today can also to pick it up in stores within this week. This new handheld device is designed with minimal 6.3-inch 720p display to make it handy for everyone else who wants a tablet and phone in one packaged. Not only that Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 is also powered with 1.7GHz dual-core processor, 1.5GB of RAM and running Android 4.2.2 and can be upgradeable to Android 4.3 and Android 4.4. Here's a recap of Samsung Galaxy Mega 4.3 features: Hardware specs:  Display -  6.3-inch screen, CPU -1.7 GHz CPU, Memory -  1.5 GB RAM, 8 GB or 16 GB built-in storage Network Connectivity -  3G, 4G LTE support Featured Apps:  The following apps can be seen on Samsung Galaxy S4 devices. Multi-window - ...

Here's the Xperia Z1 original wallpapers in a high resolution 2160x1920 size. The Xperia Z1 is one of newest smartphone released by Sony alongside with other Xperia Z Ultra and among others. If you haven't bought the Xperia Z1 yet, you can grab these classy wallpapers and  use it on your other Sony Xperia handsets that makes it looks like a Xperia Z1 at first glance while using one of these original wallpapers. This wallpapers has been taken down from a system-dump by an XDA forum member Ben Ling, and some folks use it for Android  themes and any other purposes. Juts simply download the 27 Xperia Z1  fabulous wallpapers from the source link below. Sony Xperia Z1 Wallpapers Download   http://d-h.st/IYa Here's the preview of all 27 Sony Xperia Z1 wallpapers. Source: XDA

Good news for HTC One owners, the much-awaited Android 4.3 Update is nearly coming before end of this month September. Recently, Jason Mackenzie president of Global sales from HTC, has had answers one of the HTC One owner via twitter that asked about the Android 4.3 update. According to Mackenzie replied, that the Android 4.3 update has been accordingly planned to be roll out before end of September. So, if this good to be true, HTC will be the first manufacturers unleash the Android 4.3  to their owned devices and might get ahead from Samsung that also reportedly upgrade the Samsung Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 2 on October. The Android 4.3 has exceptionally been seen on Nexus devices, Google's pre-owned devices.  Though the Android 4.4 KitKat will surface soon, so it's not too long before this 4.3 update came around on  HTC, Samsung, Motorola, Sony, LG and among other devices. Jason Mackenzie officially tweets that the said HTC One Android 4.3  is ...

T-Mobile has officially announced the pricing of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. T-Mobile is also offers a give-away combo of the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear companion smartwatch for information pre-registration process on their site. Lucky registrants will win a Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear for a total value of more than $990. T-Mobile Galaxy Note 3 regular price is $703.99, but this does not include the Galaxy Gear and other accessories, but subscribers can get the device for $199.99 on-contract and the remaining balance of $21/monthly for 24-months period. The T-Mobile's give-away contest has started today, and will end-up until 15th September, So for those who want to join this fun just make sure to head over to T-Mobile registration page. Who knows you might be the lucky winner of that Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Samsung galaxy Gear smartwatch in due time. source: T-Mobile Galaxy Note 3

A photo of a Samsung Android device broke in half marked with a word 'Have A break' has been posted at Nokia's twitter page. The said photo has been posted just right after Google's announcement of the upcoming new Android 4.4 updates. Many of Nokia's critics elaborated the said tweeted photo, that Nokia only makes fun on Android platform instead of concentrating into creating a new phones that can somehow surpass the Android devices. Here's the photo posted from Nokia's home base twitter page. Now, what can you say about this Nokia's bold move? Is Nokia so desperate enough to make like a childish action such as this? source:  twitter.com/NokiaHomebase

Google reveals new Android OS version codenamed as Android 4.4 KitKat , yes after a chocolate brand name from from Nestle. Few months ago there lot of expectations surrounding that the new upcoming version next to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean that has seen running on Google Nexus devices will be Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie. But Google's recent annoucemnet has break the much anticipated and long-humored new OS version after revealing the Android 4.4 KitKat. During last year's I/O developers conference in May, they introduced the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean on Nexus tablets and later this year it has seen comes to 4.2 and 4.3 version on several select Android devices, including Google Nexus 4, Nexus 7, Nexus 10, Nexus 10 Tablet, Galaxy Nexus, Samsung Galaxy S3, Galaxy S4, Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy Tab 3, HTC One and HTC One X, some Sony Xperia series and among others from LG and Motorola devices. The Android 4.4 KitKat will be expected to arrive and can be seen first on upcoming Nexus 5 and the...

Motorola Moto X is now also offered by US Cellular for $199 in a 2 year contract, but new costumers can save a $75 'Switcher Bonus' mail that comes as a MasterCard Debit Card. The Moto X is one of the affordable Android device launched to date and also available on other US major carriers like AT&T and Verizon , it offers 4G LTE Data Capability, Active Display Touchless Control, a4.7" AMOLED™ 720p HD Touch Display, 10 MP Camera w/ Auto-focus and LED Flash, 2 MP Front-Facing Camera and will run on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) OS. source: US Cellular Moto X

Yet another Japanese mobile phone manufacturer Sony was releasing the new flagship called Sony Xperia C. In-fact the source code is now live for after-market developers out there. The Sony Xperia C device was announced earlier this year and now available in China and soon coming to some countries in Asia. The Sony Xperia C will be running on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and this device is built with Dual SIM feature. The display of Sony Xperia C is packed with a 5-inch capacitive touch screen and equipped with 1.2 GHz quad-core MediaTek MTK6589 quad-core processor coupled with 1GB of RAM. The Sony Xperia C source code can be downloaded here: http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/xperia-open-source-archives/open-source-archive-for-build-16-0-a-0-36/ . Again, the source code are for Xperia C with MTK6589 based phone only for the software version 16.0.A.0.36. A recap to further features of Sony Xperia C: The Sony Xperia C Camera offers a 8 megapixel rear camera with Auto Focus, L...