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Huawei Ascend P2 announced with a slim body and large battery

Huawei Ascend P2 announced with a slim body and large battery 24 Feb 2013, 08:32 17

Just as rumored, the Huawei Ascend P2 will have a major selling point being one of the thinnest big-screen...

LG to use a homemade octo-core chip named Odin for its H2 flagship Optimus G2

LG to use a homemade octo-core chip named Odin for its H2 flagship Optimus G2 24 Feb 2013, 07:09 14

Last year we heard for the first time that LG will try and mimic the big boys by developing a mobile...

Sony Xperia Z is more than water and dust resistant: it's baby proof (video)

Sony Xperia Z is more than water and dust resistant: it's baby proof (video) 24 Feb 2013, 07:07 30

The Sony Xperia Z is not just like any other high-end smartphones. It is unique by being the only high...

Huawei Ascend P2 nigh confirmed: won't have 1080p display, will compensate with extreme slimness

Huawei Ascend P2 nigh confirmed: won't have 1080p display, will compensate with extreme slimness 24 Feb 2013, 06:44 8

Huawei’s press event will kick off any moment now but right before it, we have already seen numerous...

Samsung Galaxy S III with Android 4.2.1 demonstration video surfaces

Samsung Galaxy S III with Android 4.2.1 demonstration video surfaces 24 Feb 2013, 06:23 35

Samsung has just unveiled the Galaxy Note 8.0 to directly compete with the iPad mini but that device...

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 hands-on

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 hands-on 24 Feb 2013, 06:10 28

Ah, traditions, such a wonderful thing! Samsung used last year's MWC as a stage to announce the Note...

LIVE: Huawei's MWC 2013 press-conference

LIVE: Huawei's MWC 2013 press-conference 24 Feb 2013, 06:10

Here we are, guys! The events of MWC 2013 have started, and it's now time to enjoy Huawei's press-conference,...

ZTE Open

ZTE Open 24 Feb 2013

ZTE Open is a Firefox OS running smartphone powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A SoC, 3.5" HVGA...

NYPD to work with Apple to track down stolen Apple iPhones and Apple iPads

NYPD to work with Apple to track down stolen Apple iPhones and Apple iPads 24 Feb 2013, 00:45 21

In New York City, ripping off an Apple iPhone or an Apple iPad has become so commonplace that the cops...

Are you a sleep-texter?

Are you a sleep-texter? 23 Feb 2013, 23:43 6

Considering that most people sleep near their smartphone, it might not seem surprising that sleep-texting...

Virgin Mobile version of the Google Nexus 4 priced at $359.99 by The Source?

Virgin Mobile version of the Google Nexus 4 priced at $359.99 by The Source? 23 Feb 2013, 22:20 6

Last week, pre-paid carrier Virgin Mobile Canada priced its version of the Google Nexus 4 for $399, however...

Samsung announces HomeSync - a 1TB media streaming hub with Android and multiple format support

Samsung announces HomeSync - a 1TB media streaming hub with Android and multiple format support 23 Feb 2013, 21:01 16

Samsung just took the wraps off its HomeSync media streaming and sharing device, which comes complete...

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 vs Apple iPad mini vs Google Nexus 7 specs comparison

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 vs Apple iPad mini vs Google Nexus 7 specs comparison 23 Feb 2013, 20:01 41

We are pitting Samsung's latest Note family member against its most formidable opponents - the Apple...

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 23 Feb 2013

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 is an 8-inch Android tablet by Samsung with S Pen functionality. It features...

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 now official with improved S Pen tech and Smart Remote mode

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 now official with improved S Pen tech and Smart Remote mode 23 Feb 2013, 20:00 41

After months of speculation, the mid-sized warrior in Samsung's Note family is finally official. The...

FAVI HDTV Smart Stick hands-on

FAVI HDTV Smart Stick hands-on 23 Feb 2013, 19:22 7

At first glance, the $49.99 FAVI HDTV Smart Stick might be mistaken for an oversized USB modem or flash...

Video shows Nokia Lumia 620 speedier than Nokia Lumia 920 in some functions

Video shows Nokia Lumia 620 speedier than Nokia Lumia 920 in some functions 23 Feb 2013, 16:40 26

The Nokia Lumia 620 is an entry-level model that has 512MB of RAM and a dual-core 1GHz processor under...

Ad for the LG Optimus G Pro makes fun of the Apple iPhone

Ad for the LG Optimus G Pro makes fun of the Apple iPhone 23 Feb 2013, 15:16 48

You know the television commercial for the Apple iPhone that shows a line of kids being photographed...

Google Glass will grab 3G/4G data from Android phones or the Apple iPhone

Google Glass will grab 3G/4G data from Android phones or the Apple iPhone 23 Feb 2013, 14:28 31

As we told you, Google is allowing more pre-orders of Google Glass for $1,500, but you first must be...

Staples has a deal for you on the Samsung GALAXY Note II, Samsung Galaxy S III and more

Staples has a deal for you on the Samsung GALAXY Note II, Samsung Galaxy S III and more 23 Feb 2013, 13:03 3

Office supplies retailer Staples has some deals for you on some of the most popular mobile devices; the...

MWC 2013: We have arrived!

MWC 2013: We have arrived! 23 Feb 2013, 12:04 22

Ah, Barcelona – we missed you! Last time you welcomed us was exactly one year ago, when the previous...

Spotted at MWC: Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0

Spotted at MWC: Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 23 Feb 2013, 11:49 25

Aimed right for the heart of the Apple iPad mini is the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet with its 8 inch...

HTC: A brief history in solid handset designs

HTC: A brief history in solid handset designs 23 Feb 2013, 10:27 93

Now that HTC’s big fat cat is out of the bag, everyone is up in arms over the HTC One’s stunning design,...

More leaked renderings of the Nokia Lumia 520 and 720 appear

More leaked renderings of the Nokia Lumia 520 and 720 appear 23 Feb 2013, 08:31 18

On Friday night, we passed along to you some leaked renderings purportedly of the Nokia Lumia 520 and...

Report: Samsung Galaxy S IV to have Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 inside; boot screen leaks

Report: Samsung Galaxy S IV to have Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 inside; boot screen leaks 23 Feb 2013, 07:24 177

According to an insider, it looks like the Samsung Galaxy S IV will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon...

HTC reaches settlement with FTC on Android device security issue

HTC reaches settlement with FTC on Android device security issue 23 Feb 2013, 02:24 9

Stating that HTC “failed to employ reasonable security” on millions of Android tablets and smartphones,...

ZTE Grand S to have reasonable price in China, says executive

ZTE Grand S to have reasonable price in China, says executive 23 Feb 2013, 01:28 4

According to the ZTE Grand S, with a 5 inch FHD display and quad-core processor, could be priced at 3000-3500...

New high-end Nokia Lumia phone for Verizon winds up at the FCC

New high-end Nokia Lumia phone for Verizon winds up at the FCC 23 Feb 2013, 00:34 27

An unknown Nokia handset has just been spotted at the FCC with support for Verizon and while the specs...

Picture of 5th-generation Apple iPad case shows slimmer body, thinner bezels

Picture of 5th-generation Apple iPad case shows slimmer body, thinner bezels 22 Feb 2013, 23:28 22

A Picture revealing a protective case for the next iteration of the Apple iPad 5 shows that the next...

Windows Phone Store down again

Windows Phone Store down again 22 Feb 2013, 22:39 20

For the second time this month, the Windows Phone Store is down and an error message is up; downloading...

Rugged Kyocera Torque arrives at Sprint on March 8, $99.99

Rugged Kyocera Torque arrives at Sprint on March 8, $99.99 22 Feb 2013, 22:37 1

Officially announced by Sprint late last month, the Kyocera Torque will embark on setting the standard...

Coke: Things go better with Windows Phone

Coke: Things go better with Windows Phone 22 Feb 2013, 21:45 36

Microsoft and Nokia got a nice win in the enterprise as Coca-Cola has decided to equip select members...

Managing cables for all your devices has another solution on the way

Managing cables for all your devices has another solution on the way 22 Feb 2013, 20:41 10

If you are anything like us, you have more than just a couple electronic devices that you use on a daily...

So which Motorola phones are getting Jelly Bean?

So which Motorola phones are getting Jelly Bean? 22 Feb 2013, 20:19 28

Motorola has put up a new page that quickly tells you if your Motorola branded device is heading to the...

Google announces registration date and price for I/O 2013

Google announces registration date and price for I/O 2013 22 Feb 2013, 20:15 16

We are quickly coming up on Google I/O 2013, which is happening back in its traditional time in mid-May,...

Screens leak claiming to be Android 4.2 on the Samsung Galaxy S III

Screens leak claiming to be Android 4.2 on the Samsung Galaxy S III 22 Feb 2013, 19:42 32

For those of you looking for a software update to your Samsung Galaxy S III, it looks like the Android...

Asus teases MWC device, looks to be an Intel-powered Fonepad

Asus teases MWC device, looks to be an Intel-powered Fonepad 22 Feb 2013, 18:40 6

This isn't the first time we've heard about Asus's plans for Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next...

Google shows off the plans for a new 1.1-million-square-foot

Google shows off the plans for a new 1.1-million-square-foot "Bay View" campus 22 Feb 2013, 18:10 13

It looks like Google is planning to expand its office space once again, and this one is going to be big....

Google may be looking into a subscription music streaming service

Google may be looking into a subscription music streaming service 22 Feb 2013, 17:49 6

Rumor has it that Google may be looking into upgrading Google Music with a streaming radio type of feature....

Facebook for iOS gets free calls starting in the US and Canada

Facebook for iOS gets free calls starting in the US and Canada 22 Feb 2013, 17:25 9

As we all know by now, Facebook uses its Messenger app as something of a beta test for new features....

Nexus 4 is free on T-Mobile until Sunday, but it's still a bad deal

Nexus 4 is free on T-Mobile until Sunday, but it's still a bad deal 22 Feb 2013, 17:09 27

We were actually a bit torn about whether or not to put the "deals" tag on this post, because in some...

Images of the Nokia Lumia 720 and Lumia 520 leak

Images of the Nokia Lumia 720 and Lumia 520 leak 22 Feb 2013, 17:03 36

We knew these two devices were in the works. Earlier this month, we saw these two mid-range/entry-level...

Boingo expands its Wi-Fi services into airports in Japan & Germany

Boingo expands its Wi-Fi services into airports in Japan & Germany 22 Feb 2013, 14:06

Always expanding their reach, Boingo has shown us that they’re not afraid to go outside of the box to...

Scout for iOS adds more sharing functions to notify people of your ETA

Scout for iOS adds more sharing functions to notify people of your ETA 22 Feb 2013, 13:06 1

Fortunately, the Scout app for iOS is here to help you notify people about your impending arrival with...

Study shows Apple iPhone to be 300% more reliable than Samsung models

Study shows Apple iPhone to be 300% more reliable than Samsung models 22 Feb 2013, 12:02 154

A study done by FixYa, a community based online tech support site, shows that the Apple iPhone is the...

Google's Project Glass to arrive earlier, in stores by the end of this year, but with no cellular connectivity

Google's Project Glass to arrive earlier, in stores by the end of this year, but with no cellular connectivity 22 Feb 2013, 12:01 20

Google’s futuristic Project Glass could arrive earlier than expected and be available on store shelves...

Another investment house cuts BlackBerry Z10 estimates

Another investment house cuts BlackBerry Z10 estimates 22 Feb 2013, 11:12 25

Just two days after Canaccord Genuity analyst T. Michael Walkley slashed his estimate of the number of...

Nokia to chase the entry-level market as well at MWC, preparing affordable devices to compete with Huawei and ZTE

Nokia to chase the entry-level market as well at MWC, preparing affordable devices to compete with Huawei and ZTE 22 Feb 2013, 09:43 43

Nokia is expected to launch a number of entry-level devices including both Windows Phone-based affordable...

IDC: Samsung topped Apple in smart connected device shipments for 2012

IDC: Samsung topped Apple in smart connected device shipments for 2012 22 Feb 2013, 09:35 26

The smart connected devices market includes desktop and portable PCs, smartphones and tablets and that...

HTC One camera compared with Apple iPhone 5: more samples surface

HTC One camera compared with Apple iPhone 5: more samples surface 22 Feb 2013, 09:19 115

The HTC One is a radical departure from the megapixel wars, focusing on the important metric of pixel...

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