‘Stretched’ iPhone? New images suggest taller, slimmer handset, same width

With Apple set to unveil its latest iPhone on Wednesday, new images appear to confirm that the Cupertino company is about to introduce a taller, slimmer device, with a widescreen display – imagine a kind of 'stretched' iPhone. We’re just hours away from Apple’s much-anticipated media event in San Francisco where it’s expected to reveal the latest iteration of...

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Apple ID leak traced back to app developer BlueToad, not FBI

Looks like the FBI may be off the hook The two-week old mystery of where AntiSec obtained the 1million Apple device IDs it leaked to the Internet has been solved and it appears as if the FBI is off the hook. The real source of the unique device IDs, or UDIDs, is a Florida-based app company called BlueToad. The hacker group claimed to have lifted the unique...

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LG Escape Android smartphone for AT&T gets announced

AT&T added another appealing mid-ranger to its 4G LTE smartphone lineup with the LG Escape. The previously leaked handset will hit the retail shelves on September 16, priced at $49.99 with a two-year contract. The LG escape features a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor. There's 4GB of built-in memory on board, which can be further expanded via microSD card slot. The...

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Reports: iPhone 5 to raise US GDP, take Apple's stock to stratosphere

Could this boost the U.S. economy? The world is T-Minus two days away from the probable unveiling of Apple’s iPhone 5 and though we’ve seen the leaks and know it'll be a hot commodity, the new iOS device’s impact may reach beyond Apple’s coffers. According to a new report, the iPhone 5 may significantly boost the U.S.’s gross domestic product (GDP), helping...

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Judge says HTC patents probably valid, could stifle iPhone 5 in US

HTC's LTE patent suit could prove to be bad news for the iPhone 5 HTC's chairperson Cher Wang wasn't kidding around when she said her company had "no intentions" of settling with Apple after Samsung was handed a defeat in their patent lawsuit against the iPhone maker. The Taiwanese manufacturer is continuing to pursue legal action, as HTC believes Apple...

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AT&T announces LG Escape as a budget-sensitive smartphone

AT&T and LG come together to offer consumers a smartphone that won't break the bank. The LG Escape will be available for $50 on September 16, 2012. LG continues its resurgence in the smartphone field. Its latest offering, the LG Escape, will make its way into AT&T’s fall lineup. Starting September 16, the 4G LTE handset will be available online...

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Intel confirms leaked details on ultra low-watt Haswell chips

Intel could have its sights set on the mobile/tablet marketplace Sources are reporting that information about Intel's upcoming Ivy Bridge successor, the energy-efficient (codename) Haswell microarchitecture, has leaked ahead of Tuesday's Intel Developer's Forum (IDF). Haswell chips will reportedly clock in at only 10 watts, cutting the power usage of the...

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Instagram is officially coming to Windows Phone

Instagram has confirmed that it will make its Windows Phone debut in the Windows Marketplace later this year. The number of apps available in Microsoft’s Windows Phone Marketplace dwarfs the number of apps available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. But soon, those of you who took a risk with a Windows phone won’t have to fret that the world’s favorite...

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Nokia asks ethics officer to investigate faked Lumia video

Video controversy has seriously marred the launch of the Lumia 920 Nokia has enlisted the services of an ethics officer to conduct a review into the controversial 'faked' promotional video for the new Lumia 920 handset. The video, shown at the launch last week, was supposed to show off the capabilities of the built-in 8.7-megapixel PureView stills camera...

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Zeebox integrates Engage tech to bolster second screen app

Broadcasters will soon be able to send interactive content directly to zeebox Broadcasters will now be able to use the zeebox to publish polls, promote Twitter battles and add calls-to-action directly within the popular second screen app. A new partnership with the Chyron digital video service will see the integration of the Engage tech that allows content...

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Nokia to investigate the Lumia 920 promo video fiasco

Nokia has announced it is launching an ethical review into the Lumia 920 presentation video. In case you need a refresh, the Nokia’s Lumia 920 video promoting the smartphone’s camera turned out fake. The samples shown in the advertisement were shot with an expensive DSLR camera, instead of the Lumia 920. Photo: Copyright johaee@gmail.com Even though the video gives...

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Lenovo reveals the waterproof A660 Android smartphone

Lenovo's first waterproof device features an IP67 certification which translates to dust and water resistance of up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. The Lenovo A660 also features two SIM slots with 3G connectivity, a 4-inch screen protected by Gorilla Glass, 5MP rear and VGA front-facing cameras, as well as a 1GHz dual-core processor. All of it powered by a 1500 mAh...

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Apple ditching Samsung memory chip in iPhone 5?

iPhone 5 to come with no Samsung inside? Reports come from supply chain insiders suggest that Apple has reduced its orders for Samsung memory chips and that it will reduce the chips' usage in the iPhone 5. Although Samsung is on the Apple supplier list for initial runs of the new iPhone, Reuters' source says that the company is trying to wean itself off...

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Toys ‘R’ Us jumps in the tablet game: 7-inch Tabeo with Android 4.0

Toys "R" Us has debuted its own tablet for kids: the 7-inch Tabeo, which runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Toys “R” Us announced this weekend that it will begin selling its own branded tablet for kids. The 7-inch Tabeo tablet will cost $150, and goes on sale on October 1. Pre-orders for the device are available through ToysRUs.com now. The Tabeo...

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Apple makes final perpetrations for iPhone 5 with cryptic banner

What does it all mean? (credit: Ekkapong T) Apple is putting the final touches on the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco as it gears up for the new iPhone launch on Wednesday. There's no mistaking that Apple is in the house, with the huge, fruit inspired logo adorning the front of the building surrounded by a vibrant Technicolor banner –...

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Firefox OS shown off on ZTE handset

Mozilla unveils its mobile operating system Mozilla has finally taken the wraps off of Firefox OS, debuting the operating system in a YouTube video. Last week saw a leak of Firefox OS Marketplace which gave a us a glimpse into just what to expect from the mobile operating system, but this new video, which has popped up on the Firefox channel, offers up much...

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Will new iPods join the iPhone at Apple’s September 12 event?

Apple may reveal a range of new iPods at its event on September 12, and given the amount if iPhone leaks, they could be the only surprise. Apple’s talk about “doubling down” on secrecy appears to have been bluster, as a steady stream of leaks over the past few months have built an almost complete picture of what many believe to be the next iPhone. There’s...

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Xiaomi starts Mi-Two production on September 22

Xiaomi beat LG to the punch by announcing the first quad-core Krait-powered phone (though the Optimus G should have the distinction of shipping first). The Xiaomi Mi-Two will go into production on September 22, revealed the company's co-founder. Also, the Mi-Two will be coming in a 32GB version along with the originally announced 16GB version (there's a microSD card...

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Samsung Galaxy S3 Jelly Bean update on its way as 'near perfect' firmware leaked

Jelly Bean delivery is getting closer A new version of the Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean update for the Samsung Galaxy S3 has appeared online, raising hopes that the final version may be pushed to customers sooner rather than later. Picked up by the Sam Mobile site, version I9300XXDLI5 of the Galaxy S3 Jelly Bean firmware is said to be the most stable of the...

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Nokia Lumia 920 could arrive as 4G exclusive in UK

Lumia 920 could be 4G exclusive for EE Network partnership Everything Everywhere is reportedly in talks with Nokia over the LTE enabled Lumia 920, with the view of ranging the handset exclusively in the UK. According to Financial Times sources, the Orange and T-Mobile mother ship is currently negotiating a deal with the Finnish manufacturer, ahead of the...

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