Samsung producing first 2GB LPDDR3 RAM for next-gen mobile devices

The little chips that could Samsung is ushering in the next generation of mobile memory with the mass production of the first-ever 2GB LPDDR3 RAM. The new mobile chips run at a total of 12.8 gigabytes per second and 1600 Mbps per pin. That translates to the 2GB LPDDR3 being approximately 50 percent faster than a single LPDDR2 chip. Practically, this...

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Delta improves facilities for tech-savvy travelers, adds more recharging stations

Delta Airlines has announced plans to improve facilities for its tech-savvy passengers, adding more recharging stations to its branded gates at a further 12 airports around the US. With more and more airlines waking up to the realization that a connected passenger is more often than not a happy passenger, amenities at airports and on aircraft to help facilitate...

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Samsung producing the first 2GB LPDDR3 RAM for next-gen mobile devices

The little chips that could Samsung is ushering in the next generation of mobile memory with the mass production of the first-ever 2GB LPDDR3 RAM. The new mobile chips run at a total of 12.8 gigabytes per second and 1600 Mbps per pin. That translates to the 2GB LPDDR3 being approximately 50% faster than a single LPDDR2 chip. Practically, this higher...

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Apple EarPod headphones 'more durable' but still 'throw away'

Apple wants $29 (£25) for its new EarPods A teardown of Apple's new EarPod headphones show them to be more durable than their predecessors, with greater resistance to water and sweat. The new $29 (£25) buds, launched alongside and shipping with the iPhone 5 and new iPod touch, were unleashed last week promising a better fit and improved sound, by pumping...

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HTC teases 9/19 event with Facebook post

What's hiding under there? We are hours away from HTC "see what's next" event and the company, playing coy, posted an official teaser on its Facebook page Tuesday afternoon to whet our whistles. Just the corner of a phone is visible, though what we can see what appears to be the clock of a Windows Phone, giving enough of a hint as to what we can expect...

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Facebook further embraces mobile with updated Pages Manager, off-site ads

Facebook is preparing a mobile assault Facebook CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg wasn't kidding when he reportedly said "mobile is everything" during the TechCrunch Disrupt conference last week. The social network on Tuesday announced two new fronts to its mobile ad strategy: a new version of Pages Manager and the beginnings of an off-site ad network. ...

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Analyst: Apple to produce new CPU every two years

Analysts believe Apple will introduce a new CPU in 2014 When Apple's iPhone 5 arrives in consumer hands, it will come complete with a 1.2GHz dual-core A6 CPU. Unique to Apple, the custom designed chip was built from the ground-up completely in house utilizing architecture licensed from ARM. Though the history of the A6 chip is pretty interesting in and...

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Hands-on with Plantronics Voyager Legend, a Bluetooth headset for professionals on the go

The latest from Plantronics' Voyager Bluetooth headset line aims to be legendary -- but is it? Here's our hands-on with its newest device. Bluetooth headset makers certainly have a market all their own: professionals who need to take constant calls on the go, working parents who need both hands to drive while on the phone, and gym rats who can’t be torn...

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Microsoft, RIM agree to exFAT licensing deal

Microsoft agrees to exFAT licensing deal with RIM Microsoft has released a statement detailing the agreement they've made with Research in Motion (RIM) to license exFAT to the BlackBerry makers. exFAT (Extended File Allocation Table) technology allows for devices which utilize flash memory to handle files fives times larger than the previous FAT system....

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HTC teases the device it is about to announce tomorrow

In order to stir interest up prior to its event tomorrow, HTC has released a teaser of the product it is about to announce tomorrow on its official Facebook page. As you can see in the photo above, the teaser shot reveals one of the device's corners, as well as tomorrow's date. The text below the image says "when beautiful hardware meets stunning software." Despite...

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US trade agency to investigate Apple devices

Apple's finding itself in court a lot lately A new development in an ongoing patent quarrel between Apple and Motorola Mobility broke Tuesday, with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) deciding it will take a magnified look at some of Apple's signature products. Those include "certain Apple iPhones, iPods, iPads, and Apple personal computers,"...

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ZTE announces quad-core Grand Era U985 for China

ZTE has just announced the Grand Era U985 smartphone, which will debut on Chinese ground in a couple of days. The Grand Era U985 is powered by a quad-core Tegra 3 processor, boasts a 4.5" 720p display and an 8 MP camera on the back. It will bring support for the local TD-SCDMA networks. ZTE Grand Era U985 (click for larger image) ZTE claims that the Grand Era U985...

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Rumor: HTC 8X, aka HTC Accord, leaked before Wed. event

HTC's Windows Phone push should start Wed. HTC says it'll be going all-in on Windows Phone 8 and the first of potentially three devices, expected to be announced Wednesday, has reportedly appeared online. A snap of the long-rumoured device, alternately called the HTC Accord and HTC 8X, was acquired by PhoneArena, showcasing a handset boasting the logo of...

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HTC Accord smartphone with Windows Phone 8 leaked ahead of launch event

HTC is expected to begin its Windows Phone push on Wednesday HTC says it will be going all-in on Windows Phone 8 and the first of three devices, expected to be announced tomorrow, has appeared online. A snap of the long-rumoured device, also known as the HTC 8X, was acquired by the Phones Arena website, showcasing a handset boasting the logo of US carrier...

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Treehouse flexes some mobile muscle with iOS and Android dev courses

Web development education platform Treehouse stretches its mobile reach with new iOS and Android classes. Just last week, Treehouse unveiled its plans to contribute $3 million in scholarships to future developers, and today the Web-based learning platform is announcing its new iOS and Android curriculum. “Treehouse is now offering courses on both iOS...

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Hands on: LG Optimus G review

Hands on: LG Optimus G review The LG Optimus G has arrived, and comes complete with a whole new level of smartphone technology. It's another evolution for the Korean brand, with the new handset the second quad core option the firm has released. However, it's the first to use Qualcomm's S4 Pro chip, which will bring an LTE-ready quad core handset to the masses for...

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Sen. Schumer to unveil BRAINS Act, an immigration bill for tech talent

Sen. Chuck Schumer will unveil a new immigration bill today that seeks to fill the talent gap in the U.S. technology industry. U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) plans to unveil an immigration bill later today that would make it easier for high-skilled immigrants to work in the United States. The “BRAINS Act” — which, sadly, has nothing to do with the impending...

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LG still looking at Windows Phone handsets

LG's Windows Phone exit could be temporary LG has confirmed that it's still keeping an eye on Microsoft's platform, but still doesn't want to launch a WP8 yet. Jong-Seok Park, CEO of LG Mobile Communications, said during a press conference that the company was still intending to keep things strictly Android for the time being: "With regards to our relationship...

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iPhone 5 release date: when will you get it?

iPhone 5: when will you get it? Update: Check out our hands on: iPhone 5 review! For a full breakdown of all the tariffs, head over to iPhone 5 price: deals and tariffs compared The new iPhone 5 has been launched, but that's only half the story - you want to know when and where you can get your iPaws all over the handset. Well, the iPhone...

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Motorola RAZR i goes on pre-order in UK, costs £345

The Intel Atom-powered Motorola RAZR i was announced just a few hours ago, but it’s already gone on pre-order in the UK – one of the very few countries to get the phone in early October. The rest of the lucky regions are France, Germany, Brazil, Argentina and Mexico. The SIM free version (without any contract) goes around £345 (incl. VAT) in the UK. Clove and Expansys...

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Hands on: Motorola Razr i review

Hands on: Motorola Razr i review The Motorola Razr i is the latest smartphone from the now Google-owned firm, and this mid-range handset promises edge-to-edge action in the palm of your hand. While things have been pretty quite on the Motorola front since the launch of the Razr last year – with just a smattering of mediocre handsets since - the Razr i is the most...

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