BlackBerry 10 gets important US security clearance ahead of launch

Research In Motion's upcoming BlackBerry 10 platform has received US security clearance that will allow it to be used by goverment agencies – provided they don't all desert the Canadian company before the new platform launches. As Research In Motion (RIM) executives count down the days to the launch of its next-generation BlackBerry 10 platform (though one wonders...

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Sony C6603 ‘Yuga’ flaunts its 1080p display in live images

Following the footsteps of its C650X Odin relative, it was time for Sony C6603 ‘Yuga’ to make an appearance. The upcoming Sony flagship has emerged in live photos, which barely leave anything to one’s imagination. The Sony C6603 ‘Yuga’ will reportedly feature a quad-core CPU (likely a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro) and 2GB of RAM. The leaked photos all but confirm the...

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Sony reportedly targeting 50 million Xperia smartphone sales in '13

Sony to use the usual ODM suspects: Foxconn, Arima and Compal Sony Mobile is expected to ship 50 million Xperia smartphones next year, and pull off that ambitious growth by turning to Taiwan-based original device manufacturers, according to a DigiTimes source. "[Foxconn] is currently the largest ODM for Sony Mobile, followed by Arima and Compal," an industry...

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Report: Sony Mobile aims to ship 50 million XPERIA smartphones in 2013

Sony to use the usual ODM suspects: Foxconn, Arima and Compal Sony Mobile is expected to ship 50 million Xperia smartphones next year, and pull off that ambitious growth by turning to Taiwan-based original device manufacturers. "[Foxconn] is currently the largest ODM for Sony Mobile, followed by Arima and Compal," an industry source told Taiwan's DigiTimes....

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Foxconn chairman admits it is ‘falling short’ of iPhone 5 demand

iPhone 5 manufacturer Foxconn admitted Wednesday that assembling the lighter, thinner device is "not easy" and as a result the company is having a serious problem keeping up with demand. With the holiday season fast approaching, we can safely assume that demand for the new iPhone 5 will surge to some degree, though even now it appears that Foxconn, the company...

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Hands on: Grove iPhone 5 bamboo case adds a touch of handmade beauty

We get our hands on the Grove bamboo case for iPhone 5, an expensive, premium case. Is it worth the extra cash? Read on to find out. So much for that early October shipment date Grove teased us back in September! But no complaints here; we finally got our hands on the latest handcrafted case for the iPhone 5 and it’s already gearing up to be one of the more...

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Samsung expecting to lose Apple chip orders, says report

Taylor Swift lyrics now inspire corporate policy Samsung is reportedly preparing to scale back its chip production in anticipation of losing a good chunk of business from Apple as a CPU customer. According to Digitimes, which cites unspecified industry sources, Samsung is considering a delay in the construction of a new Line-17 semiconductor plant. The...

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Analyst: RIM's BlackBerry 10 is doomed to fail

Is hope fading for BB10? RIM's BlackBerry 10 operating system may be 'dead on arrival' when it eventually launches in 2013, according to one analyst. James Faucette of Pacific Crest Securities told investors that the long-delayed OS is unlikely to be met with real enthusiasm and, in all likelihood, will fail. He wrote: "We believe BB10 is likely to be...

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Analyst: BlackBerry 10 OS doomed to fail

Is hope fading for BB10? RIM's BlackBerry 10 operating system may be 'dead on arrival' when it eventually launches in 2013, according to one analyst. James Faucette of Pacific Crest Securities told investors that the long-delayed OS is unlikely to be met with real enthusiasm and, in all likelihood, will fail. He wrote: "We believe BB10 is likely to be...

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DC Comics brings entire weekly line-up to iBooks, Kindle Store

Superman flies onto the Kindle store Batman and Superman publisher DC Comics has launched its entire portfolio of weekly titles on the major digital book stores. Brand new weekly editions are now available to download and keep through Amazon's Kindle Store, Apple's iBooks Store and the Barnes & Noble Nook Store. All DC and Vertigo comics, including...

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Sony's Xperia T and Xperia TX reap software update

Updates worthy of a double-O agent Wednesday, Sony announced a new set of firmware updates which would add a host of new features to its Android 4.0: Ice Cream Sandwich-powered Xperia T and Xperia TX smartphones. Set to start rolling out globally this week, as the updates become live across certain regions, the Xperias will notify users when they can be...

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AT&T lays out plans to cover 300 million with 4G LTE by end of 2014

AT&T commits to $14 billion in network improvements over the next 3 years AT&T has announced significant expansion and infrastructure investments to support future growth, including a scheme to extend 4G LTE coverage to 300 million Americans over the next two years. The carrier announced plans Wednesday to invest $14 billion in the next three years...

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Microsoft reportedly building 7-inch Xbox Surface tablet

According to reports, Microsoft is moving forward with an Xbox Surface tablet. The 7-inch device will place a firm focus on gaming with a custom-built processor and modified version Windows OS. We're likely to see the tablet before we see an actual new Xbox. According to a report from The Verge, Microsoft is entering into the hardware business with a 7-inch...

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AT&T 4G LTE to cover 300 million people by end of 2014

AT&T commits to $14 billion in network improvements over the next 3 years AT&T has announced significant expansion and infrastructure investments to support future growth, including LTE coverage for 300 million Americans over the next two years. On Wednesday, AT&T announced plans to invest $14 billion over the next three years to augment its...

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Black HTC One S finally lands on T-Mobile US’s shelves

HTC One S has been on sale on T-Mobile for months now, but (unfortunately) the black colored version hasn't been available across the Atlantic until today. Potential users will finally be able to pick up the device in black with red accents. In order to please the overly patient, the Big Magenta currently offers the black version of the HTC One S for free after a...

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Nokia Lumia 830 leaks in China, surprises everyone

Leaked images of what is allegedly another upcoming WP smartphone from Nokia, namely the Lumia 830, surfaced. Before you get too excited, the Lumia 830 will not be a beefier variant of the upcoming Lumia 820, but rather a successor to the Lumia 710. Given that no spec sheet was given, we're holding off on putting too much validity to that peculiar naming convention....

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Sony to outsource up to 40% of phone manufacturing?

Sony is looking to ship more phones in 2013, according to DigiTimes, going from a projected 35 million to 50 million. To get the job done, the company plans to outsource some of the manufacturing to big ODMs. Foxconn has been manufacturing low-end Sony phones since Q3 of this year. According to sources, Sony will add Arima and Compal to the list of makers early...

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Microsoft Office 'confirmed' for iOS and Android next year

But will Clippy be on board? Microsoft Office is coming to the iPhone, iPad, and Android next year, according to sources. A mobile version of Office has been spotted running on the iPad before, but Microsoft has stayed quiet on the matter. Now anonymous sources have confirmed to The Verge that Office for mobile devices is real, and will be out on Android...

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Foxconn chief admits it can't meet iPhone production demands

Foxconn can't keep up with the demand If you're wondering why the iPhone 5 won't be dispatched for three to four weeks, here's your reason. Manufacturer Foxconn can't make them fast enough, according to its chairman Terry Gou. "It's not easy to make the iPhones," Gou told reporters. "We are falling short of meeting the huge demand." He didn't specify which...

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Apple adds Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, Galaxy Note 10.1 to Samsung lawsuit

Apple is trying to add Android 4.1, Jelly Bean, and the Galaxy Note 10.1 to yet another patent infringement court case against Samsung in California. Apple argued yesterday that Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet and the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system infringe on its patents and should be added to an existing California lawsuit against Samsung....

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HTC DNA leaks in official photo

Is greatness in its DNA? HTC is readying a 5-inch mobile-cum-tablet for the western market, and here's what appears to be its first official photo. The HTC DNA is a repackaging of the HTC J Butterfly, a challenger to the Galaxy Note 2 that only launched in Japan. The specs are said to be nigh-on identical to the J Butterfly, with a 5-inch screen that has...

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LG Optimus L9 arrives in Europe

Put with the Nexus 4 for company, who would buy it? The LG Optimus L9 has touched down in Germany, where consumers can purchase the smartphone online SIM-free. Available for €299 (around £240) on Amazon, LG has been slow to roll out the Optimus L9 to Europe, making it available in Asia and the US first. It's the most powerful handset in the Korean firm's...

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Super-sized ZTE Windows Phone 8 handset appears online

Would you like fries with that? ZTE could be readying a huge Windows Phone 8 smartphone, after an employee posted a photo of a previously unseen handset online. The picture appeared on China's version of Twitter, Weibo, and was posted by ZTE's head of market strategy Lu Qian Hao. There are two handsets in the image, one white and one black, and according...

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Motorola gives you the keys to its Atrix HD with the new Developer Edition

Motorola has announced a special Developer Edition of its Atrix HD Android phone. Designed for those who want to customize their Atrix HD, it comes with the option of unlocking the bootloader, allowing the installation of custom software. Motorola is sure to please developers and those amongst us who like to customize our Android phones with its latest device,...

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AT&T to sell off-contract Nokia Lumia 920 for $450, 820 for $400

Yesterday, AT&T announced the on-contract pricing of three of its incoming Windows Phone 8 handsets, including the Nokia Lumia 920 (they have exclusivity on this one in the US) and the Lumia 820. Today they put those two up for pre-order and revealed the off-contract prices of these phones. The Lumia 920 will set you back $450 (or $100 with a 2-year contract),...

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1080p Droid DNA tipped for launch at Verizon and HTC’s November 13 event

HTC and Verizon have sent out invitations to a press event on November 13, where it's rumored to be announcing the Droid DNA, the US version of Japan's J Butterfly smartphone that's equipped with a 5-inch, 1080p display. Phone fans could be in for a treat next week, as HTC and Verizon have sent out invitations to a press event to be held in New York on November...

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