Facebook testing Photo Sync feature on iOS 6 users

Photo Sync stores pictures in a private folder Facebook has begun testing its new automatic photo upload service on a small sample of iOS app users. The Photo Sync feature, which was tested on some Android app users in September, will upload all photos taken with the device's camera to the social network as soon as the picture is taken. While that may...

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Oprah praises Microsoft’s Surface tablet from an iPad

Oprah appears to be a fan of Microsoft's new Surface tablet, but she was caught using its biggest rival to share the message. While some holiday shoppers may be pondering which tablet to snag this season, Microsoft’s Surface has gained one colossal supporter: Oprah Winfrey. Well, sort of. “Gotta say love that SURFACE! Have bought 12 already for Christmas...

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Nexus 7 shipments projected to reach 5 million by the end of 2012

Shipments of Google's Nexus 7 tablet could reach five million by the year's end, according to component suppliers. Shipments of the Nexus 7 tablet for 2012 could be higher than the Google had originally expected – in fact, it may even double Google’s initial predictions. At the end of this year’s second quarter, the search engine giant expected to ship 2.5...

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Galaxy S4 rumors point to quad-core A15 chip, 13MP camera

Samsung will be looking to repeat the Galaxy S3's success Given the success of Samsung's Galaxy S3, a Galaxy S4 must be on its way, right? Samsung isn't about to admit as much, though, meaning we've got to rely on rumors until official word makes its way down the pipeline. Rumors like, say, Tuesday's report that Samsung's Galaxy S4 will sport the device...

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Galaxy S4 rumors out quad-core A15 chip, 13MP camera

Samsung will be looking to repeat the Galaxy S3's success Given the success of Samsung's Galaxy S3, a Galaxy S4 must be on its way, right? Samsung isn't about to admit as much, though, meaning we've got to rely on rumors until official word makes its way down the pipeline. Rumors like, say, Tuesday's report that Samsung's Galaxy S4 will sport the device...

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Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus coming in 2013?

Beefed-up Galaxy S2 to return to the limelight? Samsung is reportedly planning to squeeze more life out of its breakthrough Galaxy S2 smartphone with a new and improved version slated for next year. SamMobile is reporting that a Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus handset is being prepped for a Q1 2013 release. According to the site, the phone would come with Android...

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Hands on with the Evernote Smart Notebook by Moleskine, a digital compromise for pen-and-paper purists

While Evernote has evolved into a platform for organizing, remembering, and digitally storing everything, those of us that can't quite put down the pen haven't entirely gotten on board. Now the Smart Notebook by Moleskine could possibly change that. For someone who is on top of app releases, I’ve been slow to the digital productivity game. Not that I haven’t...

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Samsung to show an 8-core big.LITTLE chipset next year

Samsung is rumored to put a quad Cortex-A15 CPU inside the Galaxy S IV with the Exynos 5450 chipset, but EETimes is reporting that the Korean company has a more interesting chipset in the works - the first one to use ARM's big.LITTLE technology. This tech pairs a number of powerful Cortex-A15 cores with the same number of low-power Cortex-A7 cores (similar to NVIDIA's...

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Leaked videos show Microsoft knew the Kin was terrible

Even the fundraising foam party couldn't save the Kin from being sent to the farm Focus group videos filmed ahead of the launch of the Microsoft Kin show that the company knew the handsets struggled to do basically everything. If you don't remember the Kin range, let us refresh your memory: it was a short-lived line-up of semi-smartphones launched by Microsoft...

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Is Apple running its own eBay store? Signs point to ‘Yes’

A recently launched eBay store that only sells refurbished Apple products appears to be a thinly disguised outlet run by Apple itself. And thanks to some sales tax loophole, buying through the eBay store may actually be a better deal than the online Apple Store offers. Searching for a deal on Apple gadgets for your holiday shopping? Then look no further...

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Apple allegedly planning iPhone 5 successor and next-gen iPad for mid-2013

Recent reports from Asia have sparked rumor that both Apple and Samsung are already planning their next-gen product launches. While shoppers may be gearing up to purchase the iPhone 5 or one of Apple’s recently released iPads this holiday season, the Cupertino, Calif.-based company is already planning for its next major electronics release. Apple is...

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Android 4.1.2 test firmware for Samsung Galaxy Note II surfaces

A test ROM, carrying a version number N7100XXDLJ2 for the Galaxy Note II has just surfaced, giving everyone brave enough to try manual flashing a chance to experience the latest goodies from the Samsung R&D center. The leaked release bring a cool new ink effect for the lockscreen, which you can check out in the following video: Other new features of the leaked ROM include: New Group Cast application Updated notification toggles Customizable notification panel Swype-like continuous input for Samsung Keyboard Follow...

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Android 5.0 benchmark suggests Sony Nexus handset exists

The pie might be ready to come out of the oven Android 5.0 has popped up on a benchmarking website, apparently running on a Sony-made smartphone. Dubbed Key Lime Pie, the next iteration of Android is expected to be a big one, taking a significant leap forward from Jelly Bean and Google will want a shiny new handset to show off its latest platform. Now...

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Nokia’s HERE Maps app arrives on iOS to fill the hole left by Google Maps

Nokia has released its new HERE Maps app for iOS, where it brings the popular Nokia Maps service to iPhones and iPads everywhere, along with several features missing from Apple Maps, including public transportation routes. Nokia revealed its HERE Maps app and associated HTML5 website at an event in San Francisco last week, where it made a big deal of its compatibility...

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Nokia Here maps app hits iOS

Can Apple Maps do *this*? No. Nokia hopes to beat Apple at its own shaky mapping game with the Nokia Here maps app hitting iOS today. You'll be able to get the free Here app on iPhones, iPads and iPod touches running iOS 4.3 and above. Approving Nokia's app may have been a hard pill for Apple to swallow, given that it has had a few, er, teething problems...

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UK's first 4G SIM-only plans finally appear

SIM-only, but still costly EE, the UK's first network to offer 4G has finally launched its SIM-only tariffs, almost a month after the superfast network strode onto the scene in Britain. Plans start at £21 per month on a 12-month contract – no rolling 30-day deals here – which gives you unlimited texts and calls but just 500MB of data. If you need more...

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HTC says Apple settlement estimates are “outrageous,” while Samsung wants all the juicy details

HTC's Peter Chou has called financial estimates on its recent deal with Apple "outrageous," but hasn't provided any further details. Samsung however, is more interested in those patents being licensed, as they may prove crucial in its upcoming courtroom battle with Apple. Last week, HTC inked a licensing deal with Apple, putting an end to two years of patent...

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HTC: Apple settlement estimates 'very, very wrong'

HTC: We ain't no fools. HTC's CEO got upset at media reports that it was being forced to pay Apple top dollar in a settlement. Peter Chou (the man who regularly hangs out with the likes of Dr Dre) was speaking at a Japanese product launch when he was asked about the mooted $6 - $8 (£3.50 - £5, AUS$5.5-7.5) figure HTC was paying Apple for each Android phone...

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Rumors: Galaxy S IV to have 13MP camera, quad-core A15 CPU

The Samsung Galaxy S IV rumors are heating up - the 4.99" 1080p Super AMOLED screen was brought up again as was the Exynos 5450 chipset rumors (with quad-core Cortex-A15 CPU). The camera has also caught the attention of the rumor mill and apparently it will be a 13MP shooter. That sounds plausible - we've heard that the Galaxy Note II was supposed to have a 13MP shooter,...

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Smartphone holiday gift guide

It's that time of year. All of the new devices are hitting shelves in hopes of making it under a Christmas tree and into your hands. From the iPhone to the Razr M, check out our favorite phones this holiday season. The last three months of the year are always packed with new smartphone releases. It’s when manufacturers roll out the biggest and best devices...

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