Samsung awarded right to see Apple, HTC settlement

Samsung is hoping to avoid sales injunctions Samsung has succeeded in its request to see details of the recent licensing agreement between rival manufacturers Apple and HTC. The Korean giant had appealed to the court presiding over its own dispute with Apple, claiming the settlement with HTC could have a profound effect on whether sales bans are imposed...

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‘Turkey’ and ‘Orchestra’ – Apple rolls out two new iPhone 5 ads

Apple has posted two new iPhone ads on its YouTube page in the hope of grabbing the attention of consumers and making a few extra sales this holiday season. With the holiday shopping season about to kick off in earnest, Apple has rolled out two new ads featuring the iPhone 5 in the hope that it can persuade even more consumers to send their hard-earned cash...

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Want to charge your gadgets with just a bag? Meet Phorce

Definitely ideal for anyone that carries several mobile devices, the Phorce smart bag will keep you powered without having to find an electrical outlet. With a third of the funding goal already raised on Kickstarter, a group located in Amsterdam has developed a “smart bag” that allows users to charge their gadgets when on the go. Called the Phorce, the bag...

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Samsung awarded the right to see Apple-HTC settlement

Samsung is hoping to avoid sales injunctions Samsung has succeeded in its request to see details of the recent licensing agreement between rival manufacturers Apple and HTC. The Korean giant had appealed to the court presiding over its own dispute with Apple, claiming the settlement with HTC could have a profound effect on whether sales bans are imposed...

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Analyst: Apple TV release date expected Nov. 2013

This time next year, an Apple TV may take over your living room Twelve months from now, you could be staring into an Apple TV display if the predictions of one analyst are accurate. This all-in-one Apple TV's release date will be Nov. 2013 in the eyes of Piper Jaffray senior research analyst Gene Munster in a note picked up by Business Insider. Munster...

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Samsung may squeeze an 8-core processor into the Galaxy S4

A new report from Korea says that Samsung is currently working on eight-core processors for its upcoming devices, hinting that users could see this tech in its Galaxy S4. Samsung is rumored to unveil its next-generation handset, presumably the Galaxy S4, at 2013’s Mobile World Congress in February. However, even more interesting than when the smartphone...

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Lenovo to oust Samsung, become China’s top smartphone maker in 2013

Lenovo may become the number one smartphone manufacturer in China's market come 2013, ending Samsung's reign. PC maker Lenovo is currently the number two player in the Chinese smartphone market, but that may change very soon. A report by Gartner claims that, by 2013, Lenovo is projected to become the top handset manufacturer in its home market of China. The...

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Hands on: Orange launches Libon, a VoIP, messaging, and voicemail app

Libon, a voicemail integrated VoIP app launching on Monday in the Apple App Store, has every feature that you'll need to make phone calls, and more. Read our full hands-on impressions and interview with its creator. It’s not often that you’ll find a corporation willing to dive head first into developing a technology that competes with its own core business,...

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Jolla offers first look at Sailfish mobile operating system

Nokia's N9 may not be the last we see of MeeGo A group of former Nokia employees are working to revive the abandoned MeeGo operating system, now resurrected as Sailfish and teased it on the company's website this week. In a YouTube video posted Wednesday, Finnish startup Jolla introduced the world to Sailfish, a new mobile operating system created from the...

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Clearer Meizu MX2 pictures leak, show its thin profile

The Meizu MX2 has appeared in a fresh batch of leaked images. This time the pictures are clearer than before and we can get a good look at the front. The device looks sleeker than its predecessor and appears very thin. The front is entirely covered in glass with what looks like a front facing camera at the bottom (or possibly a LED or home button). We already...

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Why conviction of the AT&T iPad ‘hacker’ is a problem for us all

One of the two men responsible for revealing a massive security hole in AT&T's system and exposing the email addresses of more than 100,000 iPad owners faces up to 10 years in jail. But a closer look at the situation shows that his problem is our problem, too. The security researcher responsible for exposing a hole in AT&T’s website that revealed...

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Jolla offers first look at Sailfish mobile OS

Nokia's N9 may not be the last we see of MeeGo A group of former Nokia employees are working to revive the abandoned MeeGo operating system, now resurrected as Sailfish and teased on the company's website this week. In a YouTube video posted Wednesday, Finnish startup Jolla introduced the world to Sailfish, a new mobile operating system created from the...

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We get our hands dirty with the video magazine app Vodio’s new social features

As the market for mobile video continues to expand, we go hands on with video app Vodio's latest Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube integrations. With Vodio’s Facebook, Twitter and YouTube integration announced just days ago, we decided to dig a little deeper into what many are calling Flipboard for video — and based on our experience, it certainly earns itself...

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Samsung Galaxy S4: what we want to see

The S3 still could do with a few tweaks It certainly feels like Samsung is taking over the world right now – at least, the Android world. There's no doubt that last year's Galaxy S2 was arguably the phone of the year. And not in recent times, discounting Apple of course, can we remember the anticipation and expectation of a phone as much as the Galaxy S3....

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It’s time to give thanks … for these apps that will help you cook your Thanksgiving dinner

The holidays are upon us, and that means tis the season for cooking unreasonable amounts of food. If you need a little help in the kitchen this Thanksgiving, these apps will help you plan, prepare, and perfect your meal. In case you hadn’t heard, Thanksgiving is tomorrow. While the holiday is being quickly overtaken by the surge of Black Friday deals (which...

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HTC DROID DNA launches today on Verizon, $199 on contract

The HTC DROID DNA, the manufacturer's first US smartphone with a 1080p screen, has become available through Verizon Wireless online and retail stores today, just as promised. The device will set you back $199 on a two-year contract or you could opt to get it commitment-free for $599. It's available starting today from both Verzion's website and its brick and mortar...

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Tests show the Droid DNA’s battery may not be quite as pathetic as feared

An independent battery test on the HTC Droid DNA has shown the device's 2020mAh cell may not be quite as underpowered as feared, as the device compares favorably with the competition, but with one or two caveats. The 2020mAh battery installed inside the HTC Droid DNA, announced in conjunction with Verizon last week, did put a bit of a downer on the whole affair....

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Eight-core Samsung Galaxy S4 on horizon?

Times by eight Samsung's next flagship device could sport not four, not six, but eight processor cores if the Korean firm's latest chip is anything to go by. According to EETimes, Samsung is working on a new processor using ARM's big.little techology, as it looks to expand on the companion core ideology used in Nvidia's Tegra 3 chipset. Instead of packing...

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Facebook phone chatter resurfaces with Orange 'social calling' deal

Enough with the Facebook phone speculation, internet Orange has signed a deal with Facebook to offer users a 'social calling' service that allows you to call friends from within the social network. You'll be able to do this through Facebook in the web browser as well as through its mobile apps, with the whole thing working quite a lot like Skype. It...

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Jolla Sailfish OS detailed, demoed on video

The guys from Jolla held an official launch event for their Sailfish mobile OS and showcased the platform to the general public. The company has already signed deals with ST-Ericsson for the chipsets that will power its future smartphones, and with the Finnish carrier DNA, who will be offering them. The successor of Meego promises unrivaled multitasking capabilities, and packs quite a few cool new features. We’ll start off with the official promo video, which shows the cool looks of the platform. You should also check out this link for...

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BlackBerry L-Series dwarfs Bold 9700

The Dev Alpha B looks very similar to leaks The hotly-rumoured BlackBerry L-Series handset has appeared again, showing off its slender frame and large touchscreen. Also known as the BlackBerry London, the smartphone is one half of a flagship duo tasked with launching RIM's revamped mobile platform BlackBerry 10. The images in question popped up on the...

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EE planning to go underground in London

72 tube stations currently offer Wi-Fi EE could be about to piggy back on London underground's Wi-Fi network, which is controlled by Virgin Media. A tweet apparently appeared on the official EE Twitter account, dropping a heavy hint that the 4G network was readying a deal in the new year, but it has since been deleted. According to Pocket-Lint, the tweet...

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