Judge throws out Samsung's claims of jury misconduct

The Apple vs. Samsung legal battle in the US courts is back in the news again. As you may know, Samsung had asked the court to look into a case of suspected jury misconduct, specifically into jury foreman Velvin Hogan, who may have been biased in his decision and swayed the jury's opinion. We have now learned that Judge Lucy Koh has thrown out the claims...

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YouTube rolls out YouTube Capture, a standalone video recording and editing app

YouTube has unveiled its own standalone video recording and editing app called YouTube Capture, which we found offered rudimentary editing tools, but was dead simple to use. Today, YouTube introduced its first standalone mobile app, a point-and-shoot video recording and light editing app exclusively for the iPhone and iPod Touch called “YouTube Capture.” Now...

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Specs for HTC's mysterious M7 handset see daylight

The One X+ may be getting its replacement soon Though M7 has a spy-like ring to it, the term actually refers to a rumored HTC smartphone that has proved to be equally enigmatic. But today provided the first break in the case – specs for the upcoming smartphone leaked onto the web. The M7 (likely a codename) is supposed to be the successor to HTC's popular...

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New leaks show off BlackBerry 10 home screen, potential voice search

BB10 UI (credit: BGR) Anticipation for Research In Motion's new BlackBerry 10 OS is reaching a fevered pitch ahead of the company's planned January event. As has been customary for any new technology or software, a handful of images of BB10's home screen have leaked. Consumers dying for their first look at what to expect from BB10 should find plenty...

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Facebook Nearby, Foursquare mobile updated with improved social features

Facebook mobile's 'Nearby' function has been revamped The Facebook apps for iOS and Android were updated on Monday with changes to the "Nearby" function that allows users to discover nearby businesses. In addition, Foursquare's iOS app, which does the same while offering "badges" and other gamified incentives for going out, received an update on Monday as...

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Huawei promises Apple and Samsung beating handset for 2013

Could Huawei rise to be an industry leader in 2013? 2013 has not even started, and Huawei is already making bold statements about a smartphone to best the competition in the second half of next year. German site BestBoyZ took a trip to China to meet with the company, where Huawei Chief Marketing Officer Shao Yang revealed that there are big plans for late...

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Facebook expected to release a sexy Snapchat clone

Facebook will reportedly release its own version of Snapchat, the "sexting" app known for its ability to create and send self-destructing mobile photos. Facebook's app is expected to launch before the end of the year. It might not really matter that Snapchat has been getting a negative rep from the press as of late as a “sexting” app. Sources tell AllThingsD...

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Official Windows Phone 7.8 update reportedly hitting Nokia Lumia 800

Lumia 800 owners in Holland are seeing the Windows Phone 7.8 bump Some Nokia Lumia 800 owners are receiving the Windows Phone 7.8 update earlier than expected, according to reports on Monday. Dutch site WP7.nl has claimed that the long-awaited upgrade has become available via the Microsoft Zune syncing software. "I just hung my Nokia Lumia 800 to Zune...

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The Life and Tiles of a Windows 8 Convert: Why I’m dumping Apple

Tired of living in a tech world dominated by Apple, DT contributor Andrew Kalinchuk is taking a huge leap. Armed with a Yoga 13 and a Lumia 920, he's signing up for an all-Microsoft life and his journey begins here. I’m a university student. Every day, the first thing I see when entering a lecture is someone surfing Facebook behind that iconic, glowing...

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Amazon discounts Sprint Galaxy Note II to $99.99

The Samsung Galaxy Note II can normally be bought from Sprint in the US for a penny under $300 on a two-year contract, but Amazon is currently offering a nice discount on it. The Galaxy Note II can be yours for $99.99 on the same Sprint deal. The catch is Amazon can't ship the smartphone right away as it is unable to catch up with the demand. It expects Note IIs stock...

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Upcoming Nokia Lumia 920 firmware offers improved camera quality

Nokia will soon be gifting Lumia 920 users improved image quality If you're a Lumia 920 owner who's been getting less than stunning image quality from Nokia's flagship Windows Phone 8 smartphone, an upcoming firmware update might be just what the doctor ordered. Engadget reported Monday that Nokia is preparing a firmware update to address image softness...

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Sony C503X 1.7 GHz CPU confirmed via benchmarks

The upcoming Sony C503X series of devices, codenamed HuaShan, has made another unofficial appearance, this time taking a trip to the AnTuTu benchmark database. Not much info is revealed in terms of specifications, but we know that the processor is clocked at 1.7GHz. The number of cores is unknown, but most likely it is of the dual-core variety, as previous rumors...

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4G boost coming from MoD's spectrum sale

MoD pretty confident it doesn't need that spectrum... It'll be a silent night on the Ministry of Defence's radio frequency as part of it's spectrum is sold off to help increase the amount available for 4G networks. The spectrum is currently used by emergency services and transport regulators, as well as for defensive needs but the MoD reckons it has plenty...

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How to digitize your travel for a hassle-free vacation

Planning a vacation? Don't start without a look at some of these helpful websites and apps designed to help relieve the stresses of travel. Whether it’s the holidays or summer vacation, traveling can be a huge hassle if you aren’t prepared. Thankfully, there are some helpful pieces of technology to help ease everything you hate about going away, from...

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Lumia 920 to get PR1.1 update this month, improved camera

Nokia Lumia 920 will be getting a major PR1.1 update by the end of this month. Its most prominent feature will be the updated camera software, which should enhance the smartphone's performance in well-lit environments. Previously we observed problems with the resolved detail in the still photos, smudged areas and oversaturated colors. The photos taken with Lumia 920...

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Instagram to swap your personal data with Facebook

As expected, Instagram and Facebook will begin sharing the data they collect about users with each other. Some changes have already been made to Instagram's privacy policy, but the real updates will take effect one month from today. Instagram will soon begin sharing your personal data with Facebook, according to an update on the photo-sharing service’s privacy...

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Find your phone with these helpful tracking tips

Need to keep tabs on the location of a cellphone of any kind? Consult this guide for tips and tricks on how to do it. If you need to track down a cell phone, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re simply trying to track the location of your lost phone, or you’re a secret agent and you need to gain intel on the day-to-day whereabouts of a crooked...

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Sony Xperia E release date set for February 2013

Not exactly breaking new design ground The weather outside may be frightful but Carphone Warehouse's fire is proving delightful for the Sony Xperia E, which looks set to hit the UK retailer in February 2013. Announced earlier this month, the budget Android phone is yet to receive an official UK release date from the Sony stable, but Carphone has it pegged....

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Sony Xperia E heading to the UK - but not until February 2013

Not exactly breaking new design ground The weather outside may be frightful but Carphone Warehouse's fire is proving delightful for the Sony Xperia E, which looks set to hit the UK retailer in February 2013. Announced earlier this month, the budget Android phone is yet to receive an official UK release date from the Sony stable, but Carphone has it pegged....

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Nokia’s Lumia 505 and Lumia 510 blessed with Windows Phone 7.8 as standard

Nokia has announced the Lumia 505, a basic smartphone which will come with Windows Phone 7.8 as standard, while the recently announced Lumia 510 will gain the new software out of the box in some international markets too. Nokia has announced a new entry-level Windows Phone named the Lumia 505, which will be exclusive to Mexico’s Telcel network. It’s interesting...

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Full HD Sharp Aquos Phone SH930W goes on sale in Russia

The Sharp SH930W was announced back in November and it was supposed to hit the shelves in Russia a few days later. Well, as it appears things didn't go as planned, but the smartphone still made it to the shelves in time for Chrismas. Sharp has just released the Aquos Phone SH930W in Russia. It costs RUB21,900 or about €540. Surely it's not one of the cheapest phones...

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Google sorry for Nexus 4 shortage, labels LG 'erratic'

Elusive: the Google Nexus 4 Google has apologised to customers in the UK over the delays and stock shortages of its latest smartphone, the Google Nexus 4. Launched back in October, the Nexus 4 has been difficult to get hold of worldwide with initial stock selling out in a matter of minutes and customers left waiting weeks, if not months for their new handset...

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New photos of Sony Xperia Yuga appear, some specs confirmed

The next-generation flagship from Sony, the C660X Xperia Yuga, has already made a few unofficial appearances and now it has fallen into the hands of Eldar Murtazin. He posted two new photos and confirmed a couple of features, which the rumor mill was uncertain about. The back of the phone is flat and made of black glass as previous rumor indicated. There's also a shutter...

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Facebook planning new messaging app with self destruct function

Facebook - big fan of privacy, as we all know It's beginning to look a lot like Facebook will launch another mobile messaging app, one which destroys your communiqués after a certain amount of time. The rumour fell out when All Things D gave its sources a festive shake; they say that the app will hit before the year is out, allowing users to set how long...

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iPhone 5 breaks China sales record – two million sold in first weekend

Consumers in China appear to have gone for the iPhone 5 in a big way, with two million units snapped up in its first weekend of sales. There were no reports of riots or brawls, or even of eggs thrown in frustration. It may have been a picture of peace and tranquility outside China’s seven Apple stores this weekend, but the company still managed to sell two...

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Verizon Galaxy S III Jelly Bean update starts rolling out

The Verizon Galaxy S III in the US is being treated to some Jelly Bean. Verizon has started pushing out the update to devices and you should see a notification on your phone soon. If not, you can try checking manually if the update is available for download. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S III in Korea is getting the Android 4.1.2 update. The update will be...

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YotaPhone has LCD display on the front, E-Ink display on the back

Combining the elements of a smartphone with an e-reader, the unique design of the Yotaphone may become very popular with consumers looking for both devices. Announced on the official YotaPhone site, a Russian company called Yota Devices is currently developing a new design on the traditional smartphone by offering two types of displays for different tasks....

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