HTC smartphone growth forecast dumbed down for Q1 2013?

HTC may loose a different kind of weight in the new year HTC has several well-received smartphones on sale right now, but it's reportedly revising its projected growth and reducing the number of new phones in development for Q1 2013. The Taiwanese manufacturer's year-over-year gains for the upcoming quarter are estimated to be 10-15 percent, not the originally...

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HTC smartphone growth forecast reportedly dumbed down for Q1 2013

HTC may be loosing weight in the New Year - just the wrong kind of weight HTC has several well-received smartphones on sale right now, but it's reportedly revising its projected growth and reducing the number of new phones in development for Q1 2013. The Taiwanese manufacturer's year-over-year gains for the upcoming quarter are estimated to be 10-15 percent,...

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A history of iPhone Killers that never made the grade

In it's six year reign, the Apple iPhone has seen more than its fair share of challengers, usually described -- sometimes optimistically -- as iPhone Killers. We honor the phones that have fallen after battling with the iPhone, and see why it has finally met its match. Remember the term iPhone Killer? It’s one that’s rarely used these days, but after the original...

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HTC reportedly making ‘big’ plans with Microsoft as it cuts smartphone shipments for 2013

A new report has said that HTC will cut its smartphone shipments for Q1 2013. HTC has also met with Microsoft to develop a larger device for its platform. HTC is predicted to have a shaky start to the new year, but the manufacturer is reportedly in talks with Microsoft to bolster its Windows Phone 8 presence. As industry big shots Samsung and Apple continue...

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Windows Phone 8 update rolls out to Nokia Lumia 920 and 820 handsets today

Nokia and Microsoft have just launched an update for Nokia's Lumia 920 and 820 handsets that will make improvements to Bluetooth and messaging among other features. Owners of AT&T’s Nokia Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 are in for a treat this week.  On Wednesday, Nokia and Microsoft began rolling out an update for both of Nokia’s Windows Phone 8 handsets....

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Apple allegedly planning iPad Mini 2, iPhone dominant choice among business users

A new report has indicated that Apple is planning its second iPad Mini, and data has shown that the iPhone is the most popular choice for business users. As 2012 comes to an end, we’re beginning to get an idea of what’s to come for Apple’s recently released tablets and smartphones. Two new reports have put Apple’s iPad Mini and iPhone 5 into perspective...

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Motorola dreaming of a white Christmas with new hue for Razr i

Razr i coming in white this weekend Motorola has announced that a new white version of its Razr i handset will go on sale in the UK on December 22. The Android-toting device, notable for being one of the few handsets to boast the Intel Atom processor, will be available in the new shade from Phones 4U from £20.50 a month, with a free phone. The single core...

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Foodies, rejoice! Evernote Food 2.0 launch now caters to amateur critics and cooks

Evernote launched its brand new, rebuilt Food 2.0 app that's now a pocket-sized, all-in-one tool for amateur critics and cooks like. Evernote Food has released a new update that’s full features to aid you in your quest to become master critic of restaurants around the globe. Evernote Food’s first iOS app allowed users capture the afterthoughts of a meal...

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BlackBerry 10 browser test outpaces iOS 6 and Windows Phone 8

Encouraging signs for BB10 Comparison tests have shown the BlackBerry 10 web browser to be faster than its equivalent on Apple's iOS 6 and the new version of Windows Phone. The long-awaited software and first handsets will not be officially launched until January 30, but developers have had their hands on early builds for months, in order to prepare apps...

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Microsoft Surface RT vs. Microsoft Surface Pro

Microsoft's new Surface Pro tablet is weeks away from its debut, but how does it stack up against the Surface RT and is it worth the extra premium in price? In less than a month, Microsoft will begin selling its new Surface Pro tablet. Performance-wise, the tablet will sit on par with most of today’s competition while simultaneously offering some benefits...

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Huge spike in iOS 6 adoption looks tied to Google Maps

Back by popular demand The arrival of Google Maps on the App Store may have prompted a large number of users to finally make the leap to Apple's iOS 6 software. Mobile advertising company MoPub, which monitors ad impressions for over 12,000 apps, saw a 29 per cent leap in impressions from iOS 6 in the five days following the approval of Google Maps on Dec....

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Google Maps launch prompts huge spike in iOS 6 adoption

Back by popular demand: Google Maps takes on Apple Maps The arrival of Google Maps on the App Store may have prompted a large number of users to finally make the leap to Apple's iOS 6 software. Mobile advertising company MoPub, which monitors ad impressions for over 12,000 apps saw a 29 per cent leap in impressions from iOS 6 in the five days following the...

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EE UK loses Lumia 920 exclusivity, Vodafone will get it soon

The Nokia Lumia 920 was initially released in the UK as an Everything Everywhere exclusive, but it seems the exclusivity period is about to expire. Vodafone Britain announced through its website that it will be offering the Lumia 920 starting in early 2013 along the HTC Windows Phone 8S, 8X and the Lumia 820. In the US the Lumia 920 has a similar deal going...

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Bitcasa offers ‘infinite’ cloud storage on Windows 8 and Android, Mac and iOS coming in January

Bitcasa adds Android and Windows 8 support and offers "infinite" cloud storage for users. Mac and iOS versions to arrive in January. Cloud services like Dropbox, SugarSync, and Google Drive have data limitations which some users find limiting, but cloud service startup Bitcasa is doing things a bit differently. The company announced yesterday that it will...

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Google Maps responsible for increase in iOS 6 upgrades, data says

Data has shown that the launch of Google Maps for iOS 6 has increased the platforms popularity among iPhone users. It’s no secret that Apple fans have been eagerly awaiting the return of their favorite navigation app, and now statistics prove that Google Maps has increased the popularity of iOS 6. Mobile ad exchange website MoPub released data on Tuesday...

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275m 4G handsets expected to ship next year

Expect to see a lot more of this If 2012 was the year of the smartphone, then 2013 looks to be the year of 4G, as the number of LTE-enabled handsets is expected to triple. Shipments will jump from 91 million this year to 275 million in 2013, according to Strategy Analytics. That's a rise of 203 percent. "It is clear that 2013 will be the first year of...

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The Instagram exodus that didn’t – and won’t – happen

What filter goes best with user rage? Instagram's new Terms of Service earned some panicked responses from its users - but the truth is you probably wouldn't have stopped using it anyway. Taking everything concerning this Instagram dust up at hand, it’s understandable that many users are more than a little upset. I mean, this is Instagram we’re talking about....

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Acer V360 Jelly Bean droid leaks again, this time with more photos

The Acer V360 leaked a few days ago, but now it's back with even more photos. The V360 will come with Jelly Bean out of the box. It has a slightly bigger screen than the S500, though it's a step down in terms of specs. Most of the specs of the Acer V360 have been confirmed - it has a 4.5" qHD screen with 245ppi pixel density and it runs Android 4.1.1 with customized...

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Samsung Galaxy Frame smartphone set for MWC 2013 launch

More phones than you can shake a stick at Yesterday we saw Samsung officially announce the Samsung Galaxy Grand, and if the latest reports are true there's more where that came from. SamMobile has got wind of a mid-range handset currently going by the name Samsung Galaxy Frame, though little else is known yet other than the model number: GT-S6810. Mini...

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iSuppli: Samsung tops Nokia as the cellphone top dog in 2012

IHS iSuppli has released a preliminary forecast report for the total shipments of cellphone companies in 2012 and has unsurprisingly it shows that that Samsung is in the lead. This is the first time in 14 years that a company other than Nokia has topped the charts. Meanwhile, Apple is in third place. iSupply expects Samsung to be responsible for 29% of the total global...

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BlackBerry 10 approved for release on all major UK networks, including EE’s 4GEE, as launch event draws near

All major UK carriers have announced they will be selling BlackBerry 10 phones from early 2013, including EE, where the phones will be compatible with its 4G LTE network. Research in Motion’s CEO Thorsten Heins said during BlackBerry Jam Americas he had enjoyed a world tour showing off BlackBerry 10 to networks, and that the response had been tremendous. It’s...

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Samsung Galaxy S3 review

Samsung Galaxy S3 review Recommended award The Galaxy S3 has been available in the market for a while now, but with the recent update to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean (the 4.1.1 platform), not only has the S3 been given a speed boost; there's also a host of other goodies thrown in as well. It's mostly changes to the interface that have been brought with the new...

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Huawei can’t keep a secret, confirms Ascend W1 and Ascend D2 for CES 2013

Huawei just can't keep a secret, as it has announced on a Chinese social network it will be bringing the Ascend D2, with a 5-inch 1080p screen, and the Windows Phone 8 Ascend W1 to CES 2013. Judging by its recent actions if Huawei has been building privacy-invading backdoors into its network equipment, something it has been accused of recently, it would have...

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Lenovo unveils K860i Android smartphone with beefier chipset

Lenovo is looking to update its K860 smartphone with the upcoming K860i, but the changes aren't what you'd call groundbreaking. The K860i features double the RAM and internal storage of the original, at 2 GB and 16 GB, respectively. The quad-core Exynos has also been bumped up to 1.6 GHz, compared to the 1.4 GHz found in the original. In terms of design, the...

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