Sony C906 'Honami' system dump reveals new UI

Yesterday, we saw some leaked images of the upcoming Sony Xperia handset, known for now by the codename ‘Honami’. Now, a system dump of the device has surfaced, which reveals some details about the hardware and showcase some of the new UI changes. For starters, the phone seemingly runs on a Snapdragon 800 processor, has a 20 megapixel sensor and can...

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Flipboard folds in Instagram videos, but Vine left hanging

Instagram video arrives within Flipboard The socially-themed digital magazine app Flipboard has issued users with an update that enables Instagram's new video feature. The update to the iOS and Android versions of the app doesn't mention the Instagram update specifically, but videos are now playing within the relevant sections of the app. Flipboard is...

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Is this the plastic fantastic casing for the 'budget' Apple iPhone?

The first plastic iPhone since the 3GS on the way? Could this be another sign that Apple is preparing to launch a more affordable iteration of its world-changing iPhone handset? The picture above is a purported plastic rear casing for a device which, speculation suggests, Apple could reveal in September or October. The leak comes from Chinese blogger 7mob,...

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Nokia Amber update for WP8 Lumias coming in August

The Nokia Lumia 925 launched with a new and improved software and Nokia promised to make it available to its older WP8 phones in the summer with the so-called Amber update. Now we've got a more concrete time frame thanks to the Nokia Spain's Twitter account. La actualización Amber para la gama Nokia Lumia con WP8 llegará en agosto dando la misma experiencia de usuario que el #Lumia925— Nokia Spain (@NokiaSpain) June 28, 2013 The Amber update for Nokia Lumia range with WP8 arrive in August giving the same user experience...

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Purported images of low-cost iPhone back cover emerge

Alleged photos of a back cover for an upcoming low-cost iPhone have made the rounds on the web. The images reveal a bright-green back shell, which falls in line with previous rumors about a cheaper iPhone, bound to offered in multiple colors. There are no surprises on the alleged low-cost iPhone's back. The camera unit is accompanied by a single LED flash. A dedicated...

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Alleged press images of Sony Xperia i1 Honami leak out

After posing for live shots yesterday, the Sony Xperia Honami made yet another appearance. This time around, the yet to be revealed top-shelf smartphone showed up in alleged press images, reportedly taken from a Xperia i1 Honami system dump. The press images show both what appears to be the international version of the smartphone, as well as one which is bound...

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No let up in Android and iOS duopoly, the rest still fighting for scraps

The Galaxy S4 improved Samsung's market share in the US The vice-like grip of the iOS and Android operating systems is only getting tighter, according to new sales figures published late last week. New data from Comscore, released on Friday, showed Android leading the way at the end of May 2013 with 52.4 per cent of all US sales, up from 51.7 per cent at...

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Apple's chip deal with TSMC could hasten messy Samsung divorce

Samsung's influence on the iPhone is waning Apple has signed an agreement with Taiwanese semiconductor company TSMC to build mobile processors for its iOS devices, the Wall Street Journal has reported. The rival chip-maker will eventually take over from Samsung as Apple's key supplier, eventually phasing out a business relationship destroyed by endless patent...

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EE and Vodafone clash over 4G at British Grand Prix

EE: "why advertise a product that you don't have?" There's trouble brewing between EE and Vodafone as questions are raised over the latter's decision to brand two McLaren Mercedes cars at this weekend's British Grand Prix with "Ultrafast 4G" - even though Vodafone is yet to launch its LTE service. EE is currently the only network in the UK which offers a...

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Nokia sets up Trade-up program for your used phone in the US

Nokia, in partnership with Clover Wireless, has launched a trade in program for the US. The initiative allows you to give your old smartphone and receive a VISA prepaid card that you can use for purchasing a brand new Nokia Lumia smartphone. Currently eligible for the discount are the Nokia Lumia 920, Lumia 925 and Lumia 928. You can submit any smartphone to see how...

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iPhone 5S batteries allegedly leak - in a good way

Also supposed to have a lot mAh battery life The "S" in iPhone 5S certainly doesn't stand for secret, as a new image said to be of batteries belonging to Apple's next smartphone has leaked. This purported iPhone 5S battery photo shows 24 black slates that appear to be roughly the same size as the iPhone 5 battery. The picture was taken on a factory floor,...

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Sony Xperia i1 allegedly resurfaces in latest leaked photos

Sony going through Xperia overload (credit: JustAMP) Ever since Sony announced its Xperia Z Android phone, the Japanese manufacturer has been busy building up the brand with tablets and phablets alike. While releasing the Xperia Tablet Z and the Xperia Z Ultra could hardly be seen as over-saturation, Sony might not be done with the Xperia variants just...

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Huawei Ascend P6 next to go Nexus? Company in talks with Google

An Emotion-less P6 could be in the works The Huawei Ascend P6 smartphone may be the next Android device to forego its custom UI to give users the option of a 'Nexusised' Google Edition, the company revealed on Friday. Speaking to Pocket-Lint, Kevin Ho, president of the Chinese manufacturer's handset product division, said Huawei has entered talks with Google...

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom UK release date set for July 8?

It's hardly the belle of the ball If you're one of those folks who just can't decide whether you want a Galaxy S4 smartphone or a moderately acceptable compact camera, then your answer could arrive in the UK on July 8th. Independent online retailer Clove has listed the new Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom for pre-order, pledging it'll be shipped a week on Monday. ...

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BlackBerry shares crumble as it reveals poor BB10 shipments

Heins won't be happy right now BlackBerry has delivered bad news today, reporting a quarterly loss that has seen shares freefall by 20 per cent. Weak sales of the BlackBerry 10-toting Z10 and Q10 handsets contributed to a net loss of US$84m (about AU$92m, £55m) for the company, which is struggling to take on Apple and Samsung. It also predicted an operating...

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Android 4.3 snapped in the wild, could arrive July

4.3 in the flesh (credit: SamMobile) There appears to be more evidence that Android 4.3 is nigh, with some leaked screenshots purporting to be of the new Jelly Bean OS. The screenshots show 4.3 running on a Google Play edition of the Samsung Galaxy S4 - GT-i9505G to be exact - from an insider with early access to the software. The images were obtained...

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BlackBerry posts a loss despite increased shipments, revenues

BlackBerry reported the financial results for the quarter that ends June 1 and there's some good news and some bad news. The company saw an uptick the two previous quarters, but this quarter ended with an operating loss of $84 million. On the positive side, revenue was up to $3.1 billion, 15% higher than the previous quarter and 9% more than the year ago quarter. Shipments...

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Samsung: why do you hate the early adopters?

Is the S4 already yesterday's phone? I've got a real problem. I'm just too clumsy. Last year, the one day I took my Galaxy S3 out of its case - the one day - it met a grizzly end thanks to a kamikaze style jump from my gym locker onto the changing room floor. And they say that exercise is good for you! I'm not alone in resenting "having" to put a case on...

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Google beefs up BYOD management on Android devices

Google is upping Android's BYOD game Google has added new mobile device management features to its Google Apps for Business platform. The search giant is pushing the mobile device management features found on the service, which allows IT administrators to manage Android smartphones and tablets owned by employees from a centralised console. It has added...

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Face off: shadowy data theft, and Ellen Page wants her ID back

Who's going to ask the girl with the gun if she stole that face? It's been a shadowy old week, with tech rumours, security concerns and pointy fingers emerging from all sorts of quarters. First up, Canadian actress Ellen Page accused PS3 horror game The Last of Us of stealing her face: "I guess I should be flattered that they ripped off my likeness," Page...

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Android 4.3 spotted on Galaxy S4, screenshots inside

Leaked screenshots show Android 4.3, dubbed Jelly Bean, running on a Snapdragon-powered (I9505) Samsung Galaxy S4. The firmware was allegedly intended for the Google Edition Galaxy S4 (I9505G) and sports the build number JWR66N.S005.130625. Just by looking at the screenshots we can't identify anything truly new, except for the camera UI, which is already present on the...

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Mistery Motorola device leaks in photo, is it the X phone?

The Motorola X phone has been circulating the rumor swirls ever since we first heard of its equally mysterious name. And now that it's alleged unveiling draws even closer, we stumble across an image of what could possibly be it. The image was sent in to PhoneArena and according to their sources this is a Motorola XT1056 caught while in testing for Sprint USA's 4G LTE...

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WP8 Samsung ATIV S Neo and HTC 8XT for Sprint announced

Two new Windows Phone 8 offerings will be making their way stateside on Sprint's 4G LTE network this summer. The first is the HTC 8XT, toting a 4.3-inch display of WVGA resolution as well as a Snapdragon 400 chipset with a 1.4 GHz dual-core Krait CPU. The RAM is 1GB, while internal memory is only 8 GB but can be expanded by up to 64GB thanks to the microSD card...

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Motorola X Phone gets papped again

And this time it's running 4G (credit: Phone Arena) The Motorola X Phone seems to have been a long time coming; and it's still not here, emerging only as a spy shot as the handset is tested on the US network Sprint. Running on the network's 4G network, the handset looks like a fairly standard Android affair, with the screen estimated to be around 4.7...

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini release date reveals it's arriving this weekend

Just three more days We're just days away from the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini hitting shelves, and you'll be able to get your hands on it starting at £365. The official Galaxy S4 Mini release date has been set as June 29, which is this Saturday, and Unlocked Mobiles has announced it will be offering it from then at the £365 price tag for SIM-only. Phones4U,...

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Snapdragon 800 Samsung Galaxy S4 benchmarked, scores inside

.jrGraphContainer { background: none !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee !important;}ul.jrGraph { left: 75px !important; }ul.jrGraphControls { padding: 0; margin-left: -10px !important; } The Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE-A went official this morning in South Korea, promising double the download and upload speeds compared to the regular LTE edition. Moreover, the...

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Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean for Sony Xperia ion now available

Great news, Sony Xperia ion owners. Sony is finally seeding the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean updates for the AT&T-bound Xperia ion LTE and the international Xperia ion HSPA. The Sony Xperia ion was announced way back at CES in January 2012. It launched in June 2012 running on Android 2.3 Gingerbread with a promise of Ice Cream Sandwich treatment soon after the official...

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WP8 Huawei Ascend W2 shows its face ahead of announcement

We first saw the Huawei Ascend W2 for the in May. Later we got some pictures of the Ascend W2 in red and yellow paintjobs. We also knew some of the specs including a rumored price tag of below $300. Today the Huawei Ascend W2 was showcased at an official event in China. The W2 packs a 4.3-inch WVGA display and runs on the Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset with...

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LG Optimus G2 photo leak reveals this baby's got back

Haven't you heard? Back is the new front (credit: @evleaks) The LG Optimus G2 hasn't been kept under wraps particularly well, and a quartet of new images appear to further enhance its chances of becoming reality. These latest photos comes courtesy of @evleaks who received them from an anonymous tipster. While we can't be sure of the source's credentials...

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Huawei Ascend W2 refuses to stay secret with yet more leaks

As real as it gets The Huawei Ascend W2 isn't exactly much of a secret after the wealth of leaks and speculation surrounding the handset and we now have our clearest sighting yet. Apparently the Ascend W2 was found chilling out at Mobile Asia Expo 2012, complete with a full spec sheet and a third colour option, red, to go along with the previously leaked...

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HTC One is now available in 24-carat gold, rose gold and platinum

When the HTC announced the One, many people were impressed by the craftsmanship that went into making the smartphone and its cool aluminum look. So imagine how much more impressive the phone would look like if it was literally covered in gold. That's exactly the thought that crossed the minds of the jewelry experts from Goldgenie, who have done a premium edition of the...

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What to consider in choosing a 4G provider

Decision time is approaching Shared data bundles and increased speeds on the move make 4G a good option for many SMBs. It's a fairly new technology, only available on the EE mobile network so far, but adoption is ramping up. After launching 4G last year, EE now covers more than 50% of the UK. But by 2014, SMBs will be able to choose from a range of targeted...

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