Free Facebook Messenger VoIP calls land on UK Android app, report claims

Facebook's VoIP calls experiment seems to have arrived on Android Facebook has started to roll out an update for UK users of its Android Messenger app to enable free voice calls to friends, reports late on Wednesday claimed. The Next Web blog has received word from Brit-based Facebook Messenger users who're starting to see the feature, which was only bestowed...

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Google adding info cards to Play movies

Only 200 movies have this feature and one of them is Bernie? "What's his name? You know, he's the guy from that show about the place. The one with the horse." Every had a conversation while watching a movie that went like this? Google is hoping to put an end to these cinema frustrations with new info card pop-ups in movies watched through its Play Movies...

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iOS 6.1.3 battery drain fix needed for iPhone owners

The only thing shorter than iPhone's battery life is Apple fans' patience iPhone owners are voicing more iOS 6.1.3 battery drain concerns today, claiming that the latest update for their Apple smartphone has resulted in a shortened battery life. "After 'upgrading' to 6.1.3 a few days ago I have been experiencing major battery drain," wrote Apple Support forum...

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Twitter on track to earn nearly $1B next year on ad revenue alone

How do you say one billion in 140 characters? With the emergence of smartphones as the go-to mobile device of choice, more and more people have taken to using social networking sites like Twitter on the go. Twitter is already seeing some large improvements in its ad revenue, but the new mobile dynamic could change the game for the site quite drastically....

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What up, G? LG Optimus G finally goes on sale in the UK

Will the Optimus G make an impact in the UK now it's finally here? The elusive LG Optimus G Android handset has finally gone on sale in the UK, through independent retailer Expansys. The 4.7-inch superphone was revealed to the world way back in August 2012, but the Koreans have shown scant appetite for the UK market, partly due to the UK's "immature" 4G...

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Samsung emerged from a rough 2012 as the global leader in mobile patents

Samsung now leads the industry in mobile patents Samsung patents can't be mentioned without Apple coming up in the same breath, but the Galaxy-maker trumped its Cupertino rival soundly in at least one way in 2012: Samsung acquired the most mobile patents and became the top mobile patent holder in the world. This despite - or possibly because of - its setbacks...

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EE provides BlackBerry BES10 support

Keeping a finger on a lot of devices EE is making BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10, the management suite for smartphones running on the BB10 operating system, available to its business customers from April 2. An EE representative told TRPro that the company will enable organisations to run BES 10 themselves through its network, and provide a hosted service....

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Amazon allegedly working on a 4.7-inch smartphone

Amazon, who caused quite a stir with its Kindle Fire tablets, is allegedly working on a 4.7" smartphone, according to industry supply chain sources. The company is said to be working to enhance the hardware specifications of the device, as to compete with the latest high-end smartphones in the market. The specifications of the rumored smartphone are scarce at...

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Amazon phone release date, news and rumors

Will it look something like this? With the runaway success of Amazon's Kindle Fire tablet - the media-happy device owns over half the Android tablet market - it seems only natural that the company would turn to smartphones next. Amazon's strategy of putting all its media content directly into consumers' hands has worked out well so far, so wouldn't the Seattle...

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Samsung Galaxy S4 release date and price: When can I get it?

Grab 'em while you can The Samsung Galaxy S4 is official and while it may be more of an incremental upgrade from the Galaxy S3 instead of a total revolution, it's still a tempting proposition. In terms of the Samsung Galaxy S4 release date the flagship smartphone is due to land in stores on April 26 - sadly there's no one week turn around a la Apple (and...

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WP outsells iOS in 7 and BlackBerry OS in 26 markets now

Microsoft's VP of Corporate Communications Frank Shaw has cited a report by the IDC stating that Windows Phone has managed to outsell the iPhone in 7 markets and Blackberry in a whopping 26. Sadly, he didn't disclose where exactly Microsoft has managed to get in front of Apple and Blackberry, but it does sound very promising for the company's mobile OS. Shaw also...

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Amazon phone rears its head again, this time claims 4.7-inch display

Either launch the phone or kill it once and for all The Amazon phone has become the rumour that refuses to die and fresh reports now suggest it will launch with a sizeable display. According to the wildly hit and miss Digitimes those famous "industry supply chain sources" (whoever they may be) have apparently offered up another nugget of information on a...

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Analysts predict Samsung will see record sales in Q1 this year

Samsung had a great final quarter in 2012 and the new year will be even better, according to the analysts from Counterpoint Research. They estimate that Samsung managed to sell about 25 million phones each month this year, putting them on track for a 70+ million sales Q1, which will be a new record for the company, defying lower seasonal demand. Over the two full...

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HTC One scores "several hundred thousand" preorders in the US

HTC One is getting a very warm reception in the US, as it has already scored several hundred thousand preorders from customers eager to get their hands on it. The milestone was confirmed by Jason Mackenzie, HTC's president of global sales and marketing, who said the customers' initial response to the phone has been "fantastic." He also added that HTC needs nearly...

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iPhone 6 release date, news and rumours

Apple made the screen bigger last time. Is an even bigger iPhone on the way? When Apple unveiled the iPhone 5, the reaction was a bit muted: where previous phones were massive leaps forward, the iPhone 5 was a bit longer and a lot easier to scratch. So what can we expect from the next iPhone, the iPhone 6 or 5S? Let's see what the crystal balls are saying....

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Apple iPhone 5 will go official on T-Mobile US next month

After years of being left out of the privileged club, T-Mobile US will finally begin officially carrying Apple products. The most notable one to hit the carrier's shelves will be the Apple iPhone 5 which will be available for purchase next month, on April 12. A 16GB version of Apple's latest smartphone creation will be available with the carrier's brand new, no commitment...

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Three UK snares 1m new customers, but won't rush 4G LTE launch

Three's 1m new subscribers will have to wait for 4G Three Mobile says it is likely to wait until the end of 2013 before it starts rolling out 4G LTE services and will ignore the opportunity to "move quickly" on the next-gen mobile tech. During Tuesday's earning's call, Three said it saw little reason to rush, while the speeds offered by its current "ultrafast"...

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