What's this, pick on Spotify day? Sony Music Unlimited goes offline on iOS

Spotify's competitors are stepping up their respective games Spotify was seemingly under siege from tech's big guns today, following Sony's decision to retool its iOS app to battle the music streaming leader. On the same day Microsoft confirmed it would be rolling out Xbox Music on the web to take on Spotify's own browser-based service, Sony announced it...

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Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE-A goes official for SK Telecom

Less than a day after we saw it get unboxed, Samsung took the wraps off the Galaxy S4 LTE-A. Dubbed SHV-E330S, the newcomer is available for SK Telecom in Korea. It is the first device, capable of reaching network speeds of up to 150Mbps on the carrier's brand new LTE-A network. Available in Blue Arctic or Red Aurora color scheme, the Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE-A features...

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LG Optimus G2 shows up again in leaked slides

More alleged images of the LG Optimus G2 have made an appearance on the web, courtesy of @evleaks. This time around, the upcoming Android powerhouse showed up in leaked slides. In line with previous leaks, the images of the yet to be revealed handset reveal an interesting set of buttons on its back, below its camera unit. The slides also suggest that the Korean...

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iPhone 5S leaked pictures reportedly show an incremental update

Leaked iPhone 5S photos are getting less blurry - it must be close (credit: Weibo) The iPhone 5S is shaping up to be an incremental update to Apple's smartphone line, not a major rehttp://techradar.com/vision, according to newly leaked photos that may be of the forthcoming phone in pieces. The pictures of an unassembled iPhone 5S, compiled by Slashgear,...

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New photos show Galaxy S4 might be red and blue and 4G LTE-Advanced all over

Crimson and cobalt come walking over (credit: Naver.com) After a week in which Samsung formally unveiled more Galaxy S4 variants like the Galaxy S4 Zoom and Galaxy S4 Active, another iteration of the popular Android phone was uncovered. We already knew Sammy was planning to release a version of the Galaxy S4 with 4G LTE-Advanced capabilities, but we didn't...

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Sony Xperia Z Ultra gets whopping EU price tag, as Three signs on in UK

Sony's new phablet could bring a premium price tag No sooner had Sony revealed its new Xperia Z Ultra device than UK network Three announced it would be carrying the device. However, judging by Sony's pricing in the Netherlands, the new phablet may cost a pretty penny when it comes to UK shores sometime later this year. According to the Sony's official...

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evleaks: Nokia EOS to be officially named Lumia 1020

The Nokia EOS, the company's upcoming Windows Phone-running cameraphone flagship is going to be called the Lumia 1020, according to evleaks. More often than not, the famous Twitter user is right in its predictions, so there's good reason we trust the latest Tweet, stating just "EOS = Nokia Lumia 1020". While it was believed for a while that Nokia may come up with...

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Mud, music and mobile: how 4G is taking the stage at Glastonbury 2013

None of those people are watching the band, they're all on their phones For a festival built on New Age principles, Glastonbury sure is looking futuristic this year. There's an app laden with live video streams. There's a Wi-Fi enabled tractor and there's even a dedicated 4G network, all bringing a taste of the big city to the traditionally reception-challenged...

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Snapdragon 800-rocking Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE-A gets unboxed

A full unboxing of the Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE-A with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor has appeared online, further solidifying that the company is almost ready to launch the device in Korea on SK Telecom's LTE-Advanced network. The device, carrying the model number SHV-E330S, will be offered by the carrier in the coming weeks in at least two colors - Blue Arctic...

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Sony Xperia Z Ultra to cost €719 in Europe, launches in Q3

Sony unveiled the 6.4" Xperia Z Ultra just a few hours ago but there was no info on the pricing at the official event. Fortunately Sony Netherlands shared the European price in its local press release. Sony Xperia Z Ultra will become available worldwide by the end of Q3 this year and you will be able to get one for €719. That's quite steep, but given the kind of package...

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Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 and 5.8 to come in Plum Purple

Word is that the latest bigscreen phablet offerings from Samsung will be getting a new color scheme - Plum Purple. While no official image has surfaced, the following renders should give you some idea of what to expect. Renders of the Mega 6.3 and Mega 5.8 in purple The colors are expected to become available in week 28-30 of this year, which is 2-4 away now. The...

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Xperia Z Ultra too big? Lug Sony's Bluetooth handset around too, then

She doesn't feel stupid at all, no The small-handed among you who lust after Sony's enormous Xperia Z Ultra will be pleased to hear that Sony has your back. Alongside the 6.44-inch smartphone-cum-tablet, Sony has launched the SBH52, a slinky little Bluetooth handset that lets you take calls, read messages and control music without unpacking the giant phone...

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Hands on: Sony Xperia Z Ultra review

Hands on: Sony Xperia Z Ultra review We'll be adding to our hands on in the very near future - but feast your eyes on our current pictures if you simply cannot wait for our more in-depth thoughts. The Sony Xperia Z Ultra is meant to be a phone - but with a 6.44-inch screen it's pushing the boundaries of what a smartphone can really be. It's a huge device, there's...

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Three UK confirms it will carry Sony Xperia Z Ultra

The Sony Xperia Z Ultra is coming to United Kingdom carrier Three soon. Sony's top tier offering will support Three's Ultrafast network so if you're a customer and live in an area that supports it, you could get the Xperia Z Ultra with fast LTE in the UK. There's no word on which plans Three UK will be offering the 6.4" droid or when exactly it will hit online...

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Sony Xperia Z Ultra announced with a whopping 6.4-inch display

Bigger, better, faster... pen-nier Sony has joined the phablet race, with a new smartphone sporting a whopping screen and ultra-slim dimensions. The phone features a number of top-end features that will make this a real head-turner when it comes to choosing your next smartphone, not least the Snapdragon 800 CPU that's clocked at 2.2GHz in a quad-core arrangement....

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Sony Xperia Z Ultra goes official: a 6.4" Snapdragon 800 monster

Sony has just made its Xperia Z Ultra phablet official. Previously known by its codename Togari, the device features a 6.4" monstrous screen and a Snapdragon 800 chipset, which is the fastest ARM chip put in a smartphone to date. The Sony Xperia Z Ultra Triluminous screen has 1080p resolution, giving it a nicely sounding 342ppi pixel density. It uses Sony's X-Reality...

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