Samsung announces record profit estimates, money men say 'is that it?'

Only $8 billion profit in three months? How disappointing... Once upon a time, it may have been enough for a tech company to announce record estimated quarterly profits of $8.33 billion (UK£5.54, AUD$9.10) without financial types predicting doom and gloom. Well, that's what Samsung has just done for the three month period spanning April, May and June, and...

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LG Optimus G2 to crash through the full HD 5-inch smartphone barrier?

LG's new Optimus looks like it'll be every inch a superphone The forthcoming launch of the LG Optimus G2 may be a little more newsworthy than previously expected judging by recent rumours and speculation. Last week we heard the device may feature volume buttons on the back and today reports claimed the new Optimus will be the first smartphone from the company...

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Could the Moto X smartphone sport the fastest LTE speeds on the block?

Doubling down on LTE? The Moto X handset may be able to out-sprint its rivals in a mobile data race thanks to the inclusion of not one, but two LTE antennas, according to rumours on Wednesday. The device, which Motorola has been touting heavily over the July 4 holiday, will boast dual LTE MIMO (Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output) antennas, so says Taylor Wimberley,...

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Moto X release date, news and rumours

The Motorola X phone - is it nearly upon us? (credit: Tinhte) Google acquired Motorola Mobility a year ago but we're still yet to see a handset slide out bearing the search giant's brand and Moto's design. Google and Motorola finally confirmed the existence of the Moto X in early July, promising that you - yes, you - may be able to design certain elements...

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Asus Padfone 2 vs Asus FonePad: Which should you buy?

How much flexibility do you want in a tablet-phone hybrid? With the Padfone 2 and the FonePad, Taiwanese manufacturer Asus has established itself as the master of the Android hybrid. While Android smartphones continue to thrive and Android tablets - but for a few exceptions - continue to flounder, Asus has come up with a novel way to capitalise on the former...

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Tizen is dead, not delayed according to Eldar Murtazin

The controversial Russian blogger Eldar Murtazin posted a tweet claiming the Tizen OS is almost dead. He also suggests Samsung won't release more than one device running on Tizen. Tizen is almost dead. It isn't delay. That's cancel of the whole project. I doubt that samsung will launch more than one device for 2014— Eldar Murtazin (@eldarmurtazin) July 3, 2013 Two days ago a Korean media reported Samsung is postponing the release of the first Tizen phones by two months. Previously the I8800 Melius and I8805 Redwood were expected...

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Android Jelly Bean review

Android Jelly Bean review Instead of jumping ahead a full version number from 4.0 to 5.0 with Android this year, Google has wisely decided to slow down the new feature freight train just a little, instead expanding upon the solid foundation introduced with Android 4.0: Ice Cream Sandwich last year. We saw the first version of Jelly Bean (Android 4.1) in the middle...

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Nokia Lumia 1020 back side appears in leaked official photo

The Nokia EOS has a rich history of leaks on its record, including a mini preview not too long ago. The trend seems to be changing to official photos now and after yesterday's display and front panel of the device for AT&T, @evleaks has now outed a render of the cameraphone's back. The photo shows the partypiece of the Nokia Lumia 1020, its 41MP camera with Xenon...

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 release date, news and rumours

This just isn't big enough is it? With the Samsung Galaxy S4 now out of the way the door has been thrown open for the Korean firm's other high-end smartphone to get a reboot in the form of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. Rumours are circulating about Samsung's next super-sized handset, suggesting it's going to get even bigger - even though the Samsung Galaxy...

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Ofcom plans for 3G and 4G research

Preparing to poke into 4G performance Ofcom will soon be looking for a partner to carry out research into the performance of 3G and 4G networks at the end of year. A spokesman for the communications regulator told TRPro that it is looking to appoint an external company through a competitive tender in the coming months. This follows the indication, included...

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BlackBerry Q5 review

BlackBerry Q5 review Ratings in depth BlackBerry 10 gets ever so slightly more affordable with the introduction of the BlackBerry Q5 to the Canadian firm's smartphone lineup. But don't go thinking this is a bargain basement offering, because it carries a mid to high...

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Images of LG Optimus G2 leaks, OIS and 5.2" 1080p confirmed

A couple of images allegedly showing the LG Optimus G2 surfaced, showing a button-less front with thin bezels. The image seems to go nicely with previous rumors of on-screen buttons and some slides we've seen of the device. LG Optimus G2 front (click to enlarge) The Optimus G2 is rumored to sport a 5.2" FullHD display with around 423 ppi density, a quad-core Snapdragon...

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White Nexus 4 sells out on Google Play so that's the end of that

Limited run Google Play is now all out of white Nexus 4 handsets in both 16GB and 8GB varieties. So if you fancy a Google phone, you'll have to get a black one now. Or, if that simply will not do, await the many-coloured Moto X. What a nightmare. More blips! Better news awaits you in our colourful blips back catalogue. Oasis back catalogue definitely...

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HTC One Max release date, news and rumours

Super size me! Apparently there's something big brewing over in Taiwan as news of the super-sized handset going by the moniker HTC One Max begins to make its way onto the web. After the success of the HTC One the Taiwanese firm is probably feeling pretty bullish about its chances going forward and it's no surprise that rumours have begun to crop up suggesting...

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