Archos' IFA 2013 plans revolve around 7 smartphones, 5 tablets

Archos going big in Barcelona As IFA 2013 fast approaches, we're learning ever more about what we can expect from this year's tech-tastic conference. While Samsung scored some attention earlier this week with an invite hinting we'll spot the Galaxy Note 3 Sept. 4, Archos today is overwhelming with sheer numbers. According to a financial release (PDF)...

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G2 coming to Three and O2 as LG returns to the UK smartphone scene

LG: Bringing sexy back? The newly-announced LG G2 smartphone has been confirmed on at least two UK networks as the Korean manufacturer looks to reestablish itself on British soil following a long, self-enforced exile. Following yesterday's launch, Three mobile was quick to confirm it will be stocking the 5.2-inch, full HD handset and now O2 has confirmed...

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LG G2: It has everything, except a soul

The LG G2 is probably everything you could possibly want an Android smartphone to be, at least purely in terms of hardware. It has a large, high-definition display. Its internals, camera and battery life promise to be pretty amazing compared to its competition. Yet, it doesn't leap out at us or cause any stir or excitement. We like the G2, except it's a safe phone,...

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Samsung Galaxy Grand gets Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update

Samsung had announced that the upgrade cycle for its Galaxy Grand smartphone would officially end with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. The last major update for the device is now seeding in Russia and the South Korean manufacturer is expected to roll out the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean ROM globally in the coming days. The latest update for the Samsung Galaxy Grand brings cool...

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Ubuntu Edge levels out at $695 with 14 days to hit $32M

When connected to a monitor the Edge becomes a functional Ubuntu PC Canonical has done away with its complicated pricing scheme for the high-end Ubuntu Edge, instead setting the device at a fixed price point of $695 (£447, AU$762). The best part: anyone who paid more than $695 for the phone will be refunded the difference if the Indiegogo campaign succeeds....

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Images of Apple iPhone 5C shells in red surface

We have already lost count on the number of leaks we saw for Apple's alleged budget iPhone also known as iPhone 5C. We've heard that the C in iPhone 5C might stand for color, and that might just be the case as now we see the alleged red version of the smartphone. As with the previous leaks there's no way to confirm the trust-worthyness of these shots, so take it all with...

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Sony Xperia i1 teaser suggests razor-thin phone for September 4

Careful on those edges (credit: Xperia-Digi-Wo) The next Sony Xperia handset might be about to up the squish factor, if a leaked press teaser is the real deal. The picture appeared on Chinese site Digi-wo and was picked up by XperiaBlog. Depicting a splash of purple across a black background, it appears to show what looks like a shooting star dashing...

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LG G2 to cost €599 in Europe, listing confirms

LG uncovered its new smartphone beast, the G2 an NYC press event yesterday. Back then LG focused more on the ultra-slim bezel, the impressive design and the lengthy list of hot features of the smartphone, but didn't say anything about pricing. Well, thanks to some online retailers that information is no longer a mystery. The LG G2 has been spotted on a German retailer...

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HTC updates the One X+ to Android 4.2.2 with Sense 5 UI

Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with the HTC Sense 5 topping has been unleashed in the form of an over-the-air update for the HTC One X+. The update brings some sweet features to One X+ owners like the BlinkFeed homescreen, which has been present on all recent high-end smartphones of the Taiwanese company. There's also a new lockscreen to go with it dubbed "electronic gadgets."...

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Sony Honami teaser image leaks, confirms purple version

An official teaser images of the Sony 'Honami' cameraphone has showed up rather prematurely, reconfirming the date of the phone's unveil and hinting of a potential purple version. The photo itself doesn't reveal almost anything regarding the smartphone itself. The guys over at Digi-Wo who have a larger resolution version of it have zoomed in on it to discover the...

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BlackBerry Z30 joins the Z10 and Q5 in new leaked photos

We already saw the BlackBerry Z30 make an appearance in a series of leaked official renders, and it's now time for a couple of live photos of the upcoming smartphone. This time around, the Z30 joins the Z10 and Q5 for a quick family snap. The photos show just how much bigger the BlackBerry Z30 is compared to the Z10, and that it shares much of its design with its...

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LG G2 won't come in a pure Android Google Play edition

It's LG's way or the highway when it comes to the G2 LG has confirmed that it has no plans to launch a Google edition of its new flagship, the LG G2. The Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One both come in a Google-flavour sold through Google Play - both handsets were among the first to get the Android 4.3 update because there's no pesky Sense or Touchwiz overlay...

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