Sony launches Xperia Z1F on NTT Docomo in Japan

Sony has launched the new Xperia Z1F on NTT Docomo network in Japan. The Z1F is a variant of the company's current flagship - the Xperia Z1 - and brings many of the features in a more compact design. The main difference between the two phones is in the display. Whereas the Z1 has a 5.0-inch, 1920x1080 resolution LCD, the Z1F has a 4.3-inch, 1280x720...

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Rogers will offer the BlackBerry Z30 in Canada after all

Less than a week after announcing that it will not be offering a subsidized BlackBerry Z30, Rogers had a change of heart. The largest Canadian carrier will be offering BlackBerry’s 5” flagship after all. Rogers explains its move as a “response to customers’ feedback and excitement about the device.” Furthermore, the carrier’s statement points at its longstanding relationship...

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Is Samsung getting serious about flip phones? Snapdragon 800 model incoming

Fancy pants flip phone on the way (credit: Tenna) Samsung's recent flirtation with the flip phone form factor could be about to become a full on love affair, judging by a new leak suggesting a handset with high-end specs could be on the way. Documents submitted with Chinese regulators Tenna detail the SM-W2014, a smartphone with the quad-core Qualcomm...

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Nokia Lumia 1520 release date, news and rumors

The Nokia Lumia 1520 looks like it's a beast of a Windows Phone smartphone. Think Lumia 920, but beefed up in a considerable number of ways. We've already seen leaked press photos of the Lumia 1520, so there won't be too many surprises when Nokia makes it official. However, we're expecting quite a bit under the hood. It will be interesting to see what kind of reception...

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Disney simulates the magic of touch with touchscreen vibration algorithm

Who doesn't want to touch a trilobite? (credit: Disney Research) Disney is not normally at the forefront of technological advancements - unless we're talking about theme parks - but its new technique for "feeling" touch screens sounds pretty magical. The company's Pittsburgh researchers, including one Dr. Ali Israr, have developed an algorithm that generates...

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Lenovo negotiating an HTC acquisition, report says

It's no secret HTC has been in trouble this year. There were supply bottlenecks, patent infringements and its flagship sales are definitely not what the Taiwanese manufacturer was hoping for. HTC has even sold its Beats Audio stakes and it's uncertain what will happen with the audio enhancement for the upcoming HTC phones. Finally, HTC has posted its first net quarterly...

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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? The iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C have been announced. So what does that mean for the iPhone 6? Well, we'll tell you. Or, at least, we'll tell you what we can glean from rumor and speculation - some reliable, some not so much. iOS 7: Apple's new look for iPhone and iPad Given...

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Nokia Asha 503 leaks in an official photo

The notorious evleaks leakster has given the world yet again another glimpse of an official picture that wasn't meant to go public just yet. This time the pictured device is Nokia Asha 503 - an upcoming member of the Nokia featurephone lineup. The dual-SIM Nokia Asha 501 has been on the market for quite some time, while its single-SIM sibling - the Asha 500 - is still...

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Samsung Galaxy Round vs Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 3

The Samsung Galaxy Round is essentially a Galaxy Note 3 with a curved display The Samsung Galaxy Round is the world's first phone with a curved display, beating LG's rumored handset out of the gate. But is this eye-catching device any better than the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 or the multi-million selling Samsung Galaxy S4? Will the new design and the functionality...

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In pictures: Gold HTC One

Always believe in your soul OK, so gold phones are quickly coming close to being passe, but the HTC One Gold edition is something different: it's a proper 18ct gold edition. Designed for the MOBO awards, the HTC One has been gold plated to deliver that 'hyperbling' experience that marks it out from the rest. Apart from being the most reflective phone we've...

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LG G2 and Motorola Moto X get their on contract prices slashed

US customers who have been holding out on buying a Moto X or an LG G2 will be pleased to hear the on contract prices of both smartphones have dropped to $79 and $99, respectively. That's not bad considering they launched only recently and both were $200 initially. Here are the deals for the LG G2: on Verizon Wireless - $99 from Amazon on Verizon Wireless...

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Have a hug, have a plush Android KitKat toy

Love me, love me Have a break from stocking up on 200 Marlboro and enough whiskey to fell a small cow and grab yourself a cuddly Android KitKat from the duty free next time you go abroad. OK, that's the plushware out of the way. Can we have the software now please? More blips! The Jony Ive-designed Leica M camera is lovely, of course Limited...

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So the Nokia Lumia 1520 is pretty much nailed on then, right?

HD goodness for the 1520? (credit: evleaks) In less than two weeks we're off to Abu Dhabi to see what Nokia has been teasing us all about - will it be the first Windows Phone with a quad-core processor and full HD display? What we're hoping for, and almost expecting, is the announcement of the rumoured 6-inch Nokia Lumia 1520 and new details emerging...

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Samsung W2014 Snapdragon 800 clamshell leaks

Samsung is looking to bring the flip phone back, as it's outing another clamshell Android offering for China. The new smartphone reportedly has a powerful quad-core 2.3GHz Snapdragon 800 processor, and dual Super AMOLED screens to boot. The upcoming Samsung SM-W2014 will aim to build on the company's recent success with large-screened clamshell devices in the...

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Lumia 1520 resolution and name confirmed by Nokia Device Link

We have heard enough rumors and seen several images of the upcoming Nokia Lumia 1520, slated to be announced officially later this month. One of the rumored specifications is the presence of a FullHD, 1920x1080 resolution display a first for any Windows Phone device. Now, Nokia Power User, or rather Nokia device link has confirmed that particular bit,...

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Sony Xperia Z1 rumored to get Android 4.4 update in November

It seems Sony is already working on the Android 4.4 update for the Xperia Z1 smartphone, according to the latest bit of rumor, the 4.4 update, named KitKat, will be released for the company's flagship device in November 7. It will then eventually be released to other devices, such as the Xperia Z Ultra at an unknown date. The Android 4.4 update was...

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Apple to allegedly hold an event on October 22

We have been hearing rumors of Apple holding an event some time this month to announce the remainder of the products for this year's holiday season. Although it's not official yet, both AllThingsD and The Loop have confirmed through their sources that the event will take place on October 22. Now a lot of things are being rumored to be announced during...

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