Motorola drops price of the Moto X Developer Edition

As some of you may know, Motorola also sells an unlocked version of the Moto X in the US. The Developer Edition, as it is called, comes with a network unlock as well as an unlocked bootloader, allowing you to use any GSM SIM with the phone or install a custom ROM. The unlocked version was originally sold at a steep $649.99 but Motorola has seen fit...

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Google rolls out Hangouts with SMS, Android KitKat keyboard to all

New place for texts, new way to type them out Owners of the new Nexus 5 got a headstart with the new Hangouts app that integrates SMS and MMS messaging into the conversation, but now the update is spreading to other Android devices. Hangouts 2.0 rivals Apple's iMessages app so that Android users can finally import, send and receive text messages in Google's...

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Apple Stores soon to start in-store iPhone 5S/5C repairs, say reports

Who else has had this little switch break on them? Apple will soon begin offering iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C repairs in its retail locations, according to reports today. Currently Apple offers repairs only for the iPhone 5, but that's expected to change before the end of the year. Apple has not issued an official edict, but 9to5Mac and AllThingsD both confirmed...

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Samsung reaffirms its support for Tizen, sheds light on its future

A report in Korean media emerged, shedding light on Samsung’s future plans for Tizen. According to the head of Samsung Electronics’ visual display unit, the OS represents a “significant investment” for Samsung, and much progress has been achieved in its development. The company’s executive further iterated that a Tizen smartphone will be released before any...

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Sweet treat for Xperia owners as Sony outs Jelly Bean, KitKat roadmap

The Xperia Z1 will get KitKat, you know, at some point It's that time again; when Android smartphone and tablet owners cross their fingers in hope that someday their device will be chosen to join the elite few on the newest version of the operating system. On Thursday, Sony lived up to last week's promise and delivered its roadmap, not just for Android 4.3...

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Nokia Lumia 1520 UK release date tipped for November 25

Lookin' for some of that sweet Lumia love? Nokia Lumia 1520 fanciers get that sharpie at the ready and draw yourself a circle of hope around November 25, because that may well be the day the 6-inch handset will be landing on UK soil. Third-party retailer Unlocked Mobiles is now taking SIM-free pre-orders for the Windows Phone 8 device, asking for £600 and...

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Samsung confirms 16MP ISOCELL camera, likely for Galaxy S5 and Note 4

Slides from Samsung's ISOCELL presentation to analysts Samsung has not yet unveiled the Galaxy S5 or Note 4, but it did speak officially this week about the new camera tech that those devices are likely to sport. Throughout 2014 and 2015, Samsung's flagship handsets will feature a 16-megapixel ISOCELL camera sensor, the company told around 350 analysts at...

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Apple could use Bluetooth hotspot for wireless sharing with iWatch

Bluetooth, meet wireless hotspot (credit: U.S. Patent & Trademark Office) Wi-Fi is great, but there are plenty of places where it's not available - which could be where a new Apple patent for short-range connectivity between two devices using a low-power Bluetooth connection comes in. AppleInsider today reported that Apple's latest published patent...

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Sony reveals its Android 4.4 KitKat upgrade plans

Google officially announced the 4.4 KitKat a couple of days and today, Sony has revealed its Android upgrade roadmap. In an official blog post, the Japanese manufacturer has also announced its plans with the 4.3 Jelly Bean roll out. As promised, Sony will be bringing the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean to its Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR, Xperia SP, Xperia Z Ultra, Xperia Z1...

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Google debuts ART in KitKat, aims to change Android

Here's something you probably haven't even heard of yet. It's a little something that Google engineers have been working on for over two years, which will change the very way your Android smartphone runs apps. ART, which is short for Android Runtime, aims to replace Dalvik and change the way your Android-powered smartphone runs. Dalvik is the one responsible for running...

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Samsung vows to improve its sub-par software

All it does is show numbers. Rubbish. Samsung's gone for the refreshing approach of telling the truth when it comes to its software prowess - or lack of - with the company's CEO admitting it needs work. Speaking to analysts this week, Kwon Oh-hyun said that the company has been hiring more software experts and founding new overseas research and development...

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Samsung Galaxy Round briefly becomes available overseas

The Samsung Galaxy Round was the second announced and the first released curved smartphone on the market. Like its LG G Flex rival, the Galaxy Round was recently announced and released in Korea. And while LG's curved phone will make its way to Europe, USA and China soon, Samsung has so far announced no plans to expand the Round availability outside of Korea. Even though...

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Google Glass: release date, news and features

Does Project Glass represent the next big step in mobile communications? With so much new information surrounding Google Glass, we have completely updated this 'what you need to know' feature. Enjoy! Many of us spend a significant portion of our day glued to our smartphones, or to other connected devices. Reading social media or checking out the weather...

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Samsung reveals a folding phone-to-tablet prototype

Samsung looking to mix things up with foldable screens. With flexible displays now making their debut in the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Round and theLG G Flex, Samsung is looking ahead to new kinds of foldable devices. In fact, it's already got some prototypes doing the rounds, which it recent showed to investors. Although the press wasn't invited to...

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HTC M8 photos leak, alleged successor to the HTC One

The HTC M8 is allegedly the company's flagship smartphone for 2014 and today it has emerged in a trio of photos. While the quality of the shots could certainly be better, the images suggest HTC is keen on sticking with the design strategy it introduced with the HTC One. As pictured, the HTC M8 boasts a cutout for a fingerprint scanner above the camera, though not...

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Leaked HTC M8 photos give first glimpse of new flagship

HTC comes out swinging with the M8 HTC impressed us to the tune of a five star review with the HTC One, but that's starting to feel like old news and we're anxious to see what the Taiwanese company can cook up next. The answer to that appears to be the HTC M8. We first heard about it around a week ago, but now we've got some pictures courtesy of Taiwanese...

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Apple adds new suppliers to make sure you get that iPhone for Christmas

Deck the halls Apple has reportedly invested in some new supplier relationships as it struggles to meet demand for iPhones and iPads with its current lot. The word comes from 'supply chain sources' over in Asia, who told the WSJ that Apple is scrambling to meet the public's insatiable demand for iPads and iPhones. The iPhone 5S is apparently in short...

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