Asus is set to launch the 4.3-inch PadFone mini next week

Will the PadFone mini look like the PadFone Infinity... but smaller? Is that all that will change? While most companies are wrapping up and preparing for the holiday season, Asus looks to be busy getting ready to launch the PadFone mini next week on December 11. Invites have gone out for a media event in Taipei, Taiwan, while a listing on the Global Certificate...

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iOS 7 runs on 74 percent of all compatible Apple devices

The latest App Store statistics released by Apple revealed that 74% of all compatible devices now boot iOS 7. The share of the latest OS version is up 10% since October, thus making iOS 7 the fastest adopted release to date. The numbers from Apple also show that iOS 6 runs on the devices of 22% of all App Store users. The remaining 4% goes to devices running older...

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Another Samsung handset leaks, and this time it's a Windows Phone

Samsung's last Windows Phone was no stunner, but it wasn't bad either It wasn't so long ago (literally yesterday) that a Samsung phone that may be the Galaxy S5 leaked online, and now a new Samsung Windows Phone handset may have done the same. A listing for an unnamed and unknown smartphone has appeared on the Indian site Zauba.com. The model number, SM-W750V,...

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Is Spotify planning to free mobile music from the shackles of Premium subs?

Free mobile streaming may be imminent Currently, those wishing to listen to Spotify on their mobile devices, must fork over a monthly subscription fee or settle for customisable radio stations, but that may be about to change a new report has claimed. The Wall Street Journal brings word from "people familiar the plans" that Spotify plans to offer limited,...

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Nexus 5 camera gets a much needed boost with the Android 4.4.1 update

The Nexus 5's black spot might be finally fixed The Nexus 5 is a great smartphone in many ways except for its camera. After languishing with a rather lagging snapper, the Nexus 5 is finally getting a camera boost with the Android 4.4.1 KitKat update. Due to come as an over-the-air update in the next few days, the latest Android update is geared towards fixing...

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Android 4.4.1 KitKat update improves the Nexus 5 camera

Google's Director of Engineering for Android David Burke has told in an interview for The Verge that Android 4.4.1 KitKat update is coming and it's bringing several improvement for the Nexus 5 camera. He confirmed that the smartphone's camera will now focus faster and will aim to select faster shutter speeds, not relying as heavily on its OIS as it does now. This...

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Nokia Lumia 929 photos leak again

The Nokia Lumia 929 has managed to escape the R&D labs once again and has been caught by yet another camera. The phone is touted as the smaller brother of the Lumia 1520 that's going to debut on Verizon's network in a matter of weeks. Earlier leaks of the Lumia 929 have revealed it will offer a 5.0" 1080p display. The phone is also going to pack a 20MP PureView...

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Fujitsu Arrows A SoftBank 301F charges in 10 minutes for a full day's use

The future of battery tech is here It's hardly got the catchiest name on the planet, but the Fujitsu Arrows A SoftBank 301F smartphone does have a neat party trick when it comes to battery life. Fujitsu claims you'll be able to plug the SoftBank 301F in for just 10 minutes and it will have recharged enough to give you a full day of usage. In 10 minutes...

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Could the Samsung Galaxy S5 yet come with a fingerprint scanner?

Touchy feely tech The CEO of fingerprint scanning firm Fingerprint Cards, Johan Carlstrom, still reckons that Samsung is going big on touch scanning in 2014. After the launch of the iPhone 5S with its Touch ID fingerprint sensor in tow, there came a flurry of rumours that Samsung was on the cusp of following suit. The rumours reached fever pitch when...

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Barack's stuck on BlackBerry as Secret Service shuns iPhone

I want an iPhone, thiissssss much Imagine the scene: Barack, BlackBerry in hand, nervously scuttles over to the secret service to make his plea. "Please sir, I want an iPhone," he says. All he gets in response is a sunglass-covered stare that means "absolutely not," and the leader of the free world is sent dashing back to the Oval Office, a tear in his eye...

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Nokia's 5in Lumia 929 snapped again

Great photos, as ever While it's skipped straight on by the mooted November 6 release date, the Nokia Lumia 929 does still seem to be on its way as it's been caught on camera once again. Phone Arena's source has apparently bought a prototype Lumia 929 from some shady tipster, showing off its 5-inch screen and Verizon logo. The phone is expected to hit...

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Samsung announces Galaxy Win Pro mid-ranger

Having gone unannounced until now, the Samsung Galaxy Win Pro has popped up on the Korean manufacturer's China web portal today. The Win Pro retains the midrange pedigree of its predecessor, the Galaxy Win, but to a lesser degree thanks to its 4.5-inch qHD display. This is a marked step up from the 4.7" WVGA display of the Galaxy Win. Otherwise, the specifications...

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Samsung seems to think see-through screens are a good idea again

Touchscreens of the future could have both front and back controls (credit: Patent Bolt) As if curved screens like the one on the Samsung Galaxy Round weren't enough, the South Korean company has now filed a patent for a transparent display. The patent, which was turned up by PatentBolt, describes a transparent display with both front and backside touch...

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