Apple reportedly done with iOS 7.1 betas, public launch just 'weeks' away

First major update incoming The public release of Apple's iOS 7.1 could just just a few weeks away, with reports claiming the company has no plans to release more beta versions of the software to developers. BGR reports the company's beta testing of the first major update to the revamped OS is complete after five beta versions, with only a Gold Master version...

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Apple patent shows how a wireless charger could check your orientation

Is this the future of wireless charging? (credit: AppleInsider) Apple's entry into the wireless charging arena may see the company introduce a far more advanced solution than the current generation charging mats, according to a patent recently granted to the company. The patent, filed with the U.S. Patents and Trademarks Office, explains how different...

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Samsung's Windows Phone 8.1 'Huron' phone leaks in the flesh

Samsung's rumored Windows Phone does appear to resemble a Galaxy S4 (credit: evleaks) Samsung's rumored Windows Phone handset just can't stay out of the spotlight - and now there's finally a picture to back up its confidence. The photo above was tweeted by @evleaks, the same tipster who just yesterday outed the phone's supposed code name, "Huron," and...

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LG Nexus 5 is now officially available in bright red color

In time for Valentine’s Day, Google officially released a bright red LG Nexus 5. The previously leaked Android smartphone is now available to order in the Google Play Store in 16 and 32GB flavor, sporting the same price tag as its white and red sibling. The red Nexus 5 will be available in a number of markets this month. They include the United States, Canada, the...

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All signs point to Galaxy S5 Active and Galaxy S5 Zoom variants

If the Galaxy S5 Zoom is anything like the S4 Zoom it will be a monster of a phone This should come as no shocker, but it's looking like Samsung will release at least three versions of the Galaxy S5 in 2014: the standard flagship, the Galaxy S5 Active, and the Galaxy S5 Zoom. The Galaxy S4 also had Zoom and Active variants, the latter being a more rugged...

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Sony ends support for all 2012 Xperia phones but Xperia T and V

Sony has begun updating its support pages for the Xperia smartphones released in the year 2012. All of those pages list Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich or Android 4.1 Jelly Bean as the smartphones "latest and final version". There are only two droids from this lineup, which fate is still uncertain - the Xperia T and Xperia V. Sony says their KitKat update is "under investigation"....

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HTC One 2: should Samsung be worried?

The HTC One is about to be succeeded by its superior M8 The Samsung Galaxy S5 might have a serious contender on its hands if the latest effort from HTC can live up to the hype. The HTC One 2 is tipped for a March 2014 launch much like its Korean-based rival, and although we might not be seeing quite the same level of benchmark-setting specs as the S5, there...

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Alleged Samsung Galaxy S5 Zoom now testing

A rumor from a few weeks ago suggested that Samsung will unveil a successor for the smartphone/camera hybrid, the Galaxy S4 Zoom. Things might be quite far along as the company imported a number of SM-C115 "mobile camera" devices into India for testing. The significance here is that the Galaxy S4 Zoom carries the model numbers SM-C101 or SM-C105. According...

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Microsoft's new CEO is Satya Nadella

Meet Satya Nadella - the new CEO of Microsoft. He's the third ever CEO of the company since it was founded in 1975, following Steve Ballmer and Bill Gates. His new position is effective immediately. Formerly, Nadella has been in charge of Microsoft's Cloud and Enterprise division and has a rich technical background. He has a master's degree in computer science...

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Why is Samsung trying to hide the Galaxy S5?

Embarrassed much? So it looks like the Samsung Galaxy S5 may make an appearance at MWC 2014 after all - but why? Samsung, do you have something to hide? If Samsung was looking to get the maximum publicity for its marketing buck it would stick to the standalone launch event which served it so well for the Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S4. These events managed to...

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Samsung taking high street battle to Apple with opening of 15 new stores

Wait - that's not an Apple Store. Phones 4U is gearing up to open 15 new stores in the UK, all with the Samsung name on them, a move that could see the smartphone giant take on rival Apple Stores. The new stores will be staffed by Phones 4U employees, but will pack Samsung-branded devices, according to Mobile News. Scott Hooton, chief marketing officer at...

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo hits Indonesia for $555

Indonesian retailer Indokom has put up the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo on sale. The phone carries a price tag of approximately $555 (IDR 6,799,000). Indikom hasn't specified if this is the price for the hexa-core LTE+/3G version of the Note 3 Neo or for the quad-core dual SIM one (we've reached them for clarification). Anyway, whatever the case, this price is marginally...

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Sony Xperia Z2 set to slip into a size zero bezel

Wil the next Xperia be all screen? The Sony Xperia Z2 is being tipped for a MWC 2014 unveiling at the end of February, and it may be sporting a super slim design if the latest photo leak is to be believed. In a typically blurry spy shot which appeared on Chinese forum Digi-woo, a handset which appears to be a Sony device - judging by the app icons and colour...

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Microsoft offers to buy your old smartphone or tablet for up to $250

Microsoft is currently running two promotions that might be of interest to people looking to get a new device and get rid of an old one. The first one is a trade-in deal that can net you up to $250 worth of store credit if you trade in an old smartphone or a tablet. There are serious restrictions though – first of, the deal is for US Microsoft stores (including Puerto...

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LG G Pro 2 camera set to get a 4K makeover

Say cheese It's no secret that the LG G Pro 2 will be launched at MWC 2014 in Barcelona, and now the Korean firm has spilled the beans on the handset's camera. Taking to its official social site, LG confirmed that the G Pro 2 would sport "OIS plus" technology on the rear facing 13MP snapper. The enhanced OIS (optical image stabilisation) promises sharper...

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