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New Google patent tweaks camera settings to match the weather you’re in

A new patent from Google hints at plans to use your GPS location to assist with camera settings based on weather and ambient lighting.

Softbank and Sprint promise not to use Huawei hardware because it’s Chinese

Japanese carrier Softbank and Sprint have assured a U.S. lawmaker that Huawei equipment will not be added to Sprint's network after merger.
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Best Buy preparing for Galaxy S4 launch with built-in Samsung Stores

Joining the Apple-only section of Best Buy stores will be a Samsung Store for fans and potential converts of the brand slated to begin next month.
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Bored of your Windows Phone 8 Start screen? Here are 5 ways to customize it

To help inspire Windows Phone 8 users everywhere, we've put together a few different homescreen layouts that show off its impressive customization options.
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Life and Tiles of a Win8 Convert: Where do I go from here?

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Why all eyes are on Barcelona and Mobile World Congress next week

The Mobile World Congress is a showcase of the latest advancements in mobile tech where manufacturers like LG, Samsung, and HTC display new wares.

A phone you can take anywhere: Qualcomm creates first global-ready LTE chip

Qualcomm is launching a global LTE chip supporting every network worldwide and so marks the end of multiple versions of the same smartphone.

Qualcomm unveils ‘always on’ voice activation and quicker charging for mobile devices

Voice activation and speedier charging standards are set to arrive on upcoming devices with Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chips on board.
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Google exec says ‘insanely great cameras’ coming to future Nexus devices

Vic Gundotra, a top-ranking engineer at Google, teased in a recent Google+ post that new Nexus devices will feature some big improvements to camera quality.
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HTC One vs. Galaxy S3 vs. iPhone 5: Spec Showdown

HTC has laid it all on the line with the newest One device. But how does it stack up to the iPhone 5 and Galaxy S3?
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HTC One pricing and launch information leaked

U.S. pricing and availability for the HTC M7 have been leaked. The phone should hit AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint by March 22.
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Life and Tiles of a Win8 Convert: A soy latte, a Lumia, and a crazy bum with a shopping cart

In the 9th edition of The Life and Tiles of a Windows 8 Convert, Andrew tries to test out Skype when he gets in a tussle with a crazy man at a coffee shop.
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Life and Tiles of a Win8 Convert: It’s lonely without Google

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Nokia Lumia 920 Review

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The Life and Tiles of a Windows 8 Convert: Sometimes, I hate being an early adopter

The Keon and Peak

Mozilla announces first two Firefox OS devices, Keon and Peak

The Life and Tiles of a Windows 8 Convert: So, I bought a Surface tablet

LG Optimus G

LG preps faster, bigger Optimus G Pro to join the wave of 1080p phones

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Sprint plans to add 4G LTE to another 28 cities

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Nexus 7 surpasses iPad’s market share in Japan

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Facebook turns to Bing for (some) help with Graph Search

CES Mobile Underdogs

Don’t forget about the little guys! Our favorite smartphone underdogs of early 2013

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The Life and Tiles of a Windows 8 Convert: The Yoga is flexible (but not always in a good way)

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Microsoft applies for patent outlining “inconspicuous mode”

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Firefly Fanboy tries to prove character’s death was impossible

Sony Xperia Z

Sony wants to skip entry-level smartphones, focus on premium hardware

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Surface Phone concept looks real enough to touch in new video

The gorgeous Surface Phone concept isn't rooted in any sort of reality, but this concept video does a great job of showing the world exactly how terrific Microsoft's smartphone could be.
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Xperia Z vs. Galaxy S3 vs. Droid DNA: Spec showdown

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Introducing Huawei’s latest Android smartphone, the Ascend D2

Huawei's newest Android device sports a 5-inch, 1080p screen, a high-end camera, and resistance to dust and water.
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2013 may mark the first year 1 billion smartphones are shipped worldwide

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The Life and Tiles of a Windows 8 Convert: How the Yoga broke me

Nvidia aims to become the Netflix of gaming with the Grid

Hoping to stream high-quality games to our living rooms, Nvidia created the Grid. Boasting some powerful hardware and impressive cross-device sync capabilities, the Grid could be the answer to cloud gaming.
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New web service handles the guesswork of donating

A new web service called YouGiveGoods allows users to donate products to charity organizations without worrying about where and when to drop it off.
A Hidden Jewel – LG Optimus G

Sprint announces keyboard-equipped LG Mach and LG Optimus G pre-orders

The LG Mach is Sprint's latest sliding Android device complete with physical keyboard and today customers can pre-order the long-awaited LG Optimus G.