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LG plans to show off a flexible smartphone screen

At this year's Society for Information Displays, electronics manufacturer LG announced that it will debut a new, flexible smartphone display.

Google Play Store in-app purchases jump 700 percent in one year

At this year's Google I/O conference, the technology leader announced that revenue from in-app purchases via its Play Store jumped 7x in one year.

Samsung releases TecTiles2, new generation of programmable NFC tiles

Samsung announced the release of TecTiles 2, the next generation of programming NFC smart tiles.

iPad Smart Cover may be able to switch off pacemakers

A study, conducted by a 14-year-old student, found that the magnets in an iPad smart cover can turn off a pacemaker if left sitting on the patient's chest.

Lenovo K900 smartphone hits China’s markets, but will it come to the United States?

Lenovo's new K900 smartphone, the first to run on Intel's newest processor, launched in China, but will it eventually be released in the U.S.?
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Samsung patents show tablet designs with built-in kickstands and flexible screen

Samsung was recently granted patents for two different tablets, both with built-in kickstands, one with a flexible display.
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Hate missing deliveries? UPS has a new iPad app to let you track that elusive brown truck

UPS announced today that it is releasing an iPad app to help track and manage shipments of packages in real time.

Google Wallet is getting a little easier and safer

Google Wallet is adding new features to its service, including money transfers via e-mail, an increase in loyalty card acceptance, and an easy online payment plug-in for merchants.

Google Play Store gets a sleek but subtle facelift

Google recently unveiled a new, updated look to its Play Store, the center for all of its downloadable content. The new look is clean, and easier to use.

Google Glass Explorer Edition is too secure to make easy repairs

Google Glass Explorer Edition has proven to be built so sturdily, accessing the main circuits is seemingly impossible without damaging the outer casing.

Nokia may introduce Lumia 925 in London (with 41-megapixel camera)

At a press conference held in London, Nokia is expected to announce a brand new smartphone, the all-metal Lumia 925.

Timehop now lets you peruse your past photos on Dropbox

Timehop, a virtual time capsule app available for iOS, released an update to its software that now allows users to connect it to their Dropbox accounts.

Google Wallet kills plan to release physical credit card

Sources close to the Google Wallet project revealed that the company's plans to release a physical credit card have been shelved.

LG, HTC, and Samsung are planning fall phone releases to compete with iPhone 5S

Rumors are flying around about Q3 mobile releases that are expected to come from Apple, but other manufacturers are ready to compete.

Facebook Home now available on HTC One, Samsung Galaxy S4, and Sony Xperia ZL

Facebook announced that its Home software has reached one million downloads, then subsequently released an update making it available on new devices.

FCC proposal would make in-flight Wi-Fi faster and cheaper

A new proposal from the Federal Communications Commission would both increase the speed of in-flight Wi-Fi connections and likely make it more affordable.

Picture rescue! Windows Phone 8 now backs up photos and videos automatically

Microsoft announced that it is rolling out its SkyDrive method of backing up photos and videos to all markets where the Windows Phone 8 is available.

New information breathes life into affordable iPhone rumors

Pegatron, a company responsible for building iPhones and iPads, said it's increasing its workforce by 40 percent, breathing new life into the affordable iPhone rumor.

Sony may make the first high-end Firefox OS phone

Mozilla is gearing up to finally introduce its Firefox OS to the smartphone world, likely to debut with a high end Sony device.

‘BRCK’ is a backup Internet generator for when the power goes out

A new device, BRCK, serves as a backup Internet connection when power fails or the local provider's signal fizzles out.

Discount booking app HotelTonight adds photo review feature

HotelTonight, the last-minute discount hotel booking app, is introducing a new photo-centric way for users to review properties.

Crosswa.lk lets you download iOS apps from the Web without launching App Store

A new API will allow company's to embed a button on their sites, letting people download iOS apps without needing to even have their mobile device present.

Google updates iOS Gmail app, lets users link directly to other Google apps

Google recently updated its iOS Gmail app, allowing users to choose another of the company's native app to automatically launch links with.

T-Mobile selling 600,000 new and used iPhone 5s each month

T-Mobile reported in a press release that, year over year, the total revenue for the company in Q1 dropped seven percent.

Verizon may offer an extra $100 off iPhone 5

According to a rumor, Verizon may begin to offer iPhone 5s to its customers for an additional $100 off.

Rumor: Samsung working on a new Galaxy S4 model with fancier camera

Samsung is reportedly working on a new version of the Samsung Galaxy S4, which may be made available this summer.

Study shows iPhone and iPad account for the bulk of mobile Web traffic

A new study shows that, despite being the most prolific OS, Android users generate half the amount of Web traffic as iOS users.
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Acer Iconia A1 vs. iPad Mini vs. Galaxy Note 8.0: Spec showdown

Earlier today, Acer officially the new Acer Iconia A1. We compared it to two industry leaders to see how it stacks up against the competition.

Apple looking to get behind the wheel with iOS 7 car dashboard integration

According to an inside source, Apple is aggressively pushing to integrate future iOS 7 devices into motor vehicles, focusing particularly on Siri and Maps.

Want a $10,000 app gift card? Be the one to download Apple’s 50 billionth app

Apple announced that it will award a $10,000 app store gift card to whomever downloads the 50 billionth app since the store opened.

Google smartwatch patent suggests dual touchscreens

A patent submitted by Google suggests that its first smart watch release could possibly include dual touch screens.

Home Design 3D app lets you design virtual models of your home

Home Design 3D lets users create virtual renderings of their home so they can test out paint colors and furniture layouts.

HTC will pay for your old smartphone if you buy a new One

HTC revenue is projected to jump by nearly $1 billion over its dismal Q1 numbers, which were the lowest in the company's history.
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Samsung Galaxy S4 already the fourth most popular smartphone in the UK

Just four days after hitting the market in the U.K., Samsung's Galaxy S4 is already the number four most popular smartphone.