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Smartisan OS launches in China, attempts to make Android simpler and easier to use

A new Android-based operating system, Smartisan, was unveiled at a recent event in China.

Are phablets a phase? Study says yes

A new survey conducted by research company Flurry suggests that phablets may simply be just a phase.

HTC may be gearing up to release its own Windows RT tablet

HTC may have already begun production on its own line of Windows Surface RT tablets.

Rumor: iPhone 5S to start production this quarter, on the shelves this summer

Apple's iPhone 5S may go into production this quarter, much sooner than anticipated.

Are tablets screwing up our kids?

What effect are tablets having on the emotional development of children?

This phone charger will let your friends jumpstart your iPhone

A new charger design will let iOS users borrow juice from their friends' devices.
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Will Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3 be the S4’s biggest competitor?

With rumors of the Galaxy Note 3 being unveiled in September, is Samsung going to become its own competitor?

Did you know: A majority of app revenue comes from in-app purchases

A new study shows that the bulk of app revenue doesn't come from the initial download, but from in-app purchases.

AT&T claims it will exclusively offer 64GB model of HTC One

In a new video on YouTube, AT&T claims that it will be the sole carrier of the 64GB model of the new HTC One.
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Google patents a new way to conserve your phone’s battery life

Google's new patent shows that, instead of relying on screen brightness, it will adjust display quality in order to help conserve battery life.

Ready to 3D print your own smartphone case?

A new start-up promises to deliver custom-made cases to users for both their smartphones and tablets.

Remember kazoos, those cheap musical toys? The iKazoo can control your Android phone

A new, strange innovation will allow for users to control their android devices using an electronic kazoo.

Stop texting and driving! Study shows that adults are worse than teenagers

A survey conducted by AT&T shows that the average driver texts while driving.

Who’s that actor? Google Play movies can now tell you who’s on screen

Google announced that it is going to introduce Knowledge Graph to movies, but will utilize facial recognition technology.

New pill bottle concept comes equipped with smartphone technology

A new concept for a pill bottle will feature smartphone technology, like 3G/LTE connectivity, text messaging, and an alarm.

Using GPS tracking, researchers can now fingerprint who you are by your movements

A new report conducted by MIT shows that anonymous cell phone GPS data can actually be used to determine the user's identity.

LG wins patent for a phone with three screens

LG was recently approved for a patent that details a smartphone that would have three screens.

1 in 4 patents granted cover phones, and Samsung leads the pack

A new study shows that Samsung now is in possession of the most mobile patents in the world.

Barnes & Noble offers free books and magazines for downloading its Windows 8 Nook app

Barnes & Noble is giving away five free books and five free magazines to users who download them via the Windows 8 platform.

Report says that tablets will outsell desktops this year

A new report from research company IDC predicts that tablets will finally outsell desktops this year.

Apple offers free next-day shipping on all iPhones

Today, Apple announced that it will offer free shipping on all of its iPhone models.

Own a phone or tablet? There’s an 80 percent chance you’re a gamer

According to a new survey, the vast majority of U.S. residents are considered gamers.
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LG may be developing its own smartwatch and glasses

Rumor has it that digital manufacturer LG may be working on its own smartwatch and glasses, similar to Google Glass.

Kobo Arc 7-inch tablet updated to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

E-reader manufacturer Kobo updates its 7-inch tablet to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

A majority of people think their phone is the first thing people notice about them

In a survey recently conducted by mobile video site Vuclip, 61 percent of men surveyed claim that their cell phone is the first thing people notice about them.

Apple files patent for iPhone with protective features so it won’t break when you drop it

Apple recently filed for a patent on several cutting edge features that would help reduce the damage inflicted upon a dropped device.

Pandora comes to Windows Phone 8, offers ad-free streaming for 2013

Today, Pandora announced its debut to the Windows Phone 8 app store.

Rumor: iPad Mini with Retina Display not coming out until after summer

Though many have speculated Apple would release its second generation of iPad Minis this spring, equipped with Retina Display, a new report says it won't.

BlackBerry CEO says iPhone’s interface looks dated

Blackberry CEO Thorsten Heins talks about the state of the smartphone industry, says that iOS is likely to be in the midst of a major decline.
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Dropbox acquires startup app Mailbox

Cloud storage company Dropbox recently acquired startup e-mail company Mailbox.

Rumor: Samsung Galaxy S 4 will have SmartPause eye tracking, floating touch, and new lock screen

The Samsung Galaxy S 4 rumors suggest the phone will have SmartPause eye tracking, a new lock screen, floating touch, more efficient Web browsing, and a new display.

Rumor: HTC One is coming to Verizon

When HTC announced its new HTC One flagship phone, it made no mention of being made available on Verizon; a new rumor suggests that it will be.

Blu announces three new unlocked phones for the U.S.

Little known mobile phone manufacturer, BLU Products, announced today its newest series of smartphones, the BLU LIFE Series.

Pocket-sized breathalyzer plugs into your phone

New mini breathalyzer plugs into a user's iPhone or Android device and helps people decide if they've had too much to drink to drive.