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Nokia tries to win back customers with fancy holographic ads

A video was recently posted on YouTube, showing a new holographic ad installation inside a mall to promote the Nokia Lumia 920.

Sony Xperia TL gets the latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean update

AT&T announced today that the latest version of Android is now available for download on all Sony Xperia TL devices.
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Google Glass already has some apps, like Evernote and Path

At this year's SXSW conference in Austin, TX, Google unveiled a series of apps that will accompany its latest product: Google Glass.

Are you a rarity? Only 16 percent of people will try out an app more than twice

A new study shows that the majority of mobile users won't give an app more than two attempts after not living up to their expectations.

Google may introduce touch control to the back of its phones

Google recently filed for a patent that would allow for simple touch controls on the backside of a mobile device.

Good deal: Get digital versions of debut Marvel comics for free

Marvel Entertainment, LLC announced that it will be offering digital versions of debut comics to users for download at no cost, for a limited time.

T-Mobile plans to launch anti-AT&T ad campaign

T-Mobile unveiled a series of ad campaigns that targets rival, and former potential partner, AT&T.

Android 4.X finally overshadows 2.3 Gingerbread … after 17 months

Finally, 17 months after its debut, Android 4.x finally overshadows its predecessor, Android 2.x Gingerbread.

HTC revenue plummets dramatically in February 2013 and Q4

HTC revenue plummeted by more than 40 percent in February 2013, compared to the numbers it saw the same month last year.

Beats Electronics one step closer to launching new streaming music service

Beat Electronics, LLC secured $60 million in funding, which it will use to launch its new music streaming service, nicknamed Daisy.

China not pleased with Google’s control of its smartphone industry

In an official paper from China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the company said it believes that Google has too much control over its smartphone industry.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 to begin selling on March 7

South Korea-based Samsung announced that its latest generation in tablets, the Galaxy Note 10.1, will officially begin selling this Thursday, March 7.

Uh oh! Security flaw allows users to bypass Galaxy Note 2 lock screen

A new flaw was discovered showing that unwanted users may be able to make phone calls and access apps on a Galaxy Note II, even when the phone is locked.

Blackberry 10 gets its first software update

Just a month after releasing Blackberry 10, the company announced on its blog that it has released an update to its software.

Apple vs. Samsung: Judge puts hold on $450 million of $1 billion award

Five months after awarding Apple $1 billion in damages, the ruling judge put a hold on $450 million of the award. The two companies will return to court.

In just 5 minutes, small child spends $2,500 on iPad apps

After getting her iTunes password from his mother, a five-year-old boy racked up $2,500 worth of in-app purchases within ten minutes.

Hollywood targets apps that use copyrighted movie content without permission

In the war against pirated content, Hollywood is now setting its eyes on mobile apps that use its material without purchasing a license.

Amazon introduces Cloud Player app for the iPad and iPad mini

Amazon announced the release of a new app that allows customers to access the Amazon Cloud using an iPad or iPad mini.

EyeVerify developing an eye-scanning unlock tool for your phone

In a world where alpha-numeric passcodes secure our mobile device, EyeVerify is looking to step up protection by introducing retinal scanning as a way to unlock.
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Number of mobile phones to exceed world population by 2014

According to the International Telecommunications Union, the number of active cell phone accounts will exceed the world's population by 2014.

Samsung and Intel introduce open operating system Tizen

Later this year, open operating system Tizen will be introduced to the smartphone world.

Microsoft announces that Windows Phone Store surpasses 130,000 apps

Windows makes some major headway in the app world as Microsoft announced they recently surpassed 130,000 apps.

Dell’s Project Ophelia Android-powered ‘PC’ fits in your pocket

Dell's Project Ophelia is a small, flash drive-sized dongle that plugs into any computer or television monitor's HDMI port for home computer access.

Industrial manufacturer Cat debuts its first rugged smartphone, the Cat B15 – tractor not included

At the 2013 Mobile World Congress, industrial manufacturer Caterpillar industries debuted its first-ever rugged smartphone.

Apple proposes reimbursements for kids’ in-app purchases

In the wake of a lawsuit, Apple makes reimbursement proposal for purchases made through kid-friendly apps.

Chinese manufacturer Zopo to introduce phone with a 32-megapixel camera

A Chinese manufacturing company is introducing a new phone to the local market, boasting a 32 MP rear-facing camera.

Security company transforms Android tablet into hacking machine

Security tools company Pwnie Express built a tablet that has a fully functioning hacking tool kit working over the Android operating system.

Clipboard bug crashing and wiping some Samsung Galaxy S3 and Note devices

Android-powered Samsung devices are afflicted with a bug that causes the devices to crash when users copy text too many times.

Leaked photos reveal that iPad Mini 2 may have Retina display

Leaked photos reveal that the iPad Mini 2 may come equipped with a Retina display.

Nokia to introduce new line of affordable Windows Phones at MWC

In an effort to increase sales, Nokia may begin to turn their focus to more basic, affordable phones.

MIT creating new chip that will improve your smartphone photography

MIT developers are now working on developing a new chip that will help handle post-processing in a much more efficient way.

Asus unveiled a new 10-inch tablet today. Yay?

Asus recently announced details on the upcoming release of its new ten-inch tablet, the Asus Memo Pad Smart ME301T.

ProxToMe app lets you easily share files with anyone nearby

ProxToMe is a new app that lets users easily distribute large files to others in a matter of seconds.

The Brooklyn Nets now let fans live stream games on their phone from inside the stadium

The Barclays Center, home to the Brooklyn Nets basketball team, just added a new feature to their app: live streaming of their games.