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8 things we’ve learned about Jony Ive, from Jony Ive

Apple's famed designer Jony Ive has been interviewed by the Sunday Times Magazine in the UK. Here are eight things we've learned about the man himself.
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LG gets the G Pro 2 launch underway, but keeps final U.S. and European release date quiet

LG has released the G Pro 2 smartphone/tablet hybrid in select Asian countries, marking the start of its international rollout. However, it still hasn't provided a final release date for America or Europe.
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Lumia 530 leaked, could replace the world’s most popular Windows Phone

A new leak has indicated Nokia may be gearing up to replace the incredibly popular Lumia 520. Known under the codename Rock, the new phone could launch in the future as the Lumia 530.
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The Galaxy S5 avoids being labeled a medical device, despite built-in heart rate sensor

The Galaxy S5, which is equipped with a heart rate monitor, has avoided being classed as a medical device in South Korea, ensuring it won't require additional approval before going on sale next month.
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Vodafone UK snatches exclusive rights to sell the Copper Gold Galaxy S5

Samsung has struck a deal with Vodafone in the UK, agreeing to let the network have exclusive rights to sell the new Copper Gold Galaxy S5 smartphone.
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Despite Cameron’s blathering, 5G is about as close to reality as the iPhone 12

UK Prime Minister David Cameron has been talking up 5G mobile networks, saying we'll be downloading movies in just one second. He could be right, but mentioning it now is not only highly premature, but also terribly misguided.
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Wear this t-shirt and feel every play in a football game, without leaving your couch

The Alert Shirt is a cool piece of wearable technology, which connects to your phone using Bluetooth. It uses haptic feedback to simulate the highs and lows of being a football player.
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Bezel-less smartphones with fingerprint scanning touchscreens out before summer

The CEO of biometric experts CrucialTec has said in an interview the company is close to revealing touchscreen panels with built-in fingerprint scanning capabilities. These screens will also make bezel-less displays a reality.
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Poor lil’ fella: The Palm Pre is only $10.50 on eBay

Who doesn't love a bargain? Smartphone bargains are even more welcome, and the thought of grabbing a flagship model for 86 percent less than the retail price has us dribbling. However, there is a catch.
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15 year-old creates a 3D printed iPhone case that’s also a stethoscope

The Steth IO is an iPhone case with a difference. It can hear, visualize, and record a heart beat, turning your smartphone into a stethoscope. Impressively, it's the work of a 15 year-old high school student.
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These smartglasses display your notifications using military-spec tech

Lumus Optical may not be the best known tech company, but its new reference design smart glasses contain enough cool, military-spec tech to make us sit up and take notice now.
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LG G Pro 2 to have 13-megapixel camera, OIS Plus, and 4K video recording mode

LG has confirmed the G Pro 2 smartphone, which we're expecting to see during Mobile World Congress, will have a 13-megapixel camera, optical image stabilization, and 4K video recording.
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Leaked images show LG could add G2-style rear controls to new G Pro 2

A pair of images supposedly showing the unofficial LG G Pro 2 have been leaked. If they're accurate, it appears LG will add the rear mounted controls introduced on the G2 to the device.
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LG may not wait for MWC, could reveal G Pro 2 during February 13 event

LG will hold an event in Korea on February 13, where it may reveal the G Pro 2, its first major smartphone announcement of 2014. The device has already been confirmed to appear during Mobile World Congress later this month.
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LG’s massive G Pro 2 is official, a phone you can tap to turn on and unlock

LG has launched the G Pro 2 smartphone/tablet hybrid in Korea, ahead of its international debut during Mobile World Congress at the end of the month.
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7Digital announces first music download app for Tizen, coming soon to Samsung’s Gear 2

Digital music specialist 7Digital has announced work on a Tizen app, which will launch in the coming months, and operate with Samsung's new Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo smartwatches.
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HP launches $170, 8-inch Android tablet, but forgets to give it a proper name

Hewlett Packard has added another new Android tablet to its growing collection. It's the drearily named HP 8 1401, and it's notable for its low price and the use of a new Allwinner A31 processor.
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New LG L Series 3 smartphones announced, all with Android 4.4 KitKat installed (Updated)

LG launched the L Series 3 range of smartphones during Mobile World Congress, and has now confirmed the final specs for the L90, the most feature rich model in the range.
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UK network promises super fast LTE-Advanced connectivity by summer

EE is continuing to trial LTE-Advanced connectivity in the UK, confirming it will turn on the signal in parts of London this summer.
Ear Switch

Forget smart watches and glasses, smart ear pieces are coming soon

The Ear Switch is a wearable concept device developed in Japan, which takes the familiar functionality of Google Glass or a smartwatch, and shrinks it down into a subtle, unobtrusive ear piece.
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The InkCase puts a Kindle screen on the back of your smartphone

The Oaxis InkCase puts an E-Ink screen on the rear of your smartphone, which then displays everything from e-books to custom images. It's on sale soon for the iPhone and various Galaxy smartphones.
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At 5.5 mm thick, Gionee’s Elife S5.5 is a smartphone with supermodel proportions

The Gionee Elife S5.5 has recently been crowned the world's thinnest smartphone, and we got the chance to use the device for a while at Mobile World Congress.
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Dual-OS Windows Phone/Android smartphones set to be a reality by summer

According to the chairperson of an Indian mobile phone company, it has struck a deal to produce a smartphone running both Android and Windows Phone. It'll be on sale by June, but details on how it will work are still unknown.
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The Geeksphone Revolution could make our multi-OS smartphone wishes come true

We saw the Geeksphone Revolution smartphone in action at MWC 2014, and have all the details on how the dual-OS device can run both Google Android and Mozilla's Firefox OS.
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Hands on with the Huawei Ascend G6, an Ascend P6 Mini in all but name

Huawei has announced the Ascend G6, which is a smaller, mid-range version of its sleek Ascend P6 smartphone. We got some hands-on time at MWC, and found it's another example of Huawei's continued improvement in design and build quality.
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Hands on: The latest version of Firefox OS is lukewarm, but still heating up

The first version of Firefox OS didn’t do much to impress us after an extended test, so can the latest version of the software make amends? We give it a try on two new smartphones, but the specs of each may be responsible for many of the improvements we encountered.
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Sony gets Serius, unveils Xperia Z2 and Xperia M2 Android phones (Updated)

Sony has announced the Xperia Z2, a new high-end Android smartphone with a 5.2-inch screen and a 20-megapixel camera, plus the mid-range Xperia M2 smartphone.
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Jolla to release Sailfish launcher app for Android, so it’s easier to try the new mobile OS

Jolla has announced its Sailfish OS is about to reach version 1.0, and when it does, a separate launcher app for Android will be released, giving more people a chance to try the new mobile operating system.
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LG G2 Mini exposed before MWC, specs can’t match the G2

The LG G2 Mini has been exposed ahead of its launch at Mobile World Congress, but sadly, the specification isn't up there with the G2.
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Type without looking using Fleksy, the iPhone’s first alternative keyboard

Fleksy is the first alternative keyboard for iPhone and iPad owners. Developers can now build the keyboard into their apps, where it'll be offered as an alternative to the standard Apple keyboard.
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Things are ugly at BlackBerry, just look at the Windermere prototype phone

BlackBerry needs to have a good 2014, but if the design of a leaked phone is anything to go by, it's not going to make things easy. However, a cool rumored keyboard may help win it new fans.
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Asus fills out the PadFone range, launches the PadFone Infinity Lite

Asus has launched a new PadFone, the PadFone Infinity Lite. The 5-inch, 1080p smartphone slots into a 10.1-inch tablet, sharing the phone's quad-core processor and data connection.
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Canonical partners up with Meizu and BQ to make Ubuntu Mobile phones a reality

Canonical has announced Meizu and bq as its first two Ubuntu Mobile hardware partners, and confirmed the first devices will be getting a global release later this year.
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Noki-arrr launches the Treasure Tag, a location tracker for forgetful pirates

Nokia has launched the Treasure Tag, an NFC accessory for anyone who has left their keys/wallet/bag/all three behind, and regretted it for the rest of the day.
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Can you tell this is a Google Glass competitor? That’s the idea

Laforge Optical's Icis smart glasses are coming to challenge Google Glass. Designed to look and feel more like regular glasses, the software presents information around your field of vision.
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Google to manufacturers: Use the latest version of Android, or no Google Play for you

A leaked Google memo suggests the company is now insisting the latest version of Android is installed on new devices. If not, permission to use Google Play and other Google apps won't be given.
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ZTE packs the Grand Memo 2 LTE and Firefox-powered Open C for its Barcelona trip

ZTE has pre-announced the new smartphones it'll launch at Mobile World Congress next week, the Grand Memo 2 LTE and the Open X, plus news on a new version of its MiFavor Android user interface.
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BlackBerry Z3 ‘Jakarta’ touchscreen phone leaked, could arrive during MWC 2014

A new all-touchscreen BlackBerry phone has been leaked. Known as the BlackBerry Z3, or Jakarta, the mid-range device could launch during MWC 2014, and be one of the first produced for BlackBerry by Foxconn.