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This iPhone thief hand wrote and mailed a thousand contact names back to his victim

After stealing an iPhone in China, a thief got a threatening SMS message saying he should return it or else. Rather than lose his prize, he decided to do something slightly out of the ordinary.
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This screen protector adds a layer of Gorilla Glass on top of your iPad screen

Armorz has announced a new screen protector designed for the Apple iPad Air and iPad Mini. Instead of plastic, this screen protector is made from a super thin sheet of Gorilla Glass.
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Galaxy Grand 2 has the looks of a fancy phone, without the wallet-busting price

Samsung has announced the Galaxy Grand 2, a mixture of the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3's looks, with a mid-range spec sheet including a 720p touchscreen, and a 1.2GHz quad-core processor.
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HTC joins the gold rush, launches golden-hued HTC One

HTC has announced a gold-colored version of the HTC One, adding to the existing colors of black, silver, blue and red. The gold One also joins several other high-profile golden phones launched recently, including the iPhone 5S and Galaxy S4.
Mobile News

Samsung launches Galaxy S4 Zoom, with 16MP camera and 10x zoom (Video added)

Samsung has announced the Galaxy S4 Zoom, the third spin-off device from its flagship Galaxy S4. This time it's aimed at the photography fan, as it has a 16-megapixel camera with a 10x optical zoom.
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New Nike FuelBand SE gets better movement and sleep tracking, but still no Android support

Nike has announced the FuelBand SE, an updated version of its popular fitness tracking wristband, now with smarter more sensitive tech, Bluetooth 4.0, and sleep tracking, but still no Android support.
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Skydrive gets a makeover for iOS, complete with automatic picture upload feature

Microsoft has announced a major update to its Skydrive app for iOS. In addition to a new look, bringing it up to date with iOS 7, the app now supports automatic uploading of pictures to Skydrive.
Mobile News
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Qualcomm targets your 2014 superphone with its new, faster Snapdragon 805 chip

Qualcomm has announced the successor to its highly popular Snapdragon 800 processor. Named the Snapdragon 805, it promises to be even faster and provide considerably improved graphics.
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Santa won’t be delivering many smartwatches this year, say researchers

The smartwatch may still be grabbing headlines, but according to market analysts, it hasn't grabbed the public's imagination, and therefore won't be topping many Christmas lists this year.
Wearables Mobile
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Southwest wants you online all the time, will soon offer gate-to-gate Wi-Fi for passengers

Southwest Airlines is expected to introduced gate-to-gate Wi-Fi connectivity on many of its flights, enabling passengers to stay online at all times.
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This app can mix music while you mix drinks, and proves augmented reality can be fun

Augmented reality apps on phones have never quite lived up to the hype, but after playing around with AR Mixer, created by mobile marketers Somo Global, the genre could be about to undergo a renaissance.
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MediaTek Processor

Another octa-core chip is coming to Android KitKat phones in 2014

MediaTek, an up and coming mobile processor manufacturer, has announced the availability of its eight-core chip. The MT6952 will be fitted to Android Jelly Bean phones before the end of the year, and Android KitKat hardware early in 2014.
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U.S. carriers stopped Samsung from including a kill switch in phones to deter theft

A plan to implement a remote "Kill switch" to help lower smartphone thefts has been blocked by five major U.S. networks, according to San Francisco DA George Gascon and Samsung.
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FreedomPop opens free service to anyone with a Sprint phone

After selling out of its first Freedom Phone, FreedomPop has now announced a new offer, where either an HTC Evo 4G can be purchased, or a Sprint phone activated on the network to help more people enjoy zero-cost monthly mobile bills.
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BlackBerry’s Porsche Design P’9982 is another, more expensive Z10 for you not to buy

You know how you never bought the Z30? Well, BlackBerry has announced another, more expensive version for you not to buy. It's the Porsche Design P'9982, and will be out before the end of the month for around $2,400.
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ZTE planning to launch wearable gadgets in early 2014

A ZTE executive has confirmed in an interview the firm will be heavily investing in wearable technology during the coming year, starting out with the launch of a smartwatch within the first few months.
Wearables Mobile
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Phone batteries may heal themselves and last longer, thanks to this high-tech band-aid

Scientists attempting to increase the lifetime of silicon anode smartphone batteries have created a high-tech Band-Aid, which heals the cracks formed as the silicon anodes expand and contract.
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Google’s All Access Music app comes to the iPhone

Google has released an iOS app for its All Access music service. The app is free and will connect you to the songs you stored on Google's own servers, or if you pay for premium access, then you'll also be able to listen to those in Google's own library.
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Coin Card

This single card can replace every other card in your wallet

Move over NFC, paying with credit cards just got easier. It's all thanks to Coin, which can store multiple cards in one place, but still be used for payments and in ATMs. It's available for pre-order now.
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Europe leaps onboard the in-flight call bandwagon, but it’s not going to be cheap

Europe is about to join America in lifting the in-flight ban on using electronic gadgets during takeoff and landing, and is gearing up to offer 3G and 4G data connectivity, but it's not going to come cheap.
Mobile News

Sony’s SmartWatch has custom firmware in its future, as company opens it up to developers

Sony has opened up the firmware of its SmartWatch to developers, and is actively encouraging them to create new versions of the Android operating system for it.
Wearables Mobile
Sony SmartWatch 2

Sony reveals its NFC-equipped SmartWatch 2, all set for September release

Sony has announced the SmartWatch 2, its third attempt to build a popular wrist worn gadget. It connects to your Android phone or tablet, supplies you with plenty of information and notifications, and will go on sale in September.
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Sony Xperia Z1, Z Ultra, and SmartWatch 2 coming to the U.S.

Sony has announced it will be selling the Xperia Z1, the Xperia Z Ultra, and the SmartWatch 2 through its own web store and retail outlets in America. All three should be available now.
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Isis NFC Payments

Isis wireless payment system launches with the backing of AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile

A new NFC-based wireless payment system has launched nationwide this week. Named Isis, it has been tested for over a year, and comes with the backing of AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile.
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Nokia brings new focus-shifting camera app to Lumia Windows Phones (Updated)

Nokia has announced a new app called Refocus, which will be released for a selection of its high-end Windows Phone Lumia devices soon. It cleverly allows you to shift the focal point of a picture after it has been taken.
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Even the Pentagon’s worried about BlackBerry’s survival

As BlackBerry continues to struggle, so its major accounts start to get worried. The Department of Defense, where more than 450,000 BlackBerry phones are in use, is moving forward with a plan to use other mobile operating systems.
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Jolla signs up Russian search giant Yandex to provide Android apps for its smartphone

Jolla has announced a partnership with Yandex, the Russian search giant, where its recently launched Android application store will come installed on Jolla's Sailfish OS smartphone.
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Android 4.4 KitKat for Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 out today, Nexus 4 to follow soon

Google has confirmed through its official Twitter account that Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 owners are about to get a software update to Android 4.4 KitKat. Nexus 4 and 4G Nexus 7 owners will need to haver patience for a while longer.
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Got a spare six seconds? Vine is now out on Windows Phone

After its announcement during Nokia World, Twitter has released its short video sharing app Vine on Microsoft's Windows Phone platform. Crucially, the app arrives before Facebook's Instagram shows up.
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In your face, Google! Nissan is planning its own eyewear

Nissan has teased us with another new piece of tech. Following its recently announced smartwatch, the car manufacturer will be revealing a Google Glass-style heads-up display, called the Nissan 3E, during the Tokyo Motor Show.
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iPhone is even more popular in Japan than it is in the United States

Apple is sure to be pleased with the iPhone 5S' performance in Japan, as according to new research, the country has become its number one market for the iPhone, passing America.
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Now you can customize a Moto X using Moto Maker on AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Sprint

Motorola has opened its Moto Maker custom shop up to potential Moto X owners who wish to sign-up with Verizon, T-Mobile, or Sprint. It has also dropped the price of the phone to $100 with a two-year contract.
Mobile News

LG says no Nexus 5 and no to flexible screen smartphones this year

In a recent interview, an LG vice president has covered a lot of things the company won't be doing anytime soon, including building another Nexus phone, and releasing a smartphone with a flexible screen.
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Google’s Nexus 5 superphone leaked, but sounds too good to be true

A new leak supposedly shows the next Nexus smartphone, codename Megalodon and also known as the Nexus 5, which is accompanied by a feature list which makes it sound too good to be true.
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Nexus 5 specs leak out, includes Snapdragon 800 chip and 5-inch screen

As the Nexus 5 edges closer to its official announcement, an almost complete specification has been leaked, showing the phone could have a 5-inch display and a Snapdragon 800 processor.
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Exclusive: Nexus 5 probably won’t feature Lytro-like camera tech (Updated)

Rumors have been flying that the Nexus 5 may come with DigitalOptics' Lytro-like camera technology built-in, but according to an anonymous source, it may all be wishful thinking.
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Here’s everything we know about the Nexus 5

The new Nexus 5 is here, and already on sale, although stocks are running low. Still not sure if it's the phone for you? Here's our roundup of everything you need to know about the latest Google smartphone.
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Nexus 5 leaks again, this time with hints of cloud backup through Android 4.4 KitKat

The Nexus 5 has been leaked again, this time with information suggesting Android 4.4 will come with an extensive cloud backup service. More information surfaces the device will be announced on October 31.
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