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Xperia Tablet Z Kitchen Edition

Sony’s Xperia Tablet Z isn’t selling? Stick a meat thermometer in it!

Sony has announced a new version of its Xperia Tablet Z, and its one which belongs in the kitchen. The waterproof chassis means it's easy to clean, and it comes with a Bluetooth thermometer and a range of cookery apps.
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Nokia still exists. Now it’s a maps, networks, and ‘advanced tech’ company

Nokia's chairman and interim CEO has talked about the company's plans to reinvent itself following the sale of its devices division to Microsoft. In addition to Here Maps and its network business, it'll also be researching advanced technologies such as graphene.
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Samsung wants you to know that it’s gonna have 64-bit Android phones, too

Samsung's mobile chief has said that future Android phones from the company will have 64-bit processors, just like Apple's new iPhone 5S. The company is also unconcerned with Apple's new focus on China and other emerging markets.
Asus Padfone Infinity

Asus to launch new Padfone Infinity, may have Snapdragon 800 and lower price

Asus has sent out invitations to an event on September 17, where it will reveal a new version of the Padfone Infinity. It's something of a surprise, as it launched the existing smartphone/tablet combo device in February at Mobile World Congress.
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Leaked iPhone 5S manual shows Touch ID sensor, and the iPhone 5C appears on video

There are just hours to go before Apple reveals its newest iPhone models, and right at the last minute, a leak has shown the 5S's rumored fingerprint sensor may be called the Touch ID, and a video featuring the iPhone 5C has also been published.
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Samsung to fire up all eight cores at once in revised Exynos 5 Octa processor

Samsung has announced it'll be making another change to its Exynos 5 Octa eight-core processor, enabling it to run all eight cores at the same time by using something called HMP technology.
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The day is set: New iPhone(s) coming Sept. 10 (Updated)

Apple has announced a special event for September 10, where it's expected to launch the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C smartphones, along with the final version of iOS 7.
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You people all realize the new iPhone won’t be real gold, right?

Did you hear? The next iPhone could be coming in a gold! Exciting, right? No, not really, but if you listen to the hype it's the most incredible, amazing, and innovative "feature" yet to come from Apple.
Lumia Amber Update

Leaked Windows Phone GDR3 update reveals new features, could debut on the Lumia 1520

Several new features have been revealed in a leak of the Windows Phone GDR3 software update, which came installed on a secondhand Lumia 920, including a rotation lock and a driving mode.
Lumia 1520 Bandit Leak

Nokia’s Lumia 1520 shows up in leaked press snap, complete with very busy Start screen

Could this be our first look at the last Nokia branded Windows Phone? The leaked picture shows what could be the Lumia 1520, also known as the Bandit, a 6-inch smartphone/hybrid with a 1080p resolution.
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Galaxy Gear vs. Google Glass: The battle for your wrist was just won … by your face!

Samsung has unleashed the Galaxy Gear in an expectant world, and now it's here, we're a bit underwhelmed, as Google Glass seems to do everything it can do, but better. And it's only a short time away.
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Android 4.3 coming to the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S3 in October, says Samsung

During the launch event for the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear, Samsung also told owners of the Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S4 smartphones to watch out for an update to Android 4.3 soon.
Xperia Z1 G Lens Teaser

Xperia Z1 spec and Smart Lens accessories leak ahead of official reveal

With just hours to go before the smartphone is officially announced, another leak has provided us with the final specs for the Sony Xperia Z1, plus a video showing the Smart Lenses in action.
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4G LTE version of the Xperia Tablet Z launches in America, priced at $630

Sony has announced the availability of a 4G LTE version of its Xperia Tablet Z in America. It's compatible with AT&T and T-Mobile, and is being sold unlocked through Sony's own webstore.

Nokia reveals the Lumia 925 at London event, and it’s coming to T-Mobile soon (Updated)

At its highly anticipated launch event in London, Nokia has revealed the Lumia 925, a Windows Phone 8 device with a metal band around the chassis and an updated 8.7-megapixel camera.

Nokia’s Lumia 925 looks beautiful, but we’ve seen it twice already

Nokia's Lumia 925 maybe newly announced, but it's not an entirely "new" phone, as we've seen something very similar from Nokia twice before. Will a tweaked camera and a new design equal more sales?
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6 facts (and one wild guess) about Microsoft’s purchase of Nokia

The acquisition of Nokia's mobile division, including the rights to the Lumia brand name, by Microsoft this week has turned the mobile industry on its head. Here are seven points about the deal you may not know.
HTC Desire 601

New HTC Desire 601 comes with 4G LTE and 4.5-inch screen, set for release in October

HTC has announced the Desire 601, a phone previously leaked as the Zara. It shares a similar design to the popular One Mini phone, and is coming to various markets in October.
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Verizon goes it alone, buys out Vodafone for $130 billion

Verizon has reached an agreement with Vodafone to buy out the UK network's 45 percent share for $130 billion, a figure it will pay in both cash and stocks. The sale ends a nearly 14-year old partnership.
Acer Iconia A3

Acer’s new Iconia A3 tablet knows which way is up, ready for launch in October

Acer has announced the Iconia A3 Android tablet, which is equipped with a 10-inch screen, a quad-core processor, and a clever feature called IntelliSpin which can tell which way round the screen should be even when it's flat on the table.
Acer Liquid S2

Acer’s Liquid S2 smartphone can record 4K video, but will you see the difference?

Acer has announced the Liquid S2 smartphone/tablet hybrid, complete with a 6-inch 1080p display and a quad-core processor. However, its headline feature is the ability to record video at an amazing 4K resolution.
HTC Fetch HTC Mini+

HTC launches two unusual accessories for its smartphones, the HTC Fetch and HTC Mini+

HTC has announced a pair of accessories for its smartphones, the HTC Mini+ and the HTC Fetch. The Fetch is a gadget to help locate a lost phone, while the Mini+ is a phone accessory for your, um, phone.
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Nokia thinks feature phones can still look cool, announces the Nokia 515 to prove it

Think all feature phones with an alphanumeric keypad have to be ugly? Think again, as Nokia has announced the Nokia 515, a simple Series 40 phone with a premium aluminum body.
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Bargain Android phones the Dash 5.0, Dash 4.0 Music, and Dash Jr. announced for September

Blu Products has announced three new, highly affordable, Android smartphones: The Dash 5.0, Dash 4.0 Music, and the Dash Jr.. Prices start at just $50 for the Dash Jr., and rise to $130 for the Dash 5.0.
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Google’s Hugo Barra to join China’s Xiaomi Mobile, will oversee global expansion plans

Hugo Barra, Google's Vice President of Android Product Management, has announced he will be leaving the company and joining China's Xiaomi Mobile, where he will be working on the firm's global expansion project.
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‘I Forgot My Phone’ film shows how much we love our phones, but is that really so bad?

A video called "I Forgot My Phone" is gaining a ton of popularity on YouTube. It shows people enamored with their phones and not really communicating. But are phones really ruining our lives? What are we missing out on, really?
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HTC sees new smartphone OS as a way to strengthen its presence in China

A new report indicates HTC is building its own smartphone operating system, which will be launched exclusively on the Chinese market later this year, in an effort to increase its presence there.
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BlackBerry and Samsung join forces to push forthcoming BBM app in emerging markets

BlackBerry and Samsung have formed an unlikely partnership, and will be jointly promoting the forthcoming cross-platform version of BlackBerry Messenger. The first examples have now been published.
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Sprint to release the BlackBerry Q10 on August 30, when it’ll be yours for $200

Sprint has become the latest network to announce the BlackBerry Q10's availability. The QWERTY smartphone will go on sale August 30, when it'll cost $200 with a two-year contract.

Asus MemoPad HD7 tablet is a $150 Nexus 7 challenger (Updated)

At a press conference this morning Asus announced the MemoPad HD7, a 7-inch tablet similar to the popular Nexus 7, but with several improved features, and an even lower price tag.
Xperia Z1 G Lens Teaser

Sony teases G Lens branding on forthcoming Xperia Z1 camera phone

Sony continues to tease us with subtle images of its next major smartphone release, the Xperia Z1. The latest shows the camera lens in close-up, complete with G Lens branding.
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Google sends out Android software update to fix Nexus 7 touchscreen glitch

If your new Nexus 7's touchscreen has been causing problems, either with the multitouch or using the keyboard, help is on its way. Google has released a software update for the new tablet which should solve these issues straight away.
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Vivo X3 crushes world’s thinnest smartphone title, measures just 5.75mm thick

The Huawei Ascend P6 is no longer the world's thinnest smartphone, as the title has been snatched away by the Vivo X3, an Android phone about to be released in China which measures just 5.75mm thick.
Oppo N1 Teaser

Oppo’s new phone with ‘rear touch panel’ coming in September

Little-smartphone manufacturer Oppo has confirmed it will announced the N1 smartphone in September, and has teased it will have a rear-mounted touch panel, and a new kind of user experience.
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Verizon launches the $20, 4G LTE LG Enact, complete with slide-out QWERTY keyboard

Verizon has announced the availability of the LG Enact, a budget Android smartphone which connects to its 4G LTE network and boasts that rarest of features, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard.
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The canary is dead, and Nokia needs to escape the Windows Phone mineshaft now

With Windows Phone, Nokia is in competition with itself, as it controls 85 percent of the market, thanks to its fellow manufacturers ignoring it. Can it survive with only Nokia working on its behalf, or will Nokia find itself with another dead OS?
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LG reveals amazing 5.5-inch Quad HD smartphone screen, with 2560 x 1440 resolution

LG Display has announced a new screen, the Quad HD AH-IPS LCD, which has an astonishing 2560 x 1440 resolution and measures 5.5-inches. This gives it a pixel density of 538ppi, beating even the Samsung Galaxy S4.

BlackBerry’s new 9720 will run old OS, won’t change its financial situation (Updated)

BlackBerry has announced a new smartphone, the BlackBerry 9720, which runs its older BlackBerry OS 7.1 software. Its specification isn't exciting, but at least we can expect it to be cheap.