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Nerds dressed head to toe in wearable tech are going to ruin it for everybody

We're about to inundated with wearable technology products, from watches to glasses, and shoes to helmets; however no-one is there to help guide us through the potential fashion nightmare should we give into our geek instincts and wear each and every gadget available, all at the same time.

HTC’s latest financial results show improvement, but it needs to keep pushing

HTC has published its latest financial results, applicable to the last three months of the year, which show an improvement over the first quarter of 2013.

Google calms Glass privacy concerns in new FAQ, promises wider availability in 2014

Google has published a new FAQ on Google Glass, which addresses several of the most commonly discussed privacy concerns, and also reveals more about security, its partners, and future release plans.

Trademark filing hints Samsung could call its wearable tech range “Samsung Gear”

A trademark filing has revealed Samsung may use the brand name Samsung Gear for a range of wearable technology products, including a smart watch which will link to your smartphone.
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Why Nokia needs to end its marriage to Microsoft with a Google Edition Lumia

An analyst is the latest to tell Nokia to adopt the Android operating system, or face catastrophic problems in the future. We think it should stick with Windows Phone, but why not make a Google Edition Lumia? It wouldn't be hard.

Nokia announces the super affordable, super basic Nokia 207 and Nokia 208 feature phones

Nokia has announced a pair of new phones, the Nokia 207 and Nokia 208. Both are feature phones with alphanumeric keypads, but the Nokia 208 does have one special feature missing from the Nokia 207.
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HP, you’re pulling an Anthony Weiner. We don’t want to see your phones again

Hewlett Packard is apparently keen to get back into producing smartphones, according to a senior director. We're not sure this is a good idea, as not only has HP made a mess of its smartphone efforts before, but also because PC manufacturers just can't seem to produce a decent one between them.

Unannounced Droid Ultra smartphone shows up on Motorola’s website

An unannounced smartphone named the Droid Ultra has appeared on Motorola's website, along with a complete breakdown of its specification, although sadly there isn't a picture of the device. An official announcement can't be far away.

Android and Samsung celebrate European success, while BlackBerry struggles worldwide

The latest research figures show Android now controls 70 percent of the European smartphone market, and half of those phones sold are produced by Samsung. However, things aren't looking so good for BlackBerry.

Firefox OS is a go, as $90 ZTE Open launches in Spain

Spanish network Telefonica has announced it will start selling the first commercially available phone running Firefox OS, the ZTE Open, from July 2, and it will cost just 70 euros, or about $90.

Nokia hedges its bets, buys out Siemens stake in network business for $2.2 billion

Nokia has purchased Siemens stake in Nokia Siemens Networks for $2.2 billion, after the partnership agreement expired earlier this year.
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Windows Phone is no Android: Why Google can ignore its mobile OS and Microsoft cannot

Microsoft spent less than five minutes talking about Windows Phone during its Build 2013 keynote, dedicating the time to Windows 8.1 instead. Google did the same at Google I/O, but there's a very big difference between the two, and only one of them can get away with it.

BlackBerry ships 6.8 million smartphones, promises another BlackBerry 7 smartphone release later this year

BlackBerry has published its earnings and sales figures for the last three months, revealing it has sold a total of 6.8 million smartphones, and 100,000 PlayBook tablets.

T-Mobile calls July 10 event, where it will reveal its, “Boldest moves yet”

T-Mobile has announced it will hold an event in New York on July 10, where it will discuss what it calls its, "Boldest Moves Yet." Exactly what these moves are is unknown, but could be related to its new, "Uncarrier" strategy.

T-Mobile to launch the Nokia Lumia 521 in May, expected to suit the budget conscious

T-Mobile has announced the Nokia Lumia 521, a variation of the Lumia 520, will be coming to the network in May. Running Windows Phone 8, the price has yet to be confirmed, but it's expected to be an ideal entry-level Windows Phone handset

T-Mobile plans to add LTE-Advanced features to its network later this year, but keeps quiet about the details

A T-Mobile vice president has confirmed in an interview the network will add LTE-Advanced features by the end of 2013, but stayed quiet on the details.

UK gets gorgeous, exclusive “Glamour Red” version of the HTC One

UK retailer Phones4U has announced it will be carrying an exclusive edition of the HTC One, which will come in Glamour Red. The phone is otherwise identical to the silver and black editions of the phone, and will go on sale in July.

Samsung speeds up the Galaxy S4 with LTE-A connectivity, and a Snapdragon 800 chip

Samsung has announced a new Galaxy S4, and this time the phone not only has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chip inside, but it also supports the world's first LTE Advanced network, which went live in Korea this week.

Sony announces the super-thin, 6.4-inch Xperia Z Ultra, with Snapdragon 800 power

Sony has announced the Xperia Z Ultra, a smartphone/tablet hybrid which has a 6.4-inch, 1080p screen. Sony says it's the world's slimmest full HD device, and also houses the world's full HD smartphone screen.

Huawei announces the MediaPad 7 Vogue, another tablet that makes phone calls

Huawei has announced the MediaPad 7 Vogue, a new 7-inch Android tablet which can also make phone calls, and connect to an HSPA+ data network. It's set for release later this month.

Siri’s pronunciation to improve in iOS 7, thanks to new name learning feature

We already know Siri is set to be more helpful in iOS 7, but a new feature has been discovered which shows the virtual assistant is willing to learn too, as you'll be able to teach it how to pronounce difficult names.

Sony hints at next generation smartwatch coming this week

Sony has dropped several hints it will reveal a new smartwatch at a mobile trade show in Shanghai later this week. The new device is rumored to have NFC connectivity and water resistance.

LG schedules New York event for August 7, could be for the Snapdragon 800-powered Optimus G2

LG has scheduled an event for August 7 in New York, and although it hasn't said what it'll be for, that hasn't stopped us putting together the evidence, leading us to expect the LG G2 with a Snapdragon 800 processor.

Samsung reveals the Galaxy S4 Mini, a weaker, smaller version of the GS4

True to form, Samsung has announced a spin-off version of its Galaxy S4 flagship smartphone, named the Galaxy S4 Mini. It may look like the S4 on a smaller scale, but sadly the spec has also been reduced; however there are one or two redeeming features.

The HTC Butterfly S, complete with 5-inch 1080p screen and an UltraPixel camera, is official

HTC has announced the Butterfly S. It's the follow-up to last year's HTC J Butterfly, one of the first phones with a 5-inch, 1080p displays, which went on to become the Droid DNA.

Huawei has no plans to acquire Nokia, despite widespread reports and chairman’s comments

Huawei has told reporters it would consider acquiring Nokia, should the Finnish firm be open to such a deal. Despite the company's statement and a rise in Nokia's stock price, no such deal seems to be brewing.

The BlackBerry Q5 is official, all set for release in July (Updated)

BlackBerry has announced its third BlackBerry 10 device, the BlackBerry Q5. As the name suggests, it's a QWERTY-equipped phone, but is designed for emerging markets and most likely, will have a lower cost than the BlackBerry Q10.

Wafer thin, quad-core Huawei Ascend P6 Android smartphone announced (Updated)

Huawei has announced the Ascend P6, the latest smartphone to claim the title of "world's thinnest" at just 6.18mm. It's powered by a quad-core processor and is set for release in July.

Secret menu discovered inside iOS 7 beta, reveals new gestures being tested by Apple

A developer has uncovered a hidden settings menu in the beta version of iOS 7, which reveals Apple is testing new features and gestures, that could be introduced in future versions of the new OS.
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Meet Kazam, a new mobile manufacturer startup founded by former HTC execs

Two ex-HTC executives have launched a new startup named Kazam, which aims to put "stunning" mobile devices with, "intuitive technology" on sale in Europe later this year.

No nonsense, budget Android smartphone, the HTC Desire 200, made official

HTC has announced a new, budget smartphone named the Desire 200. It's about as basic as you can get, with a 3.5-inch screen and a 1GHz processor, but should do well thanks to its good looks.
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Five reasons you should want Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

We list five important reasons why you should want Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) on your next phone or tablet. If your phone manufacturer is doing its job, you may not have to wait long, either.

Samsung announces the Galaxy Express again, this time without carrier branding

Here comes the Samsung Galaxy Express again, this time without the AT&T branding from late last year. Now it's ready to visit other 4G LTE networks around the world, albeit with a slight spec change.

Nokia to hold July 11 event, will reinvent the zoom using PureView camera tech

Nokia has called a press conference for July 11, where it's expected to launch the device we know as the EOS, which should bring PureView camera technology to its Windows Phone range.

Sony Xperia Z Ultra event announced for June 25 (Updated)

Sony has scheduled an event for June 25 in Munich, but hasn't provided much detail on what it'll be announcing. The translated German invitation says, "Do you want more?" leading some to speculate we'll be seeing a big-screen device.

First Jolla smartphone has found a carrier (Updated)

The Jolla smartphone, which became available as a pre-order towards the end of last month, has attracted sales from 118 countries around the world, getting the newcomer off to a good start.

Good news for mobile gamers: Apple is set to license a range of official, iOS 7 game controllers

Apple has prepared a series of guidelines for a new range of officially licensed game controllers for use with iOS 7 iPhone, iPad and iPod devices, which are expected to launch later this year.

Nvidia’s Tegra 4i reference phone spotted, could be on sale early next year

A second Nvidia reference phone has been spotted, joining the Phoenix phone seen at Mobile World Congress. This time, the phone has a slightly lower spec, but is still powered by the Tegra 4i processor.