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Samsung announces the Galaxy Ace 3, adds 4G LTE option with a faster processor

Samsung has announced the Galaxy Ace 3, an entry-level Android phone of which it will produce both a 3G and a 4G LTE version, the latter coming with a faster processor, a more powerful battery, and more internal storage memory.

As Apple announces a new beginning, today marks the first iPhone’s retirement

As the original, first generation Apple iPhone closes in on its retirement, we mark the occasion with a tribute to the phone that changed the mobile industry six years ago.

Watch Apple’s WWDC 2013 keynote live online and on your Apple TV

Apple will be live streaming its Worldwide Developer Conference keynote presentation later today, but only to those with an Apple TV, a recent OS X computer, or a device running iOS.

Redesigned iOS 7 and iRadio launch both on for WWDC, say WSJ sources

A pair of reports published by The Wall Street Journal indicate Apple will launch a redesigned version of iOS, and a streaming music service during its WWDC 2013 keynote presentation.
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Sony announces super slim, quad-core Xperia Tablet Z

Sony has announced the Xperia Tablet Z, a very slim 10.1-inch tablet with a quad-core processor, which is currently headed only for Japan. However, this could change when Mobile World Congress begins next month.

Sony Xperia Tablet Z now on sale around the world, having attracted record-breaking pre-orders

Sony's Xperia Tablet Z has gone on sale around the world today, and like its smartphone counterpart it has proven to be a success for the company, which has reported record-breaking pre-orders.

Sony Xperia Tablet Z goes up for pre-order in the UK with £400 price tag (Updated)

Sony has put its Xperia Tablet Z up for pre-order through its own online store in the UK, where it has a £400 price tag for the 16GB Wi-Fi model. We were impressed by the tablet at MWC 2013, so how does that price compare to its rivals?

What iOS 7 needs to win us over

Apple is getting ready to reveal iOS 7, which it will do during the keynote presentation at WWDC 2013, and we're really hoping for something special. But what does it need to be if it's to keep us from straying to the competition?

Nokia EOS leaked again, this time in all its PureView camera-equipped glory

A series of leaks have given us an detailed look at the phone we know as the Nokia EOS, which is expected to bring PureView camera technology to Nokia's Lumia range of Windows Phones.

Larry Page tries to calm privacy worries over Google Glass, says it’s “not a big concern”

Google CEO Larry Page has been speaking about privacy concerns over Google Glass, telling shareholders this week that the situation is, "not a big concern," but not everyone is convinced.

LG Optimus F3 coming to Sprint, provides 4G LTE and unique accessibility features for $30

Sprint has announced it will be stocking the LG Optimus F3 later this month. Priced at $30 after a mail-in rebate, the phone has several unique accessibility features, including Google TalkBack enabled out of the box.

T-Mobile UK outs the BlackBerry Messenger app’s release date as June 27 (Updated)

UK network T-Mobile has tweeted the BlackBerry Messenger app for iOS and Android will be released on June 27, following BlackBerry's May announcement and confirmation the app would arrive during the summer.

Leaked National Security Agency order reveals widespread call monitoring of Verizon customers

A leaked order shows Verizon is supplying mobile phone call metadata to the NSA for all calls made on its network inside the United States, and all those directed outside the country.

The Amazon Kindle DX is back, but you’ll have to part with $300 to get one

After discontinuing it last year, Amazon has decided to revive the Kindle DX, its big-screen E Ink e-reader. It's back on sale and ready for delivery right now, but will set you back a hefty $300.

HTC executives leave as company woes continue (Updated)

HTC has seen several executives leave over the past few months, and now a former manager has highlighted the negative atmosphere inside the struggling company, telling co-workers they'll be much happier if they quit.

Sonostar smartwatch first to use new 1.73-inch E Ink Mobius display

E Ink has announced a tiny, 1.73-inch version of its Mobius touchscreen at Computex 2013. It's ideally suited for smartwatches, and Sonostar has also revealed its Sono Smart Watch, the first device to use E Ink's new screen.

Intel Merrifield-powered smartphone coming in 2014, but still no news on 4G LTE connectivity

Tablets out later this year which are driven by future versions of the Intel Bay Trail processor should be getting 4G LTE connectivity, but news on smartphones using the Merrifield processor getting 4G may have to wait until Mobile World Congress 2014.

Intel launches its Haswell processor, says Two-in-One devices will be “game changing”

Intel has officially launched its fourth generation Core processor, best known by its Haswell codename, at the Computex trade show, where VP of Sales and Marketing Tom Kilroy showed its game changing potential inside two-in-one laptop/tablet hardware.

Sony announces the dual-core, NFC-equipped Xperia M smartphone

Sony has unveiled a new mid-range smartphone named the Xperia M. The device has a 4-inch screen, a 5-megapixel camera, and NFC connectivity, plus a dual-SIM variant will also be released.

Did you want a Pebble watch? We do, and it ships on January 23

The Pebble smart watch, a project which set Kickstarter alight last year, will finally begin shipping on January 23, a date announced during a demonstration of the watch at CES 2013.
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Why haven’t smartwatches taken off? Because they’re all hideous

Smart watches may be the hotly rumored product of the moment, but they're hardly new. There's a good reason why we're not using the ones which already exist too, they're just too hideous.

Asus reveals the easily upgradeable VivoPC and Windows 8 optimized VivoMouse

Asus has revealed the VivoPC and the VivoMouse during its busy Computex 2013 press conference. The former is an easily upgradeable mini PC, and the latter an optical mouse with a special Windows 8 optimized touchpad.

Asus’ crazy new Transformer Book Trio is a tablet/laptop/desktop hybrid running both Android and Windows 8

Asus has a new device which should offer the best of all worlds in a single product, as the Transformer Book Trio is a tablet/laptop/desktop all-on-one hybrid, which runs both Android and Windows 8. Yes, really.

Asus takes on the Galaxy Note with the 6-inch, stylus-equipped Fonepad Note

Asus has taken aim at the Samsung Galaxy Note with its newly announced Fonepad Note, a 6-inch tablet/smartphone hybrid equipped with a 1080p screen, a stylus, and an Intel Atom processor.

White Nexus 4 is official, but still no 4G LTE (Updated: it’s on sale now)

LG has announced the forthcoming availability of the white Nexus 4, which will start shipping at the end of May in some markets. But sadly, the only difference between it and the black model is the color.

HTC One Google Edition announced, coming to Google Play on June 26 for $600

A version of the HTC One with stock Android has been announced by Google's vice president of Android. The device, which doesn't come with HTC's user interface, will go on sale on June 26 through Google Play.

Impatient Huawei names the Ascend P6 as the phone we can expect on June 18

Huawei will unveil the Ascend P6 at an event in London on June 18, news which it has confirmed via its Facebook page. It has also released a teaser image of the phone, and hinted at its incredibly thin frame.

New 16GB iPod Touch is yours for $230, but you’ll have to make do without a rear camera

Apple has introduced a new fifth-generation iPod Touch. It comes with 16GB of storage memory and a new, low price tag; however there have been a few feature changes, including the removal of the rear camera.

New Shazam app comes to Windows Phone 8, integrates with Xbox and Nokia Music

Shazam has rebuilt its Windows Phone app to better support Windows Phone 8, and has added integration with both Xbox Music and Nokia Music, plus tagging from a Live Tile on the home screen,
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Wait, who? How ZTE became the third most popular smartphone maker in the US

The latest research has named ZTE as the third largest smartphone manufacturer in the U.S., beating all but the two biggest names in the industry. But with no major smartphone releases this year, how did it manage this impressive feat?

Kobo wants its new, high resolution Aura HD to be the bibliophile’s e-reader of choice

Kobo has announced a high-end e-reader named the Aura HD, which features a big, high resolution screen and a fast processor, which it's aiming at book lovers who consider other, cheaper e-readers to offer a mediocre reading experience.

Tim Cook discusses iPhone, iTV, iOS 7 and more in new interview

Tim Cook has been interviewed this week by AllThingsD, where he discussed a wide variety of subjects, ranging from iOS 7, a big-screen iPhone, and the future of television. Here are some of the Apple CEO's key quotes.

Lenovo CEO talks up plans for U.S. smartphone launch in next 12 months

Lenovo's CEO has talked about his plans for bringing Lenovo-branded smartphones to the U.S., something which he would like to do in the next 12 months; but does the company have the recognition it needs to challenge the big names?

Apple to hold WWDC 2013 on June 10, expect iOS 7 and OS X to feature heavily (Updated, keynote times confirmed)

Apple has finalized the dates for this year's Worldwide Developer Conference. It's to take place on June 10 and last for four days, and we're expecting news on iOS 7 and the future of Apple's OS X desktop software.

Black, white, and flat: Details leak on Jony Ive’s iOS 7 redesign

A new leak suggest that Apple's Jony Ive may alter iOS 7 more significantly than we expected, with insiders describing its new look as "black, white, and flat all over." The new look should debut at WWDC 2013 next month. Details inside.

Bargain Oppo Find 5, with its 5-inch 1080p screen, now available to buy unlocked in Europe

Following its launch in both China and America, Oppo has made its Find 5 smartphone available in Europe, where the quad-core, 5-inch, 1080p smartphone is priced at 400 euros, or about £340.

Samsung to show new Galaxy and ATIV hardware during June 20 event in London

Samsung has announced a special event for June 20 in London, where it will reveal new Galaxy and ATIV hardware. While its promotional image gives nothing away, there are plenty of rumored devices we're excited about which could arrive at the show.

First Jolla smartphone up for pre-order, ready to set sail before the end of the year (Updated with more specs)

Jolla has announced its first smartphone running the new Sailfish OS, a device named after the company and sporting a 4.5-inch screen and a dual-core processor. It's available for pre-order today.