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Leaked white Nexus 4 shows two-tone paint job, but no hardware surprises

A leak has given us another look at the white version of the Google Nexus 4. The device has been seen before, but this is the first time we're seeing press-ready images depicting the two-tone device.

Nokia continues to push the Lumia 928, releases new image and teaser video

Nokia continues to promote the forthcoming release of the Lumia 928, expected to be announced this month, this time with a new picture of the phone and a teaser video showing the ability of its extraordinary camera.

Teaser website for Nokia’s Lumia 928 pops up, drops big hints regarding the camera’s low-light performance

If you want proof the Nokia Lumia 928 is almost ready for launch, look no further than a teaser website put up by the company, which shows the phone's low-light camera abilities, and uses the Lumia 928 name in its URL.

New Nokia Lumia 928 leaks suggest Verizon launch could be imminent

Following rumors which appeared early last month, a selection of images said to show the Nokia Lumia 928 have appeared. The pictures add weight to the speculation the 928 will sport a Xenon flash.

Sony’s fatter, aquaphobic version of the Xperia Z, the Xperia ZL, now up for pre-order in the U.S.

Sony has put the Xperia ZL up for pre-order in the U.S., via its own online store. The phone is a variation of the Xperia Z, with some subtle changes to the spec sheet to make it slightly cheaper.

Google Drive Android app now scans, stores and searches your receipts and business cards

The latest update to the Google Drive Android app has added a very helpful scan feature, where receipts, business cards and documents can be scanned in as PDF files, then searched using OCR.

Galaxy S4 Developer Editions coming to AT&T and Verizon, just don’t confuse them with Google’s S4

It looks like AT&T and Verizon will be stocking a special developer edition of the Samsung Galaxy S4 soon. However, although it may sound like the recently announced Google S4, there is an important difference.

Samsung executive says world’s first Tizen phone to be revealed very soon

As the 2013 Tizen Developers Conference in San Francisco draws to a close, rumors are spreading Samsung may reveal the world's first Tizen smartphone before the end of the show. However, a late summer release is also still being discussed.

Corning dismisses sapphire screens, says Gorilla Glass 3 is still the best way to protect gadgets

In response to the growing interest in sapphire screens for mobile phones, Corning has hit back saying its new Gorilla Glass 3 covering can do everything sapphire can, and more.

Acer unveils the Aspire R7: A twisty, turny Windows 8 hybrid, on sale May 17 for $1000

Acer has announced the Aspire R7, an innovative gadget which is designed to make touchscreen laptops easier and more pleasurable to use.

Facebook cancels the UK launch of the HTC First, poor customer feedback gets the blame

The HTC First won't be released in the UK, exclusive carrier EE has confirmed. However, rather than being a network decision or at HTC's insistence, it's Facebook which has made the call.

Possible Samsung flexible tablet concept leaked, shows bendy screen in action

A leaked image could have given us our first look at a Samsung tablet with a flexible display. The device's bendy screen allows a flip out stand to be incorporated into the chassis.

Amazon gives its Kindle Fire HD tablets a June 13 release date in 170 more countries

Amazon has announced its Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HD 8.9 tablets will go on sale in 170 countries around the world this June, with pre-orders in many locations beginning today.

HTC says no to Nexus-like version of the HTC One (Updated: It may be coming, after all)

The question of whether the Galaxy S4 running stock Android announced at Google I/O this week would start an industry trend has got an early answer from HTC, as it has said no to a similar version of the HTC One.

AT&T announces the 4G Pantech Discover, a 4.8-inch, 720p Android phone for $50

AT&T has announced the availability of the Pantech Discover, a smartphone with a 4.8-inch screen and a dual-core processor, at a very competitive price.

Vodafone shifts UK 4G launch to September, wants the iPhone 5S on its team

Vodafone has confirmed in an interview it will launch its 4G LTE network in the UK after the summer, saying the "commercial window" is ideal. It may be referring to the iPhone 5S's possible arrival at that time, and the phone could end up headlining the big switch-on.

Samsung buys into Pantech, becomes third largest shareholder

Samsung has confirmed it has invested in fellow smartphone manufacturer Pantech, in a deal worth nearly $50 million, which it hopes will solidify the established relationship it has with the company.

AT&T to fix its confusing video chat app rules, promises all will work by the end of the year

After annoying many people who wanted to try out Google's new Hangouts app using cellular data, only to find they couldn't, AT&T has issued a statement outlining what it's going to do over the coming year to fix its confusing video chat app rules.

Jolla shows the potential of its Other Half rear covers, as visitors flock to pre-order site

Following the launch of the first Jolla smartphone this morning, the Finnish company has held a brief media event, where the intriguing potential of the phone's removable Other Half rear covers was discussed.

Nokia Lumia EOS leaked, could bring a 41-megapixel camera to the Lumia 920 family

The latest rumor suggests Nokia is planning another variation on the Lumia 920 theme, and this time it will finally add the full 41-megapixel PureView camera experience to a device running Windows Phone 8, where it will be joined by a familiar spec list.

W3-810 Windows 8 tablet shows its 8-inch screen again, this time on Acer’s own website

The W3-810 tablet running Windows 8 Pro has shown up on Acer's Finnish website, shortly after it made a brief appearance on Amazon's website, and was tipped for release at the beginning of June.

The world loves the Galaxy S4, as Samsung prepares to break 10 million sales this week

Most of us guessed the Galaxy S4 would sell well, and sure enough, Samsung expects the phone to break its sales records next week, by selling more than 10 million in less than a month.

Congress questions Google over Glass privacy concerns, demands answers by June 14

As Google I/O continues, and the spotlight on Google Glass is at its brightest, members of a Congressional privacy group have sent a letter to Google CEO Larry Page, voicing their concerns over Glass's potential for infringing on privacy.

Archos announces the quad-core, 3G, 80 Xenon Android tablet, out in June for $200

Archos has added another budget Android tablet to its range. The 80 Xenon has an 8-inch screen and a decent quad-core processor, plus it has a SIM card slot for data-on-the-go, and a very reasonable price tag.
Google IO didn't deliver the gadget goods, so what's Google's game

Google didn’t deliver the gadget goods at I/O, so what’s its game?

The epic Google I/O keynote presentation didn't deliver the gadget goods we were expecting, nor did it herald the release of a new version of Android. Don't worry though, as it could be part of Google's master plan to bring the two together soon.

How much? Samsung swipes 95 percent of total industry profits earned from Android phones

New research has put Samsung's control of the global Android smartphone industry into perspective, as it's estimated the firm took 95 percent of the profits earned through selling Android phones over the first quarter of 2013.

ZTE Grand X2 launches, packs a 2GHz Intel Atom chip

ZTE has announced the Grand X2, a new Android smartphone in its expanding range of Intel-powered devices, and this one packs a 2GHz Z2580 Clover Trail+ processor.

Nokia’s interest in tablets continues, but it still isn’t ready to share anything with us

Speaking at the launch of the Lumia 925, Nokia's VP of design said the company is still interested in tablets, but isn't ready to share any details. Her comments add to several years of speculation regarding such a device.

Android boss warns Google I/O will focus more on developers and less on consumers

Google's head of Android has said in an interview that this year's Google I/O conference will be different to previous events, as it will concentrate more on developers than consumers, indicating product launches will be few and far between.

Watch out WhatsApp, BlackBerry Messenger is headed to iOS and Android this summer

BlackBerry will release a BBM application for iOS and Android device this summer, bringing its popular messaging app to other platforms for free, and for the first time.

First Jolla smartphone will be revealed on May 20, could it be a QWERTY-slider?

Jolla has confirmed it will be holding a launch event for its first Sailfish OS phone on May 20, and has released a brief teaser video, which could - depending on how you look at it - drop the hint we could see a device with a physical keyboard.

Not even fish have any privacy anymore! Sony’s new Xperia ZR can shoot HD video underwater (Updated)

Sony has announced the quad-core, 4.6-inch Xperia ZR, a cousin of the excellent, but slightly larger Xperia Z; which thanks to its waterproof shell can shoot HD video underwater.

Bill Gates on Steve Jobs: His sense of design made “phenomenal products” possible

Microsoft founder Bill Gates has spoken about his relationship with the late Steve Jobs. During an interview with Charlie Rose for 60 Minutes, Gates commented on how Microsoft and Apple differed, and talked about one of his last meetings with Jobs.

Newt Gingrich has never heard of a smartphone

Politician in "Really Puzzled," shocker! Former Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, 69, has spoken out about his confusion over what to call his cell phone. While sources say several names have already been vetoed, including "Gary," it's "Handbrain" that's currently topping the polls.

Asus already promoting its Computex 2013 event, hints at Galaxy Note-challenging tablet with a stylus

Asus has traditionally introduced a variety of exciting and innovative products at the Computex show, and this year looks to be no different. Its first teaser video hints at new devices in its Transformer range, and a tablet with a stylus, ready to challenge the Galaxy Note.

Huawei is preparing something beautiful for us, will show it off at an event on June 18

Huawei has called a press conference for June 18 in London, where it will celebrate beauty and glamor, according to the invitation. The Ascend P2 is high on the list of possibilities for the show, but we're secretly hoping for something more.
inside the vertu factory tour components lab

This ain’t Foxconn: Inside the factory where Vertu assembles smartphones by hand

Vertu has taken its fair share of heat for selling phones at $10,000+ prices. To try and figure out why they cost so much, we visited the luxury phone maker's factory, where instead of rows of underpaid workers, we watched a single person build each Vertu phone by hand.

Got an AT&T Lumia 900? Your Windows Phone 7.8 update should arrive soon

After a long wait, it seems Lumia 900 owners with the AT&T network are about to receive an update to Windows Phone 7.8. The news comes from Nokia, and follows problems with an early version of the software, which was fixed in March.