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Huawei founder breaks media silence to deny cyber-security threat

Huawei's media-shy founder has been interviewed in New Zealand, following a deal to supply 4G infrastructure equipment there, and took the opportunity to deny claims its hardware posed a cyber-security risk.
Mobile News

AT&T slashes the price of the HTC First to $1, not bad for a stock Android phone

A month after its announcement, AT&T has cut the price of the HTC First, the first phone to come with Facebook Home pre-installed, to just $1. Ignoring Facebook Home, this isn't a bad deal for a stock Android device.
Mobile News

Watch out Firefox and Tizen, Nokia has you in its sights with the Asha 501

In June, Nokia will release the first of its next-generation Asha phones - a touchscreen device named the Asha 501, which comes with a revised software UI named the Asha platform.
Mobile News

Go back to the future with the Else Splay launcher for Android, a glimpse of what could have been in 2009

As a timely reminder of how tough it is to break into the smartphone market, the OS from stillborn a 2009 smartphone project called First Else has been released as a launcher for Android.
Mobile News

Acer executive tips the W3 Windows 8 tablet for launch on June 4

An Acer executive has tipped the Acer W3 Windows 8 tablet for launch on June 4. Recently leaked through Amazon, the W3 is set to be one of the first, small Windows 8 tablets, and could cost just $380.
Tablets Computing

LG to announce a new phone on May 30, looks like yet another Optimus G Pro

LG has called a press conference for May 30 in Macau, China. While we want it to be for the rumored Optimus G2, it doesn't look like it's the case, and is probably for a local version of the repeatedly announced Optimus G Pro.
Mobile News

Jolla’s first phone is nearly here, orange version teased in Beijing to prove it

Jolla's Marc Dillon has given us a very brief glimpse of the first phone to run its Sailfish operating system, indicating the official launch should go ahead as planned this month, however an exact date has yet to be confirmed.
Mobile News

32GB version of the Galaxy S4 comes to AT&T, priced at $250 with a two-year contract

AT&T has confirmed it will be stocking the 32GB Galaxy S4 alongside the basic 16GB version of the phone. It's good news, as Android and TouchWiz take up almost half the available storage space on the 16GB model.
Mobile News

Acer still hates Windows RT, decides new hardware can wait

Acer has apparently cancelled its long-delayed Windows RT tablet, with the firm's president saying it doesn't see any value in adopting Microsoft's struggling platform, at least not in its current form.
Mobile News

More mid-range Android fun from Samsung, as the Galaxy Core is made official

Samsung is back with another mid-range Android smartphone, this time bringing the Galaxy S4 look to a dual-core device with a 4.3-inch touchscreen, named the Galaxy Core.
Mobile News

Acer challenges the iPad Mini with the 7.9-inch, quad-core Iconia A1 tablet

Acer has launched a new tablet at a special event in New York, the Iconia A1. It runs Google Android and is equipped with a 7.9-inch screen and a quad-core processor.
Tablets Mobile

Android 4.1.2 comes to Verizon Galaxy Note 2, along with a host of other small tweaks

If you own a Verizon Galaxy Note 2, then we've got some good news, as an update with Android 4.1.2 along with various other tweaks and performance improvements is probably waiting for you right now.
Mobile News

It’s all change at Jolla, with new CEO appointed in preparation for the launch of its first phone

Jolla has announced a change in its management structure, with existing CEO Marc Dillon taking over software development, and a new CEO taking his place. This comes as the company is gearing up to announce its first phone later this month.
Mobile News

Smartphones should not have a ‘kill switch’ if they’re stolen

Police say wireless carriers aren't stopping phone theft because they're too busy profiting from it. One man wants manufacturers to implement a carrier-controlled, remote kill switch on devices. But is this really the solution?
Mobile News

Latest research shows a surge in the global tablet market, and Microsoft as one of the top five manufacturers

The latest market research figures from IDC, regarding the global tablet industry, shows considerable growth over this time last year. It also sees Microsoft hit the top five manufacturers, although it's still well behind the competition.
Tablets Computing

MediaTek’s new processor could mean more budget smartphones will get dual-core power

MediaTek has announced a new dual-core processor, which integrates plenty of connectivity options to help keep power consumption and the price as low as possible. It's set for release very soon, and could help bring dual-core power to more budget smartphones.
Mobile News

Four future Samsung tablets leak out, including octa-core Nexus 11

A roadmap featuring four potential future Samsung tablets has been leaked, and it includes three new Galaxy Tab models, along with an 11-inch Nexus tablet with an octa-core processor.
Mobile News

Smartphones outsell feature phones for the first time, as Samsung trounces the competition

Research from IDC has revealed that for the first time, smartphones have outsold feature phones around the world. Additionally, Samsung retains its position as the number one smartphone manufacturer, a position sure to extend with the release of the Galaxy S4.
Mobile News

The Galaxy S4 is ready to hit international stores; Samsung celebrates with record profits (Updated)

The Samsung Galaxy S4 is ready to make its international debut this week, and although Samsung has warned stock shortages may cause a delay, the phone is already available in the UK.
Mobile News

Verizon launches the Pantech Perception, a 4.8-inch, $100 phone, hobbled by Android 4.0

Verizon has added a new Android phone to its line-up of keenly priced 4G LTE devices. The Pantech Perception has a big screen and several cool software features, but is let down by an out-of-date version of Android.
Mobile News

It’s new Lumia time, as Nokia calls a press conference for May 14

Nokia has called a press conference for May 14, and for once we're not completely in the dark regarding what will be announced, as the invitation makes it quite clear we're to expect at least one new Lumia device.
Mobile News

Apple’s quiet time continues, as Tim Cook says “amazing” things will come in late 2013 and into 2014

Apple CEO Tim Cook has dropped a very heavy hint we won't be seeing any new product launches from the company this side of the summer, but it has got some exciting things planned for the fall and into 2014.
Mobile News

New Nokia Asha 210 has Lumia looks and a dedicated WhatsApp key

Nokia has announced the colorful new Asha 210, a Series 40 phone with a QWERTY keyboard, a dedicated WhatsApp key for data-driven instant messaging, plus a Lumia-inspired design.
Mobile News

LG to hold event on May 1, could signal the U.S. arrival of the Optimus G Pro (Updated)

LG has sent invitations to the press for an event to be held on May 1 in New York. Although it hasn't given anything away yet, the general feeling is we'll see the U.S. launch of the Optimus G Pro, however we're also hoping for a surprise too.
Mobile Reviews

Google Glass is a “year-ish” away from release, according to Eric Schmidt

Google's Eric Schmidt has said in an interview that the general release of Google Glass is, "a year-ish" away, putting the prospective date in 2014 instead of the late-2013 release many expected.
Mobile News

The world’s first Firefox OS phones, the Keon and Peak, now available to pre-order with Geeksphone

The world's first Firefox OS phones, the Keon and Peak, are now available for pre-order with the Spanish startup Geeksphone. They're developer previews, so won't be heading to any networks, but they're competitively priced enough for you to consider if you're keen to try Firefox OS.
Mobile Best-ofs

Verizon to hold May 22 event: Lumia 928, Galaxy S4, and HTC One all possible announcements

Verizon has announced it will be holding a special event during the CTIA Wireless show in Las Vegas next month. Although it hasn't revealed anything about the event, there's a chance it could be for the arrival of the Nokia Lumia 928, or the start of pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S4.
Mobile News

Nokia to show something new on April 24, could be the Lumia-inspired Asha 501

Nokia has announced an event for Wednesday, April 24, and while it hasn't provided much information, our educated guess is it'll be for some new Asha phone hardware, perhaps with a new, Lumia-style design.
Mobile News

Latest leaks suggest Galaxy S4 Mini will have 4.3-inch, 960 x 540 resolution screen

More information linked to the Galaxy S4 Mini has been leaked, indicating the device will have a 4.3-inch screen and a slightly higher resolution than the S3 Mini, but still fall well short of the Galaxy S4's 1080p display.
Mobile News

Verizon tweets the Galaxy S4 will arrive in May, whets our appetite with a picture

Verizon has sent out a tweet letting us know the Samsung Galaxy S4 will be arriving on the network next month, although pricing and the exact release date are still unconfirmed.
Mobile News

Future BlackBerry 10.1 update to add HDR photo support, and bring back PIN-to-PIN messaging

The release of the BlackBerry 10.1 SDK has given us an early preview of the features the update may bring, including the addition of HDR photography, and the return of PIN-to-PIN messaging.
Mobile News

First Jolla phone coming in May, with special editions available for early buyers (Updated)

A new report has indicated Jolla is preparing to launch its first smartphone at an event in early May. In a nod to Kickstarter, those who pre-order phones will be entitled to a special reward, which will be unique to the first hardware run.
Mobile News

Amazon Android app store to open in 200 additional countries, could lead up to smartphone launch program

Amazon has announced it will be opening its Android application store in nearly 200 new countries around the world very soon. The list includes several key emerging markets, which could signify the beginning of a smartphone launch program.
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Got Glass? Get out: Where are we supposed to use Google’s awesome new tool?

Even before Google's Project Glass has gone on sale, it has managed to attract a few bans from establishments around the world. Is this the shape of things to come, and will owners need to carry a pair of dumb glasses around just in case?
Mobile Guides
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What Android phones can learn from Facebook Home

Facebook Home on the HTC First is a user-selectable option, and the phone can be reverted back to stock Android Jelly Bean. Could this bring about a change in the way other manufacturers implement their user interfaces?
Mobile News

Google Glass has a 5-megapixel camera, 720p video and a battery which will last ‘one full day’

Google has confirmed the features of its Glass spectacles. The high-tech specs will have a 5-megapixel camera, 720p video recording and a battery which, providing you're not doing anything to intensive, will last you a day.
Mobile News

AT&T will start shipping the Galaxy S4 on April 30, pre-orders open now at $200 with a two-year contract

AT&T has put the Samsung Galaxy S4, one of the year's most anticipated smartphone releases, up for pre-order on its website. The phone is priced at $199 with a two-year contract, and will ship on April 30.
Mobile News

Not so fast, SoftBank, Dish Network has offered $25.5 billion for Sprint

Dish Network has issued an unsolicited bid totaling over $25 billion for Sprint Nextel, several months after the Japanese network Softbank offered $20 billion to acquire the struggling network.
Mobile News
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