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Apple AirDrop takes a dig at Samsung NFC sharing, uses peer-to-peer Wi-Fi

At today's Apple WWDC 2013 conference, Apple showcased its AirDrop feature, which utilizes peer to peer Wi-Fi to share files and app features with nearby friends.
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Sprint unveils Vital, new exclusive phone on sale June 14

Sprint announced that its newest phone, the Vital, will be available for sale starting June 14, in time for Father's Day.

Lenovo enters the affordable tablet market with the A Series

Lenovo unveiled its new A Series tablets, a collection of affordable devices now ready for pre-order.

Intel wants in on mobile: Claims Silvermont processor outshines ARM’s top chip

Intel announced that it will soon be releasing a new processor that it claims will be the best on the market, topping even ARM, found in most smartphones.

Sony Xperia Z to join the Google Edition club, and Moto X will be a standalone device

Sony's Xperia Z may join the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One as a trio of Google Edition smartphones offered through the Google Play Store.

Heard of Tizen? It may just become one of the top five operating systems this year

Tizen, one of a handful of open source operating systems debuting this year, will quickly become one of the top five in the world, according to on analyst.

Nokia’s 41-megapixel Lumia phone shell seen in leaked photos

New photos of the Nokia Lumia EOS surfaced, revealing a vibrant red case that appears to be in production. The phone is likely to also have a 41 megapixel Nikon camera.

BlackBerry to sell new flagship touch phone, the A10, by the holidays

BlackBerry is will be replacing its current flagship phone, the Z10, with a brand new top tier device, the A10, by the 2013 holiday season.
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Customize your phone with these E Ink cases

Gajah, an electronics manufacturing company, introduced customizable smartphone cases with E-Ink displays on the rear.

Nvidia introduces smart, pressure sensitive stylus for Tegra 4

NVIDIA today announced a new technology that will allow stylus users to passively change thickness of lines by simply applying varying pressure.
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iOS users beware! Your charger can be used to load malware onto your device

A group of researchers has discovered a way to modify a charger so it can upload malware onto an iOS device in less than a minute.

Google Glass gets its first porn app … and then bans it

The latest app developed for Google Glass, Tits & Glass, allows for users to take their porn experience on-the-go.

Android dominates U.S. market, but iOS and Windows growing faster

Android is the undisputed dominating smartphone platform, but in the U.S., both iOS and Windows both saw larger growth in sales.

Here’s yet another concept of the rumored iPhone 5S

While Apple remains traditionally tight-lipped over future innovations, another concept for the rumored iPhone 5S has been released.

Android accounts for more than half the smartphone market in China

A new study shows that Android accounts for more than half of the smartphone market in China.

Microsoft launches new site to accompany anti-iPad commercials

Microsoft recently launched a website to accompany its latest batch of commercials, which cast the iPad in a negative light in comparison to Windows RT.

Samsung gearing up to debut Galaxy S4 Zoom and Active

It looks like mobile manufacturer Samsung is gearing up to officially announce two more rumored phones, the Galaxy S4 Zoom and Active.

Watch out, Samsung! Sony wants in on the phablet market

More rumors have surfaced that are helping to verify that Sony is, in fact, working on a constructing its own phablet.

Iron Man’s phone, the Alcatel One Touch Idol, is now available for pre-order

Screw passwords! Soon you might log in with electronic tattoos, or pills

Motorola's head of special projects announced a new way for logging in: electronic tattoos and pills.

BlackBerry Q10 finally available for Verizon pre-order

The BlackBerry Q10 is now available for pre-order on Verizon's website, with a ship date expected for June 6.

Think you’re getting a sunburn? The Beauty Sign Plus will let you know

A new gadget can measure the UV index of the sun, plus your skin's current condition, to help you determine when you should get out of the sun.

Back in the US! Motorola’s Moto X phone will be built in Texas, and come this summer

Motorola announced at today's AllThingsD conference that it would begin production of a new line of products, including a new flagship smartphone, the Moto X.

Floome is a stylish breathalyzer that will call a cab for your inebriated self

Floome is a brand new breathalyzer that not only offers extremely accurate blood alcohol level test results, but also a sleek design.
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Watch out Facebook! Amazon now lets users login to other sites and apps

Amazon announced a new service it is releasing which will allow developers to give customers the option to login to websites and apps using their Amazon accounts.

We stare at smartphones for an hour every day: Is Google Glass the cure?

According to a member of the Google team, smartphones are used passively and results in emasculating the user.

Tennis player uses his iPhone to dispute a referee’s call

At a tennis match at this year's French Open, player Sergiy Stakhovsky used his iPhone to document evidence which he plans to use what he expects was a bad call.

Galaxy S4 is compatible with Verizon’s next generation of LTE

The new Samsung Galaxy S4, currently compatible with Verizon's 4G LTE network, will be upgradable to the carrier's next network generation.

The mood ring wants to make a high-tech comeback

Phyode, a technology company, is raising funds for a new digital bracelet, which functions as a modern version of the classic mood ring.

By 2017 there will almost be as many smartphones as literate adults

A new study shows that PC sales and usage are dropping dramatically, while demand and use of mobile devices is rising exponentially.

New battery can increase smartphone life by 25 percent

A new lithium ion battery can help to increase cellphone lifespans by 25 percent.

Apple satisfaction rating drops while Samsung rises

In a survey conducted by the American Customer Satisfaction Index, mobile leader Apple's approval rating dropped more than two percent.

Student invents a way to fully charge a phone battery in one minute

A teenager created a means to charge cellphone batteries in less than one minute, earning her a large cash prize at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.

ZTE to expand its smartphone sales in India

China-based mobile manufacturer ZTE just struck a deal to expand its smartphone sales in India, as demand for affordable devices continues to rise.