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Nokia Lumia 720 unveiled: 4.3-inch ClearBlack display, 9mm thick, 6.7MP Carl Zeiss, wireless charging capable
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Notice Vogue in that live tile up there? That's because Nokia's toning down its focus on imaging innovation at this year's MWC (remember the PureView 808?) for a hyper-targeted take on the mid-range: the Lumia 720. Made for über-social types prone to late night party shots, selfies and multimedia...
Nokia Lumia 720 unveiled: 4.3-inch ClearBlack display, 9mm thick, 6.7MP Carl Zeiss, wireless charging capable
ASUS reveals FonePad Note: 6-inch 1080p display, dual-core 1.6GHZ CPU, 2GB RAM
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At its Computex 2013 showcase event, ASUS has introduced the new FonePad Note, a tablet that you can also make calls on using its 3G radio. On the front of the device is a 6-inch, 1080p Super IPS+ display, a 1.2-megapixel camera and front-facing stereo speakers (think: HTC One)....
Hands-on with the Asus VivoTab Smart, full Windows 8 for $450
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Say what you will about Windows 8, but it has succeeded in yielding the most interesting crop of PC hardware that we have yet to see on the market. The Asus VivoTab Smart is a shining example of an innovative design that has been directly spawned to take advantage of...
HTC One VX to be available on AT&T by December 7th
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The HTC One VX was slated to arrive on November 16th alongside its bigger brother, the HTC One X+, but when the time came, only the latter showed up -- the mid-range HTC handset just seemed to have mysteriously disappeared. After a couple of weeks, it seems the phone...
Orange unveils Nivo, San Remo and Lumo Android smartphones to be launched in Europe later this year
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Mobile network operator Orange has unveiled three new Android smartphones today called the Orange Nivo, Orange San Remo and Orange Lumo, which will be launched in Romania, Slovakia and Spain during the first half of this year. It follows a 62 percent increase in the sales of Orange-branded smartphones across...
QNAP adds NAS lines with XBMC support, skips the home theater middleman
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High-rolling (or just highly nerdy) home theater PC setups often have network-attached storage to hold the reams of video that invariably won't fit on the PC itself. QNAP wonders why we don't just cut to the chase -- both of its TS-x69L and TS-x69 Pro entries in the Turbo...
Barnes & Noble opens fire at Amazon with new NOOK HD, NOOK HD+ tablets (hands-on)
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The low-cost tablet space is heating up ahead of what many expect to be an October unveiling of Apple’s (AAPL) much rumored iPad mini, and two new entries into this competitive space have just been announced. Barnes & Noble (BKS) on Wednesday took the wraps off its all new NOOK...
Huawei Ascend G 330 lands on UK shores through TalkTalk
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Huawei left us wondering whether the Ascend G 330 would venture beyond mainland Europe with its tempting blend of solid specs and a low price. The smartphone is spreading its wings -- if only just, with a launch on TalkTalk in the UK. When it ships to the carrier...
REVIEW: Apple's 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (AAPL)
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Apple's newest laptop is the 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro. While it's another gorgeous piece of hardware from Apple, it's not a laptop you should buy. Click here to jump straight to photos of the 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro > The best thing about the 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro is the...
Best Buy reveals Insignia Flex Tablet, 9.7-inches of Android 4.0
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It's been a little while since we visited anything from Best Buy's Insignia brand, but this new tablet from the retailer just caught our (or rather a tipster's) eye. Called the Insignia Flex, it's a 9.7-inch, dual-core 1GHz, Android 4.0 slate that promises up to ten hours of battery...
Software leak shows the likely Facebook phone specs and features
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One has to keep some skepticism on April Fool’s Day, but a software teardown of a reportedly leaked version of Facebook’s software has the smell of legitimacy. Android Police claims to have the software that will run on Facebook’s own phone, as well as on other Android devices. Facebook has a...
Lenovo takes the covers off five new IdeaPhones
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Lenovo has revealed five new Android-powered IdeaPhones including the S890 flaghship. It has been joined by the introduction of P-series, targetted at professionals and the new A-series aimed at the entry-level. These join the K900, Lenovoís oversized 5.5-inch dual-core Intel Atom powerhouse launched earlier this week.......
Nexus 10 available November 13th starting at $399; hands-on photos and video
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Google has officially unveiled the new Nexus 10 tablet running Android 4.2. Built by Samsung but clearly designed by Google, the tablet features a very impressive 10-inch screen at 2560 x 1600 resolution, clocking in at 300ppi. Google calls it "True RGB Real Stripe PLS," and in our short...
Verizon confirms Motorola RAZR HD and RAZR MAXX HD available October 18th, caps lock comes free
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When Verizon said the RAZR HD and RAZR MAXX HD would be out before the holidays, they weren't kidding. October the 18th is the big day if you're after some of the sharp-sounding Motorola action. The 8-megapixel, NFC-enabled RAZR HD , if you recall sports a 4.7-inch 720p display,...
BlackBerry Z10 performance preview: Same Snapdragon, different OS
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The BlackBerry Z10 churns its way through SunSpider. Andrew Cunningham If you've been paying attention, you'll know that BlackBerry (née RIM) unveiled its long-awaited BlackBerry Z10 and X10 handsets today alongside the BlackBerry 10 operating system. Our full reviews of both the Z10 (which we were given as we...
Motorola's Opportunity: Droid Razr M vs. iPhone 5
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Apple is expected to announce the newest iteration of the iPhone on Wednesday. It will likely - and finally - have a bigger screen along with 4G LTE, better central and graphics processors, and Apple's vaunted Retina display. The problem for Apple? Manufacturers like Motorola are beating it to the...
VMultra bundles USB hub, DVD drive, SD slot and 500GB HDD to form ultimate laptop peripheral
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While Velocity Micro announced the VMultra earlier this year at CES, it's only now ready for primetime. The VMultra combines a USB hub, an SD card slot, a DVD±RW drive and 500GB of storage into a surprisingly slim package that connects to any computer via USB 3.0. If you...
Hands-on with LG's new Optimus L Series II Android smartphones
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LG announced the second iteration of its Optimus L Series smartphones earlier this month, but it’s held off on actually showing the devices to the public until Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The LG Optimus 7II has the highest specs out of the trio , offering a 1GHz dual-core Qualcomm...
ET deals: Stackable discounts on Alienware m14x gaming laptop
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The model on sale today foregoes the pricier Core i7 processor -- which does little for gaming performance -- and instead keeps costs down with a (still Ivy Bridge) Core i5-3210M dual-core chip. Keeping your fragging credibility intact is an Nvidia GeForce GT 650M GPU with 1GB of GDDR5 VRAM....
Nokia introduces cheaper Lumia 720, 520 Windows Phones
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Nokia didn’t have any new high-end devices to show at Mobile World Congress today, but it unveiled a slew of new low-end and mid-range devices that could help it reclaim international markets. The company introduced the mid-range Lumia 720 Windows Phone (above) and the new low-end Lumia 520 (right),...
Sony Xperia TL coming to AT&T on November 2 for $99
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AT&T has now released pricing and ship dates for the promised Sony Xperia TL. The phone will be available for purchase from the carrier for $99 on a two-year contract. The phone features a dual-core, 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 processor and 13-megapixel rear camera, while the front shooter supports 720p video...
T-Mobile Will Launch LG's Ice Cream Sandwich-Powered Optimus L9 "This Fall"
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AT&T and Sprint have already laid claim to LG’s flagship Optimus G handset, but what of the rest of the Big 4 national carriers? Verizon has been keeping awfully quiet on the subject — maybe because it’s still trying to push LG’s curious Intuition phablet — and for now...
Can Apple get away with another "S" iPhone?
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There have been many rumors this year about what upgrades Apple will include in its anticipated annual iPhone refresh. Most agree Apple will move to release two iPhones, but there is some debate about what those phones will be. Rumor has it Apple is working on a low-cost iPhone...
Vertu's new Android smartphone is handmade in England, costs $10,000
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Vertu, once the high-end branch of the Nokia empire, has released a new super-expensive handset, the Ti. As usual for a Vertu, the materials list reads more like a luxury watch advertisement than a cellphone; the Ti is encased in titanium, has a sapphire crystal display, and is handmade...
LG Spectrum 2 available from Verizon Wireless today for $99.99
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Verizon Wireless has just announced that the LG Spectrum 2 smartphone is now available for purchase from its online store for $99.99 with a new two-year agreement. The Spectrum 2 follows the Spectrum from last year and features a 4.7-inch, True HD IPS 720p display, dual-core Qualcomm S4 processor...
AT&T will reportedly announce the Nokia Lumia 920 on Friday
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Although Nokia (NOK) announced both the Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 smartphones at a press event in New York City last month, the Finnish company did not reveal pricing details or availability. But according to a report from Bloomberg, AT&T (T) will unveil the Lumia 920 on Friday with...
Can Microsoft make it in Africa with the Huawei 4Afrika Windows Phone?
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Once upon a time, Microsoft could count on platform dominance around the world, because Windows ruled in the age of the desktop. In emerging economies that platform dominance was usually maintained through rampant ‘piracy’ of Windows – a fact that Microsoft could never openly condone, but from which it clearly...
Kyocera announces Dingo S smartphone for Japan, promises over 18 hours of talk time in three colors
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Its no Droid RAZR Maxx HD, but Kyocera's Dingo S just might be the trick longevity lovers in the land of the rising sun are looking for. This 4.7-inch Android 4.0 handset's 2,520mAh battery claims to have the largest capacity of any sub 5-inch device in Japan, promising more...
Windows RT takes a hit as Samsung halts European sales of Ativ Tab tablets
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Windows RT, Microsoft's first tablet-focused operating system, is not proving to be a hit in Europe. Actually, demand on the old continent is so weak that Samsung will reportedly stop sales of its Windows RT tablet in Germany. Ativ Tab sales will also be halted in several other, yet...
HTC One S 'special edition' comes draped in white, boasts 64GB of storage
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HTC previously showed off a special edition One X geared toward fashionistas in New York City, and now it's time for a slightly lesser-specced member of the numero uno family to get a somewhat similar treatment -- we're talking about the One S. And while the most noticeable characteristic...
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