Andrew Lanxon

iPhone 5 to get 3D camera, new patent suggests

New patents filed by Apple hint that a 3D camera, potentially packing three sensors, might be on the cards for the next generation of iDevices. Sick of only seeing two dimensions? Love your iPhone? Read on. The so-fresh-it’s-warm patent comes via PatentlyApple, showing a three-sensor concept (pictured above). The 3D images are created by combining …

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O2 On & On package lets you call and text forever

Never want to stop talking? Text in your sleep? Great news for you then as O2 has announced its On & On package that offers unlimited calls, unlimited texts and 1GB of data, SIM-only for £26 per month or £36 if you fancy a new phone with it. The cheapest way to get the deal is to get the SIM …

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HTC One X camera tested against iPhone 4S

For many of you, a good camera is one the most important features to consider when you’re shopping for a new smart phone. It can make the difference between coming back from holiday with a phone full of glorious memories you’ll cherish forever or some grainy, dull shots you’d rather forget. The iPhone 4S has proven itself to be the …

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Asus Transformer Prime is not an Autobot, says US court

A US judge has ruled that the Asus Transformer Prime will not be banned from sale in the lead-up to a lawsuit brought by toy firm Hasbro — suggesting the Android tablet doesn’t infringe on the Transformer name. The case initially began in December last year, when Hasbro — maker of the robot shapeshifters — began a court case arguing …

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iPhone 5 in production and Galaxy S2 update woes in video

Now playing: Watch this: iPhone 5 in production, S2 update woes 3:19 In this week’s Phone News, we discuss whether the iPhone 5 might be going into production, your anger at Samsung’s delays in bringing Ice Cream Sandwich to the Samsung Galaxy S2 and the huge number of downloads for the latest outing of Angry Birds. A new report has …

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Samsung Series 7 Slate PC runs Windows 7 on a tablet in video

Now playing: Watch this: Samsung Series 7 Slate PC 3:02 From the outside, the Samsung Series 7 Slate PC might look like any other tablet on the market, but it’s packed with a laptop processor and is running the desktop version of Windows 7. Most tablets — such as the iPad or Samsung Galaxy Tab — are found running on …

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Huawei Ascend D Quad vs. iPhone 4 camera test

The Huawei Ascend D Quad casually sailed into Mobile World Congress and leads Huawei’s smartphone fleet as its undisputed flagship. It’s packing a powerful quad-core chip, a 720p screen, and the latest version of Android. If it hopes to have a long-term berth in everyone’s pockets, it’s going to have to deliver in the camera stakes too. To see just …

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Panasonic Lumix Phone shows potential in hands

BARCELONA, Spain–I’m here in Barcelona, going phone crazy at Mobile World Congress. Tucked in among the huge, monster-powered smartphones is a new blower from Panasonic that’s bearing the Lumix branding proudly worn by its superb line of cameras. Panasonic hasn’t had much to show off in the mobile line in a long time, but has unveiled the new Eluga and …

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iPad 3 set for 7 March launch

Get the edge of your seat warm and prepare your best excited faces — the iPad 3 is set to be unveiled at an Apple event in San Francisco on 7 March. The news came via an official Apple invite: “We have something you really have to see. And touch.” And although it sounds like something that could be whispered …

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How to date Siri: A Valentine’s day guide

Now playing: Watch this: How to date Siri 2:14 Today is Valentine’s day, and all over the world couples are whispering sweet nothings to each other over a glass of wine before retreating to their homes for a wild night of chess and polite conversation. If you don’t have a partner to snuggle but you do own an iPhone 4S, …

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