Scott Webster

Three things I hope to see at HTC’s March 25 event

HTC has planned a press event for March 25 at which we expect to see the company introduce its flagship smartphone for 2014 (the formal invitations just went out today). Though HTC has yet to spill any details about what we’ll see that day — all signs point to an “HTC One 2” — I …

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Leaked specs paint fuller picture for HTC Desire 8

The HTC Desire 8 should provide a large, albeit mid-range, Android experience when it makes its debut. Related stories: 5.5-inch HTC Desire 8 leaks on eve of Mobile World Congress Leaked HTC One 2 ‘Mini’ promises a smaller, but still powerful phone HTC’s next flagship will launch on March 25 According to a fresh set of leaked specs out of …

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Huawei Ascend P7 leaks ahead of Mobile World Congress

We may have a first glimpse of Huawei’s next flagship, thanks to a leaked picture. Related stories: Huawei sneers at Apple and Samsung (Yes, Huawei) Huawei next up, with smartwatch planned for Mobile World Congress Firefox OS sinks its teeth into low-end smartphones Web site Nowhereelse.fr has a supposed image of the the Ascend P7. The phone could make its …

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Opera Max promises to cut data usage across apps

Android users looking to save on their data plans may want to get in line for Opera’s latest beta app, Opera Max. Related stories: Opera’s app store clears 100 million monthly users Opera finds a niche on bigger Android tablets So is Verizon’s ‘More Everything’ plan a good deal? Initially announced in December, the app has spent the better part …

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Amp up TV time with these second

Let’s face it, you’re not watching television commercials. In fact, you’re probably not paying attention all that closely to your favorite TV shows, either. Related stories Apple Confirms iPhone 14 Pro Camera Shake Issue, Says Fix Coming Next Week Apple SharePlay Makes Movie Night From Afar Easy ‘Cannot Verify AirPods’ in iOS 16? Your Earbuds Might Be to Blame The …

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Sony dishes out Android 4.3 update to Xperia foursome

Sony this week commenced the Android 4.3 update for a number of Xperia smartphones. Effective Thursday, the Sony Xperia T, TX, V and SP are finally picking up the most current release of Jelly Bean. Related stories: Sony ‘Sirius’ phone could pack 4K video recording Sony to debut Xperia T2 Ultra phablet in UK A bigger bite of Android 4.3 …

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Multiple versions of Oppo Find 7 expected in March

Chinese handset maker Oppo is expected to introduce at least two versions of its Find 7 smartphone next month, according to recent rumblings. And a post on the company’s Weibo social network account suggests that it’s true. Related stories: Are 2K+ smartphone resolutions overkill? Maybe not. Oppo confirms 2K display for Find 7 smartphone Review: Oppo N1’s swivel camera, rear …

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HTC may soon introduce a new member of the Desire family, perhaps as soon as Mobile World Congress. A leaked image and basic hardware specifications have surfaced online, indicating that HTC is readying another sizable smartphone. Related stories: Leaked HTC One 2 ‘Mini’ promises a smaller, but still powerful phone HTC One successor may sport two rear cameras HTC looks …

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T-Mobile is the first carrier to see an Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for the Moto X smartphone. According to release notes posted on Motorola’s Web site, the release is now available for download. Related stories: How will Sprint’s Framily fare against T-Mobile’s ETF buyout? T-Mobile catching up to AT&T, Verizon in customer satisfaction Moto X review The update is a …

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Leaked HTC One 2 ‘Mini’ promises a smaller, but still powerful phone

A list of purported hardware details for the upcoming HTC M8 Mini have found their way online, thanks to omnipresent source evleaks. Should the specifications prove accurate, though, the “Mini” experience won’t exactly be small. Related stories: HTC confirms plans to sell wearable device this year HTC in hunt for ‘high end’ Nexus tablet, report says HTC looks to low-end …

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