The latest news about Samsung’s expected smartphone with a flexible display just leaked via @evleaks on Twitter. The account, which has leaked images of devices in the past, posted an image that’s believed to be the Samsung Galaxy Round. The device resembles the Galaxy S4, but it has slight dip in the middle that causes …
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It won’t be long before HTC finally unveils the long-rumored One Max handset. The company will unveil the HTC One Max in China on October 15, Engadget said Tuesday, citing reports out of the country. The technology blog also received an invite for a Hong Kong launch event on October 16 and a Taiwan launch event on October 18. Related …
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According to AllThingsD, Apple will be holding its separate iPad announcement event later this month. (Credit: AllThingsD) Separate from its annual September iPhone event, Apple will be holding an invite-only event to debut the iPad 5, as well as OS X Mavericks and the new Mac Pro, on Tuesday, 22 October (PDT), AllThingsD has reported. According to several leaks, the …
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PayPal introduced new hardware last month that would allow customers to pay for items without even taking out their phones, similar to how Square’s merchant app works. Now, PayPal has taken another page out of its competitor’s book — the PayPal app will generate a payment QR code that any business with a scanner or PIN code machine can accept. …
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The 2014 line of Samsung Galaxy Tabs could dual-boot Android and Windows RT, according to a new report. Related stories Microsoft trying to win HTC back to Windows Phone: report Windows Phone gains ground in Europe Sprint sells 7-inch Galaxy Tab 3 for $50. For real Samsung to release a 12-inch tablet, says Korea report Microsoft allegedly asked both Samsung …
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To get a truly flexible phone, you’d need a flexible battery, right? LG thinks so. That’s why it’s unveiling the first of its kind series of bendable or modifiable batteries. The company announced Tuesday that its LG Chem branch was successful in creating three new types of batteries — curved, stepped, and cable. The curved battery is said to be …
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The iPhone 5S is the latest camera phone to attract plaudits from serious professional photographers. Jim Richardson, who’s contributed to National Geographic for nearly 30 years, was tasked with taking great shots with Apple’s latest mobile and sharing them on Instagram. Richardson is documenting a trip across Scotland for Proof, NatGeo‘s online photography site, and found using a phone rather …
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LG’s new Nexus 5 may launch with a price tag of $299. A tip received by blog site Phone Arena claims the 16GB Nexus 5 will sell for $299 and the 32GB version for $399. Further, the tipster said the 16GB edition will come with a 2300mAh cell battery, while the 32GB model will be equipped with a 3000mAh cell …
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As austerity bites and governments shut down for a day or two, it’s good to know the 1 percent can still feel superior with gadgets like the Tag Heuer Merediist 2 — yours for just £3,300. The ludicrous Merediist 2 is a stainless steel phone with a sapphire screen and a watch face in the top, plus a battery that …
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If you thought the Google Nexus 4 was cheap, just wait until you get a load of the rumoured price for the hotly-tipped Nexus 5. You’d think an extra inch on the screen would add to the cost, but word on the street says something very different. PhoneArena reports the 16GB LG Nexus 5, with a 2,300mAh battery, will cost …
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The Oscars have a gold statue, but the MOBOs have something better: a gold HTC One. Valued at £2,750, a limited edition officially-sanctioned 18ct gold HTC One will be handed out to one of music’s hottest new talents this month. The gold phone will be presented to the winner of the Best Newcomer category at the MOBO Awards in Glasgow …
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Warner Bros has announced that it will be making a number of its TV series available via selected video-streaming services just hours after they air in the US. The second season of (Screenshot by Nic Healey/CNET Australia) The list of shows that Warner Bros will be fast tracking is: Vampire Diaries season 5 Hostages season 1 Supernatural season 9 Hart …
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A big HTC handset, complete with a fingerprint scanner, could be coming to Verizon Wireless, leaked images suggest. An anonymous, purported Verizon employee over the weekend posted images of what he claims is a flagship HTC handset, known as the One Max, coming to Verizon’s network. The poster said the smartphone will feature a large display and come with a …
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Now playing: Watch this: First Look at Samsung’s Youm flexible display tech 1:11 Samsung is reportedly set to announce a curved display smartphone known as the Galaxy Round. The new phone could be unveiled later this week, Korean news site Asiae reported Sunday. A Google translation of the story mentions October 10, but it’s unclear whether that’s the date forecast …
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A purported repair service manual for the Nexus 5 has leaked online, revealing a number of key specs for the LG-made device. The Nexus 4. (Credit: Josh Miller/CNET) The manual, which was posted on Scribd, has been written as a support document for service technicians, but also reveals quite of a few details about the phone’s hardware configuration. Apparently, the …
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