A new version of the HTC One with stock Android rather than HTC’s Sense software will be announced in the next two weeks and available in the summer, according to “multiple sources” quoted by Geek’s Russell Holly, who correctly predicted the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Google edition. That tallies with reports earlier this …

iPhone and iPad owners can now use Verizon Cloud to back up key information from their devices. The cloud-based system debuted late last month for Verizon subscribers using specific Android devices. As of yesterday, an app is also available for iOS users. Owners of Samsung’s Galaxy S4 and HTC’s Droid DNA can also now access Verizon Cloud through its Android …

Google’s bid to connect everyone to the Internet may have it entering the wireless service business. The company is looking at building cellular networks and offering service to emerging markets such as sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia, according to The Wall Street Journal. Citing anonymous sources, WSJ reported that the networks would be available outside of big cities, where service …

Imagine this. It’s 2014. Apple has gathered everyone together for a special event. As Tim Cook presents, he says, “Today we’re introducing three revolutionary new products. The first one is a cable box. The second one is a revolutionary streaming-media device. The third is a new way to play games on your TV. So, three things: a cable box, a …

Sky broadband is getting a serious capacity boost, thanks to — of all people — Virgin Media. Sky’s capacity to handle Internet traffic will increase in the next five years in the multimillion-pound deal. The £49 million deal between BSkyB and Virgin Media’s business arm links Virgin’s speedy fibre optic network with Sky’s own broadband network and unbundled local exchanges. …

The hotly tipped Nokia EOS could take us to the next generation of camera phone as soon as 9 July, if a rumoured release date is to be believed — and it’s set to boast a giant 41-megapixel sensor too. Inspired by the 41-megapixel Nokia 808 PureView, the EOS is rumoured to arrive in the second week of July, with …

LAS VEGAS — Jennifer Lopez and Verizon Wireless made a little noise on Wednesday after they unveiled a partnership to create a Latino-centric shopping experience. Viva Movil is, for the most part, an extension of Verizon’s retail arm, and will sell Verizon phones and service plans. Core services such as customer care will continue to be handled by Verizon. This …

AT&T’s rivals could start seeing red over the carrier’s exclusive lock on the Samsung Galaxy S4’s latest hue. The Aurora Red shade of the 16GB Galaxy S4 goes on sale to AT&T customers starting June 14, though pre-orders begin May 24. Related stories: Samsung announces sales figures, new colors The feature-packed Samsung Galaxy S4 AT&T seems to have a special …

Are you a lovesick student who likes ‘ROCK AND ROLL’ and pizza? Do you follow girls around and take their photo without their permission? You’ll love the Galaxy S4, Samsung implies in this slightly alarming new ad. The video, which is described on YouTube as “Hi Hey Hello, a musical short film”, is a weird mashup of feature demo and …

Mobile-payment-processing company Square has brought its operation to Japan. The company announced the news on Thursday, saying that it will charge merchants 3.25 percent per swipe. As with its service in the U.S., all funds will be automatically deposited into the merchant’s bank account on the next business day. In order to bring Square to Japan, the company teamed up …

Mailbox, the popular e-mail app snapped up by Dropbox earlier this year, has redesigned its app for the iPad. The new app, which currently only works with Gmail accounts, has the same functions as the old app. It lets users organize their e-mail using swipe motions with the ultimate goal of reaching “inbox zero.” Mailbox CEO Gentry Underwood said there …

The Samsung Galaxy S4 is getting a splash of colour at last. Samsung is brightening things up with new blue, red, purple and brown versions of the Android smart phone powerhouse. The new colours are Blue Arctic and Red Aurora, to be followed later by Purple Mirage and Brown Autumn. Who wants a brown phone? Each to their own: if …

HTC has flogged a very healthy 5 million HTC Ones, according to an unnamed exec quoted in the Wall Street Journal (paywall link) — half as many as the Samsung Galaxy S4. “Orders are pretty good so far and are still more than what we can supply,” the nameless bigwig boasts. “This is partly due to the shortage of components. …

Amazon plans to begin shipping the 7-inch and 8.9-inch Kindle Fire HD tablets next month to over 170 countries. In an announcement Thursday, the Internet giant said that the Kindle Fire tablets are now available for preorder through the company’s Web site and that shipments will start June 13. The Kindle Fire HD 8.9 is available for preorder today and …

LAS VEGAS — Ashton Kutcher is angry at the state of Twitter. “Media kind of f*cked it up,” Kutcher said during his fireside chat at the CTIA Wireless show here Thursday. “Companies and people constantly pitching crap.” During a lengthy Q&A session, Kutcher touched upon many facets of technology, including Twitter, but also on Facebook, the state of digital media, …