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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October, 2013
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8 October
HTC’s One Max to be unveiled next week
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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8 October
Apple iPad event coming 22 October
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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8 October
PayPal offers QR codes for retail
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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8 October
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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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8 October
LG to launch flexible batteries
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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8 October
iPhone 5S shines in National Geographic’s shots of Scotland
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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8 October
Nexus 5 16GB version reportedly will sell for $299
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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8 October
Tag Heuer Merediist 2 dual
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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8 October
Google Nexus 5 rumoured price is just £185
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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