The Moto X is on sale now in the US, but us Brits have been left out. Anyone miffed that Google has overlooked us can get their Moto hit with iFixit’s teardown, which opens up the mobile and pokes around in its innards. The Moto X is designed and assembled in the US, so let’s …
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27 August
Sony Xperia Z1 ‘Honami’ shown off in fresh hands
Rumours and leaked photos of Sony’s next flagship blower are flying thick and fast in the run up to its expected launch at IFA next week. The latest crop of photos show a lucky gadgeteer handling the new phone which appears to be sporting a few physical upgrades from the existing Xperia Z. The chief change is the addition of …
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27 August
Sony Xperia M on sale now, yours for £190
Sony’s Xperia M is on sale now here in Blighty. In case you missed it, the M is a mid-range affair, quite stylish, but a lot easier on the wallet than Sony’s flagship Xperia Z. It’ll set you back just £189.99 SIM-free from Unlocked Mobiles. That’s cheaper than the Lumia 625, and not much more than the bargain bin Lumia …
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27 August
Notting Hill Carnival app arrives on iOS and Android
One love! If you’re heading to the Notting Hill Carnival this weekend, this could be the app for you. The Notting Hill Carnival App helps you find your way around the route, and is available now on iOS and Android. The app has been available before, but has been completely redesigned for this year’s festivities. Its crowning glory? It uses …
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27 August
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 coming in blue, leaked pic hints
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 only comes in white on these shores. But a blue version is on the horizon, if this leaked pic is to be trusted. It comes from renowned tipster @evleaks, and shows the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 standing there clad in blue like it’s no big deal. It’s still up in the air as to whether …
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27 August
iPhone 5S to come in a fourth colour, leaked part hints
Well look what we have here. So we’ve already seen those leaked snaps that suggest the next iPhone will come in a rather fetching champagne gold finish, but how about a gunmetal grey version to go with it? There’s not a whole lot to go on with this one, admittedly. And as with all Apple leaks, it’s worth taking with …
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27 August
Half of Brits ‘fear life without mobiles’, study says
More than half of us Brits worry about not having a mobile phone, according to a study. Women are more likely than men to suffer from “nomophobia” — the fear of being without a phone — according to the survey. It polled 1,000 people, and was conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Web security firm AppRiver. It said that 54 …
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27 August
BlackBerry looks to spin off Messenger division
BlackBerry might decide to spin off one of its divisions, according to a new report. BlackBerry is trying to determine whether it should spin off its BlackBerry Messenger service to a separate company, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people who claim to have knowledge of the plans. The newly formed company would be known as BBM Inc., …
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27 August
Chinese service lets you preview apps without downloading
Have you ever thought about downloading an app, but wished you could try before you buy? Well you’ll be able to very soon, if you live in China. That’s because Chinese search engine Baidu will soon let people preview apps on their phones without downloading them, using its Light App platform, the BBC reports. There’s no need to install the …
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27 August
Samsung’s Galaxy Gear smartwatch to clock in Sept. 4
Apple’s long-rumored iWatch might be beaten to the market by a Samsung alternative, according to one Samsung executive. Speaking to Korea Times in an interview published on Tuesday, Samsung’s executive vice president of mobile Lee Young-hee said that the company plans to unveil a smartwatch on September 4, to be known as “Galaxy Gear.” According to Lee, Gear will be …
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