In a move to gin up excitement for its current SmartWatch gadget, Sony has opened the device to software developers. With these new coding tools, enthusiasts now hopefully have what they need to craft custom firmware for the Android timepiece. Sony recently updated the official software for the SmartWatch, which greatly improved its stability. It’s …
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13 June
Avengers Alliance game assembles on iPhone, iPad
iPhone and iPad users can now do battle as SHIELD agents, courtesy of Avengers Alliance. Launching Thursday for iOS devices, the free game first requires that you qualify as an operative of SHIELD, the not-so-secret government agency made famous in Marvel comic books and movies. You then move on to recruit your team of heroes, including Iron Man, the Black …
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13 June
Nokia readies major smartphone camera reveal July 11
Related stories: Leaked Nokia EOS images fuel the rumor fire Nokia Lumia 925 kicks off with new Glance Screen Check out the Lumia 928’s Xenon flash Nokia fans, prepare yourself for…something. On Thursday, the Finnish maker of Windows Phone devices invited press to a New York launch event on July 11, promising that the phone maker would “reinvent zoom.” Although …
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13 June
Amazon to slash price of HTC One to $99 on June 14
Those of you eyeing the HTC One can score the phone for half off the usual price, courtesy of a one-day sale at Amazon. Related stories HTC One review Meet the all-aluminum HTC One Screens test: HTC One vs. Samsung Galaxy S4 On Friday, the retail giant will sell the HTC One for $99.99, a hefty discount off the usual …
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13 June
Will iOS 7 make my old iPhone like new?
Apple has given the operating system for its iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touches a new look with the introduction of iOS 7. But is the software alone enough to satisfy eager Apple fans who are constantly looking to upgrade to the next generation of iPhone? In this edition of Ask Maggie I take a look at some of the new …
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13 June
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 coming in July, with 4G too
The Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 is set to land in July — and it looks like it’s bringing 4G at an expected bargain price. The first British shop to confirm it’s stocking the Ace 3 says the new wallet-friendly Android smart phone is expected to replace the current Galaxy Ace 2 in July, although you can’t place an order just …
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13 June
First impressions of Vodafone’s 4G network
Earlier this week, Vodafone finally switched on its long-awaited 4G network. It’s a few months behind its competitors, but on track for its own predictions. Or, at least it’s more recent ones; Vodafone had previously suggested it might have 4G up and running in 2011 (PDF). As has been discussed, the Vodafone 4G service is different to most, running on …
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13 June
Google+ for Android updates, notifications get synced
The big news today for Google+ is that the service is getting some notable improvements to its notifications system, the biggest of which is syncing across all devices. With this improvement, when you read or dismiss a notification on one device, the same action will be reflected across all of your devices, so you won’t be bothered with repeat clicks …
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13 June
Samsung readies ‘mirrorless’ Galaxy Camera for June 20 event
Samsung’s Galaxy Camera will be updated at its June 20 event, CEO JK Shin has confirmed. Speaking to Korea Times in an interview published Wednesday, the chief executive said his company will launch a follow-up to its original Galaxy Camera at a June 20 event in London. As with its predecessor, the Galaxy Camera 2 will run Android and feature …
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13 June
Prosecutors team up to combat smartphone thefts
Prosecutors in New York and San Francisco will announce a program dubbed Save Our Smartphones on Thursday, according to the Associated Press. The new intiative would bring together law enforcement officials, politicians, and consumer advocates across the country to fight the growing wave of smartphone thefts. The group wants to exert pressure on smartphone companies and their stockholders to reduce …
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