Now this is a bit of a head-scratcher. A mystery new Nokia device has leaked online, but there’s no word of what it is, or when we’ll see it. It comes from the usually reliable @evleaks Twitter account. All @evleaks says on the matter is, “remember that Nokia Asha design language preview?” This is a …
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April, 2013
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2 April
Optus BYO month
Optus has announced a new range of mobile plan options for customers who already have a network-unlocked phone. (Credit: Optus) Optus is now offering a variety of SIM-only plans for customers who are happy with their existing phone or who have inherited a recycled phone. The plans are available in two options: month-to-month post-paid in two pricing tiers, or a …
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2 April
Next two iPhones designed in Steve Jobs era, report says
The next two iPhones hark back to an era before Tim Cook was the boss of Apple, a fresh report claims. In an interview with the San Francisco Examiner, US District Attorney George Gascón is quoted as saying two of Apple’s upcoming blowers “preceded Tim Cook.” That would suggest the company’s next phones were crafted under the supervision of then-CEO …
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2 April
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Nokia Lumia 810 owners hoping for an update to 4G LTE are out of luck. The Lumia 810’s hardware can support both HSPA+ and LTE; however, T-Mobile has confirmed that an update to LTE isn’t going to happen — at least not at this point, according to a statement sent to CNET today: While the Nokia Lumia 810 features a …
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2 April
Verizon, AT&T could partner to take over Vodafone
Verizon and AT&T could be teaming up to make a huge bid for the world’s second-largest mobile carrier, Vodafone. The deal, if it’s signed, would see Verizon and AT&T offer 260 pence ($3.93) per share for Vodafone, representing about a 40 percent premium on the company’s share price, Financial Times is reporting today, citing “usually reliable people” who claim to …
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2 April
British cider company ribs Apple in latest advert
This isn’t the first advert to mock Apple, but what makes it different is the fact it’s not made by a rival tech company. It’s made by Somersby Cider, which is owned by Carlsberg. Somersby’s produce is made from apples, so it decided to take a few potshots at the Cupertino company’s ads, complete with plinky-plonky music. It’s more hit …
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2 April
Samsung Galaxy S4 rooted already, but not UK version
It seems the Samsung Galaxy S4 has been rooted, and it’s not even out yet. Android tinkerers claim to have worked out how to open up the new smart phone’s software to add new features — but not the quad-core version we’re getting in the UK. Rootin’ tootin’ Android experts at XDA have published the necessary files for rooting the S4, and …
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2 April
Pictures of possible early Nokia Lumia 950 leaked
Could this be one of the next Nokia Lumias that’ll be hitting the market soon? Related stories Your Phone Screen Is Gross. Here’s How to Clean It Without Causing Damage Nokia’s Newest Phone Is a T9-Era Throwback With Wireless Earbud Charging Slots Buying a New iPhone or Android Phone? What to Look For According to Windows Phone Central, the above …
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2 April
iPhone 5S launching 20 June, on sale in July, report says
Apple’s next iPhone has a possible release date. If Japanese site MacFan is to be believed, we’ll see the iPhone 5S unveiled on 20 June, and it’ll hit shop shelves in July, our sister site reports. The much-rumoured cut-price iPhone could also make its debut in August, the report says, though it’ll be targeted at developing markets like China and …
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2 April
Verizon denies Vodafone buyout
Contradicting a report from earlier today, Verizon said it has no plans to acquire Vodafone, either on its own or with a bidding partner. Citing “usually reliable people,” the Financial Times had reported that Verizon was teaming with AT&T to buy Vodafone, in a deal worth $245 billion. Under the deal, the FT reported, Verizon would acquire the 45 percent …
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