February, 2013

• 11 February

  HTC M7 may debut as HTC One

  

  The highly anticipated HTC M7 is rumored to shed its code name for the more formal, “HTC One” branding next week, according to various reports. Related stories: Ultrapixels? Karaoke? Where HTC’s ‘M7’ could go next HTC One brand hearkens a new strategy HTC: Blame our troubles on lack of marketing HTC turns to new marketing …

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• 11 February

  Home Depot iPhone switch short

  

  Shares of BlackBerry dropped 4.6 percent today after Home Depot confirmed a report by AppleInsider that the company is handing out iPhones to about 10,000 employees who were using the BlackBerry. A spokesman for the home improvement retailer did not offer more detail about when the replacement process began, other than to acknowledge that Home Depot was “replacing the current …

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• 11 February

  iPhone 5 rated 5th in U.S. user satisfaction

  

  The iPhone 5 trailed four Android phones for user satisfaction, according to a new report out today. Conducted by mobile research firm OnDevice Research, the poll asked 320,000 smartphone and tablet users in six countries how satisfied they were with their devices. Among the 93,825 people surveyed in the U.S., Motorola’s Atrix HD came out on top, followed by Motorola’s …

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• 11 February

  LG updates Optimus L

  

  Mobile World Congress will kick off in Barcelona, Spain, in two weeks, but that doesn’t mean the news will wait until then. LG announced today that it will unveil the next iteration of its L-Series line of mid-tier devices at the mobile conference later this month. Related stories TV in the Bathroom: Technically Doable but a Very Bad Idea Best …

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• 11 February

  HTC One supposed snap hints at ditched button, Sense 5

  

  A new leaked snap that allegedly shows the rumoured HTC One has appeared online, hinting at a ditched app-selection button and a radical overhaul for Sense 5. The snap surfaced via the evleaks Twitter account, under the simple heading, ‘HTC One, 2013’. The well-regarded account also pointed to a photo on Flickr with exif data that marks it as being …

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• 11 February

  Virgin Mobile picks up Kyocera Brio for Paylo

  

  Virgin Mobile today announced that the Kyocera Brio has joined the family of devices offered under the payLo umbrella. Priced at $39.99, the handset is aimed at those with very basic mobile needs, mainly talking and texting. Related stories: Review: QWERTY-equipped Kyocera Brio Virgin Mobile unveils $40 unlimited talk and text plan Prepaid or postpaid?: The fight for your cell …

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• 11 February

  The Hunger Games Adventures for iOS: Playtime in Panem

  

  Can’t get enough Katniss Everdeen? The next movie, “Catching Fire,” won’t hit theaters until November, but you don’t have to wait until then to return to Panem. The Hunger Games Adventures takes you there, after a fashion, challenging you to explore, battle, and, well, make money. It’s kind of a quest-oriented FarmVille, and in fact the game originated on Facebook. …

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• 11 February

  Spotify finally hits Windows Phone 8, gains rave reviews

  

  Spotify is finally on Windows Phone 8. It’s still in beta mode, so might have the odd bug or two, but it’s available for all to download right now. Previously Spotify has been available on Windows Phone 7 as a third-party app. This Windows Phone 7 version was actually funded by Microsoft in an attempt to get the music service …

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• 11 February

  Is this the first ‘ultrapixel’ photo from the HTC M7/One?

  

  The HTC leaks continue. Just yesterday, we heard the forthcoming HTC M7 could be known as the HTC One when it goes on sale, and now comes what could be the first photo taken with the device’s camera. The snap was uploaded to Flickr and linked to by Twitter account @evleaks, Pocketnow reports. It’s listed as being taken with the …

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• 11 February

  Vodafone warns iPhone 4S owners not to upgrade to iOS 6.1

  

  If you own an iPhone 4S on Vodafone and are thinking of upgrading to iOS 6.1 then hold it! Vodafone has sent out text messages warning that the latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system impacts your phone’s 3G performance. The bug only seems to affect the iPhone 4S, according to a post in the Vodafone forum. Apple is working …

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