Now playing: Watch this: Summertown: a short film shot on the Sony Xperia TX 5:10 If you have ever wondered about the capabilities of the camera on your smartphone, then you will want to watch Summertown — a short film shot entirely on the Sony Xperia TX by Pocket Filmmaker Jason van Genderen. Today is …
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December, 2012
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6 December
HTC struggles continue, revenue falls in November
November was not a good month for HTC. The Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer today posted (PDF) revenue of 21 billion Taiwan dollars, or $729.4 million, in November, down nearly a third from a year ago. This marks the 13th consecutive month of year-over-year revenue drops, as the company struggles to get out of a slump that’s lasted more than a year. …
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6 December
iPhone 5S leaked pictures hint at identically shaped sequel
As the Earth turns slowly on its axis, and with the inevitability of a sun’s collapse, rumours are beginning to swirl regarding Apple’s follow-up to the iPhone 5. Now the Internet has offered up a glimpse of what Apple’s next mobile could look like. And wouldn’t you know it? It looks pretty much the same as the current iPhone. The snap …
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6 December
Is HTC’s next flagship Android the 5
It’s no secret that the last few quarters have been rocky for HTC. If this fresh batch of rumors prove true, the unannounced HTC M7 could get them back on track.> The Droid DNA and its Japanese counterpart, the J Butterfly, may have just launched, but HTC is allegedly hard at work on its next big thing. Known only by …
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6 December
Samsung Galaxy Admire 4G arrives at MetroPCS
It may look much more like the Samsung Galaxy S3 than the original Samsung Galaxy Admire, but the Samsung Galaxy Admire 4G, available today from MetroPCS, does boost the Admire name. Namely, it adds LTE connectivity, which brings much faster data transfer compared to Metro’s 2.5G network. However, those hoping to brandish a high-end smartphone won’t get one in the …
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6 December
HTC M7 is a magnificent seven gunning for the iPhone and S3
HTC is going for its guns in the shootout with the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S3. Reports say a new flagship phone called the HTC M7 will come out all guns blazing in 2013. The magnificent seven is still unconfirmed, but rumours have begin to circulate that HTC intends to take the fight to the iPhone, S3 and other …
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6 December
Nexus 4 stock shortage down to ‘huge demand’, LG explains
Struggling to get your hands on the elusive Nexus 4 smart phone? LG says that’s because it’s so popular, citing “huge demand” when CNET UK asked about the phone’s gloomy supply situation. The LG-built Nexus 4 went on sale in mid-November, but sold out in half an hour. It was briefly back in stock on Tuesday, but by Wednesday morning …
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6 December
iPad mini 4G out now on pricey EE contracts, 3G available too
EE, the UK’s first 4G network, has started flogging the iPad mini with a speedy LTE connection. But you may need to put several major organs on eBay to afford it. The cheapest way to get the iPad mini from EE on a contract deal is to pay £149.99 for the tablet itself, then £25.99 per month for 24 months on …
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6 December
FCC chief urges FAA to allow more in
The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission has thrown his agency’s support behind the greater use of portable electronic devices on airplanes during flights. The Federal Aviation Administration should “enable greater use of tablets, e-readers, and other portable devices,” the FCC’s Julius Genachowski said in a letter today to FAA acting chief Michael Huerta. The FAA currently prohibits airline passengers …
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6 December
Get a free iOS app every day from AppGratis
There are countless ways to find free apps for your iPhone, iPod, or iPad. You can peruse the App Store. You can subscribe to a Twitter feed like 148Apps Now Free. Heck, you can even use an app; I continue to be a fan of Appsfire Deals, which serves up a huge helping of freebies every day, right on your …
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