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Eventually most of our computing efforts are expected to go mobile and come and go with us (or remain in the cloud), but in the meantime we dedicate this section to the latest smartphones and innovative mobile platforms, tablets, laptops and wireless technologies.
Windows Phone 8.1 heads to developers thanks to Microsoft
- Microsoft is gearing up to release Windows Phone 8.1 in April, and one major step towards this goal is giving developers access to the relevant pieces of code ahead of time, to ensure their applications are ready for when the…
Nokia's Android phone is coming this month, according to report
- Nokia's Android-powered device is inching closer to reality, with The Wall Street Journal reporting today that the phone will be officially unveiled at Mobile World Conference towards the end of this month. Nokia already has a press event scheduled during…
Researcher demonstrates how hackers can exploit a Snapchat vulnerability to remotely crash iPhones
- Just a month after Snapchat's database leak, the popular photo-sharing app is in the news again for all the wrong reasons. Jaime Sanchez, a cyber security researcher, who works as a security consultant for Spanish telecommunication giant Telefonica, has discovered…
Broadcom aims to bring advanced LTE to low-cost smartphones with its new SoCs
- While there are a plethora of low-cost smartphones available, some of which are starting to boast some fairly impressive specs, most options are stuck with basic LTE and 3G. Chip maker Broadcom is looking to change all that with its latest…
Windows Phone 8.1 "Action Center" revealed in leaked photos
- We’ve heard rumors that notifications were finally coming to Microsoft mobile platform as part of the Windows Phone 8.1 update. Now, we’re getting a first glimpse at how Microsoft would go about implementing them, thanks to some leaked screenshots from…
Asus' stylus-equipped VivoTab Note 8 gets priced at $329.99
- Those in the market for an 8-inch tablet will be happy to learn that there’s yet another option to choose from, this time from Asus. The VivoTab Note 8, which just recently popped up in the Microsoft Store, is a…
HTC to harness cheaper phones to turn company around
- It's no secret that HTC isn't performing too well financially, posting its first ever quarterly loss for Q3 2013 after seeing its market share drop drastically over the course of several years. But the Taiwanese company has an idea of…
'Flappy Bird' earns $50,000 per day in ad revenue for its creator
- Flappy Bird, the hit smartphone game that seemingly came out of nowhere to take the mobile world by storm, is bringing in $50,000 in ad revenue per day for its creator. That’s nothing compared to the $850,000 per day haul…
HTC forced to redesign phones after losing Nokia patent suit
- HTC has suffered a further blow in its patent battle against rival Nokia. According to a CNA report, the District Court of Mannheim, Germany ruled January 31 that the Taiwanese smartphone maker had infringed on Nokia's wireless patent EP1579613 for…
Study finds that half of adults have sent or received X-rated content on their mobile phones
- Sexting, the pop culture term used to describe sending or receiving nude or sexually-suggestive images or explicit text messages, may be most often associated with teens and young adults. But according to a new report from McAfee, such lewd behavior…
Galaxy S5 fingerprint reader could encompass the entire screen
- Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S5 was long expected to feature an eye scanner for improved security. That feature, however, appears to have been shelved in exchange for a fingerprint scanner – one that could encompass the entire screen according to at…
HTC 'M8' pictured, looks like a One with dual cameras
- HTC is preparing a successor to the One for release in 2014, codenamed 'M8', and today the device has been allegedly pictured in a leaked image. The most interesting thing about this leak is the rear of the device: it's styled…
Motorola Moto G Review: Budget Android smartphone done right
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The Moto G is Motorola’s biggest and best effort yet in conquering Android's entry-level market. It’s not a handset meant to break records, but the 4.5-inch 720p display, Snapdragon 400 SoC and dual-SIM support (in certain models) will please the right crowds. Plus, at $179 for the 8 GB model and $199 for 16 GB, unlocked and off-contract, it certainly fits the definition of what an affordable smartphone should be.
Telefonica to bring Line messenger for Firefox OS to Europe and Latin America
- Mobile carrier Telefonica has struck a deal with popular Japanese messaging service Line, which will see the carrier gain exclusive access to the Line for Firefox OS app. Telefonica is the first overseas carrier to make a deal with Line…
Buy a one-year Xbox Music Pass, get a Nokia Lumia 520 / 521 for free
- If you love music and just happen to be in the market for a new smartphone, Microsoft has a deal that you might be interested in. Through February 17, the Redmond-based company is offering a contract-free AT&T Nokia Lumia 520…
AT&T subsidiary Aio Wireless revamps no-contract rate plans
- AT&T subsidiary Aio Wireless recently lowered pricing on their three no-contract service plans following similar moves from competitors U.S. Cellular and Ting.
Samsung sends out invites for Unpacked event, Galaxy S5 likely on the way
- Samsung on Monday sent out invitations for their next Unpacked event scheduled to take place at Mobile World Congress on February 24. Most industry experts expect we’ll see none other than the Galaxy S5 unveiled later this month in Barcelona. …
Facebook's Paper merges your news feed with curated content
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Facebook has released a new standalone news reader app called Paper. The app takes a few design cues from Flipboard, but combines both human and algorithm based curation while adding some sharing features of its own. In a way it’s also a reimagining...
Apple experimenting with induction, solar, and motion charging for iWatch
- Although the autonomy of mobile computing devices has improved in the last decade, the gains are mostly through advancements in microprocessor and display technologies. Batteries themselves have remained largely unchanged in recent years, and while we hear about breakthrough technologies…
Snowden documents say Canadian intelligence agency uses airport WiFi to track passengers
- While Edward Snowden has told the media he has no further documentation regarding NSA and other government spying, new revelations from documents he has turned over are continuing to surface. Recent news from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) says information obtained…
Get a Surface Pro for $499 through Saturday at Best Buy
- If you’ve been on the fence about purchasing one of Microsoft’s Surface tablets, now might be the time to pull the trigger. That’s because Best Buy has slashed $400 off the price of the original Surface Pro but the deal…
SwiftKey's predictive keyboard arrives on iOS, sort of
- Unlike Android, iOS has never allowed third-party keyboards to take over as the default text entry method, forcing Apple’s rather spartan solution upon millions of iPhone users. The company isn’t likely to loosen its grip anytime soon, but SwiftKey has…
Dell releases new $130 Android HDMI dongle with remote desktop access
- Dell has now released its new $130 Wyse Cloud Connect dongle which allows you to bring your desktop computer along with you in your pocket, among other things. Mainly designed for businesses, the device hooks up to the back of…
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Mint personal finance app adds support for Bitcoin via Coinbase integration
- One of the most popular personal financing tools around is now even more well-rounded thanks to a recent update that adds support for Bitcoin. With help from Coinbase, Mint now allows Bitcoin users to keep track of their cryptocurrency account…
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