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The first Microsoft Lumia phone is here, and it’s the Lumia 535

Microsoft has announced the first Lumia smartphone to come wearing its own name, and it's the budget Lumia 535. The phone fits into Microsoft's own "5x5x5" design philosophy, meaning it comes with two 5-megapixel cameras, and a 5-inch screen.
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Vertu Aster review

The Aster may not be Vertu’s most expensive luxury smartphone, but it’s easily the best we’ve used. Here’s what makes it such a winner.
Mobile Reviews
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LG’s working on bendy, rolly, flexy P-OLED screens for every gadget you can imagine

LG Display has laid out plans for the future of its P-OLED touchscreens, indicating it wants to take them beyond smartwatches, and introduce the technology on phones, tablets, computers, and even televisions over the next few years.
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Microsoft teases the arrival of its first Lumia phone on November 11 in new video (Updated)

Microsoft will reveal the first Lumia phone to wear its own name instead of Nokia's, at an event held on November 11. The phone is a mystery for now, but a teaser video gives us a hint of what's to come.
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LG’s KizON is like Find Your iPhone for your kids

LG's KizON is a wearable tracker for kids, making sure parents always know where they are, even if they're not in direct sight. The tracker also has a direct call button, just in case of any emergencies.
Wearables News
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Forget Ebola, we’ve turned our smartphones into silent killing machines

Our obsession with smartphones is a mounting problem, but not for the reasons many think. Its got nothing to do with privacy, or connecting with our fellow humans, and everything to do with giving these devices the opportunity they need to kill us all.
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OnePlus sells 500,000 phones, makes almost no profit on each one

The co-founder of OnePlus has revealed it has sold 500,000 One smartphones since launch, but the profit on each bargain device is low. Its plans for making money rely on the cheap phone attracting more users.
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This phone may get 3-4 days on a charge, thanks to its massive 5,000mAh battery

Poor battery life is a constant problem with modern smartphones, but are we willing to sacrifice a super slim chassis and high-end specs, for a battery than will last 33 days in standby?
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LG and Google hope more innovative products will come from new patent sharing deal

LG and Google have signed a patent sharing deal, which gives the pair access to existing portfolios, and any new patents registered over the next ten years. It's hoped the deal will pave the way for more innovative products to be developed.
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This clever headset creates 3D sound maps for the blind, but isn’t as cute as a guide dog

Microsoft has been working with a UK charity and several other companies on a project called Cities Unlocked, developing a clever headset which creates 3D sound maps to help blind and partially sighted people navigate around their surroundings.
Wearables News
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Those new blue check marks in WhatsApp mean your message has been read

If you send regular messages using WhatsApp, you'll like this new feature. From now, the tick marks which appear under your messages will turn blue once the recipient has viewed it.
Mobile Guides
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Timex’s $400 Ironman smartwatch doesn’t need your phone, uses AT&T’s 3G network (Updated)

Timex announced its Ironman One GPS+ smartwatch earlier this year. Unusually, it doesn't need to be tethered to your phone to use a data connection. Designed for running fanatics, it's up for pre-order in November through AT&T for $400.
Wearables News
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T-Mobile’s not going to be left out, will stock the Moto 360 on November 12

T-Mobile has become the latest network to confirm it will sell Motorola's cool, circular smartwatch, the Moto 360. Details are scarce, but we do know it will be on sale from November 12.
Wearables News
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Android Lollipop update halted to squash bugs, should resume on November 12 (Updated)

If you're waiting for Android 5.0 Lollipop to arrive on your Nexus phone or tablet, then the time is drawing closer, because Google has announced the update process is about to begin. November 12 is the expected day, allowing some time to squash a few final bugs.
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Meizu has a new phone coming on November 19, may feature built-in vinyl record player

Chinese smartphone brand Meizu has sent out invitations to an event on November 19, and each one comes with a vinyl record. The phone expected on the day is the MX4 Pro, which if we're honest, probably won't come with a built-in record player.
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HTC says it will be back with a new tablet of its own in 2015

HTC's back in the tablet game with the Nexus 9, and an executive for the company has said it plans to release another slate in 2015, this time with its own name on the body. There are hints the new device will compete with the Nexus 9.
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This tiny lens will put optical zoom into smartphones without making them ugly

DynaOptics is developing an optical zoom lens specifically designed for smartphones.
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This smart keyboard could be the reason you need to buy a Jolla phone (Updated)

A project to build an "Other Half" QWERTY keyboard accessory for the Jolla smartphone is nearing completion, and has now been launched as a crowd-funding campaign on Kickstarter.
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Smart glasses doomed to stay a niche product, while smart wristwear takes off

Research shows smart glasses aren't about to catch on, and will remain a niche product until at least 2018, and even then will be overshadowed by smart wristwear such as watches and fitness bands.
Wearables News
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Survive waterfalls, and distract wildlife with Kyocera’s DuraForce, coming to AT&T for $50

Kyocera's latest hard wearing, military grade DuraForce smartphone os about to arrive on the AT&T network. It's priced at $50 with a two-year contract, and if it's good enough for Bear Grylls, it'll be good enough for our weekend camping trip.
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AT&T will cut the Moto 360 price by $50 if you buy it with a new Moto X smartphone

If you're tempted by a Moto 360 smartwatch, AT&T will be stocking it from November 7 for $250.
Wearables News
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DT Daily: Apple Watch ETA, foldable tablet, bike with ice wheels

Today on DT Daily: we’ve got news on the release of Apple’s Apple Watch, a bendable tablet screen that folds up to a third of its original size, and a mad inventor tries to ride a bike with wheels made of… ice. One piece of exciting tech we’re all waiting for is the Apple Watch, but […]
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The Galaxy Note Edge and its cool curved screen is out on November 14 (Updated)

Samsung's unusual, and very exciting, Galaxy Note Edge has been confirmed for release in America on November 14. Best of all, the phone will be sold through all major networks, and in Samsung's own stores.
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No more reception blackouts in the UK, if proposed national roaming plan goes ahead

A national roaming system is currently being considered in the UK, which would end mobile reception black outs. It will give the option to swap to an alternative network, should one provide better coverage than the one to which the phone is usually connected.
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This prototype tablet screen can fold down to a third of its size, and we want it now

A Japanese company has demonstrated a flexible tablet screen which can fold down to a third of its original size, without any hinges, by using a bendy OLED display.
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Now that the Nexus 6 isn’t cheap, is it worth buying at all?

For the first time, Google's new Nexus smartphone isn't a bargain. It has gone from an impulse buy to one we must consider; think about. Once we have, is it really worth buying at all?
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Sony decides a change will do it good, appoints new mobile chief as sales shrink

Sony has appointed Hiroki Totoki as its new head of mobile, in the face of shrinking sales and further lowered expectations, a move it hopes will reinvigorate the struggling division.
Mobile News
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Slim, stylish and ready to take super selfies, Samsung’s Galaxy A3 and A5 phones are here

Now Samsung has got the hang of premium style phones, it can't stop making them. The new Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5 have super slim, metal unibodies, and large Super AMOLED touchscreens. Aimed at the young and hip, selfies can be taken with either the front or rear camera.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook is proud to be gay, hopes his openness can help others

Apple CEO Tim Cook has talked about being gay, saying although he is fortunate enough to work in a company which embraces people's differences, others aren't so lucky. If his openness can benefit them, he says, it'll be worth the trade-off with his own privacy.
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Motorola is now a Lenovo company, still committed to making cool Android hardware

Lenovo's acquisition of Motorola from Google is now complete, and the two companies are looking ahead at a bright future. The good news is, Motorola doesn't intend to change much, and promises more of the cool devices we've come to expect over the past few years.
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New website Thursday Market tells you which local firms your friends use, and whether they’re any good

Thursday Market is a new online, social referral network which connects you with local firms, when you need a specific job done. The crucial difference is, the results are based on recommendations made by your friends and neighbors.
Social Media News
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LG G Watch R review

The LG G Watch R features the world’s first circular P-OLED screen, and makes good use of the latest version of Google’s Android Wear operating system. We take an in-depth look at this gorgeous new smartwatch.
Mobile Reviews
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Credit cards at the ready — Google’s all-new Nexus 6 goes up for pre-order

It's time to get your credit card out, because Google's all-new Nexus 6 smartphone has gone up for pre-order through the Google Play online store.
Mobile Best-ofs
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Don’t worry, Samsung says it has fixed the Find My Device security flaw (Updated)

Samsung says it has fixed a security flaw discovered in the Find My Device feature, which is installed on most of the firm's phones and tablets, making it safe for us to use again.
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