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Sony gets Serius, unveils Xperia Z2 and Xperia M2 Android phones (Updated)

Sony has announced the Xperia Z2, a new high-end Android smartphone with a 5.2-inch screen and a 20-megapixel camera, plus the mid-range Xperia M2 smartphone.
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HP shows off its Pads with new Elite and Pro Windows 8 Tablets

Hewlett Packard has announced a pair of new Windows 8.1 tablets, the ElitePad 1000 G2 and the ProPad 600. Both feature 10.1-inch screens and quad-core Atom processors.
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Samsung’s Gear 2 ditches Android (and the Galaxy name), picks up fitness sensors

Unable to wait for its February 24 Unpacked 5 event at Mobile World Congress, Samsung has announced the Gear 2 and the Gear 2 Neo smartwatches, which replace the Android OS from the original with Tizen.
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Jolla to release Sailfish launcher app for Android, so it’s easier to try the new mobile OS

Jolla has announced its Sailfish OS is about to reach version 1.0, and when it does, a separate launcher app for Android will be released, giving more people a chance to try the new mobile operating system.
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Type without looking using Fleksy, the iPhone’s first alternative keyboard

Fleksy is the first alternative keyboard for iPhone and iPad owners. Developers can now build the keyboard into their apps, where it'll be offered as an alternative to the standard Apple keyboard.
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Things are ugly at BlackBerry, just look at the Windermere prototype phone

BlackBerry needs to have a good 2014, but if the design of a leaked phone is anything to go by, it's not going to make things easy. However, a cool rumored keyboard may help win it new fans.
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Asus fills out the PadFone range, launches the PadFone Infinity Lite

Asus has launched a new PadFone, the PadFone Infinity Lite. The 5-inch, 1080p smartphone slots into a 10.1-inch tablet, sharing the phone's quad-core processor and data connection.
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Canonical partners up with Meizu and BQ to make Ubuntu Mobile phones a reality

Canonical has announced Meizu and bq as its first two Ubuntu Mobile hardware partners, and confirmed the first devices will be getting a global release later this year.
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At 5.5 mm thick, Gionee’s Elife S5.5 is the world’s thinnest smartphone

Chinese smartphone brand Gionee has announced the Elife S5.5, which has claimed the title of world's thinnest smartphone, measuring just 5.5mm thick.
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LG G2 Mini exposed before MWC, specs can’t match the G2

The LG G2 Mini has been exposed ahead of its launch at Mobile World Congress, but sadly, the specification isn't up there with the G2.
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Noki-arrr launches the Treasure Tag, a location tracker for forgetful pirates

Nokia has launched the Treasure Tag, an NFC accessory for anyone who has left their keys/wallet/bag/all three behind, and regretted it for the rest of the day.
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Can you tell this is a Google Glass competitor? That’s the idea

Laforge Optical's Icis smart glasses are coming to challenge Google Glass. Designed to look and feel more like regular glasses, the software presents information around your field of vision.
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HTC’s next flagship Android phone will be announced on March 25

HTC has called a press event for March 25, when it's expected to launch its new flagship Android smartphone. We currently know it under the M8 codename, but it may be named the One Two or the One+.
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Google to manufacturers: Use the latest version of Android, or no Google Play for you

A leaked Google memo suggests the company is now insisting the latest version of Android is installed on new devices. If not, permission to use Google Play and other Google apps won't be given.
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ZTE packs the Grand Memo 2 LTE and Firefox-powered Open C for its Barcelona trip

ZTE has pre-announced the new smartphones it'll launch at Mobile World Congress next week, the Grand Memo 2 LTE and the Open X, plus news on a new version of its MiFavor Android user interface.
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BlackBerry Z3 ‘Jakarta’ touchscreen phone leaked, could arrive during MWC 2014

A new all-touchscreen BlackBerry phone has been leaked. Known as the BlackBerry Z3, or Jakarta, the mid-range device could launch during MWC 2014, and be one of the first produced for BlackBerry by Foxconn.
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Huawei to launch two tablets and a phone at MWC 2014, still has time to mock its rivals

Huawei has released a short video telling us it'll announce a pair of new tablets and a smartphone during Mobile World Congress. It also finds time to mock the competition.

Sorry Kermit, Nokia’s Android tease shows it’s really easy being green

Nokia has painted its social networking channels green, very green. Although it hasn't given a reason why, it could be a hint about the Nokia X, its first Android-powered smartphone.
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Xiaomi takes first steps towards international availability with new Redmi smartphone

Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi has announced its first stop on the road to international availability, confirming the Redmi smartphone will go on sale in Singapore on February 21.
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2 million smartwatches were sold last year, and Galaxy Gear is leading

The latest research shows nearly two million smartwatches were sold during 2013, with Android and Samsung's Galaxy Gear taking a high percentage of the sales.
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Google Play Music app update adds offline radio mode for All Access subscribers

Google has updated its Play Music app for Android, adding in the option to download and save its All Access radio stations for use without a data connection.
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LG’s massive G Pro 2 is official, a phone you can tap to turn on and unlock

LG has launched the G Pro 2 smartphone/tablet hybrid in Korea, ahead of its international debut during Mobile World Congress at the end of the month.
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LG can’t keep anything a secret, confirms G2 Mini for MWC 2014 launch

LG has almost confirmed the G2 Mini smartphone will launch at Mobile World Congress, after teasing the device on its official Facebook page.
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Nokia Lumia Icon unveiled, and it’s the most powerful Windows Phone ever

Verizon has launched the Lumia Icon, its latest exclusive Windows Phone device. It's equipped with a 5-inch, 1080p screen, a quad-core chip, and a 20-megapixel PureView camera.
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Qualcomm adds fitness tracking ability to Toq smartwatch in new software update

Qualcomm has updated the accompanying Android app for its Toq smartwatch, adding a new fitness tracking feature, and a pair of new watch faces.
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Oppo will launch 5.5-inch, 1440p Find 7 smartphone on March 19

Oppo has confirmed it will launch the new Find 7 smartphone at an event to take place on March 19 in Beijing. It has also revealed the phone will almost certainly have a 1440p, 5.5-inch touchscreen, and 4G LTE connectivity.
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Wireless charging takes a step forward, as two of its opposing groups join forces

Two of the three major wireless charging groups, the A4WP and PMA, have joined forces, leaving the third standard, run by the WPC, on its own.
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Nokia to launch its Android-powered smartphone at Mobile World Congress

Although it has been rumored for several months, it was never certain the Android-powered Nokia X would ever be released. Now, a new report seems to confirm the device will be made official during Mobile World Congress.
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LG may shrink its G2 flagship phone by a half inch, call it a Mini

An LG smartphone with the model number D618 has been spotted on the FCC's database. In the past, this number has been linked to the LG G2 Mini, a slightly smaller version of the company's flagship G2.
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Samsung hints at a TouchWiz redesign in latest Galaxy S5 teaser

Samsung has sent out a second teaser image for its February 24 MWC bash, where the Galaxy S5 may be revealed, this time hinting its TouchWiz Android user interface may have also been redesigned.
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Sprint and T-Mobile merger talks met with strong opposition in Washington

A proposed merger of the Sprint and T-Mobile networks has reportedly been strongly opposed by the FCC and the Justice Department, which could result in plans being abandoned.
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HTC plans some cheaper phones to better compete with Samsung

Despite saying it was, HTC isn't going to rely solely on the flagship M8 smartphone and its future smartwatch to revive sales. Instead, it's also going to launch a new range of mid-level devices, aimed at improving profitability.
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Eyes-on GlassesOff, the app that promises to improve failing eyesight

We go eyes-on with GlassesOff, a new app with strong scientific credentials, which promises to help those with declining eyesight read small print without reading glasses, or eye-strain.
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Tim Cook teases ‘really great’ all-new products coming soon from Apple

Apple CEO Tim Cook has said in an interview we should expect new products which fall into new categories from the company soon. Although he didn't go into detail, he could be talking about the iWatch, an Apple television, or a phablet-style iPhone.