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Hexa-core powered Galaxy Note 3 Neo leaks again, this time in pictures

A new leak has given us a glimpse of what's being called the Galaxy Note 3 Neo, the latest spinoff of Samsung's popular Galaxy Note 3 smartphone/tablet hybrid.
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Samsung can’t seem to fix Tizen, as first smartphone release reportedly delayed again

It has been a difficult start to 2014 for Tizen, the still missing new operating system from Samsung and Intel. The latest round of bad news indicates Samsung's planned Tizen smartphone has been delayed again.
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Samsung’s surprisingly classy Rose Gold Galaxy Note 3 is headed to Verizon

Samsung has convinced Verizon to stock the Rose Gold White colored Galaxy Note 3. While the network hasn't confirmed when the phone will go on sale, Samsung has released official images of the device.
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Cracked iPhone 5C screens should now be fixed in your local Apple Store for $150

Apple has reportedly added the iPhone 5C to the list of smartphones it can repair inside its retail stores. It'll now replace cracked iPhone 5C screens while you wait for $150.
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Smell-O-Vision is real, and it’s called the oPhone

Art, technology and the science of stink has converged in the oPhone, a cool, if slightly bizarre, smartphone accessory which lets you send smells from your phone to other oPhone owners.
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Finally, Tizen OS could be demoed at MWC 2014 on custom ZTE Geek smartphone

A Tizen-powered ZTE Geek smartphone may be on display at Mobile World Congress this year. However, it doesn't look like the phone will be an official release, but a test mule to demo the long-delayed operating system.
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Ascend P6S smartphone launched with only subtle alterations to the spec

Huawei has announced the Ascend P6S, although it's hardly the most spectacular update over the original. Currently only spotted in China, we may hear more about the P6S at MWC 2014.
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Jawbone adds Siri and Google Now voice control to new Era Bluetooth headset

Perhaps in an effort to compete with a new generation of wearable products, Jawbone's new Era Bluetooth earpiece now lets you communicate with Siri and Google Now.
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Microsoft’s version of Siri is coming to Windows Phone in April, then PCs, Xbox, iPhone

According to the latest rumors, the Windows Phone virtual assistant will be coming to the first devices this April. Codename Cortana, a release on the Xbox and future Windows computers may follow.
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Time is ticking for Tizen, as Japanese network cancels plans to launch first phone

Are networks beginning to lose faith in Tizen? Number one Japanese network NTT DoCoMo has canceled plans to launch the first phone in March, following lengthy delays.
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Sprint wants to be your flexible friend, will sell the $300 LG G Flex from January 31

The LG G Flex will be on sale in America before the end of the month, and the first network to offer the flexible smartphone will be Sprint. It's not going to be cheap though, and will cost $300 and two years of your life.
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China takes on iOS and Android with COS, a government backed smartphone OS

A new smartphone operating system was launched this week. It's called COS, which stands for China Operating System, and it's designed to take on Android and iOS directly in China.
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Samsung may return to Windows Phone with a 5-inch, 1080p smartphone

A series of leaks have indicated the mysterious Samsung SM-W750V could be the firm's first 1080p Windows Phone. The high resolution display could be matched to a 5-inch screen.
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LG confirms bumpy road ahead for the G Flex smartphone’s screen

A problem with LG's unusual G Flex smartphone has been identified, where two small bumps appear on the display. LG says they don't affect performance, and are caused by excessive flexing of the bendable device.
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Hands on: Tao’s WellShell is like a Wii Fit board for your hands

Tired of wearable gadgets which show you how little you actually move during the day? The Tao WellShell is a portable fitness gadget which gets you moving in a fun and slightly geeky way.
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HP’s back with two smartphone/tablet hybrids, but it’s not targeting the US yet

HP has announced two smartphone/tablet hybrids, the Slate 6 VoiceTab and the Slate 7 VoiceTab. It's taking its return to the smartphone market slowly, deciding to measure the response in India before potentially widening the release later on.
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The super secure Blackphone could put an end to paranoid Androids

A new highly secure Android smartphone has been announced. It's called the Blackphone and it's a joint project between Geeksphone and security experts Silent Circle, with its official debut expected to come at MWC 2014 in February.
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Google gives the Motorola Moto G the Google Play Edition treatment, starts at $180

Google has added another Google Play Edition smartphone to its ranks, and this time instead of another high-spec flagship phone, it's the bargain Motorola Moto G.
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Netatmo June looks like a stylish bracelet, but will warn you of sunburn

The Netatmo June stood out in the sea of health and fitness related wrist bands at CES 2014, as it not only measures your exposure to the sun instead of calories, but is exclusively aimed at women rather than men.
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This regular pen lives a double life as a stand and stylus for your tablet

This Kickstarter campaign introduces us to the Bpen, a handy tool which combines a regular pen, a touchscreen stylus, and a neat way to prop up your smartphone or tablet.
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What could have been: A leaked shot of Nokia’s Android phone

Nokia's Android phone, known under the codename Normandy, has been leaked again, this time giving us a better look at the device and its Live Tile-style user interface.
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Archos’ E Ink SmartWatch looks like a Pebble with a facelift

Archos has a total of three smartwatches ready for release by the summer, all of which will be compatible with both iOS and Android smartphones. We spent a little time with them at CES.
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ZTE’s modular smartphone project, the Eco-Mobius, still two years away from release

Like Motorola, ZTE is working on a modular smartphone, where we'll be able to swap out components to tailor the device to our needs. Called the Eco-Mobius, it's sadly not going to be on sale just yet though.
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Hands on with EnchantMoon, a tablet with a drawable user interface

Stumbling across weird and wonderful gadgets is part of CES’s appeal, and one of the strangest we discovered this year is the EnchantMoon, an Android tablet with no user interface, but ambitions to help kids learn to program.
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Hands on: ZTE Grand S2

ZTE’s new Grand S 2 smartphone, announced at CES 2014, looks like a stunner when viewed on paper, but it still has a way to go in terms of build quality before it can challenge the competition.
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Beyond the Kindle: 3 awesome places E Ink screens could take over

We caught up with E Ink, the company behind the screen tech on the Amazon Kindle at CES 2014, to see what cool stuff we could find hidden on its booth.
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Hands on: MyKronoz ZeSplash

The fun, colorful ZeSplash smartwatch looks past the basics of only delivering notifications to your wrist, and ups the convenience factor by letting you make and receive calls using the device instead.
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Hands on: Lenovo Vibe Z

Lenovo's Vibe Z is sturdy, attractive, quick, and unfortunately, still not available in any western markets. Could this be the Lenovo smartphone that American carriers finally pick up?
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BlackBerry finally announces the Passport, and it’s coming exclusively to AT&T

BlackBerry has finally shown off the Passport smartphone, a device described as "iconic" by CEO John Chen.

ZTE launches the Grand S2 and the BlueWatch smartwatch

ZTE has announced a series of new smartphones, including the flagship Grand S 2 and its first smartwatch, at CES 2014. However, while it has confirmed the existence of all the new phones, it has remained quiet on the final specs.
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Nvidia’s latest chip has 192 cores and it’s own crop circle … but no LTE?

Nivida has announced the Tegra K1, a new mobile processor it claims is more powerful than a PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360. But one thing may hold it back: a lack of LTE support.
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Basis B1 gamifies your night’s rest with new sleep analysis mode

The Basis B1 health tracking watch will receive a new sleep analysis mode in a software update at the end of January, while a new Carbon Steel Edition of the device has also been announced.
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Pebble smartwatch event set for January 6 at CES, team promises something special

The Pebble team has announced a press event for January 6 at CES 2014, where we're expecting to hear more about version 2.0 of the smartwatch's software, plus the new dedicated application store.
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Verizon Moto G to cost $100 from January 9, making it even more of a bargain

Verizon has announced it'll be stocking the Motorola Moto G from January 9, when it'll cost just $100 on a $60 per month prepaid plan. Boost Mobile will also sell the phone from January 14.