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Happy Birthday! 5 big milestones from 5 years of Android

It's five years since Android first hit the stores, and in that time, it has becomes the world's most used smartphone operating system. We take a look back at five of the most important milestone's in the mobile OS's short history.
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Put those filters down! Instagram is finally coming to Windows Phone

At its event in Abu Dhabi, among various new device announcements, Nokia has confirmed the Instagram photo-sharing app will be coming to Windows Phone very soon.
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Microsoft puts its Surface tablets up for sale, starting at $450

On the same day as Nokia announces the Lumia 2520 Windows RT 8.1 tablet, so Microsoft puts its own Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 tablets on sale. Both are available with varying memory configurations, and prices start at $450.
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Nokia announces its first Windows 8.1 RT tablet for $500

Nokia has launched its first tablet powered by Microsoft's Windows RT 8.1 operating system. It's the Lumia 2520 and it has a 10.1-inch display, quad-core processor, and will go on sale before the end of the year.
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Big-screen Windows Phones are here, as Nokia launches the 6-inch, 1080p Lumia 1520

At a packed event in Abu Dhabi, Nokia has announced the first big-screen Windows Phone device, the Lumia 1520. As the leaks predicted, it has a 6-inch screen and a quad-core processor.
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HTC bosses talk ‘disruptive’ tablet, Windows Phone, and gimmicky smartwatches

HTC's Peter Chou and Cher Wang have been talking about the company's future plans, saying it's still confused about Windows Phone, thinks smartwatches so far are gimmicks, but has a cool tablet in the works.
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Leaked Xperia Z1S could be Sony’s international version of the small, powerful Z1F

An international version of the Sony Xperia Z1F, named the Xperia Z1S, has been leaked. Sony's small-but-powerful Xperia Z1F is currently only scheduled for release in Japan.
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HTC’s Peter Chou is stepping down from CEO duties, but he still wants the title

It has emerged HTC's CEO, Peter Chou, has shifted his focus to work on product innovation and development, while co-founder Cher Wang will take on sales, marketing and supplier relationships.
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Vertu Constellation review

We review the Vertu Constellation, a new Android phone from the makers of the $10,700 Vertu TI. At half the price, the Constellation is technically a steal, but what kind of phone does $5700 buy you these days?
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LG’s G Pad 8.3 Android tablet comes to America on November 3, will cost you $350

Having announced its new tablet, the LG G Pad 8.3, in September, the company has finally given it a price and release date for America. It's coming to Best Buy at the beginning of November.
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Archos launches four Titanium smartphones, all with Android 4.2.2 and dual-core power

Archos has announced four new smartphones, all of which fit into the Titanium range, and are differentiated by their screen size, resolution and battery. All phones are powered by dual-core MediaTek chips and run Android 4.2.2.
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Kindle Fire HDX up for pre-order in the UK

Amazon has put its new Kindle Fire HDX tablets up for pre-order in the UK, with delivery dates starting in November, while Vodafone has snagged the rights to provide a 4G connection for certain models.
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Protect your iPhone or Galaxy Note 3 screen with Armorz’ new tempered glass cover

Armorz has announced the Stealth Extreme Lite screen protector for the iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S, plus the Galaxy Note 3. At $35 it's not the cheapest around, but it is made from tempered glass instead of plastic.
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LG G Flex flexible screen phone may see international release after November debut

LG's flexible, curved smartphone known as the LG G Flex, is supposedly set for announcement next month, and unlike Samsung's Galaxy Round, it may get a wider international release.
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Everything we know about the giant HTC One Max and its fingerprint sensor

Excited about the new HTC One Max. but want to know if it's something more than an oversized HTC One? We've got all the details for you in our comprehensive overview of HTC's latest smartphone.

Apple confirms October 22 event, says it has plenty to show off

Apple has sent out invitations to its next event, which is scheduled for October 22, and is expected to be where we see the next generation of iPad tablets, both large and small.
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New Nike FuelBand SE gets better movement and sleep tracking, but still no Android support

Nike has announced the FuelBand SE, an updated version of its popular fitness tracking wristband, now with smarter more sensitive tech, Bluetooth 4.0, and sleep tracking, but still no Android support.
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Sony Xperia Z1, Z Ultra, and SmartWatch 2 coming to the U.S.

Sony has announced it will be selling the Xperia Z1, the Xperia Z Ultra, and the SmartWatch 2 through its own web store and retail outlets in America. All three should be available now.
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Full HD and quad-core chips come to Windows Phone (Updated)

Microsoft has confirmed the third update to its Windows Phone 8 mobile OS, which will enable phones running the software to feature 1080p screen resolutions, and quad-core processors.
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HTC One Max launches with fingerprint scanner and Android 4.3, out mid-October

HTC has announced the HTC One Max, one of the most consistently - and as it turns out, most accurately - leaked smartphones of the past few months. The phone has a massive 5.9-inch screen, a quad-core chip, a fingerprint scanner, and Android 4.3.
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Sorry USA and China! Sony Mobile is focusing on Europe and Japan

Sony has decided to focus its smartphone efforts in the two regions where it's most popular, Europe and Japan, for now. Sony's CEO says it doesn't make sense to do everything at once, and says the U.S. and China will come later.
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Apple’s 64-bit A7 processor and iOS 7 may cause higher app crash rates

Since the release of the iPhone 5S, which features a brand new 64-bit processor, and iOS 7, a research team has noted app crash reports have doubled for the new device when compared to the older iPhone 5 and similarly specced iPhone 5C.
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Archos launches the Gamepad 2, its second attempt at a dedicated Android gaming tablet

Archos has announced its second attempt at a dedicated Android gaming tablet, the Gamepad 2. It has been given a considerable spec boost, and now comes with a higher-res screen, a quad-core chip, and improved physical controls.
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Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear on sale at Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile

T-Mobile has confirmed it will be selling the Galaxy Note 3 and the Galaxy Gear smartwatch from early October, and that you'll need $500 in your pocket on the day if you want the pair.
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Leak shows potential multi-function fingerprint scanner on the HTC One Max

A new leak may show the fingerprint scanner expected to be found on the HTC One Max may be able to read all your fingers, and logically, then use them to activate different features.
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Leaked Lumia 1320 could be another new Nokia to launch on October 22

Nokia's list of new hardware it will announce on October 22 is expected to be quite long, and now we can add the Lumia 1320 as another possible smartphone to make its debut on the day.
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T-Mobile to offer free, unlimited data roaming in 100+ countries starting Oct. 31

T-Mobile has unveiled its latest network innovation, Simple Global, giving subscribers free unlimited data and messages in more than 100 countries around the world.
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Sony’s small but powerful Xperia Z1 F announced, but only Japan gets to enjoy it

Sony has announced the Xperia Z1F, and as the rumors predicted, it's a small phone which packs a considerable punch, as aside from the screen size, it's specs are the same as the Xperia Z1. Sadly, it's only confirmed for Japan at the moment.
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Firefox OS version 1.1 update out soon, new features include push notifications and MMS

Mozilla has announced the upcoming availability of Firefox OS 1.1, the first update to its new smartphone operating system. The new version brings a variety of new features, including push notifications, email enhancements and MMS.
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Lenovo linked with HTC acquisition, hopes lightning will strike twice

A rumor places executives from Lenovo and HTC around a table, here the discussion centered around a possible acquisition. It's unofficial for the moment, but the deal could make sense for both parties.
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Oppo to produce world’s first smartphone using DigitalOptics’ Lytro-like camera

DigitalOptics has announced a deal with Oppo, the smartphone manufacturer responsible for the recent Oppo N1 camera phone, where it will be supplying it with the innovative, Lytro-like Mems|cam camera modules.
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Samsung’s flexible smartphone leaks, and it’s very odd indeed

A leaked picture may have given us our first look at Samsung's flexible smartphone. While many may have expected a traditional top-to-bottom curve, Samsung has apparently gone for an unusual side-to-side curve instead.
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LG is making curved phone batteries – and bendable batteries are just around the corner

LG has announced three new battery types, all designed for use in smartphones and wearable tech products, including a curved battery it says will be featured in its next smartphone range.
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HTC expected to debut the big screen, fingerprint scanning One Max next week

Two events have been confirmed by HTC, one of October 16 and the other for October 18, in Hong Kong and Taiwan respectively, where it's believed the HTC One Max will make its debut. Rumors are still circulating the international debut will come on October 15.