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Microsoft wants to cram Windows Phone into Android: Why it’s a bad idea

According to a new report, Microsoft is trying to persuade HTC to make a dual-booting Android and Windows Phone smartphone. The trouble is, it doesn't benefit anyone except Microsoft. How Microsoft is acting like an alien Chestburster.
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LG’s 6-inch flexible display goes into production, ready to debut on the LG Z next month

LG has confirmed it has put flexible six inch panels into mass production, ready to be fitted to a smartphone in November, indicating we could be about to see the LG Flex device rumored earlier this month.
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Blu Studio 55 Rear

‘Blu Studio 5.5’ phablet is big, basic, bright, and only $180

Blu has announced a new smartphone, the Studio 5.5, which features a 5.5-inch screen, a quad-core processor, and a choice of bright colors, all for less than $200 without a contract.
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Nexus 5 specs leak out, includes Snapdragon 800 chip and 5-inch screen

As the Nexus 5 edges closer to its official announcement, an almost complete specification has been leaked, showing the phone could have a 5-inch display and a Snapdragon 800 processor.
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Exclusive: Nexus 5 probably won’t feature Lytro-like camera tech (Updated)

Rumors have been flying that the Nexus 5 may come with DigitalOptics' Lytro-like camera technology built-in, but according to an anonymous source, it may all be wishful thinking.
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Android 4.3.1 quietly slips out, but so far only for 4G LTE versions of the Nexus 7

Google has started sending out a small Android 4.3 update for the 4G LTE version of the Nexus 7 tablet, which is substantial enough to see the first version number change to Android 4.3.1.
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Archos announces three new quad-core Platinum Android tablets, starting at $200

Archos has announced three new Platinum series tablets, all running Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and powered by quad-core processors. They vary by screen size, and include an 8-inch, a 9.7-inch, and a 10.1-inch model.
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Does Microsoft want to put Windows Phone and Android on the same HTC phone?

Microsoft's Terry Myerson may have paid HTC a visit to try and convince it to start making Windows Phone hardware again, and suggested it combine Microsoft's OS with Android, perhaps on the same device.
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ZTE Nubia 5

ZTE launches two 1080p phones in the U.S. October 5

ZTE has announced the Nubia 5 and the Grand S Android smartphones are about to be put on sale in America. Priced at $450 and $400 respectively, these are quad-core devices with 5-inch, 1080p screens and 13-megapixel cameras.
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Rdio Stations

Rdio launches free mobile music streaming through revamped Stations feature

Rdio has announced the launch of an ad-free music streaming service, available to all listeners. Based on its Stations feature, it's available today through Rdio's Android and iOS apps.
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Vertu shows off an Android phone we might buy (if we had $6,700)

Vertu has announced a new smartphone, the Constellation. It's cheaper than the Vertu TI, has an improved technical specification, and is aimed at a new generation of buyers.
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Xperia Z1 F, a mini version of the fancy Xperia Z1, leaks again

A mini version of the Sony Xperia Z1 has been leaked again, this time under the name of the Xperia Z1 F, along with further evidence the phone will be every bit as powerful as its big brother.
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Lenovo Vibe X

Lenovo’s Vibe Z smartphone may be its first for the U.S.

Lenovo has announced the Vibe X smartphone at the weekend, and confirmed a Vibe series phone will at some point be launched internationally. A sneak peak at the high-end, big screen Vibe Z makes it look like a good candidate too.
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HTC sells back its stake in Beats Audio for $265 million

HTC has sold its remaining stake in Beats Audio back to the company, ending a partnership in effect since 2010, and allowing HTC to walk away with a cool $265 million.
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Apple fixes iPhone lock screen security bug in iOS 7.0.2 update

Apple has sent out a new update for iOS 7, which fixes a security flaw where the lock screen could be bypassed without a code, allowing access to photos, emails, and social networking accounts stored on the phone.
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Samsung region-locks its Galaxy phones, makes international travel more inconvenient

If you're a frequent international traveller, and like nothing more than swapping SIM cards for one from a local carrier, then you may want to think twice about making a Samsung phone your next purchase.
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Kindle Fire HDX

Everything we know about the Kindle Fire HDX [Updated]

It's almost certain Amazon is hard at work on a set of 2013 Kindle Fire tablets to replace the models launched this time last year, so to make sure you're fully up to date on the latest developments, here's a roundup of all the top rumors.
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ZTE Geek announced again, becomes the world’s first Tegra 4 smartphone

ZTE has announced the Geek, the world's first smartphone to use Nvidia's Tegra 4 processor. ZTE has talked about the Geek before, but last time, it was hiding an Intel Clover Trail+ processor.
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Samsung, this gold Galaxy S4 isn’t doing your street cred any favors

In a fit of flattery, Samsung has announced two gold-colored Galaxy S4 smartphones. That's bad enough, but it's also pushing them solely in the Middle East, and its actions make it look like all we ever wanted was a phone in a silly gold color.
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Alcatel One Touch Fierce

T-Mobile to launch budget One Touch Evolve and 4G One Touch Fierce on October 5

Alcatel has teamed up with T-Mobile to bring a pair of budget Android phones to the network in October, the One Touch Evolve and One Touch Fierce, the latter offering 4G LTE Android fun for just $140
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New ZTE Firefox OS phone with improved spec coming in early 2014

We can expect ZTE to release a new smartphone running Mozilla's Firefox OS early next year, and better still, it should have a considerably improved specification over the current ZTE Open.
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Samsung to launch a smartphone with a curved screen in October

A Samsung executive has said the company will be introducing a new smartphone with a curved display during October. This follows a report indicating a Galaxy Note 3 with a flexible screen will also be coming soon. Are the two related?
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Archos Gamepad 2 Leak

More details on the Archos Gamepad 2 leaked, now with quad-core chip and HD screen

Following its no-show at IFA earlier this month, despite Archos' pre-announcement, a selection of details regarding the Gamepad 2 have been leaked, showing it should get a much-needed spec boost.
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Everything you need to know about the new Surface Tablets

Microsoft has announced the Surface 2 and Surface 2 Pro tablets, along with a range of new accessories. Here's everything you need to know, from specs and prices to release dates, about them both.
Mobile Guides
Microsoft Surface 2

Microsoft announces the Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 tablets

At a special event, Microsoft has announced its second generation of Windows tablets, the Surface 2 and the Surface Pro 2.
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Tesco Hudl

UK supermarket Tesco launches the Hudl tablet, takes aim at Amazon’s Kindle Fire

UK supermarket Tesco has launched its first own-brand tablet. Named the Hudl, it runs Android 4.2 and has a 7-inch screen, plus a quad-core processor. Like the Amazon Kindle Fire, it provides quick access to the company's online stores and services.
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LG Vu 3

LG announces the Vu 3 smartphone, still as wide and weird-looking as ever

LG has announced the third version of its Vu smartphone, and once again at this point it's exclusive to Korea. The phone has an unusual 4:3 ratio, 5.2-inch screen and a quad-core processor.
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Version 1.0 of Ubuntu Touch for mobile will be ready for download on October 17

Canonical will release the first public version of its mobile operating system, Ubuntu Touch, on October 17. It's not going to be available on a phone though, only as a download for use on Google's Nexus hardware.
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iPhone 5S madness sees online stock levels plummet, as the queues grow ever longer

The Apple iPhone 5S is already on sale online, where demand has seen delivery times quickly slip, while in the UK, queues for the phone outside Apple stores are huge.
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Planning to buy an iPhone 5S this weekend? Good luck with that

Want an Apple iPhone 5S this weekend? Thanks to Apple's decision not to give us the chance to pre-order one, it's going to be chaos on the high street this weekend. Our advice, have patience.
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Google Glass

Google Glass’ European release may be years away, thanks to a problem with accents

Google has recently taken its Glass smart specs to Europe, where they were demonstrated to regulators, however due to issues surrounding Glass' voice control, they may not be released there for several years.
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BlackBerry releases BBM for Android and iOS, available from September 21

BlackBerry has announced it will release the cross-platform BBM app for iOS and Android this weekend. It's Android up first on September 21, while iOS will follow the day after.
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Verizon snaps up the BlackBerry Z30, says we should look out for it soon

Verizon has confirmed it will be stocking the latest BlackBerry smartphone, the big-screen BlackBerry Z30. The phone goes on sale in the UK and the Middle East next week, but Verizon only says the Z30 is coming soon.
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ping iphone email app review

Ping helps iPhone email feel more like text messaging

We try out Ping, the latest attempt to reinvent email. This time, it's focusing on mobile, and its innovative method of categorizing messages and conversational message style means it comes pretty close to managing it.
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