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Nokia October 22 Invitation

Prepare for the Lumia 1520, as Nokia has announced a special event for October 22 (Updated)

Nokia has announced it will be holding an event on October 22, and although the location is still a mystery, it could be for the launch of the Lumia 1520 smartphone/tablet hybrid, running Windows Phone 8.
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BlackBerry 10.2 update coming in October for BlackBerry Z10, Q10, and Q5

The new BlackBerry Z30 comes with BlackBerry 10.2 installed, and the good news is, owners of the BlackBerry Z10, Q10, and Q5 won't have long to wait until the update arrives on their phones either.
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Surprise! The BlackBerry Z30, complete with BlackBerry 10.2, is official (Updated)

BlackBerry has announced the BlackBerry Z30 smartphone, following a series of leaks concerning the device over the summer. As expected it has a 5-inch display, a dual-core processor, and the latest BlackBerry 10.2 operating system.
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Jolla boasts its Sailfish OS will run Android apps (Updated)

Jolla has announced its Sailfish OS, one of several new challengers to Android and iOS out this year, will be compatible with Android apps and hardware, opening the software up for both potential owners and manufacturers.
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Asus updates the Padfone Infinity with faster processor and Android 4.2.2

Asus has announced a new version of the Padfone Infinity, despite only releasing the first model earlier this year, and has equipped it with a Snapdragon 800 processor and Android 4.2.2.
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How to find and buy the iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S

Excited to get your hands on one of Apple's new iPhones? Of course you are, so we've put together a guide on the networks and stores selling the iPhone 5C and the iPhone 5S, the release dates, and the prices.
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Huawei isn’t put off by Nokia buyout, will continue making Windows Phone hardware

Huawei's head of mobile in Europe has said the company will continue producing Windows Phone hardware, and hasn't been swayed by Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia. We can expect new Huawei Windows Phones soon.
Nokia Sirius Tablet Leak

Nokia Sirius tablet leaked with 1080p screen, quad-core chip, and $500 price tag

The rumored Nokia tablet has been leaked again, this time under the codename Sirius, and again has a 10.1-inch, 1080p screen and a quad-core processor. If the reports are correct, we'll be officially seeing it at the end of the month.
Xperia Tablet Z Kitchen Edition

Sony’s Xperia Tablet Z isn’t selling? Stick a meat thermometer in it!

Sony has announced a new version of its Xperia Tablet Z, and its one which belongs in the kitchen. The waterproof chassis means it's easy to clean, and it comes with a Bluetooth thermometer and a range of cookery apps.
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Nokia still exists. Now it’s a maps, networks, and ‘advanced tech’ company

Nokia's chairman and interim CEO has talked about the company's plans to reinvent itself following the sale of its devices division to Microsoft. In addition to Here Maps and its network business, it'll also be researching advanced technologies such as graphene.
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Samsung wants you to know that it’s gonna have 64-bit Android phones, too

Samsung's mobile chief has said that future Android phones from the company will have 64-bit processors, just like Apple's new iPhone 5S. The company is also unconcerned with Apple's new focus on China and other emerging markets.
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Everything you need to know about iOS 7, coming Sept. 18

Apple has revealed the next version of its mobile operating system, named iOS 7, during the keynote presentation at its Worldwide Developer Conference. Here's everything you need to know about it.
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Apple ditches black color scheme across iPod range, replaces it with new Space Gray

Following the introduction of the Space Gray iPhone 5S, Apple has also added the new color to the iPod range, specifically the iPod Touch, iPod Nano, and iPod Shuffle.
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Asus to launch new Padfone Infinity, may have Snapdragon 800 and lower price

Asus has sent out invitations to an event on September 17, where it will reveal a new version of the Padfone Infinity. It's something of a surprise, as it launched the existing smartphone/tablet combo device in February at Mobile World Congress.
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Apple announces the iPhone 5S with Touch ID fingerprint sensor, and world’s first 64-bit processor

The wait is over, as Apple has announced the iPhone 5S, it's latest smartphone set to take on the might of the Galaxy S4 and other high-end Android phones. It's going into battle with a 64-bit processor, and the new iOS 7 operating system.
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Leaked iPhone 5S manual shows Touch ID sensor, and the iPhone 5C appears on video

There are just hours to go before Apple reveals its newest iPhone models, and right at the last minute, a leak has shown the 5S's rumored fingerprint sensor may be called the Touch ID, and a video featuring the iPhone 5C has also been published.
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Samsung to fire up all eight cores at once in revised Exynos 5 Octa processor

Samsung has announced it'll be making another change to its Exynos 5 Octa eight-core processor, enabling it to run all eight cores at the same time by using something called HMP technology.
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Color? Control? China? What does the C in iPhone 5C stand for?

The Apple iPhone 5C is coming, we think, but what does the C stand for? According to some, it's Color or Cheap, but upon examination, it could mean several other things, all of which give us a hint of its thinking behind the device.
Lumia Amber Update

Leaked Windows Phone GDR3 update reveals new features, could debut on the Lumia 1520

Several new features have been revealed in a leak of the Windows Phone GDR3 software update, which came installed on a secondhand Lumia 920, including a rotation lock and a driving mode.
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Microsoft launches Xbox Music on iOS and Android, apps ready to download now

After nearly a year's wait, Microsoft has launched its Xbox Music app for smartphones running iOS and Android. Both apps are free to download, but require users to pay for a Music Pass before they'll work.
Lumia 1520 Bandit Leak

Nokia’s Lumia 1520 shows up in leaked press snap, complete with very busy Start screen

Could this be our first look at the last Nokia branded Windows Phone? The leaked picture shows what could be the Lumia 1520, also known as the Bandit, a 6-inch smartphone/hybrid with a 1080p resolution.

BlackBerry may be selling, but Huawei says it’s not buying

For the second time in almost as many months, Huawei has denied rumors it's considering acquiring another mobile manufacturer. This time it's BlackBerry, but Huawei says it wants to go it alone instead.
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Galaxy Gear vs. Google Glass: The battle for your wrist was just won … by your face!

Samsung has unleashed the Galaxy Gear in an expectant world, and now it's here, we're a bit underwhelmed, as Google Glass seems to do everything it can do, but better. And it's only a short time away.
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LG G2 coming to Verizon on September 12 for $200 with exclusive wireless charging feature (Updated with AT&T date)

Verizon has announced it will be selling the LG G2 smartphone from September 12 for $200 with a two-year contract. The Verizon model will be the only one to offer built-in wireless charging.
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Android 4.3 coming to the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S3 in October, says Samsung

During the launch event for the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear, Samsung also told owners of the Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S4 smartphones to watch out for an update to Android 4.3 soon.
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Qualcomm launches Toq smartwatch with always-on touchscreen, out late 2013

Joining the Galaxy Gear at the IFA tech show is another new smartwatch, the Qualcomm Toq. Set to go on sale later this year, it's a showcase for some of the company's coolest tech.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear watch coming in early October

Samsung has announced the Galaxy Note 3 smartphone/tablet hybrid, and the Galaxy Gear smartwatch at its Unpacked event in Berlin. The watch and phone are meant to work together.
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Asus unveils the Tegra 4-powered, super high-res Transformer Pad TF701T tablet

Asus has announced the Transformer Pad TF701T, an Android tablet with a mobile keyboard dock accessory, which is powered by a Tegra 4 processor and has an impressive 10.1-inch screen.
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4G LTE version of the Xperia Tablet Z launches in America, priced at $630

Sony has announced the availability of a 4G LTE version of its Xperia Tablet Z in America. It's compatible with AT&T and T-Mobile, and is being sold unlocked through Sony's own webstore.
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Sony announces the Xperia Z1 smartphone, ready for release in late September

At a press event in Berlin, Sony has revealed the Xperia Z1 smartphone, a device previously leaked under its Honami codename. The phone has a 5-inch screen, a quad-core processor and a 20.7-megapixel camera.
Xperia Z1 G Lens Teaser

Xperia Z1 spec and Smart Lens accessories leak ahead of official reveal

With just hours to go before the smartphone is officially announced, another leak has provided us with the final specs for the Sony Xperia Z1, plus a video showing the Smart Lenses in action.
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The day is set: New iPhone(s) coming Sept. 10 (Updated)

Apple has announced a special event for September 10, where it's expected to launch the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C smartphones, along with the final version of iOS 7.
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6 facts (and one wild guess) about Microsoft’s purchase of Nokia

The acquisition of Nokia's mobile division, including the rights to the Lumia brand name, by Microsoft this week has turned the mobile industry on its head. Here are seven points about the deal you may not know.
HTC One Vivid Blue

HTC’s feeling blue with new One and One Mini models, cheers itself up with some bass

HTC has expanded its range of colors the HTC One and HTC One Mini are available in, by introducing a Vivid Blue model. It has also announced a standalone subwoofer speaker named the BoomBass.