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Redesigned iOS 7 and iRadio launch both on for WWDC, say WSJ sources

A pair of reports published by The Wall Street Journal indicate Apple will launch a redesigned version of iOS, and a streaming music service during its WWDC 2013 keynote presentation.
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Samsung announces the Galaxy Ace 3, adds 4G LTE option with a faster processor

Samsung has announced the Galaxy Ace 3, an entry-level Android phone of which it will produce both a 3G and a 4G LTE version, the latter coming with a faster processor, a more powerful battery, and more internal storage memory.

What iOS 7 needs to win us over

Apple is getting ready to reveal iOS 7, which it will do during the keynote presentation at WWDC 2013, and we're really hoping for something special. But what does it need to be if it's to keep us from straying to the competition?

Nokia EOS leaked again, this time in all its PureView camera-equipped glory

A series of leaks have given us an detailed look at the phone we know as the Nokia EOS, which is expected to bring PureView camera technology to Nokia's Lumia range of Windows Phones.

Larry Page tries to calm privacy worries over Google Glass, says it’s “not a big concern”

Google CEO Larry Page has been speaking about privacy concerns over Google Glass, telling shareholders this week that the situation is, "not a big concern," but not everyone is convinced.

LG Optimus F3 coming to Sprint, provides 4G LTE and unique accessibility features for $30

Sprint has announced it will be stocking the LG Optimus F3 later this month. Priced at $30 after a mail-in rebate, the phone has several unique accessibility features, including Google TalkBack enabled out of the box.

T-Mobile UK outs the BlackBerry Messenger app’s release date as June 27 (Updated)

UK network T-Mobile has tweeted the BlackBerry Messenger app for iOS and Android will be released on June 27, following BlackBerry's May announcement and confirmation the app would arrive during the summer.

The Amazon Kindle DX is back, but you’ll have to part with $300 to get one

After discontinuing it last year, Amazon has decided to revive the Kindle DX, its big-screen E Ink e-reader. It's back on sale and ready for delivery right now, but will set you back a hefty $300.

Leaked National Security Agency order reveals widespread call monitoring of Verizon customers

A leaked order shows Verizon is supplying mobile phone call metadata to the NSA for all calls made on its network inside the United States, and all those directed outside the country.

Samsung targets the Xperia Z, announces the new, waterproof Galaxy S4 Active

Samsung has announced the Galaxy S4 Active, a challenger to Sony's waterproof Xperia Z. It retains several of the headline features of the Galaxy S4, comes in a new rugged case, and gets an IP67 rating for dust and waterproofing.

The BlackBerry Q10 is ready to pre-order through AT&T for $200, will ship mid-June

AT&T has put the BlackBerry Q10 up for pre-order through its website. It's priced at $200 with a two-year contract, a price which matches its sister phone, the BlackBerry Z10, and it is expected to ship in the next few weeks.

HTC executives leave as company woes continue (Updated)

HTC has seen several executives leave over the past few months, and now a former manager has highlighted the negative atmosphere inside the struggling company, telling co-workers they'll be much happier if they quit.

Sonostar smartwatch first to use new 1.73-inch E Ink Mobius display

E Ink has announced a tiny, 1.73-inch version of its Mobius touchscreen at Computex 2013. It's ideally suited for smartwatches, and Sonostar has also revealed its Sono Smart Watch, the first device to use E Ink's new screen.

Samsung’s new 8-inch and 10.1-inch Galaxy Tab 3 tablets official (Updated)

Samsung has announced two new tablets, the Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 and the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1. As you've probably guessed, one has an 8-inch screen, while the other has a 10.1-inch display. Otherwise, both use Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and share similar feature lists.

Intel Merrifield-powered smartphone coming in 2014, but still no news on 4G LTE connectivity

Tablets out later this year which are driven by future versions of the Intel Bay Trail processor should be getting 4G LTE connectivity, but news on smartphones using the Merrifield processor getting 4G may have to wait until Mobile World Congress 2014.

Sony announces the dual-core, NFC-equipped Xperia M smartphone

Sony has unveiled a new mid-range smartphone named the Xperia M. The device has a 4-inch screen, a 5-megapixel camera, and NFC connectivity, plus a dual-SIM variant will also be released.

Intel launches its Haswell processor, says Two-in-One devices will be “game changing”

Intel has officially launched its fourth generation Core processor, best known by its Haswell codename, at the Computex trade show, where VP of Sales and Marketing Tom Kilroy showed its game changing potential inside two-in-one laptop/tablet hardware.

Asus reveals the easily upgradeable VivoPC and Windows 8 optimized VivoMouse

Asus has revealed the VivoPC and the VivoMouse during its busy Computex 2013 press conference. The former is an easily upgradeable mini PC, and the latter an optical mouse with a special Windows 8 optimized touchpad.

Asus’ crazy new Transformer Book Trio is a tablet/laptop/desktop hybrid running both Android and Windows 8

Asus has a new device which should offer the best of all worlds in a single product, as the Transformer Book Trio is a tablet/laptop/desktop all-on-one hybrid, which runs both Android and Windows 8. Yes, really.

Asus MemoPad HD7 tablet is a $150 Nexus 7 challenger (Updated)

At a press conference this morning Asus announced the MemoPad HD7, a 7-inch tablet similar to the popular Nexus 7, but with several improved features, and an even lower price tag.

Asus takes on the Galaxy Note with the 6-inch, stylus-equipped Fonepad Note

Asus has taken aim at the Samsung Galaxy Note with its newly announced Fonepad Note, a 6-inch tablet/smartphone hybrid equipped with a 1080p screen, a stylus, and an Intel Atom processor.

White Nexus 4 is official, but still no 4G LTE (Updated: it’s on sale now)

LG has announced the forthcoming availability of the white Nexus 4, which will start shipping at the end of May in some markets. But sadly, the only difference between it and the black model is the color.

Sony CEO says Xperia Z is coming to the U.S. soon, leaks hint at T-Mobile

Sony CEO Kaz Hirai has confirmed in an interview the Xperia Z smartphone will be released by a U.S. network soon, and although he didn't state which one, previous leaks suggest it could be T-Mobile.

HTC One Google Edition announced, coming to Google Play on June 26 for $600

A version of the HTC One with stock Android has been announced by Google's vice president of Android. The device, which doesn't come with HTC's user interface, will go on sale on June 26 through Google Play.

Impatient Huawei names the Ascend P6 as the phone we can expect on June 18

Huawei will unveil the Ascend P6 at an event in London on June 18, news which it has confirmed via its Facebook page. It has also released a teaser image of the phone, and hinted at its incredibly thin frame.

New Shazam app comes to Windows Phone 8, integrates with Xbox and Nokia Music

Shazam has rebuilt its Windows Phone app to better support Windows Phone 8, and has added integration with both Xbox Music and Nokia Music, plus tagging from a Live Tile on the home screen,

Samsung reveals the Galaxy S4 Mini, a weaker, smaller version of the GS4

True to form, Samsung has announced a spin-off version of its Galaxy S4 flagship smartphone, named the Galaxy S4 Mini. It may look like the S4 on a smaller scale, but sadly the spec has also been reduced; however there are one or two redeeming features.

New 16GB iPod Touch is yours for $230, but you’ll have to make do without a rear camera

Apple has introduced a new fifth-generation iPod Touch. It comes with 16GB of storage memory and a new, low price tag; however there have been a few feature changes, including the removal of the rear camera.
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Wait, who? How ZTE became the third most popular smartphone maker in the US

The latest research has named ZTE as the third largest smartphone manufacturer in the U.S., beating all but the two biggest names in the industry. But with no major smartphone releases this year, how did it manage this impressive feat?

Tim Cook discusses iPhone, iTV, iOS 7 and more in new interview

Tim Cook has been interviewed this week by AllThingsD, where he discussed a wide variety of subjects, ranging from iOS 7, a big-screen iPhone, and the future of television. Here are some of the Apple CEO's key quotes.

LG says no Nexus 5 and no to flexible screen smartphones this year

In a recent interview, an LG vice president has covered a lot of things the company won't be doing anytime soon, including building another Nexus phone, and releasing a smartphone with a flexible screen.

Lenovo CEO talks up plans for U.S. smartphone launch in next 12 months

Lenovo's CEO has talked about his plans for bringing Lenovo-branded smartphones to the U.S., something which he would like to do in the next 12 months; but does the company have the recognition it needs to challenge the big names?

Bargain Oppo Find 5, with its 5-inch 1080p screen, now available to buy unlocked in Europe

Following its launch in both China and America, Oppo has made its Find 5 smartphone available in Europe, where the quad-core, 5-inch, 1080p smartphone is priced at 400 euros, or about ÂŁ340.

Samsung to show new Galaxy and ATIV hardware during June 20 event in London

Samsung has announced a special event for June 20 in London, where it will reveal new Galaxy and ATIV hardware. While its promotional image gives nothing away, there are plenty of rumored devices we're excited about which could arrive at the show.