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Leaked white Nexus 4 shows two-tone paint job, but no hardware surprises

A leak has given us another look at the white version of the Google Nexus 4. The device has been seen before, but this is the first time we're seeing press-ready images depicting the two-tone device.
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Are you ready to bring your iPad to a classical music concert?

On April 25, at a classical concert in London, composer Stephen Goss encouraged the audience to bring an iPad to the performance, so they could enjoy a series of videos specially produced to enhance his latest piano concerto. It was a world first, designed to attract younger listeners, but would it work? We went along to find out.

Black, white, and flat: Details leak on Jony Ive’s iOS 7 redesign

A new leak suggest that Apple's Jony Ive may alter iOS 7 more significantly than we expected, with insiders describing its new look as "black, white, and flat all over." The new look should debut at WWDC 2013 next month. Details inside.

Google Drive Android app now scans, stores and searches your receipts and business cards

The latest update to the Google Drive Android app has added a very helpful scan feature, where receipts, business cards and documents can be scanned in as PDF files, then searched using OCR.

Galaxy S4 Developer Editions coming to AT&T and Verizon, just don’t confuse them with Google’s S4

It looks like AT&T and Verizon will be stocking a special developer edition of the Samsung Galaxy S4 soon. However, although it may sound like the recently announced Google S4, there is an important difference.

Samsung executive says world’s first Tizen phone to be revealed very soon

As the 2013 Tizen Developers Conference in San Francisco draws to a close, rumors are spreading Samsung may reveal the world's first Tizen smartphone before the end of the show. However, a late summer release is also still being discussed.

Facebook cancels the UK launch of the HTC First, poor customer feedback gets the blame

The HTC First won't be released in the UK, exclusive carrier EE has confirmed. However, rather than being a network decision or at HTC's insistence, it's Facebook which has made the call.

Possible Samsung flexible tablet concept leaked, shows bendy screen in action

A leaked image could have given us our first look at a Samsung tablet with a flexible display. The device's bendy screen allows a flip out stand to be incorporated into the chassis.

Corning dismisses sapphire screens, says Gorilla Glass 3 is still the best way to protect gadgets

In response to the growing interest in sapphire screens for mobile phones, Corning has hit back saying its new Gorilla Glass 3 covering can do everything sapphire can, and more.

Amazon gives its Kindle Fire HD tablets a June 13 release date in 170 more countries

Amazon has announced its Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HD 8.9 tablets will go on sale in 170 countries around the world this June, with pre-orders in many locations beginning today.

HTC says no to Nexus-like version of the HTC One (Updated: It may be coming, after all)

The question of whether the Galaxy S4 running stock Android announced at Google I/O this week would start an industry trend has got an early answer from HTC, as it has said no to a similar version of the HTC One.
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Big news, Samsung’s monster Galaxy Mega smartphones are official (Updated)

After a few weeks on intense rumors, Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy Mega 6.3 and the Galaxy Mega 5.8. They certainly live up to their names, as these two are very, very big.

Vodafone shifts UK 4G launch to September, wants the iPhone 5S on its team

Vodafone has confirmed in an interview it will launch its 4G LTE network in the UK after the summer, saying the "commercial window" is ideal. It may be referring to the iPhone 5S's possible arrival at that time, and the phone could end up headlining the big switch-on.

Samsung buys into Pantech, becomes third largest shareholder

Samsung has confirmed it has invested in fellow smartphone manufacturer Pantech, in a deal worth nearly $50 million, which it hopes will solidify the established relationship it has with the company.

AT&T to fix its confusing video chat app rules, promises all will work by the end of the year

After annoying many people who wanted to try out Google's new Hangouts app using cellular data, only to find they couldn't, AT&T has issued a statement outlining what it's going to do over the coming year to fix its confusing video chat app rules.

Jolla shows the potential of its Other Half rear covers, as visitors flock to pre-order site

Following the launch of the first Jolla smartphone this morning, the Finnish company has held a brief media event, where the intriguing potential of the phone's removable Other Half rear covers was discussed.

Nokia Lumia EOS leaked, could bring a 41-megapixel camera to the Lumia 920 family

The latest rumor suggests Nokia is planning another variation on the Lumia 920 theme, and this time it will finally add the full 41-megapixel PureView camera experience to a device running Windows Phone 8, where it will be joined by a familiar spec list.

First Jolla smartphone up for pre-order, ready to set sail before the end of the year (Updated with more specs)

Jolla has announced its first smartphone running the new Sailfish OS, a device named after the company and sporting a 4.5-inch screen and a dual-core processor. It's available for pre-order today.

Sony Xperia Tablet Z now on sale around the world, having attracted record-breaking pre-orders

Sony's Xperia Tablet Z has gone on sale around the world today, and like its smartphone counterpart it has proven to be a success for the company, which has reported record-breaking pre-orders.

W3-810 Windows 8 tablet shows its 8-inch screen again, this time on Acer’s own website

The W3-810 tablet running Windows 8 Pro has shown up on Acer's Finnish website, shortly after it made a brief appearance on Amazon's website, and was tipped for release at the beginning of June.

The world loves the Galaxy S4, as Samsung prepares to break 10 million sales this week

Most of us guessed the Galaxy S4 would sell well, and sure enough, Samsung expects the phone to break its sales records next week, by selling more than 10 million in less than a month.

Congress questions Google over Glass privacy concerns, demands answers by June 14

As Google I/O continues, and the spotlight on Google Glass is at its brightest, members of a Congressional privacy group have sent a letter to Google CEO Larry Page, voicing their concerns over Glass's potential for infringing on privacy.

Archos announces the quad-core, 3G, 80 Xenon Android tablet, out in June for $200

Archos has added another budget Android tablet to its range. The 80 Xenon has an 8-inch screen and a decent quad-core processor, plus it has a SIM card slot for data-on-the-go, and a very reasonable price tag.
Google IO didn't deliver the gadget goods, so what's Google's game

Google didn’t deliver the gadget goods at I/O, so what’s its game?

The epic Google I/O keynote presentation didn't deliver the gadget goods we were expecting, nor did it herald the release of a new version of Android. Don't worry though, as it could be part of Google's master plan to bring the two together soon.

How much? Samsung swipes 95 percent of total industry profits earned from Android phones

New research has put Samsung's control of the global Android smartphone industry into perspective, as it's estimated the firm took 95 percent of the profits earned through selling Android phones over the first quarter of 2013.

ZTE Grand X2 launches, packs a 2GHz Intel Atom chip

ZTE has announced the Grand X2, a new Android smartphone in its expanding range of Intel-powered devices, and this one packs a 2GHz Z2580 Clover Trail+ processor.

Google Now has Siri in its sights, adds voice reminders and deeper search integration

Google has updated its Google Now app for Android, adding voice-activated reminders, media recommendations, and further integration with Search.

Nokia’s interest in tablets continues, but it still isn’t ready to share anything with us

Speaking at the launch of the Lumia 925, Nokia's VP of design said the company is still interested in tablets, but isn't ready to share any details. Her comments add to several years of speculation regarding such a device.

Sprint confirms late summer release for the QWERTY-equipped BlackBerry Q10

Sprint has confirmed it will be stocking the BlackBerry Q10 sometime in the late summer, and when it does arrive, it will connect to its 4G LTE network. The BlackBerry Q10 is unusual as it has a physical keyboard, a feature rarely seen on modern smartphones.

Nokia’s Lumia 925 looks beautiful, but we’ve seen it twice already

Nokia's Lumia 925 maybe newly announced, but it's not an entirely "new" phone, as we've seen something very similar from Nokia twice before. Will a tweaked camera and a new design equal more sales?

Watch out WhatsApp, BlackBerry Messenger is headed to iOS and Android this summer

BlackBerry will release a BBM application for iOS and Android device this summer, bringing its popular messaging app to other platforms for free, and for the first time.

BlackBerry 10.1 update coming soon for the Z10, will be pre-installed on the BlackBerry Q10

The BlackBerry 10.1 software update is about to arrive for the BlackBerry Z10, while it will come pre-installed on the new BlackBerry Q10 phone. New features include a new notification system, and an HDR mode for the camera.

Nokia reveals the Lumia 925 at London event, and it’s coming to T-Mobile soon (Updated)

At its highly anticipated launch event in London, Nokia has revealed the Lumia 925, a Windows Phone 8 device with a metal band around the chassis and an updated 8.7-megapixel camera.

First Jolla smartphone will be revealed on May 20, could it be a QWERTY-slider?

Jolla has confirmed it will be holding a launch event for its first Sailfish OS phone on May 20, and has released a brief teaser video, which could - depending on how you look at it - drop the hint we could see a device with a physical keyboard.