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Leaked: Curvy, buttonless iPhone prototype (that probably isn’t real)

You'll want to have your salt at the ready, but these pictures are said to show a radically redesigned Apple iPhone, complete with curved chassis and no Home button. Don't be too quick with the pinch of salt though, as it's similar to a recently revealed patent.

BlackBerry Q10 ready for end of April release in the UK, costs ÂŁ580

The second BlackBerry 10 smartphone, the QWERTY-equipped BlackBerry Q10, has been made available as a pre-order in the UK on all major networks. The price, however, is considerably more than the touchscreen Z10.
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Facebook leaves iPhone and WP8 users Homeless

Bucking an established trend, Facebook has launched Facebook Home exclusively on Android, the only mobile OS where such an app is possible. If it's a hit, being Homeless could become a serious concern for Apple and Microsoft.

HTC First launched, the first and so far, only phone to feature Facebook Home (Updated)

Following the announcement of the Facebook Home launcher application, it was revealed the software would also be available pre-loaded on a new phone, the HTC First. Available exclusively through AT&T, it's out on April 12.

Facebook Home refocuses your Android phone on ‘people, not apps’

After a week of growing expectation, Facebook has revealed its Facebook Home collection of apps during a special event at its California headquarters, which replaces the home screen on your Android phone.

Leak: Is this what Facebook Home will look like?

Following details on the software's functionality and the device on which it may launch, we've now been treated to a leak giving us our first look at Facebook Home, the new software from the social network expected to launch at an event later today.

Samsung’s Galaxy Star and Galaxy Pocket Neo offer Android 4.1 fun on a budget

Samsung's Galaxy range isn't only about big screens and high prices, as the new Galaxy Star and the Galaxy Pocket Neo prove. Their spec sheets may be modest, but at least both use Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.
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Leak: Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 and the atrociously named Galaxy Win coming soon

A pair of new Samsung Galaxy phones have been leaked. The Galaxy Ace 3 is an improved, larger version of the popular Galaxy Ace 2, while the Galaxy Win could be among the first to feature Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 200 chip.

Alcatel One Touch Idol to guest star in Iron Man 3, will come to the U.S. later this year

Alcatel has scored a guest spot in Iron Man 3 for its One Touch Idol smartphone, which it has also confirmed will be coming out in the U.S. some time later this year.

HTC First, AKA the Facebook Phone, leaked ahead of special event

The HTC First has been leaked, and its believed to be the long-rumored Facebook Phone. Expected to launch on Thursday alongside Facebook's new Android software, the First could be the retail name of the rumored HTC Myst.

AT&T will release the HTC One on April 19, priced at $200, 64GB version confirmed for $300

After a series of short delays, the HTC One will be coming to AT&T on April 19, where the 32GB model will cost $200. Additionally, the network will exclusively offer a 64GB model, for which you'll pay $300.

LG sells 500,000 Optimus G Pro devices, but leaves international release date pending

LG has announced it has sold 500,000 of its Optimus G Pro tablet/smartphone hybrids in its home country of Korea. Sadly, the 1080p, Snapdragon 600-powered device is still waiting for an international release date.

T-Mobile’s Lumia 810 won’t be getting a 4G LTE update, at least, not yet

Despite it being widely expected to do so, the T-Mobile Nokia Lumia 810 won't be receiving an update to use the carrier's new 4G LTE network. This sets it apart from its sister phones, the Lumia 820 and Lumia 822, both of which use 4G on AT&T and Verizon respectively.

Chinese manufacturer may have stuffed a 5000mAh battery inside a smartphone

A Chinese manufacturer is believed to be fitting a 5000mAh battery to a future smartphone, which is at least twice the capacity of what we'd normally expect to find powering our phones, and more inline with batteries found inside tablets.

HTC Desire P makes its debut, international launch details unknown

HTC continues to launch subtly reworked versions of existing mid-range hardware, with the new Desire P, currently scheduled for release in Taiwan, being no exception.
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Learn how to disconnect, people: Turn your damn phone off when you’re on a plane

To all the people who need to have their phones switched on while onboard a plane, what's so important that it can't wait until you land? Or, more worryingly, have we become too attached to our electronic gadgets we've forgotten how to do anything else?

Prepare to be underwhelmed, as report hints at incoming Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini

A report has dropped a very heavy hint that one of the next phones on Samsung's agenda will be a Galaxy S4 Mini. Like the Galaxy S3 Mini, it's probably going to be another shameless cash-in on the full-size model's good name.
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BlackBerry celebrates first million BB10 sales, but laments another loss of subscribers

BlackBerry has published its financial report for the last quarter, giving us out first glimpse of how BlackBerry 10 has been performing. While sales are in-line with expectations, a concerning fall in subscriber numbers is also evident.

Samsung Galaxy S4 pre-orders go live in the UK, on sale April 26

The Samsung Galaxy S4 is now ready to be pre-ordered in the UK, with all the major networks offering the phone. EE is the only one to do so with 4G, while Carphone Warehouse has a great pre-order deal if you're quick.
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Why haven’t smartwatches taken off? Because they’re all hideous

Smart watches may be the hotly rumored product of the moment, but they're hardly new. There's a good reason why we're not using the ones which already exist too, they're just too hideous.

Apple to increase retail store presence in India, could be preparing for budget iPhone

A news report indicating Apple will triple its retail presence in India soon provides more evidence the company is about to release a lower-cost iPhone model, specifically suited to emerging markets.

T-Mobile lets Galaxy S4 release date slip, says it’s coming May 1

During its packed 4G LTE launch event, T-Mobile has also confirmed when the Samsung Galaxy S4 will be arriving on its network. The good news is we don't have long to wait.

The iPhone 5 will arrive on April 21 with T-Mobile, will connect to new 4G LTE network

T-Mobile has announced it's to finally offer the Apple iPhone on its network, and it'll come with 4G LTE connectivity too. It's out in a few weeks time, and will be joined by the Apple iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S.

BlackBerry Z10 now available for $100 with T-Mobile on two-year contract, or $532 without one

T-Mobile has put the BlackBerry Z10 up for sale on its website, just ahead of its big New York event, where we're expecting more news on its 4G LTE network.

BlackBerry improves TV show line-up inside BlackBerry World store

BlackBerry has added content from three new TV production companies to its line-up of shows featured inside the BlackBerry World app store, improving an already comprehensive catalog.

Analysts dismiss early U.S. BlackBerry sales as disappointing

It may only be early days, but analysts are already dismissing BlackBerry 10 sales in the U.S., citing everything from poor sales training in stores to less than impressive hardware for lackluster performance.

HTC drops Quietly Brilliant tagline, plans to go on the attack instead

HTC is moving forward with its Marketing 2.0 strategy, and has decided to drop its Quietly Brilliant tagline in favor of a new, bolder approach. We've yet to see it in action, but its cheeky crashing of Samsung's Galaxy S4 party could be a hint of what's to come.

Sony’s fatter, aquaphobic version of the Xperia Z, the Xperia ZL, now up for pre-order in the U.S.

Sony has put the Xperia ZL up for pre-order in the U.S., via its own online store. The phone is a variation of the Xperia Z, with some subtle changes to the spec sheet to make it slightly cheaper.

HTC One out next week in UK, by end of April in USA – it’ll be worth the wait, says HTC

HTC has confirmed the approximate arrival of its HTC One Android smartphone, following a short delay in its international roll out. The UK and several other locations will see it next week, while it'll go on sale in North America by the end of April

Insiders say Jony Ive’s new version of iOS shuns skeuomorphism, embraces flat design

Anonymous insiders have revealed Apple's design guru Jony Ive is making some changes to iOS, and although they're described as conservative, they could edge away from skeuomorphism and towards a flatter design.

BlackBerry World now home to 100,000 apps, as it edges closer to rival Microsoft

There are now more than 100,000 apps available inside the BlackBerry World application store, up from 70,000 at the end of January, showing the new operating system is doing well at attracting development.

BlackBerry Q10 pops up as an unlocked pre-order, costs more than the Z10

If you're waiting for news on the BlackBerry Q10, then you'll be pleased to hear it's looking set for an end of April release, at least in the UK. The potentially bad news is that the device is currently more expensive than the Z10.

Samsung’s wireless Game Pad controller goes up for pre-order, is much too expensive

Samsung's wireless Game Pad controller for the Galaxy S4 and other big-screen Samsung smartphones has been given a pre-order price of $113, which sounds quite expensive for the Xbox controller-like gadget.

HP working on new holographic 3D display technology for smartphones and tablets

HP has revealed it's working on a new type of 3D screen suitable for use on small devices such as smartphones and tablets, which will be viewed without glasses and provide an almost holographic image.