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Variable Aperture Control Could Be Nokia’s PureView 3.0 Innovation for Lumia Cameras
Nokia, which has long innovated on camera technology for mobile from its N-series Symbian smartphones through its Lumia 920 flagship today, may be introducing a variable aperture camera control as part of its next-generation PureView technology for future smartphone cam...
‘S Lag’ a Complaint for International Galaxy S4 Owners With Exynos 5 Octa CPU
It looks like users of the international version of the Samsung Galaxy S4 that ships with the company's powerful Exynos 5 Octa ARM processors are bemoaning the undocumented feature of the handset, mockingly referred to as 'S Lag' where the flagship phone would just stal...
Android Still Not Penetrating Smart Camera Market
Despite recent revelations from Android creator Andy Rubin that Google's mobile operating system was originally designed for smart cameras before it was tweaked for the more popular smartphones that we've seen in the last few years, Android still has not been able to pe...
HTC Extends HTC One Promotion to Those Who Pre-Registered
For those who had registered their interest in the flagship HTC One smartphone, HTC is extending its trade-in offer where users can send in their old but functioning smartphone and get at least a $100 rebate.
Twitter’s Jack Dorsey Backs Smartwatch Over Google Glass
Wearable computing--like smartwatches, smart eyewear with mounted displays, and sensors on clothing--is an emerging market that is predicted to explode over the next few years, so what device to buy and what to wear to maintain your geek chic?
iDEN Push-to-Talk Riding Off Into the Sprint Sunset at End of June
Users who are on the Sprint Nextel network and are using the iDEN side of things for push-to-talk will have until the end of June to migrate their service as Sprint will be shutting down the iDEN network on June 30th.
Will We See a $200 Android Notebook with Intel Atom on Monday?
Intel is set to announce its next-generation Atom processor, code named Bay Trail and based on the Silvermont architecture, come this Monday at its Santa Clara, California headquarters.
iPhone Not Coming to MetroPCS Any Time Soon Despite Merger
Now that the merger between Deutsche Telekom's T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS is complete, the combined carrier has answered a question surrounding the fate of the iPhone for MetroPCS customers.
Android Could Become an $8.8 Billion Business for Microsoft Annually
Though Microsoft builds its own Windows Phone platform to compete in the mobile OS space, rival Google's free-to-use Android operating system could become a very lucrative business for Microsoft.
Bluetooth Registration Reveals Next-Generation Galaxy Camera
Samsung may be working on a new variant of its current Android-powered Galaxy Camera or even a successor model.
American Airlines Pilots See Health Benefits to iPad Use
In its trial for using Apple, Inc.'s iPad as flight manuals, not only is American Airlines saving the environment in not having to print out paper editions as well as receiving a savings in fuel costs, the airliner has claimed recently that the use of the tablet has hel...
New Rumors Emerge on Sony’s 20-Megapixel Honami Smartphone Camera
We've recently heard that Sony may be working on a high-end successor to its Xperia Z and ZL flagship Android smartphones with a very capable 20-megapixel sensor called the Honami.
Security Flaw in Google Glass Could Expose Users to Big Brother Surveillance
iPhone jailbreak hacker Jay Freeman has recently discovered a potential security flaw on Google Glass that may expose users to unintended surveillance if malware makes its way onto the wearable computing device.
Cheaper iPad mini Dominates Apple’s Tablet Sales
Cannibalization is a real effect that Apple is feeling since it had released the iPad mini, but thankfully Apple is competing mainly against itself still.
HTC, Samsung Offer Competing Design Stories on HTC One, Galaxy S4
Now that both the HTC One and the Samsung Galaxy S4 has gone on sale in the U.S., both HTC and Samsung have released the back story behind their respective flagship phones, offering users a glimpse of the considerations that went into the creation of these devices.
Google I/O Schedule Reveals Heavy Gaming Focus
Google has recently published a schedule of the various different tracks that developers can choose from as they navigate around the Google I/O conference this year, and gaming on Android appears to be a heavy focus.
Will a Chromebook with All-Day Battery Life Appeal to You?
Intel's power-boosting and battery efficient Haswell processor, to succeed the third generation Core i-series, may make Google's Chromebook a lot more appealing as a laptop replacement.
iOS 7: Apple Plans to Replace your Navigation System in Cars With Siri, Apple Maps
Though Apple's wholly developed iCar may be Steve Jobs' lost fantasy, Siri is about to hit the road in a big way and bring with her Apple's mapping application that was launched on iOS 6 with the iPhone 5 to your car's center console.
Apple Playing Catch-Up With Rumored Dual-Shot Camera Feature on iPhone 5S
Android smartphone-makers have released a number of high-end camera innovations recently, and Apple is now looking to play catch-up with its iPhone 5S smartphone that's rumored to be coming in the fall.
HP Planning High-End SlateBook 10 X2 Android Tablet?
After having recently introduced a more budget oriented Slate 7 Android tablet, it looks like PC-maker HP will try its hand at the more premium segment with a high-end SlateBook 10 X2 tablet.
Sony Bringing Triluminos Display Tech From 4K UHD TV to Xperia Phones
After having brought over its Bravia technology from its current HDTV television sets, Sony is now looking at bringing the more advanced Triluminos innovation that is used on its 4K UHD TV displays to future Xperia smartphones.
Google Got Scroogled in Motorola Acquisition
In a new report published by Bloomberg, Google is said to have gain "more heartbreak than help" in its acquisition of smartphone-maker Motorola Mobility.
Sony Xperia Phablet With 20-Megapixel Camera Rumored for Fall Launch
Sony is rumored to be prepping a 5-inch Xperia phablet that will debut in the fall with the latest specs and a new 20-megapixel camera sensor.
Instagram Coming to Windows Phone 8 When Lumia 928 Launches?
Popular Facebook-owned photo sharing service Instagram may launch its app for Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 platform alongside the launch of Nokia's new Lumia 928.
iPhone Coming to Boost Mobile This Fall?
Sprint-owned Boost Mobile is speculated to be offering Apple's iPhone come this fall, becoming the fourth prepaid carrier in the U.S. to offer the smartphone.
Fuji X-E1 Review: A Retro Camera That Inspires
The Fuji X-E1 is a retro-inspired camera that borrows its good looks from rangefinder designs such as those from Leica.
Latest Galaxy Note 3 Rumor Suggests Samsung Expanding Multi-View Window to More Apps
With the latest round of leaks and rumors surrounding the Galaxy Note 3, the follow-up to Samsung's successful phablet line, Multi-View windows may get expanded.
Samsung Galaxy S4 v. HTC One: Feature-by-Feature Showdown Before You Buy
You've probably read extensive reviews of the competing Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One Android flagships and are still indecisive about which one to take the plunge on, and we're here to help.
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Now Rumored as Likely to Debut at Google I/O
We're just a few short weeks away from Google's annual I/O developer conference, which will kick off in mid-May in San Francisco, California, and now the speculation is that Google will debut Android 4.3, and not Android 5.0, at the venue.
Antennagate Plagues HTC One (Video)
HTC's conscious decision to focus on premium design for its HTC One flagship may come with an unintended consequence: reception problems if the phone is held a certain way.
Sprint HTC One LTE Connectivity Issue in Select Markets?
It looks like the Sprint HTC One may have some troubles connecting to 4G LTE signal in areas where Sprint has not officially announced LTE rollout.
Speedtests: LTE Speeds to Expect for Your Galaxy S4 and HTC One
Now, we're going to examine how the Galaxy S4 and the HTC One will perform, at least in the San Francisco Bay Area, with the leading 4G LTE networks from AT&T Mobility, Sprint Nextel, T-Mobile USA, and Verizon Wireless.
Gaming Apple TV Controller, iCar Patents Fuel Rumors for New Apple Products
Newly discovered Apple patent filings further ignite rumors of Apple entering new product categories, spurring speculations that the company will enter the home console gaming market through its set-top Apple TV streaming box as well as further integration of its iPhone...
More Hints That Google is Planning a Chrome OS Tablet
Despite repeatedly insisting that Android is the only Google operating system that is meant for tablets, Google may be looking at introducing a Chrome OS-based tablet in the future.
Apple Releases New iPhone TV Ads Just as Galaxy S4, HTC One Debuts New Camera Experiences
Just as its competitors HTC and Samsung are showcasing new camera experiences with the respective One and Galaxy S4 smartphones, Apple is reminding users that its iPhone is used to capture more photos each day than any other camera.
