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George has followed technology news for quite some time, but he only started writing about it a few years ago. He particularly enjoys covering Apple, but that doesn't stop him from reporting on a wide range of topics in the mobile area. When he's not reporting for IntoMobile, you can usually find George listening to a wide array of music, trying to be funny and sarcastic, eating, or voicing his opinions about all things tech on his personal blog, GT Daily.

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BlackBerry CEO suddenly thinks tablets should be easier to use

BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins made some odd comments about tablets today at the BlackBerry Live conference. They’re odd because just last month he seemingly would have disagreed with what he is now saying. “The industry got stuck on the term ‘tablets’,” Heins told CNET, before adding a stance for the company. “We want to create something that’s easier to use.” His plan is to make the tablet essentially a paper weight unless it’s paired with a mobile phone — in this case, a BlackBerry — to act as a brain. … Read more

thorsten_heins 1 week ago

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Windows Phone 8 getting new features in summer update

Alongside the announcement of the Nokia Lumia 925 Windows Phone handset this morning, Microsoft announced a new version of Windows Phone 8 that will roll out to devices this summer. The update brings minor improvements and a few new features. One of the new (er, perhaps “recycled” is a better term) features is the return of support for FM radio, which Windows Phone 8 users highly requested. In keeping with the theme of music, the update improves song information and metadata accuracy on your phone. It also makes it easier … Read more

Microsoft: Unlike previous version, Windows Phone 8 is upgradable 1 week ago

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Xperia ZR unveiled: Sony’s new high-end waterproof smartphone

Sony’s new Xperia ZR handset is now official. It’s being marketed as a high-end smartphone with equally high-end water-resistent capabilities. Sony says it’ll allow you to “Experience filming underwater in Full HD.” It’s IP55 and IP58 compliant, which in addition to being waterproof means it’s also dustproof as well. Jumping into the main specs of the phone, the Xperia ZR features a 4.55-inch 720p HD OptiContrast display. The camera is a 13MP shooter with an Exmor RS sensor and 16x digital zoom. The device houses a 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon processor, … Read more

Xperia ZR 2 weeks ago

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Uh-oh: Windows Phone Store just passes 145,000 apps with sluggish growth

Windows Phone news is always a mixed bag because you never know if you’re going to see something positive about how the OS is doing or something suggesting Microsoft has a problem on its hands. In this case, unfortunately, it’s the latter. As part of the official unveiling of the Nokia Lumia 928 for Verizon this morning, the folks in Redmond slipped in some revealing stats about the Windows Phone Store: it now has 145,000 apps in it. Worded in that way, that sounds like a pretty decent accomplishment. It’s a relatively … Read more

windows-phone-marketplace 2 weeks ago

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New iOS 7 concept depicts ‘flatter’ UI design similar to Windows Phone

The folks at SimplyZesty, which is self-described as a “full service digital agency,” have designed a rather nice new iOS 7 concept. It seems overall very polished and does have some credibility to it. They based the concept off of the report that the redesign of iOS 7 would have a new, “flatter” looking user interface somewhat similar to Windows Phone. The concept redesigns pretty much every app, including the icons. The Music app in particular stands out to me because it looks like something you could definitely see on … Read more

flat-ios-7-concept-widgets 2 weeks ago

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Sony Xperia Z tablet headed to T-Mobile with FCC’s blessing

The Sony Xperia Z tablet just passed through FCC’s approval process and should now be on its way to T-Mobile. Usually in hardware that has cellular connectivity, many devices that are compatible with the carrier are also compatible with AT&T due to the similar band requirements. The Xperia Z tablet, however, just includes Band 4 which makes it pretty much exclusive to T-Mobile. Unless Sony makes a separate version with different network bands, once the Xperia Z makes its debut we’ll likely see it on T-Mo. The only task left … Read more

sony-xperia-z-tablet-t-mobile 2 weeks ago

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Nokia officially confirms Lumia 928 with new ads

Just yesterday we reported that a billboard was spotted advertising the Nokia Lumia 928 as “The best low-light smartphone camera.” Nokia had yet to officially talk about the new device though. Now, however, more ads have surfaced and Nokia even launched a website confirming it. A giant full-page ad in the magazine Vanity Fair is dedicated to the Lumia 928. It mainly boasts once again the camera’s superb performance especially in low-light conditions. Specifically, the PureView-branded camera is on board here as is the Carl Zeiss lens and Optical Image Stabilization … Read more

nokia-lumia-928 3 weeks ago

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Gmail for iOS gets updated with better integration of other Google apps

Google released an update today for its Gmail for iOS app that brings improved integration with other Google services that are available on iOS as well as a few other improvements. By “improved integration” with other Google apps, I don’t mean you’ll see any of their functionality popping up in the Gmail app. Rather, it’s a lot easier to stay within the Google ecosystem now because you can open links from Gmail that will launch another Google app if you have it installed. If there’s a map, you can tap … Read more

gmail-iphone-app-2 3 weeks ago

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New offer gives you up to $375 for turning in your old phone to buy an HTC One

HTC has a really impressive offer for those who are interested in owning an HTC One but are holding back primarily because they already have a phone. The deal is this: if you turn in your current, qualified smartphone in favor of purchasing an HTC One by May 5th, you can get up to $375 for the device. At the very least, you’ll get $100 for it. Not too shabby at all. The offer runs from May 2nd to May 5th, so as HTC says, it’s “for One weekend only!” … Read more

TELUS and Rogers releasing the HTC One on April 19th 3 weeks ago

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iOS 7 delay possible due to complete UI redesign

Jonathan Ive, who took over the reigns of iOS software designer from Scott Forstall recently, is apparently considering a slight iOS 7 delay in order to finish the UI overhaul that is planned in the operating system’s new release. This overhaul will supposedly dramatically change the look and feel of iOS from what we’ve come to know it as. With Ive at the head, he has decided to ditch most if not all of skeuomorphic UI elements, e.g. the casino table theme of the Game Center app. Much of the gloss is … Read more

wwdc-2013 3 weeks ago

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Microsoft’s new Windows Phone ad tells Apple and Samsung fans to stop fighting

Microsoft has created what I consider a brilliant new Windows Phone ad that tells Apple and Samsung followers to stop arguing with each other all the time. It’s true that the Android vs. iOS battle has evolved nowadays into an Apple vs. Samsung battle. Microsoft says, “Don’t fight. Switch.” and just buy a Windows Phone handset instead. The ad takes place at a wedding. The groom’s side of the wedding all own Galaxy phones and the bride’s side all have iPhones. When someone with a Galaxy phone takes a picture, … Read more

samsung-apple-wars 4 weeks ago

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