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Qualcomm is updating the Toq software to include voice to text for SMS to the mix. No longer will you have to type on your smartphone when a text needs to be answered – simply tap the microphone icon on the Toq and say what’s on your mind. Nuance’s speech-to-text technology will do the rest…
Now that it’s “lost” its Devices division to Microsoft, Nokia is looking elsewhere for business. And it wants to explore other growing markets, like connected cars. To that end, the Finns are launching a $100 million venture fund to invest in auto technology companies across the globe. They are looking for promising startups and auto…
Apple may be facing one legal hurdle as it tries to enter the wearables market. Switzerland-based Swatch secured the name for iSwatch and since it [name] is pretty similar to “iWatch,” it could cause enough customer confusion to prevent the Cupertino giant from securing the trademark. Yeah, we know – people looking to buy Apple’s…
Now that its devices unit has been sold to Microsoft, Nokia is free to conquer other platforms. And it’s actively working for developers to help it port HERE maps to iOS and Android. In two separate job listings, the Finns are looking for experienced developers who will not only make HERE apps for the two…
Microsoft has started sending out invites for a “small gathering” taking place on May 20th in the New York City. During the upcoming Surface-themed event we expect to see the new Microsoft tablet unveiled. Yup, we’re hoping to see the Surface Mini which will run the full-blown Windows 8 rather than Windows RT. Or we…
In an effort to make its Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo smart watches more appealing to the general public, Samsung included support for the standard 22mm band. This in turn allows users to easily swap the band to suit their style at any given moment. To promote this feature, the Korean company shared several…
It’s no longer secret that Samsung is preparing to unveil a smaller version of its flagship device, Galaxy S5. The soon-to-be-launch Galaxy S5 mini will come with a 4.5-inch screen, according to a PhoneArena report. Citing Zauba listing, they say the included Super AMOLED screen (with 720p HD resolution, mind you) will actually have a…
ASUS is finally bringing back the keyboard dock to the PadFone series, or at least we have such device clearing the FCC, as spotted by the folks of Mobile Geeks (and brought to our attention by Engadget). Why the Taiwanese company decided to kill this product in the first place is beyond me. Alas, this…
Sprint and its subsidiary Virgin Mobile are about to get rugged Kyocera Hydro Vibe, with former launching it on Friday, May 9th; while the latter will start selling Kyocera’s baby on May 27th. Specs wise, this is a mid-range device with specs that include a 4.5-inch qHD (540 x 960 pixels) screen, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon quad-core…
Aside from its flagship Find phones, Oppo keeps launching low-cost devices for the world’s emerging markets. One such device has been recently unveiled in Malaysia; called Oppo Yoyo, it’s made for folks who don’t want to pay a premium for the latest bells and whistles they won’t be using anyway. Specs wise, this phone comes…