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Forget about smart glasses – Google is working on smart contact lenses. But… there’s always some “but” with stories like these. The USPTO patent application filed by the search giant doesn’t describe a device as powerful as Google Glass; rather the “multi-sensor contact lens” is envisioned as a basic input device that will work in…
Apple may be thinking to launch the iTunes app for Android. According to the Billboard report, the Cupertino giant is facing declining revenues from music sales on iTunes and that fact may force it to do unthinkable – support the Android community. Apple is already supporting other platforms, namely Windows, where its iTunes app has…
Just when we’ve told you about “take a picture” and “take a video,” Google has added another voice command to its Search app. Now your beloved search engine will be able to “Play Some Music” when you say it to do so. If you also happen to be an All Access subscriber, you’ll get a…
The Moto 360 was most definitely the most interesting device announced at Google’s Android Wear event. Unlike all other smart watches we’ve seen before, this one has a circular screen that could make it appealing even for the non-tech crowd. We have few additional details to uncover about this fancy gadget, as brought to us…
And the race to hack iOS continues; savvy hackers have already managed to jailbreak the iOS 7.1. Unfortunately though, this doesn’t mean you can do the same on your shiny iPhone 5S. The hacker known as @winocm did this on the iPhone 4, and has also posted a video as a proof. After the A4-based…
Apple may keep an 8-megapixel sensor for its rear camera, according to “sources with some knowledge of the matter.” Instead of going for the megapixel count, the Cupertino-based company will focus on improving the lens system and image quality. Earlier we’ve heard that the iPhone 6 may have a 10-megapixel camera with a F/1.8 aperture,…
Lenovo is in the mobile game for the long run. The Chinese firm has recently acquired Motorola from Google, and has gotten a number of patents (or licenses) as part of the deal. That, however, isn’t enough for one of the world’s top phone makers. So they’re acquiring Unwired Planet’s mobile patent portfolio that includes…
The White House is apparently looking to dump BlackBerry for Android smartphones, The Wall Street Journal is reporting. The article suggests that the government IT experts are currently playing with different Samsung and LG models, though no timeline was given when the switch will be made. Or not. A Department of Defense spokesman said the…
The newly announced Sony Xperia Z2 will be available in China in a special Deluxe Edition package. Available at some point next month, this version will bundle Sony’s latest flagship with a bunch of accessories, including a DK36 Magnetic Charging Dock, a STM10 Stereo Microphone, a MDR-NC31EM Digital Noise Cancelling Headset, and a SCR10 Style…
As part of its marketing strategy, Samsung has started previewing its latest devices at more than 1,400 shops around the world. In addition to the Galaxy S5 smartphone, users visiting Sammy stores will also be able to play with the Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit, while getting the help of dedicated Galaxy…