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Like it has done in the past, Apple is selling the iPhone 5s in China using a reservation system that cuts down on large crowds and phone scalping. The reservations went live on Tuesday, and the slots to secure a launch day iPhone 5s in gold and white were quickly sold out, according to Chinese…
The hot-new LG G Pad 8.3 may cost as little as $299, according to Zol.com.cn. That, apparently, could be the price of an unlocked, Wi-Fi-only model whereas the 3G-enabled one will likely cost more and in many cases require a carrier contract. We’re not sure whether this information is true or not, but if it…
Nokia has apparently delayed the launch of the Lumia 1520, Reuters is reporting. Originally planned for late September, the Finnish company has pushed back the launch by several weeks. Reuters could not confirm a new date, and a Nokia spokesman declined to comment. The report says that Nokia took this step on the heels of…
Just as we previously reported, ASUS has officially unveiled the new PadFone Infinity with faster chip (Snapdragon 800) and a microSD card slot. In addition, the phone part also has a few subtle design tweaks, including a diamond cut on the metallic backside that gives it a more premium look and feel. Android 4.2.2 (rather…
We’ve seen ChargeCard and we like it a lot. Like that’s not enough, the same guys (Nomad) are out with an even more portable USB cable called ChargeKey. The idea is similar – you should have a cable with you wherever you go. Simply attach this thing to your keychain, and that’s it. On one…
As the government of India is looking to relax telecom regulations in the country, Vodafone is eyeing for acquisitions. Marten Pieters, head of Vodafone India, told the Financial Times that the company is well placed to participate in any forthcoming spate of deals.”Vodafone is a natural consolidator in the market. We are only in telecoms.…
A day after securing control of the company he founded, Michael Dell has ruled out an attempt by the firm to develop a range of smartphones. Speaking to CNBC, Michael Dell said that the company would instead maintain a position as a re-seller of phones made by other companies, adding that they will “participate in…
Despite Microsoft’s acquisition of Nokia, Huawei will keep making Windows Phone devices. “We remain one of Microsoft’s strategic partners,” said Richard Ren, who heads up the company’s consumer unit in Europe. There has been some analyst speculation that Microsoft’s Nokia deal would make other OEMs vary over making Windows Phones in the future but that…
At the end of last year we’ve first told you about the YotaPhone. It was (and still is) a unique device with a regular screen on one side and an e-ink based display on the other side. That e-ink part, in case you wonder, is added to display notifications and other data that doesn’t change…
Apple’s M7 coprocessor is all about measuring motion. While its most obvious application is for health and fitness apps, Apple also is touting the coprocessor’s ability to assist in Maps and navigation. According to Apple’s website, the M7 can tell whether you are walking or driving. Once your phone knows you are walking, it can…