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Wednesday, 31 July 2013

Nokia Lumia 1020 marries an amazing camera to year-old hardware

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		Review: The Nokia Lumia 1020 marries an amazing camera to year-old hardware 07.29.2013 3:00 AM Nokia's latest Windows Phone packs an impressive 41-megapixel camera, but lacks a strong app ecosystem and competitive specs.

		Review: Best battery cases for the iPhone 5 07.30.2013 3:30 AM If you want to work your iPhone hard, particularly when you're traveling or otherwise away from places to recharge the device, you need a battery case. Here are 11 options to consider.

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		Android market more fragmented than ever, report says 07.30.2013 11:46 AM There are nearly three times as many distinct Android products in use now compared to a year ago. Among these devices, eight different versions of Android are currently in use, according to a new report.

		The Google Play Games hub could learn something from Apple?s Game Center 07.25.2013 3:30 AM Google has finally released an app for its Google Play Games services, but it doesn't really bring gamers together.

		There's no vacation from fitness: Apps and gear for exercising anywhere 07.30.2013 3:30 AM Going on holiday? That's no excuse to stop working out.

		Did Samsung game its Galaxy S4 benchmarks? 07.31.2013 4:33 AM A report by respected industry benchmark site uncovers code that triggers the S4's Exynos processor to run faster when certain benchmarks are detected.

		What to do (and not to do) when traveling overseas with Apple gear 07.31.2013 3:30 AM Want to bring your Apple stuff with when you visit another country? Macworld associate editor Serenity Caldwell shows you how to minimize the ensuing aggravation.

		Kepler to go: Nvidia's desktop graphics technology is coming to tablets and smartphones 07.24.2013 7:49 AM Nvidia yanked back the curtain on a mobile version of its core Kepler graphics technology, promising iPad 4-level graphics at a third of the power cost.

		Ultimate goal for Ubuntu Edge phone may go beyond crowdfunding campaign 07.24.2013 9:40 AM Pledges for the Ubuntu Edge -- the smartphone that doubles as a desktop -- flew hot and heavy over the first few days, and now Canonical has introduced lower pricing tiers. Even so, more than $27 million is left to be raised. What's the true goal here?

		Make panoramas the easy way 07.31.2013 3:30 AM Photographic panoramas are now easy to make with a bit of camera or software help.

		China's Xiaomi launches $129 handset ahead of rumored budget iPhone 07.31.2013 4:15 AM China's popular Xiaomi smartphone company is diving into the country's low-end handset market with a new product, taking note of the rumors that Apple is preparing its own budget iPhone.

		When will your smartphone get Android 4.3? Only Sony commits to device upgrades 07.25.2013 9:00 AM The latest Android software is out, but manufacturers ain't saying when it'll land on the latest Android hardware.

Tuesday, 30 July 2013

HTC lays plans to make more money by selling crappier phones

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		HTC lays plans to make more money by selling crappier phones 07.30.2013 6:30 AM HTC plans to introduce a series of mid-tier and entry-level smartphones later this year as a way to regain market share, after posting disappointing financial results in the second quarter.

		Music discovery by mood or by news: Browse tab appears in (some) Spotify web players 07.30.2013 9:24 AM The Discover tab works for what it does, but the new Browse feature looks to fill in the gaps by offering curated playlists based around moods, top lists, and more.

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		Dell's Project Ophelia could be more bad news for PCs 07.29.2013 11:37 AM Thumb-drive sized Android PC is a cost-effective tool for virtualized, cloud-connected companies.

		Scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass NBT displays coming for touchscreen laptops 07.29.2013 2:21 PM After cornering the market on premium mobile displays, Corning has turned its attention to touchscreen PCs.

		Flash breakthrough promises faster storage, terabytes of memory 07.29.2013 9:15 PM In the ongoing quest for faster access to data, Diablo Technologies has taken what could be a significant next step.

		Strong sales of IP networking equipment drive Alcatel-Lucent revenue growth 07.30.2013 4:55 AM Alcatel-Lucent's second-quarter revenue grew 1.9 percent year on year, driven by strong growth in sales of IP networking equipment, one of the markets on which the company is pinning its future.

		Samsung said to be in talks to acquire German Novaled 07.30.2013 8:30 AM Samsung is reportedly in talks to acquire German organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology developer Novaled.

		Sprint reports $1.6B net loss as it shuts down Nextel platform 07.30.2013 2:35 AM Sprint Nextel made a net loss of $1.6 billion for the second quarter, swollen by the cost of shutting down its Nextel wireless network, but the company is more optimistic about future profitability.

		SoftBank's net profit more than doubles as number of mobile subscribers soars 07.30.2013 5:10 AM SoftBank's net sales increased by over 21 percent in the second quarter as the company saw handset sales and subscriber numbers increase.

		Nerd art: Grad's 'Prism' program turns your SMS metadata into groovy wavy graphics 07.30.2013 6:21 AM What if the NSA took your text message metadata and made a flowing, colorful diagram with a timeline?

		Microsoft releases Windows 8.1 Enterprise preview with VDI, Windows to Go support 07.30.2013 10:29 AM Microsoft is encouraging enterprises to test Windows 8.1 Enterprise, which ships with a boatload of nifty enterprise features to simplify life for admins.

		Business travel expenses plummet, but SBOs are picking up more of the bill 07.29.2013 12:10 PM Minimize travel and entertainment expenses with these technologies and tips.