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Briefly: LG Optimus G Pro milestone in Korea, Blackberry Q10 on AT&T

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:43:00 GMT

<a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287974==http://www.lgnewsroom.co.kr/contents/14225" rel='nofollow'>LG</a> is celebrating reaching one million sales of the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287975==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/02/25/full.hd.55.inch.display.snapdragon.600/" rel='nofollow'>Optimus G Pro</a> in South Korea....

HTC One mini screen resolution leaks through HTC-owned website

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:17:00 GMT

HTC has mistakenly confirmed that it is creating the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287950==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/06/12/mentions.low.resolution.43.inch.screen.qualcomm.processor/" rel='nofollow'>HTC One mini</a>, after leaking the name through one of its own websites. A User Agent profile published on a HTC-owned <a href="http://mac...

Sony Xperia Z shipping in US within weeks, exclusive to T-Mobile

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:27:00 GMT

The <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287946==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/01/07/sony.brings.new.android.flagship/" rel='nofollow'>Sony Xperia Z</a> will be going on sale in the United States on T-Mobile "in the coming weeks," according to a statement from the carrier. The water-resistant smartphone, an exclusive to the phone network, will be m...

Huawei launches Ascend P6 with thin 6.18mm profile, 5MP front camera

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:58:00 GMT

Huawei has launched its <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287934==http://www.huaweidevice.co.uk/p6/" rel='nofollow'>Ascend P6</a> smartphone at its London event. Measuring just 6.18mm (0.24 inches) thick, just as <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287935==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/06/12/retains.618mm.thickness.47.inch.720p.display/" rel='no...

AT&T sets price of Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 at $400, $200 in bundle

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:14:00 GMT

<a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287923==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/06/12/announcement.confirms.details.spotted.in.fcc.lte.filing/" rel='nofollow'>AT&T</a> has revealed its pricing for the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287924==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/02/25/samsung.adds.another.display.size/" rel='nofollow'&g...

HTC unveils Desire 200 budget-ranged smartphone with HTC One stylings

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:56:00 GMT

HTC is adding to its <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287919==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/05/23/blinkfeed.boomsound.video.highlights.transfer.to.new.desire/" rel='nofollow'>Desire</a> smartphone collection, by introducing a budget-ranged device with a few design influences from its current flagship. The <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287920==...

Briefly: Verizon may buy Wind, HTC One Android 4.2.2 update pulled

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:03:00 GMT

According to reports, US wireless carrier Verizon is investigating the purchase of Canadian cellphone carrier Wind Mobile. One source noted by Toronto's <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287880==http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/verizon-eyes-wireless-entry-as-ottawa-aims-to-salvage-competition/article12595163/" rel='nofollow'>The Globe</e...

Two more Apple patents challenged by anonymous parties at USPTO

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:47:00 GMT

Two <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287877==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/06/04/one.patent.key.in.2012.apple.versus.samsung.trial.other.at.usitc/" rel='nofollow'>more</a> "anonymous" patent re-examination requests for Apple patents have been filed with the US Patent and Trade Office (USPTO). The two patents, involving Apple's Visual Voicemail ...

Sprint enables 4G LTE in 22 markets, brings total to 110 covered

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:56:00 GMT

<a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287869==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/06/14/early.contract.termination.free.lte.device.included.as.options/" rel='nofollow'>Sprint</a> has expanded its 4G LTE coverage in the United States. The addition of LTE to 22 more markets means that Sprint now covers a total of 110 areas, with the carrier also naming other location...

Skype Video Messaging emerges from preview in mobile, desktop apps

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:01:00 GMT

Microsoft-owned Skype today announced that its Video Messaging feature has left the preview stage and should now be available in most of its native client apps. Desktop support includes <a href="http://www.skype.com/en/download-skype/skype-for-mac/downloading/?intcmp=blogs-_-generic-click-_-skype-video-messaging-catch-up-whenever-wherever">OS X</a> and &l...

Samsung launching Galaxy S4 with LTE-Advanced connectivity in future

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:02:00 GMT

Samsung hopes to be the first smartphone manufacturer to launch a smartphone with <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287843==http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/11/24/4g.americas.officially.recognizes.lte.as.4g.tech/" rel='nofollow'>LTE-Advanced</a> connectivity, according to head of mobile business JK Shin. The high-speed smartphone will be another variant in t...

Samsung confirms $20M deal with Jay-Z, 1M free albums to Galaxy phones

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:19:00 GMT

Samsung has signed a deal with Jay-Z to distribute his latest album to owners of select Galaxy smartphones, 72 hours before its retail release. <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287826==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/06/15/rap.mogul.tech.giant.to.link.forces/" rel='nofollow'>The agreement</a>, announced via a three-minute advertisement during Game 5 of the...

Moto X said to have 720p display as possible specs leak

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:10:00 GMT

Already <a href="http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/05/29/oled.phone.to.be.assembled.in.fort.worth.tx/">hinted at last month</a>, Motorola's next big phone now appears to have had its specs leaked before its official unveiling. Regularly reliable Twitter account @evleaks recently <a href="https://twitter.com/evleaks/status/345761593876938753&q...

Limited edition red Oppo Find 5 shows up in online pics

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:18:00 GMT

Chinese manufacturer Oppo appears ready to release a red variant of its <a href="http://www.electronista.com/articles/12/12/05/oppo.find.5.will.be.compatible.with.att.t.mobile/">Find 5</a> flagship smartphone. The red edition <a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=zh-CN&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnmo.com%2Fre...

Acer passes on Windows Phone 8 for 2013, wants market to develop

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:54:00 GMT

Electronics manufacturer Acer won't be releasing smartphones running Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 platform in calendar year 2013, according to executives from the company. <a href="http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/121757-acer-holding-off-windows-phone-8-handsets-until-microsoft-can-build-momentum#">Speaking</a> with Pocket-lint</em&g...

AT&T adds LTE, new plans to GoPhone prepaid plans

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:49:00 GMT

Starting June 21st, AT&T is officially adding LTE 4G support and a new set of plans to its <a href="http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/gophone.html#fbid=w5xeRB0dv9k">GoPhone</a> prepaid network. The base tier costs $25 per month, and includes unlimited texting and 250 voice minutes, but no data unless a person pays an extra $5 for 50MB. With a $40 plan...

Briefly: BlackBerry BBM Channels update, RadioShack Samsung Galaxy S4

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:59:00 GMT

BlackBerry has updated its beta for BBM Channels with the option to search for specific channels and other features. The <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287779==http://blogs.blackberry.com/2013/06/bbm-channels-beta-update/" rel='nofollow'>update</a> for the BB10 social platform, which allows users to create their own channels of content and follow other channels,...

Possible prototype, camera faceplate images for 41MP Nokia EOS surface

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:57:00 GMT

New photographs appearing to show a prototype version of the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287745==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/04/16/next.nokia.flagship.smartphone.eos.to.feature.41.megapixel.camera/" rel='nofollow'>Nokia EOS</a> smartphone have been uncovered. The images, featuring a phone that may be a pre-production model, is accompanied by a see...

European Commission votes to end roaming charges in 2014

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:43:00 GMT

The <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287743==http://ec.europa.eu/index_en.htm" rel='nofollow'>European Commission</a> (EC) has voted to scrap <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287740==http://www.electronista.com/articles/12/01/31/new.proposal.would.further.cut.euro.roaming.costs/" rel='nofollow'>mobile charges</a> caused through ro...

Sprint updates contract terms, provides options for WiMAX shutdown

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:26:00 GMT

Sprint has updated its terms and conditions for its subscribers, detailing what the carrier could do once it shuts down its <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287730==http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/10/31/sprint.ceo.says.wimax.its.only.4g.choice/" rel='nofollow'>WiMAX</a> service. The <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287731==http://shop2.sprint.com/e...

ITC throws out Google objections; Samsung ban now very likely

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:30:00 GMT

One of the numerous International Trade Commission (ITC) complaints Samsung and Apple have hurled at each other is now expected to result in a sales ban on some Samsung products, due to <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287709==http://www.scribd.com/doc/147550265/13-06-11-ITC-Staff-Brief-in-Apple-Samsung-Case" rel='nofollow'>a finding by the ITC staff</a> that grou...

Report: European Commission to investigate Android licensing

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:18:00 GMT

Having just reached <a href="http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/04/15/google.agrees.to.label.search.results.links.to.competitors/">a legally-binding settlement</a> with the European Commission in an <a href="http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/01/11/almunia.critical.of.ftc.settlement.restates.previous.position/">anti-trust inve...

New York cell summit results in 'Secure our Smartphones' initiative

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:04:00 GMT

New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon today announced the formation of a nationwide "Secure Our Smartphones" initiative aimed at encouraging the cell phone industry to adopt technologies that would deter theft by drying up the secondary market on which stolen devices are sold. The pair of officials announced the formation on t...

Google+ updates with better mobile, desktop notifications

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:02:00 GMT

Google has announced plans to update the web, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google+/id447119634?mt=8">iOS</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.plus">Android</a> versions of Google+ with better notifications. Google's Vic Gundotra says that notifications should b...

Sony teases Xperia Z Ultra phablet, stylus in Paris event invitation

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:06:00 GMT

Sony could be unveiling the Xperia Z Ultra phablet on the fourth of July, suggesting the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287643==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/01/07/sony.brings.new.android.flagship/" rel='nofollow'>Xperia Z</a> follow-up will be a direct competitor to the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287644==http://www.macnn.com/reviews/sams...

Briefly: Amazon Kindle Fire in India, T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S4

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:47:00 GMT

Amazon has launched its Kindle e-reader and Kindle <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287632==http://www.macnn.com/reviews/amazon-kindle-fire-hd-7.html" rel='nofollow'>Fire HD</a> tablets <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287633==http://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B0085Z96S4/ref=gw_in_c1_kt/277-8902708-9489603?ie=UTF8&nav_sdd=aps&pf_rd_m=A1VBAL9T...

MetroPCS starts Bring Your Own Phone GSM-based service in four cities

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:59:00 GMT

MetroPCS has launched its Bring Your Own Phone (<a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287629==http://www.metropcs.com/metro/static/genericstaticpage.jsp?title=keepyourphone" rel='nofollow'>BYOP</a>) service, and is starting with a small initial area rollout. Rumored earlier <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287630==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/06/04/a...

Google changing algorithm, penalizing poor mobile implementations

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:44:00 GMT

Noted in an official <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287621==http://googlewebmastercentral.blogspot.com/2013/06/changes-in-rankings-of-smartphone_11.html" rel='nofollow'>blog post</a> earlier this week, search engine giant Google is altering its search algorithm to better address the current needs of smartphone and other mobile device users. Most notably, the sea...

Nokia pulls power conservation patent from ITC complaint against HTC

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:56:00 GMT

Nokia has withdrawn a single patent from its first US International Trade Commission (ITC) complaint against HTC. Patent number 5,570,369, entitled "Reduction of Power Consumption in a Mobile Station" -- a patent Nokia used to win a sales injunction against HTC for infringing in a court in Germany, has been struck from the complaint at the ITC without a listed reason....

AT&T confirms Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 with LTE due in coming weeks

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:53:00 GMT

AT&T has confirmed it will carry the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287597==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/02/24/midsize.tablet.focuses.on.s.pen.functionality/" rel='nofollow'>Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0</a> on its network. Last seen <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287598==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/05/29/lte.version.of.galaxy....

Huawei Ascend P6 specs, Emotion UI leak before launch next week

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:13:00 GMT

The user interface for the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287594==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/05/24/huawei.device.chairman.reveals.london.launch.event.for.p6/" rel='nofollow'>Huawei Ascend P6</a> has allegedly leaked, along with an updated specifications list. The new Emotion UI, last seen by Electronista in the &...

Bloomberg report reiterates possible August launch of HTC One Mini

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:47:00 GMT

The existence of the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287567==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/05/01/mid.range.htc.m4.surfaces.looks.like.an.htc.one.mini/" rel='nofollow'>HTC One Mini</a> is looking more likely, courtesy of a new report. The smaller version of the HTC flagship is claimed to be coming out by August, confirming other recent release-date &...

Samsung Design 3.0 language set to bring aluminum Galaxy S5

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:13:00 GMT

According to a Korea Herald report <a href=" http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20130529001100">published last month</a>, Samsung's new design strategy moving forward has been dubbed ëDesign 3.0.' Now, an <a href="http://www.android.gs/samsung-galaxy-s5-to-sport-aluminium-body-as-a-result-to-design-3-0-...

Casio Commando 4G LTE claimed destined for Verizon launch this year

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:46:00 GMT

A new smartphone from Casio will be making its way to Verizon, according to a leaked image. The Casio Commando 4G LTE, the follow-up to the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287546==http://www.electronista.com/articles/11/04/26/casio.gzone.command.android.phone.hits.verizon/" rel='nofollow'>Casio G'zOne Commando</a> released in 2011, appears to retain most of the a...

Samsung unveils Galaxy S4 Zoom with 16MP, 10x optical zoom camera

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:34:00 GMT

Samsung has launched its <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287540==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/06/08/photography.centric.galaxy.device.shown.off.in.new.pic/" rel='nofollow'>Galaxy S4 Zoom</a> smartphone and compact camera hybrid. The reveal, after multiple photographs were <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287541==http://www.electronista.com/arti...

Galaxy Note III appears in leaked images with 5.99-inch screen

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:58:00 GMT

Photographs of what is claimed to be the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287489==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/05/28/claims.13mp.camera.sensor.possible.3x.optical.zoom/" rel='nofollow'>Samsung Galaxy Note III</a> have appeared online. The latest image appears to show a smartphone with a large screen, possibly confirming the 5.99-inch display claimed in ...

Nvidia shows Tegra 4i in unbranded smartphone, teases Q1 2014 release

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:51:00 GMT

Nvidia has shown off its 28nm Cortex A9-based <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287457==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/02/19/system.based.on.r4.cortex.a9.cpu/" rel='nofollow'>Tegra 4i</a> system-on-chip in a new unbranded smartphone. The demonstration handset, which appears to be similar to the Phoenix reference device shown at CTIA <a href="ht...

HTC Tiara Windows Phone 8 for Sprint press shot leaks out

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:15:00 GMT

The HTC Tiara Windows Phone 8 smartphone heading to Sprint has had its official press shot leaked online ahead of its launch. Also confirmed are its mid-range specifications, which <a href=" http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/02/28/basic.components.said.to.be.similar.to.htc.one.sv/">first leaked</a> back in February. The device looks much like revised ver...

iOS 7 'Activation Lock' feature sets tone for NY cellphone theft talks

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 22:11:00 GMT

Apple's new "activation lock" feature has not escaped notice by the attorneys general of New York City and San Francisco. The pair, <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287407==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/06/05/sf.nyc.attorneys.general.hope.to.stem.tide.of.violent.robberies/" rel='nofollow'>scheduled to meet</a> later this week in New York City w...

Sprint sets 5-inch Vital with LTE for release at end of this week

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:54:00 GMT

Sprint has formally unveiled its budget ZTE smartphone, following its appearance <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287381==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/06/08/windows.phone.android.smartphones.could.be.priced.under.100.on.contract/" rel='nofollow'>at the FCC</a> over the weekend. The Sprint Vital has a five-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1280x720 a...

Nokia commences Lumia 925 sales in Germany, adds Glance Screen beta

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:28:00 GMT

Nokia has commenced sales of its aluminum-clad smartphone in Germany, with a software beta for its lock screen. The <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287345==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/05/14/aluminum.case.uses.metal.band.design.adds.snap.on.plastic.covers/" rel='nofollow'>Lumia 925</a>, hitting retailers and carriers in Germany before reaching other Eu...

Samsung unveils Galaxy Ace 3 with 4-inch 480x800 display, LTE options

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 09:39:00 GMT

Samsung has added another budget-ranged smartphone to its catalog of Galaxy devices. The Galaxy Ace 3 builds upon its <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287342==http://www.electronista.com/articles/12/02/20/galaxy.ace.2.and.galaxy.mini.2.tackle.budget.world/" rel='nofollow'>predecessor</a> by combining various features found in the <a href="http://macnn....

AT&T extends upgrade period to two years

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 22:31:00 GMT

AT&T is following in the footsteps of its chief rival by lengthening the period customers must remain on contract before they can upgrade their devices. An anonymous source <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/09/att-extends-upgrade-period-to-two-years/">tipped</a> Engadget to the carrier's decision, which will ...

HTC Tiara, ZTE Vital spotted at FCC with Sprint LTE connectivity

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 23:09:00 GMT

Two more phones destined for Sprint have been revealed in separate FTC filings. The <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287319==https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=289096&fcc_id=NM8PO88100" rel='nofollow'>HTC Tiara</a> with Windows Phone 8 and th...

Sony said to plan 'Google Edition' Xperia Z

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 19:21:00 GMT

Hot on the heels of similar announcements for the <a href="http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/05/30/htc.changes.mind.about.stock.android.after.earlier.denial/">HTC One</a> and Samsung's <a href="http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/05/15/samsung.said.prepping.stock.android.version.of.galaxy.s4/">Galaxy S4</a>, Sony...

Galaxy S4 Zoom cameraphone pics leak ahead of London event

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 17:29:00 GMT

Ahead of a <a href="http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/05/27/smartphones.notebook.likely.candidates.for.event/">London media event</a> that will see the unveiling of unspecified new Galaxy and Ativ devices, an image has emerged of a new Galaxy handset that appears to be specifically targeted at photography lovers. The device, dubbed the Galaxy S4 Zoom, fi...

Notification center pops up in leaked Windows Phone 8.x shots

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 17:01:00 GMT

Microsoft appears to be preparing to add a slew of new features to its Windows Phone 8 operating system, according to new leaked screenshots. First spotted on a Windows Phone buyer's <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/poppingseed/with/8984057409/">Flickr feed</a>, there's no word on when the features shown off in the shots might actually see release, but th...

BlackBerry Q5 spotted in FCC filing equipped with AT&T 3G connection

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:09:00 GMT

The <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287251==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/05/14/q5.mimics.general.design.of.q10.heads.to.emerging.markets/" rel='nofollow'>BlackBerry Q5</a>, the cheaper alternative to the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287252==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/01/30/remember.function.collects.information.for.project.mana...

All 2014 BMW cars to come with Siri Eyes Free support

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:30:00 GMT

All 2014-model BMW cars will support the Siri "Eyes Free" technology included in iOS, the luxury automaker has announced. The technology is being delivered through an update to BMW's iDrive platform. By pressing and/or holding a voice command button on the steering wheel, people will be able to trigger Siri without reaching for their iPhone. The same button will also be able to trigge...

Briefly: Samsung Galaxy S4 gains wireless charging, Foursquare updates

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:51:00 GMT

Samsung has put a wireless charging system for the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287218==http://www.macnn.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-s-4.html" rel='nofollow'>Galaxy S4</a> up for sale. The <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/287219==http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EP-P100IJWUSTA" rel='nofollow'>wireless charging pad&...