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Microsoft and Nokia ask EU to act over Android mobile monopoly

10 April 2013, 11:21

Meanwhile we have a new Microsoft - Google Scroogled advert for you.

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ASUS Fonepad phablet available in UK on 26th April for £179

9 April 2013, 11:00

You can pre-order from Carphone Warehouse, Amazon or Sainsbury’s from this Friday.

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It’s easy to switch to stock Android on the HTC First

8 April 2013, 10:48

Also first Facebook Home TV ad, featuring the HTC First, is launched.

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The HTC First and the Facebook Home family of apps

4 April 2013, 21:00

HTC’s smartphone is built for Facebook Home, a new Android social app suite.

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Mozilla and Samsung partner to make a new browser engine

4 April 2013, 11:15

Aimed at Android and built from the ground up to work on multi-core processors.

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Samsung to launch new Galaxy Note sized phones without styli

3 April 2013, 11:00

Galaxy Mega 5.8 and Mega 6.3 smartphones are the start of a new elephantine range.

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Firefox 20’s new features focus on privacy and downloads

3 April 2013, 09:46

Also Android version expands support to more old but popular smartphones.

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Lenovo plans to design its own mobile processors

1 April 2013, 12:00

Company is readying tenfold expansion of its IC R&D team.

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Google Translate now supports offline language packs

28 March 2013, 11:30

Android 2.3 or better required, abridged download packs for 50 languages are available.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 mini: leak of both photos and specs

25 March 2013, 11:20

It's not that mini: sports a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display. Due to arrive in June or July.

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Firefox OS smartwatch to be launched in June

22 March 2013, 10:04

The FT reports that Google is making its own smartwatch hardware too.

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Samsung Galaxy S4: no octa-core Exynos for the UK

21 March 2013, 10:13

But the 1.9GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 version is pretty nippy.

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Google LG Nexus 5 prototype leaked specs and images

18 March 2013, 12:10

Details are from an anonymous source, so this info is for entertainment value only.

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QOTW: Will you be buying a Samsung Galaxy S4?

15 March 2013, 16:30

Is Samsung's new flagship floating your boat?

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Large selection of Samsung Galaxy S4 accessories on the way

15 March 2013, 13:45

Several health accessories, wireless charging and a new gamepad are available.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 revealed, coming to UK on 26th April

15 March 2013, 09:17

As expected the new flagship offers a combo of beefed up hardware and new software.

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Ad blocking programs snubbed by Google Play Store

14 March 2013, 16:59

Google is stepping up its battle against people wanting to avoid its adverts.

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Google Android Chief Andy Rubin steps down

14 March 2013, 09:57

Chrome guy Sundar Pichai gets to be head of the world’s most popular mobile OS.

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HTC One delayed, general availability shifted to April

13 March 2013, 12:27

Delay probably because of UltraPixel camera component shortages.

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Android tablet shipments look to overtake the iPad this year

13 March 2013, 10:27

Apple has dominated the market since the launch of the first iPad in 2010.

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Google Glass apps demonstrated at the SXSW show in Texas

12 March 2013, 18:46

The first detailed presentation since the project came into view last year.

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Ouya Console Demonstrated Running XBMC

12 March 2013, 15:00

And a special unveiling event in San Francisco is scheduled for 28th March.

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Motorola Mobility to shed another 1,200 jobs

8 March 2013, 13:00

But can Motorola's fortunes be turned around by the X Phone?

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Android 4.x device numbers finally edge past Gingerbread

7 March 2013, 13:14

Android Ice Cream Sandwich was released by Google more than 17 months ago.

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YouTube to launch Spotify rival later this year

6 March 2013, 11:03

Attempting to make money by cutting out the ads for paying subscribers.

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Samsung releases teaser video for Galaxy S4 smartphone

4 March 2013, 15:09

Also Samsung damages payout to Apple is almost halved, for now.

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NVIDIA shows off five new Tegra 4-optimised games

28 February 2013, 12:30

More eye candy on mobile platforms.

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An E-Ink Android reference smartphone design from MWC

28 February 2013, 11:19

It “runs for weeks” on a single charge.

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HP declares aim to be a leader in tablets and smartphones

27 February 2013, 15:15

PC goliath is “shifting resources from PCs to tablets”.

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NEC Medias W dual screen Android phone demoed at MWC

27 February 2013, 12:30

NEC's smartphone offers some natty two screen features.

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There are “no plans” for bricks and mortar Google stores

27 February 2013, 10:15

Someone else will have to try and flog Google Pixel Chromebooks in retail for £1000 plus.

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Kyocera Torque ruggedized 4G Android: the Bear Grylls phone

26 February 2013, 16:30

Very tough on the outside but predictably middling internal specification.

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ZTE’s 5.7-inch Grand Memo introduced at MWC

26 February 2013, 11:45

Unfortunately there’s some confusion about the processor inside this new phablet.

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