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Aug 19, 2013
iPhone 5C to cost less than $500 without a contract
According to new reports, the budget iPhone may end up being more expensive than high-end models from 2012 like the Google Nexus 4 and many others.
Halo: Spartan Assault is no longer a Verizon exclusive
Priced at $6.99, Halo: Spartan Assault is now available for all Windows Phone 8/Windows RT devices that feature at least 1 GB of RAM.
New Nexus 5 rumors surface
The new Nexus 5 may be based off of LG's new flagship handset, the LG G2, but it could also be built by Motorola and powered by an eight-core processor.
Aug 18, 2013
Samsung's Galaxy Gear watch could be coming next month
Samsung's smartwatch could be coming September 4th with a dual-core Exynos 4212 SoC.
Aug 17, 2013
Asus to launch the VivoBook X102BA mini notebook
The new notebook will feature an AMD Temash processor and a free copy of MS Office 2013
Moto X confirmed for AT&T on August 23rd
Google's latest flagship smartphone will be available from AT&T next week, along with an exclusive claim to the online Moto Maker.
Aug 16, 2013
HTC One confirmed by Verizon for August 22
After a long wait, it is now official - Verizon will offer the HTC One starting on August 22, both online and in stores.
Windows 8.1 officially arrives on October 18
Microsoft confirmed the release of Windows 8.1 on October 18. It will be available as a free update from the Store for current Windows 8 and Windows RT users.
Kindle Fire HD to get hardware updates
Amazon's Kindle Fire HD will get a Snapdragon 800 processor, 2560X1600 resolution and Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean later this year.
Microsoft to include Skype with Windows 8.1
Skype will come pre-installed on Windows machines beginning with the 8.1 update next month.
LG to launch the Vu III smartphone
The new handset will keep the Optimus Vu II's unusual 4:3 aspect ratio
Aug 15, 2013
Sony Xperia i1 Honami to feature 4K video recording
Thanks to its 20 MP camera and the Snapdragon 800 processor, Sony's upcoming Xperia i1 is expected to shoot 4K video footage!
Amazon updates Kindle Fire's Silk browser
Update to browser includes a completely revamped interface and design.
Verizon's LG G2 to feature wireless charging
While the official features list does not include wireless charging, Verizon claims its LG G2 handsets will offer this exclusive feature.
Samsung keeps the flip phone alive with W789
Samsung keeps the flip phone form factor alive with the Android-powered Hennessy.
Aug 14, 2013
HP Slate 8 Pro benchmarked
The unconfirmed HP Slate 8 Pro almost managed to beat the Snapdragon 800 powered Sony Xperia Z in a series of benchmarks.
Samsung ATIV S Neo confirmed by Sprint for August 16
It is official: Sprint has confirmed the availability of the Samsung ATIV S Neo on its network on August 16, priced at $149.99 with a two-year contract and after a $50 rebate.
Moto X to reach the US on the 23rd of August
According to multiple independent sources, the Motorola X will be launched in the US by AT&T and Sprint on the 23rd of August, followed one week later by Verizon.
The BlackBerry 9720 takes us a few years back
The BlackBerry 9720 is a new smartphone that features a trackpad, full QWERTY keyboard and is powered by the aging BlackBerry 7.1 OS.
Apple initiates power adapter replacement program
Company to replace counterfeit power supplies for $10 starting August 16th.
Windows 8.1 to arrive in October
According to the latest rumors, Windows 8.1 will arrive in October as a free release to existing users. This new version is expected to bring a lot of improvements and fixes.
Aug 13, 2013
Hyetis reveals the Crossbow smartwatch
The premium device incorporates an astounding 41 MP camera
LG G2's first victims
While trying to get their hands on a free LG G2 coupon, 20 people got injured in a public park in northern Seoul. LG decided to cancel the other similar events already scheduled.
Acer presents improved S7 ultrabook
Acer announced that the new S7 ultrabook with Intel Haswell processors is now available online. Time to take a peek inside the Acer S7-392.
Acer Liquid S2 leaked
The upcoming Acer Liquid S2 will have a Snapdragon 800 under its hood, as well as an impressive 5.98-inch 1080p IPS display, LTE and NFC connectivity.
Aug 12, 2013
ZTE's Firefox smartphone will be sold on eBay in the US and the UK
An amazingly cheap 3G smartphone powered by Mozilla's new Firefox operating system, the ZTE Open has been taking the budget smartphone by surprise, now arriving on eBay as well.
The end of BlackBerry as we know it
This is not a rumor - BlackBerry Limited has just confirmed that a sale of the company is now possible, next to other strategic options.
Sony preparing a line of accessories to turn a smartphone into a high-end camera
The new lens-cameras will work with any iOS or Android phone
Nokia's Windows 8 Tablet will be released this September
Nokia's competitor for iPad Mini and Nexus 7 is expected to arrive at the end of September.
Aug 11, 2013
Apple's new iPhone to arrive in September
According to a recent leak, Apple is set to release a new iPhone on the 10th of September.
Aug 10, 2013
Leak points to a 7-inch NVIDIA tablet
The rugged looking device is rumored to feature a stylus and a Tegra 4 processor
Aug 9, 2013
Eurocom announces the world's first 6 TB laptops
By introducing the Travel Star 5K1000 in the list of options, EUROCOM allows its Panther line of mobile workstations to reach 6 TB of storage space.
Samsung launches the ATIV Book 9 Plus and the ATIV Tab 3
Samsung's impressive ATIV Book 9 Plus 13.3-inch laptop and ATIV Tab 3, the world’s thinnest Windows 8 tablet are both here.
Dell to launch Latitude 7000 ultrabooks
Both the Latitude E7240 and the Latitude E7440 will feature Intel Haswell processors
Aug 8, 2013
MSI announces the GP60 15.6-inch gaming notebook
This new mid-end gaming laptop does not break any records, but delivers enough power for the budget conscious gamer in need of mobility.
Sony releases the luxury VAIO | Red Edition
Sony released the luxury VAIO | Red Edition series of notebooks. These are retouched versions of the VAIO Fit, VAIO Pro and VAIO Duo, offering plenty of options to choose from and exquisite looks.
Specs and pictures leaked of HTC One Max
The new phablet tries to one-up the competition with a biometric scanner and a secondary battery
Fusion 3.0 packs up to 32 GB in a tiny package
The Integral Fusion 3.0 is a capless, small and lightweight leave-in' metal USB 3.0 Flash Drive measuring only 21 x 12 x 4.5 mm, yet offering capacities up to 32 GB.
Aug 7, 2013
LG G2 gets unveiled
LG's new flagship smartphone is the first one to use the Snapdragon 800 processor. It also features a 13 MP camera, a vivid 1080p HD display, nano-SIM card and back-panel controls.
Schenker launches the XMG P303 Pro 13.3-inch gaming laptop
Powered by a Core i7 processor of your choice and featuring a 2 GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M graphics adapter, the Schenker XMG P303 Pro offers a lot of power for a 13.3-inch laptop.
Aug 6, 2013
iOS 7 Beta 5 released to developers
Apple published the latest beta of iOS 7 for registered developers, about a week after the previous beta was seeded. iOS 7 Beta 5 includes a new icon set, as well as various minor tweaks and fixes.
Android Device Manager, a new tracking service
Android Device Manager is a new online service that allows its users to track their Android handsets and send a command to them, including one that enables remote data wiping.
The AMD Kabini APU, soon inside Lenovo's ThinkPad Edge
In a bold move, Lenovo decides to add the first AMD Kabini APU-powered model to its ThinkPad Edge family. It is already listed by various etailers and will arrive in Europe by the end of the month.
WeWi Telecommunications unveils the Sol laptop
This rugged device is powered by built-in solar panels
Aug 5, 2013
MSI GS70 - World's thinnest and lightest 17-inch gaming laptop
MSI brings gaming on the go to a whole new level with the GS70 Stealth notebook, which is the thinnest and lightest 17-inch mobile beast available in this moment.
New leak confirms specs of upcoming LG G2 smartphone
The new flagship device will feature top-tier specs, a nano-SIM card, and oddly placed volume controls.
Intel Atom gets updated in September
Intel is going to release the Bay Trail-T chips on September 11 at its developer forum in San Francisco. The Atom family will receive four new members - the Z3770, Z3770D, Z3740 and Z3740D.
Acer Liquid Z3 revealed
Acer Liquid Z3 is a dual sim smartphone for those on a budget that lacks premium specifications, but offers one interesting feature - pre-loaded user profiles.
Aug 4, 2013
Microsoft offers $100 discount on Surface Pro tablets
Surface Pro next in line to receive discount following Surface RT price cuts.
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