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seen a bit of a resurgence this month, with Google outing a stock Android Galaxy S4 at IO and HTC unwrapping news of a Nexus UX One landing next month today.Google itself isn't done with the Nexus line of products either, at least according to Android/Chrome chief Sundar Pichai.On stage at the AllThingsD D11... -techradarLeaked specs revealed for Samsung Galaxy Active, Zoom handsets
three full weeks before the Samsung Premiere 2013 event on June 20, but Galaxy S4 fans won't have to wait that long before getting a peek at the specs for two companion handsets launching there.Android Community reported Thursday that two additional Android handsets may be waiting in the wings to expand t... -techradarHTC will in fact sell the One with stock Android
tart a "liar, liar pants on fire" chant aimed at HTC because we're pretty excited about a development announced today by the phone maker. After initially telling us there was no "Nexus Edition" of the HTC One in the works, HTC is now revealing that beginning next month, it plans to bring a Nexus u... -techradarTop 10 S Pen apps for the GALAXY Note 8.0
ked into the underside of the Samsung GALAXY Note 8.0, the S Pen is a fine input device, offering an incredible range of pressure sensitivity, and appealing to all kinds of users – from the casual doodler to the professional designer.Yet the S Pen is only as good as the apps that take advantage of it, so he... -techradarSamsung Galaxy S4 Mini release date, specs and features
nce of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini was hardly in question after the raft of rumours and leaks we've seen over the past few months - even the Korean firm managed to let slip on its own website.What is surprising however is the way the Galaxy S4 Mini was announced, with many assuming that Samsung's Lond... -techradarUpdated: Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini officially unveiled
s taken the surprising route of announcing the phone-we-all-knew-about Galaxy S4 Mini ahead of the expected launch event in June.The new S4 Mini packs a number of top end features in a diminutive package, with things like S Translate, Group Play and an upgraded camera system. However, it does away with a... -techradarJ'accuse! HTC hurls sabotage shot at Samsung
s been using its dominant position in the mobile component business to harm rivals, according to a senior HTC official.Jack Tong, the president of HTC North Asia, has reportedly said Samsung "strategically declined" to supply his company with the AMOLED displays that had featured in 2010's brilliant HTC De... -techradarFacebook Home's road to success will be a marathon, not a sprint
ay be one of the most dominant social networks of all time, but the company has struggled to find its footing beyond the confines of the world wide web.With Facebook Home, Zuckerberg and crew seemed poised to finally make a big splash on smartphones that could expand the network's outreach on mobile devices.It's ... -techradarWindows PhoneHuawei Ascend W2 leaks again, this time with a stylish design
Ascend W2 has popped up again and this time instead of a blurry snap shot we've been treated to what looks like a press image of the Windows Phone 8-toting smartphone.So far we've had a smattering of leaks and rumours surrounding the Ascend W2, with reports suggesting it will slide in above the budget-c... -techradar
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cting Samsung to lift the lid on the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini box at its June 20 event, but as for the specifics inside, most of it has been a lot of guess work until now.Now German blog All About Samsung claims the Galaxy S4 Mini will be powered by a 1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor. We'd previously... -techradarBuying Guide: Best earphones: 10 top earbuds for smartphones
what you want - in-ears, in-ear-monitors or inter aurals - these tiny earbuds are among the most common gadgets around. The most obvious upgrade for anyone with a smartphone whose bundled in-ears are about as dynamic as George Osborne, a good pair of earbuds can take tunes to a higher level for rela... -techradarSamsung Galaxy Ace 3 and Tab 3 10.1 eyeing June release?
ike the Galaxy S4 Mini and Galaxy S4 Mega aren't the only devices expected to for a reveal next month - with the rumoured Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 and Galaxy Ace phone said to be joining the party.The information comes from Russian website Hi-Tech Mail (translated over at GSMArena) which claims that the Tab 3 1... -techradarCook: Just because Android is bigger, doesn't mean it's winning
Tim Cook stills believes his Cupertino-based firm is on top in the smartphone and tablet war, even though Android commands a larger market share.Cook opened up about Apple's competition during AllThingsD's annual conference, and he still firmly believes that it's still the number one player in the technology market."For us, wi... -techradarLG exec reveals new Android tablet plans, Optimus G2 global rollout
bout to take Samsung's current domination of Android lying down. In fact, the maker of the Optimus G Pro is laying out plans for new tablets and a synchronized worldwide rollout for the Optimus G2.PhoneArena reported Tuesday that new details have been revealed for LG's product lineup, which includes plans... -techradar
AndroidUpdated: LG says no to Nexus 5
date: A spokesperson has stated that while LG is indeed not working on a Nexus 5, this doesn't mean it "would turn down the opportunity".Despite the general belief that LG Mobile will continue its relationship with Google by building the Nexus 5, the company's European VP has strongly suggested that this isn't the case.During a ... -techradarWhat are Foxconn and Mozilla announcing on June 3?
d Foxconn have announced that the two will be pairing up to debut a new Firefox OS device on June 3.As for what it might be, Focus Taiwan, which cites an anonymous insider, reckons the new device will be a tablet that could see a budget slate enter the Apple-Android dominated arena.Of course, Hon ... -techradarBuying Guide: Best Google Nexus 4 case: 10 to choose from
of the hardest smartphones to get hold of, but with its brilliantly vibrant 4.7-inch display, quad-core power and wireless charging capabilities, the Google Nexus 4 was worth the wait.With glass on the back and Gorilla glass up front, it's definitely a wise move to add a last line of s... -techradarThe fastest smartphone on the market: what makes the S4 tick?
to grab a slice of birthday cake and warm up those vocal cords as RAM has turned the ripe old age of 62! And my, what a way it's come since it's early incarnation on 11 May 1951.Without RAM, many of our day-to-day devices simply wouldn't function – from PCs and laptops to smartphones, tablets and games consoles.We've go... -techradarWindows PhoneUpdated: Samsung likely to launch Galaxy S4 mini and Ativ devices on June 20
g Galaxy S4 mini will launch on June 20, according to an invitation sent to TechRadar by the South Korean manufacturer today.The event is called the "Samsung Premiere 2013" and will include new devices for its Galaxy and ATIV portfolio.We're fully expecting the Galaxy S4 mini to be the star of t... -techradar
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ok phone: the device rumoured for so many years. It left people guessing left, right and centre, was billed as potentially the biggest threat to the mobile market since the original iPhone and with such an iconic brand powerhouse behind it the possibilities were almost endless.So what did we get? A nondescript Android handset with a li... -techradarUnlimited possibilities: a beginner's guide to the GALAXY Note 8.0
g GALAXY Note 8.0 is an incredibly stylish 8-inch Android tablet that promises to be the ultimate handheld computer. And yes, it comfortably delivers in every conceivable way.Read on to discover why we think the Note 8.0 is the definitive mobile touchscreen device in terms of form, st... -techradar10 reasons to upgrade: a beginner's guide to the Samsung GALAXY S4
nally unveiled its latest mobile at a high-profile launch event at New York's Radio City Music Hall in March, with the new GALAXY S4 set to seriously shake-up the smartphone world in 2013.You can read all about our first impressions of the new Samsung GALAXY S4 and learn more from our 10 things you need t... -techradarHTC First UK release gets delayed, possibly terminated
f="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/htc-first-1142551/review">HTC First will not be coming to the UK, at least for some time, with confirmation that pre-orders will be taken down on the customised Facebook/Android handset.An EE spokesperson told TechRadar that the decision was to allow Facebook to a... -techradarApple moaning that Google Now on Galaxy S4 copies Siri's patents
filed a new set of patent infringements in its ongoing legal battle, and this time it has the Samsung Galaxy S4 in its sights.According to the papers filed by Apple, the Cupertino-based firm isn't best pleased about the way Samsung has implemented the Google Now feature on its latest flagship smartphone.It's claiming the... -techradarHTC Desire 600 confirmed: Boomsound and Blinkfeed on the cheap
sire 600 has been officially unveiled by the Taiwanese firm, sporting a quad-core processor and mid-range tag.Earlier today we reported on rumours which hinted at the Desire 600 and the Desire 200, and with one already becoming reality our hopes are high for the latter to follow suit soon.We're impresse... -techradarHTC Desire 600 and Desire 200 could be firm's new budget range
f new HTC handsets have apparently popped up online, with leaks revealing a pair of lower-end offerings.First up is news of the HTC Desire 200 which is also going by the model ID 102e, with details from Taiwanese certification authorities picked up by Chinese site VR-Zone.According to the leak the Desire 20... -techradarA-Huawei Mate-y! Massive 6.1-inch Ascend Mate smartphone hits UK
e Huawei Ascend Mate Android smartphone is now available to buy in the UK for the modest SIM-free price of £335.Independent retailer Expansys is offering the 6.1-inch device which was launched in January as the world's largest smartphone, an honour that has since been stolen by the 6.3-inch Samsung Ga... -techradarNew Pandora, Facebook integration takes advantage of new music tab
day announced a new form of Facebook integration for Pandora mobile apps on iOS and Android and the official Pandora web music player.Pandora sharing to Facebook has existed for some time, but the new social integration is "effortless," wrote Pandora's chief technology officer and executive vice president of ... -techradarExclusive: Why no HTC One on Verizon, microSD for US and UK? HTC explains
f="http://www.techradar.com/us/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/htc-one-1131862/review">HTC One is an excellent smartphone, one of only three phones to ever earn a five-star rating from us. Despite our unmitigated endorsement of the device, we're still curious about a of couple things.First of... -techradarTop 10 social networking tips for the S4
ver been a better time and place to social network than right now, and chances are, at any given 'right now', you'll have your phone to hand. The smartphone has therefore unsurprisingly become social networking's best friend. With that in mind, here are our top ten tips for social networking on arguably the smartest of phones,... -techradarWindows PhoneNokia EOS may bring Windows Phone 8 to fingers on July 9
EOS could be finally landing on July 9 according to a new release date rumour, and it should come packing that 41-megapixel sensor that Nokia 808 PureView owners have been enjoying for some time.According to a source speaking to Mobile Geeks the launch date will be during the second week of July, most li... -techradar
AndroidUpdated: Samsung Galaxy Mega to hit shelves this July for £459.99
upcoming 80s inspired slab-phone, the Galaxy Mega, will hit UK shelves this July with a £459.99 price tag according to Clove. But, you know, it ain't about the money, money, money…Except, Jessie J is wrong on this one, because it is very much about the money. A novice-level Samsu... -techradarOpinion: Why are we being cheated by phone manufacturers?
hat really grinds my gears? Smartphones getting better features in other countries. Sure it's not the most glamorous of things, but boy, does it rub me up the wrong way.So what's triggered my latest outrage? Well it's the news that HTC is launching its fabulous One smartphone in Japan - with a microSD slot.Now before you all jump on board the "... -techradarHTC One looks set to get Jelly Bean treatment
eloper has tweeted that Jelly Bean 4.2.2 will be available to HTC One users within a matter of weeks.Described as a "notorious insider" by GottaBeMobile (we're not sure if that's a compliment or not), developer @LlabTooFeR let slip that the Jelly Bean update will be available at the "end of this month, beginning of ... -techradarShining bright like a diamond, Samsung shows off new screen tech
creens, screens - Samsung has a one track mind so far this week. Samsung Display announced Monday the company will unveil a pair of new screen technologies during Display Week 2013 at the Vancouver Convention Centre, which runs through May 23.The Korean manufacturer has chosen the annual Society for ... -techradarTurn your Galaxy S3 into a diluted S4 - Android 4.2.2 update imminent
lly Bean 4.2.2, which will bring the functionality of the Galaxy S4 to the Galaxy S3, has been leaked and is available to download, if you're brave enough. It is understood that this isn't the official version, which is still in test mode accordi... -techradarMeegoJolla Floats 1st Sailfish SmartphoneJolla on Monday launched the first smartphone to run its Sailfish operating system. The handset, which is now available for preorder, will come with a removable back plate designed to let the phone user customize its interface. Jolla was founded by former Nokia employees who wanted to continue the development work the company had started with the MeeGo OS. -technewsworld
AndroidWill BlackBerry, Nokia or Amazon Replace Apple or Google?Apple and Google are currently at the top of the mobile device heap, but both companies are vulnerable at the moment. Apple has lost its iconic CEO and appears to be chasing Samsung, and you can't lead by following. Samsung is the dominant player on Android, but Google and Samsung are having relationship problems at the moment. Both have been quietly expressing dissatisfaction with the other. -technewsworldLenovo K900 launched as Chinese firm eyes up the big boys
c-dog sounding Lenovo K900 was launched on Friday and is set to take aim at the industry's big boys with its top-end specifications. The K900 is the first smartphone to utilise Intel's new Atom Z2580 2.0GHz dual-core processor, which lines up next to a 5.5-inch full HD display with 400ppi and a 13MP rear facing cam... -techradarSamsung Galaxy S4 Active gains a J and new processor in rugged makeover
g Galaxy S4 Active has made another appearance online, this time in a benchmark result which claims to reveal a new processor and slightly altered named.According to details which have appeared on GFXBench the rugged handset in question could well be known as the Samsung Galaxy S4 J... -techradarMeegoTechRadar.com
the European trend of baffling company names, Finnish startup Jolla has revealed what its forthcoming smartphone will look like.The company's website says that the device will be entirely button-free, have a 4.5-inch display, house a dual-core processor, be 4G ready, have an 8MP camera and 16GB of onboard storage wit... -techradar
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ng so popular it's impossible to keep up with the demand would normally be viewed as a good problem to have, it's causing a bit of a burden for HTC.There's so much interest in the company's new flagship phone, the HTC One, the Taiwanese manufacturer can't quite keep its supply chains up and running.The ... -techradarThe 10 best games for Android - paid apps
rth playing, it's worth paying. At least, that's the credo of our top 10 premium Android games, each chosen to make sure your hard-earned pennies wouldn't be put to better use in an impromptu game of tiddlywinks. We reckon you'll get your money's worth with this lot – or at least sufficient distraction to forget you were meant to be saving f... -techradarTop 10 social media apps for Android
ade-up research suggests there are now more social media apps than there are actual people willing to be friends with you – so how do you go about choosing the right apps to avoid smartphone social death? As usual your only true friend, TechRadar, is here to guide you through, even if you don't know your FaceSpace from your M... -techradarWindows PhoneWindows Phone Now No. 3 in Market, BlackBerry No. 4Has Microsoft Phone moved into a coveted though distant third place for smartphone platforms behind Google's Android and Apple's iOS? A new report from IDC says it has.
-mobile-tech-todayNokia EOS and Lumia 920 may have a few things in common
xt flagship Windows Phone 8 handset was widely expected for this week's London event, but the rumored EOS instead wound up being spotted elsewhere by an eager fan.WMPoweruser reported Friday that a reader claims to have spent some face time with a Nokia EOS prototype, and was able to provide a fairly detai... -techradar
