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iPad 5 on track for September release

The new Apple iPad is coming in Q3 this year according to reports online. The last time Apple updated the tablet was in November last year, although it was a minor update to the main update almost 16 months ago. The 5th generation iPad will be a big revenue source …

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Apple seeking iWatch trademark in Japan

Apple have filed a trademark application for the term ‘iWatch' in Japan. This basically confirms that Apple will be releasing a new ‘wearable' computing device in the near future. Many companies have released a ‘smartwatch' this year with the big players such as Google, Samsung, Microsoft and Apple waiting in …

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Hey look, it’s a Firefox smartphone

Well, a smartphone with the Firefox OS at least. The news of this open platform, HTML5 operating system got a lot of mobile developers excited earlier this year and it's likely to continue today, as the first handset sporting the browser giant's OS has now landed. Set to go on …

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HTC One ‘Glamour Red’ showcased

HTC have been showcasing their ‘Glamour Red' version of the popular One smartphone. The HTC One was already available in traditional Black and silver versions, but the red model will certainly appeal to a more flamboyant user base. Reports from the Far East point to a Blue version also planned …

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Acer makes Intel’s Ultrabook dream afforable

When Intel first started touting the concept of an Ultrabook, our imaginations were captivated. Computex that year was full of new ideas and concepts – mostly built around processors that would ultimately struggle to make their sales targets. The problem was price. But maybe that's changing. You want the Core …

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Android dominating – 1 billion devices to ship in 2014

Android is set to continue its domination well into 2014 as analyst firm Gartner are predicting that 1 billion devices will ship next year. This analysis includes products from mobile phones to desktop PC's. Their research shows that Microsoft are in second place with Apple close behind. These positions will …

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Lenovo announce budget Miix Win8 tablet

Lenovo have unveiled their new Windows 8 10.1 inch hybrid machine which they are called the Miix. This ‘multi mode' system can be docked with an optional folio case with an included AccuType keyboard, so it can be used like an Ultrabook. The retail price is said to be around the …

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NVIDIA show their strong ARM

Graphics chip maker NVIDIA has announced that is considering licencing its technology to other firms in a similar fashion to the Cambridge chip maker ARM. In a statement made earlier this week Nvidia said it would start to licence both its GPU cores and its “visual computing” patent portfolio to new …

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Apple iOS7 – new cleaner, flatter look

Apple have revealed their latest update to the mobile operating system at the WorldWide Developers Conference (WWDC). There are new features and a cleaner, flatter look. Tim Cook, Apple CEO said that iOS7 was ‘the biggest change to iOS since the launch of the iPhone.” Craig Federighi, Apple vice president …

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Clipless attaches smartphone directly to clothes

They Innovate are the company behind Clipless – a mounting device that will attach a smartphone to many things, including your clothes. The creators claim it will work with any moderately flat surface. Clipless has been designed to relegate the reason for buying a leather pouch. A discrete disc and …

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Nokia Lumia 925 pre-order at Carphone Warehouse

Carphone Warehouse announced at the weekend that they are taking pre-orders for the new Lumia 925 flagship phone. The retailer are offering contracts over 24 months with Orange, EE's 4G Network, 02, T-Mobile and Vodafone. The Orange deal is £29.99 up front and £32 per month with unlimited minutes and …

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Luxa2 launches brand new online store

While the initial sheen might have come off the smartphone market (Apple in particular) as it moves to becoming a commodity, it is still a growth industry. But enjoying far greater growth is the accessory industry that has grown around it. KitGuru snags a sighting of a new site – …

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Tim Cook says Google Glass will have ‘limited appeal’

Since the death of the legendary Steve Jobs, many Apple naysayers felt that the company may struggle to innovate. Tim Cook wanted to clarify the situation, saying that the company would release ‘several more game changers' and hinting that wearable computers could be one of the new concepts. Cook spoke …

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Nokia’s $99 Asha 501 targeting emerging markets

Nokia have been selling well in the high end markets, but their new Asha 501 has been specifically designed to battle in emerging markets. The smartphone will retail for only $99 off contract. The Lumia phones have proven popular in wealthier parts of the world such as Europe and it …

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