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Intel CEO Brian Krzanich shows working 14nm SoC laptop, announces sub $100 tablets at IDF 2013

Many eyes may be shifted south of San Francisco to a shindig in Cupertino, but Intel's making some waves in the city. Just now onstage at IDF 2013, CEO Brian Krzanich showed off a functioning laptop runnin    

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IFA 2013 wrap-up: what made waves at this year's show 

With the latest annual IFA trade fair coming to a close, it's come time for us to wrap up our own coverage.But before we say goodbye to Berlin for yet another year, let's take a look at all of    

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Samsung Galaxy Note sales pass the 38 million mark

We doubt that when Samsung took gamble with Galaxy Note phablet back in 2011, it imagined it will become quite the success it is today. In fact, the company has managed to sell more than 38 million Galaxy Note    

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Alleged iPhone 5S specs show only minor changes

The much awaited Apple event is tomorrow, so it's time for final leaks. Chinese site CTech has dug up the specs of the iPhone 5S, the higher end of the two models expected to be announced tomorrow, and    

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Digitimes Research: Microsoft aims to become mobile platform provider via Nokia acquisition

While Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia's Devices and Services business indicates the software vendor aims to develop its own-brand mobile end-market devices, the move also demonstrates that Microsoft    

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Galaxy Gear, Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Note 10.1 Hit U.S. In October

Samsung's Galaxy Gear, Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition will hit the U.S. this October.Samsung announced all three devices at its big Unpacked event at the IFA conference in Berlin earlier t    

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The Average Smartphone User Downloads 25 Apps

The average smartphone user in South Korea has downloaded 40 apps — the highest number in the world and well above the global average of 25 downloads.South Korean smartphone users pay for just 2.7 of    

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Second-tier handset vendors struggling to get high-end panel technology, say sources

Second-tier handset vendors are struggling to get adequate high-end panel supply as first-tier vendors prepare to launch new devices, according to industry sources.    

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Global mobile phone market to grow 7.3% in 2013 driven by 1 billion smartphone shipments, says IDC

The worldwide mobile phone market is forecast to grow 7.3% year over year in 2013, marking a sharp rebound from the nearly flat (1.2%) growth experienced in 2012. Strong demand for smartphones across all geogra    

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BlackBerry's board is reportedly pushing for quick sale

It looks like Nokia might not be the only mobile tech heavyweight which is going to be sold this year. According to WSJ sources, the management team of the troubled BlackBerry is pushing for a sale of the compa     1 comment(s)

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