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Article | 15/05/2013 Google previews upcoming Maps features

Google is adding a new level of personalization and a cleaner interface to its popular Maps product.

Article | 15/05/2013 A stock Android Galaxy S4 from Google will cost you $649

A special edition, stock Android version of the Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone will go on sale June 26 on the Google Play store for $649, Google announc...

Article | 15/05/2013 Google launches subscription music service

Google is rolling out a subscription music service that will bring users unlimited access to millions of songs in return for a monthly fee.

Article | 15/05/2013 Google says it has 900 million Android activations

Google's Android OS has more than 900 million users, the company said Wednesday at its I/O event began in San Francisco.

Article | 15/05/2013 BlackBerry to launch BMM for iOS and Android this summer

BlackBerry will launch BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) on both iOS and Android this summer.

Article | 15/05/2013 What to expect from Apple at WWDC 2013: iOS 7, OS X 10.9, new Macs, iPhone 6, iPad 5?

In a press release, Apple revealed that developers in attendance will be treated to an "in-depth look" at the future of iOS and OS X, which we expect ...

Article | 15/05/2013 Nokia's Lumia 925 will use aluminium frame as antenna, go on sale in June

Nokia's new Lumia 925 phone has an aluminium frame that functions as an antenna, and is lighter and thinner than the Lumia 920, but otherwise offers s...

Article | 14/05/2013 BlackBerry CEO: BBM to be released as a free app on iOS and Android this summer

If you can't beat 'em, develop for 'em. BlackBerry will bring its popular BlackBerry Messenger software to both iOS and Android devices.

Article | 14/05/2013 Low-cost iPhone to be built by Foxconn rival Pegatron, reports

Foxconn's days as Apple's primary manufacturing partner may be numbered. Rival Pegatron is said to be offering more competitive pricing to tempt Apple...

Article | 14/05/2013 BlackBerry Messenger is expanding to iOS and Android

BlackBerry's free Messenger service is being expanded to work with iOS and Android devices, the company announced today at its BlackBerry Live event.

Article | 14/05/2013 How to win $10,000 by purchasing Apple's 50 billionth app sometime today

Apple's App Store is about to hit 50 billion downloads, here's how to have the best chance of winning $10,000.

Article | 14/05/2013 Upbeat BlackBerry launches new Q5 qwerty smartphone

The annual BlackBerry Live conference was kicked off Tuesday with the launch of a new 3.1-in. qwerty smartphone, the BlackBerry Q5, that's slated to g...

Article | 14/05/2013 Nokia teases new Lumia smartphone with video trailer

Nokia has released a teaser trailer for its upcoming Lumia smartphone, which is expected to be the Lumia 925.

Article | 13/05/2013 New Samsung tech could pave way for 5G in 2020

Existing 4G networks for mobile devices still have limited global reach, but that's not going to keep 5G technology waiting in the wings. Samsung has ...

Article | 13/05/2013 Nokia ad hints at another new Lumina phone with aluminum body, super duper camera

Fresh off the unveiling of the Lumia 928, it looks like Nokia may have one more surprise waiting. This past Sunday, Nokia ran this spot on British TV ...

Article | 13/05/2013 Sony Xperia ZR phone shoots underwater photos, video

With the Xperia ZR, Sony claims to have the first smartphone that can snap photos and take HD video under water.

Article | 13/05/2013 Apple to fix iPhones in store, revamp Apple Care

Apple plans to repair more iPhones in store rather than exchange a broken iPhone for a refurbished one, should save $1b a year.

Article | 13/05/2013 What's next for Android? New gaming and social features could be on deck

Brace yourselves: Google will definitely announce a new flavor of Android at Wednesday's Google I/O keynote. It remains to be seen whether the new bui...

Article | 13/05/2013 Expect new Android version, Glass overload at Google I/O

When the doors open for the Google I/O keynote on Wednesday, we're not expecting a team of Glass-wearing skydivers--that's so last year--but rather so...

Article | 13/05/2013 Nexus 4 may be nearing the end of its short, tough life

Two mobile phone retailers in the UK stoked speculation this week that the Nexus 4 Android handset produced for Google by LG Electronics may be in its...