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Windows Phone 8.1 SDK promises a ton of updates

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The Windows Phone 8.1 SDK has leaked and it brings a bevy of software updates and added features.

The new layout looks like a bit like a combination of Windows RT and Windows Phone; the lines are blurring between the two platforms. Read more »

iOS 7 adoption quickly increasing

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Apple has reported that 82% of all iOS users have upgraded to the seventh iteration of the popular mobile and tablet OS.

How did Apple gauge this number? Read more »

Meet the Sigma dp Quattro line of cameras

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Sigma’s new dp line of cameras may resemble projectors, but they’ve been designed that way for a purpose: better grip and handling.

Ergonomics aren’t the only boasted improvements on their newest line-up of cameras, however. Read more »

Samsung on the fence about price of Galaxy Gear 2

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Samsung is carefully deciding what the price of their next Galaxy Gear line is going to be.

It will be an especially important decision for the Korean Manufacturer since Apple has its own line of wearable devices in the works. Read more »

Google toying with cards-style YouTube Mobile browser UI

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If there’s one thing that persisted from Palm’s Web OS, it’s the “cards” feature that was so highly touted, and praised, from the now dead operating system.

It seems like Google is testing a cards-centric approach to their mobile YouTube web application. Big G is also playing with the idea of adding in a slide-out side drawer. Read more »

Now anyone can use Droid Zap

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Well anyone with an Android phone, that is. Motorola’s Droid Zap application used to be a Moto phone exclusive.

The problem was that it greatly restricted the number of users who could zap photos to anyone in a 1,000 foot radius. But not anymore. Read more »

New Google Play Newsstand widget gets “mini card” view

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Are you more of a headline kind of person, and don’t have the time to read entire news stories? Then Google Play Newsstand’s latest update should be right up your alley.

It features a “mini card” view that could save you lots of time while scrolling through your selected news. Read more »

Flappy Bird to fly away

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Love Flappy Bird? Well we’ve got some sad news: turns out the game’s developer, Dong Nguyen, is taking the popular new title down.

He tweeted the information, which indicates that the game will be pulled offline tomorrow. Read more »

Apple has huge Saphire crystal factory, possibly for making iPhone displays

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There were some reports last year about Apple opening a Sapphire Crystal furnace factory in Arizona.

It turns out that the Cupertino-based tech giant is pushing hard to get the factory up and running as soon as possible. So why the rush from Apple? Read more »

Angry Birds Star Wars 2 adds 8 new characters

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Love Angry Birds Star Wars? Well you’ll be happy to hear that Rovio has added 8 new characters to their latest iteration of the popular bird-flinging franchise.

The new guests come part of the Carbonite pack. Read more »

Windows 8.1 Update 1 slated for April

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Are you eagerly awaiting an update for Windows 8.1? Well you won’t have to be twiddling your thumbs for much longer, because rumor has it that the first major update for Microsoft’s latest Operating System will launch in early April.

Initial reports indicated that Update 1 would be available in March, but now it seems that it’s been pushed to April 8th. What changes will the new update bring? Join us after the jump to find out. Read more »

Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 makes its UK debut today

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We’ve encountered Samsung’s NotePro tablet before in our first look and hands on of the device. If you liked what you saw, then you’ll be happy to know that the NotePro is available for purchase in the UK starting today.

You can order the slate from John Lewis and Carphone Warehouse. Take a look at its specs after the jump to see if Samsung’s latest touchscreen slab is worth your hard-earned cash. Read more »

iPad Mini and Galaxy S4 are the most fragile devices, study shows

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A recent study put a bunch of different pieces of tech to the test to see which of them would be the most likely to break. The top of that list? The iPad Mini.

Following close behind was the Samsung Galaxy S4. In fact, Apple and Samsung products dominated almost all of the list. Read more »

Google Maps 7.6 update brings a bunch of new features

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Maps 7.6 has just been made available for download, and we have a breakdown of all the new features and functionality it brings.

New updates in Google Maps 7.6 are Offers, Preferred Transit Modes, interface and icon changes, and new domains. For a more in-depth look at these features, join us after the jump. Read more »

Apple will donate to classrooms for education initiative

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It looks like the White House will be getting a little bit of help with its ConnectEd Initiative.

A bunch of tech companies will be offering free products and services and amongst them, is Apple. Read more »