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iPhone 5 Gets New Waterproof ATLAS Case From Incipio (With Warranty)
iPhone case maker Incipio announced the iPhone 5 ATLAS Waterproof Ultra-Rugged Case, which the company plans to release in February this year. Interestingly, the case also comes with a one-year warranty.
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Sony Xperia Z May Not Come To Canada
Sony launched its Android-based smartphones Xperia Z and Xperia ZL at the 2013 International CES and a previous report indicated that both the devices will be available to Canadian users. However, now, a recent report indicates that the Xperia Z will not be making its way to Canada after all.
Jailbroken Surface RT Runs Apple OS
Recent reports indicated that hackers have successfully jailbroken Microsoft's latest Surface RT tablet. Now word's on the street that a hacker has seeded Apple's Rhapsody operating system on a jailbroken Surface RT.
iPad 5 And iPad mini 2 Will Release In March, Says Analyst
Apple had launched the iPad 3 in March 2012 and just after seven months, it unveiled the iPad mini as well as the iPad 4 in October. It seems that Apple will now be refreshing its iPad models on a biannual cycle and a report from Topeka Capital Market now suggests that the iPad 5 and iPad mini 2 will launch in March 2013.
Cheaper iPhone Not On The Cards For Apple, Says Phil Schiller
Rumors have been flying thick and fast that Apple will launch a cheaper iPhone perhaps in different sizes as well multiple colors. However, Apple's Phil Schiller, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing, has put an end to the rumors by saying that cheap smartphones "will never be the future" for the company.
BlackBerry 10 Set To Take 2013 By Storm, Suggests Strong Demand In Canada
Research In Motion (RIM) will be launching its latest operating system BlackBerry 10 (BB10) at its press event on Jan. 30 and the Canadian company is also slated to launch some of its latest BB10-powered smartphones. BlackBerry 10 pre-registrations have begun on major carriers in Canada, and now reports suggest that BB10 will enjoy strong demand, at least in its home terrain.
Waterproof Your iPhone 5, Galaxy S3, iPad, And More, Courtesy Liquipel
Ever taken your iDevice to the john and dropped it accidentally in water? If you're one of those who happened to face that misfortune and spent a lot of money in repairing your device (if at all it can be repaired), you'll be glad to know that Liquipel has come out with a revolutionary waterproofing solution that can protect your iDevice from accidental water splash.
Super Bowl May Soon Be Telecasted Live Over 4G LTE, Thanks To Verizon
Have you missed an important Super Bowl game because you are traveling or away from a television? All that is about to change and you may be able to watch your favorite Super Bowl game live while on the move on your Verizon 4G LTE smartphone, as the carrier may broadcast live Super Bowl games from 2014.
Apple In Discussion With Carriers For $99 iPhone
Rumors have been surfacing in the smartphone industry that Apple is planning to launch a low-cost iPhone to penetrate deeper in the smartphone market. Now, recent rumors indicate that Apple is already in talks with U.S. carriers regarding the cheaper iPhone priced in the $99 to $149 range and expected to be launched in 2013.
Lenovo Shows Off Five New Smartphones Including Flagship IdeaPhone S890
The Chinese smartphone maker Lenovo has released five new smartphones to its IdeaPhone Android smartphones range.
Charge iPhone, iPod, iPad, And More All At Once, Courtesy Griffin PowerDock 5
Griffin is showcasing its latest multiple device charging dock, the PowerDock 5, at the 2013 International CES. With the PowerDock 5 you can now charge your iPod, iPhone, iPad, or up to five gadgets simultaneously.
ZTE Grand S: The 'Thinnest' 5-Inch Smartphone Around
The International CES has brought an array of new smartphones from different device makers, including ZTE, who revealed the 'world's thinnest' 5-inch 1080p smartphone - the ZTE Grand S.
Huawei Ascend W1 Windows Phone 8 Smartphone Launched
Many Android-based smartphones have made their debut at the 2013 International CES, but Huawei has launched a Windows Phone 8 (WP8) smartphone, Ascend W1, to rival existing WP8 smartphones available in the market.
Huawei Unveils Ascend D2 5-Inch Smartphone At CES 2013
Huawei announced two of its latest smartphones, the 6.1-inch Ascend Mate and the 5-inch Ascend D2, at the 2013 International CES (or CES 2013) in Las Vegas. Ascend D2 has a smaller display when compared to Ascend Mate but the "all-in-one" smartphone packs in top-end features that will give stiff competition to existing top-end smartphones available in the market today.
Introducing iPhone Chip That Can Smell And Taste
Adamant Technology, based in San Francisco, claims that it has designed a computer chip for the iPhone, which will enable the smartphone to identify different smells and flavors.
CES 2013: Fulton Innovation Demos Tablet That Doubles Up As Wireless Smartphone Charger
Fulton Innovation announced that it will demo its tablet which can be charged wirelessly and can also be doubled up as a wireless smartphone charger at the 2013 International CES (or CES 2013).
Nokia Shows Off Lumia 920 Features In A Chinese Ad
The Nokia Lumia 920 launched in Nov. 2012 and has attracted many users looking for a Windows Phone 8 (WP8) smartphone. Now. a latest Chinese video commercial of the Lumia 920 shows the in and outs of the handset.
Meet Huawei Ascend Mate: World's Largest Smartphone With 6.1-inch Display
One of the biggest technology events, the CES 2013 has kicked off and it seems that the year ahead will be very promising when it comes to bigger-sized smartphones. Huawei officially launched its much-rumored 6.1-inch Ascend Mate, which is currently "the largest smartphone" around.
HTC M7 To Get Sense 5.0 With 'Simple And Clean' UI
HTC M7 did a no-show at CES 2013 but that hasn't stopped rumors. Recent reports suggest that the M7 will have the company's latest Sense 5.0 running on top of the Android platform and users can experience a "simple and clean" user interface (UI).
Samsung Smartphone Sales Forecasted To Grow By 35% In 2013, Widening Lead Over Apple
Apple and Samsung are key players in the smartphone market but recent analysis shows that Samsung is expected to increase its smartphone sales by 35 percent in 2013, compared to 33 percent sales increase by Apple in the same period. The increase in sales forecast means that Samsung will widen its lead over Apple in 2013.
CES 2013: Samsung Reveals 3D Capable Mirrorless NX300 Camera
Samsung recently announced its latest flagship mirrorless digital camera, NX300, just ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2013 in Las Vegas. Alongside the NX300, the company also revealed the "world's first" 3D lens system to capture both stills and video in full HD.
iPad Loses Market Share By 7.1 Percent But Still Remains Leader
The holiday season is over and many tech enthusiasts will be busy playing with the latest gadgets that they received or purchased during the holiday season. Usually, smartphones and tablets are among the top-selling products during the holiday season and Chitika Insights reports that even though iPad sales dropped by 7.1 percent, Apple still remained the market leader.
Sprint To Offer Pay As You Go Plans From Jan. 25
Recent rumors indicate that Sprint is gearing up to attract more customers to its network with the introduction of pay as you go plans, dubbed "Sprint As You Go," that will come into effect from January end this year.
iPhone 6, Galaxy S4, And More May Sport Gorilla Glass 3 As Corning Announces Latest Update
Corning Gorilla Glass is a key feature of major smartphones and tablets available in the market today and the announcement of the latest Gorilla Glass 3 may mean that upcoming smartphones, including iPhone 6, Galaxy S4, and more may come equipped with the latest upgrade.
Nokia Lumia 920 Successor To Sport An Aluminum Body?
Nokia launched its first Windows Phone 8 (WP8) powered smartphone line-up in November 2012, which included the high-end flagship Lumia 920 and the mid-range Lumia 820. Since the launch, the Lumia 920 has been quite popular in the smartphone market and now rumors indicate that the successor of Lumia 920 will be thinner, lighter, and will sport an aluminum body.
Google Maps 'NOT' Disabled On Windows Phone 8 Smartphones, Confirms Google
Multiple users had recently reported that they are unable to access Google Maps from their Windows Phone smartphones, giving rise to rumors that Google had blocked the access to its Google Maps service from Windows Phone smartphones. However, Google has confirmed that it did not block Google Maps from Windows Phone smartphones.
Lenovo Eyes Number One Smartphone Maker Title In China
Samsung and Apple are well-known for their smartphones and in China, the former is the no. 1 smartphone maker, followed by Lenovo. Now reports suggest that Lenovo is planning to overtake Samsung in the Chinese smartphone industry.
