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Apple, Foxconn Improve China Plants, But More to Do -Audit
Apple Inc and Foxconn have improved working conditions at Chinese factories that make most of the world's iPads and iPhones, according to auditors the firms enlisted to monitor the process, but tough tasks lie ahead.
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Rumored iPhone 5 Parts Perfect Fit for Leaked Back Casing
The perennial iPhone 5 rumors and leaks have given iFans fodder for speculation and helped form notions of the hotly-anticipated smartphone's physical design. By now, both aficionados and tech gurus have become conversant with its features and specs. The latest rumor is that the leaked iPhone 5 parts are a perfect fit for the leaked back casing.
Samsung Windows Phone 8 Marco and Odyssey Devices Specs And Pricing Leaked
The first set of Windows Phone 8 devices are scheduled for a September launch, with Nokia leading the charge. Shortly after, Windows 8 and supported devices will take to store shelves in an effort to keep Microsoft on track in a rapidly changing market. Rumors have surrounded Samsung's plan for Windows Phone 8, and recent leaks appear to have revealed not only the pricing but also the specifications of the upcoming Samsung devices.
Samsung Galaxy S Duos Dual SIM-Enabled Smartphone Announced
South Korean smartphone giant Samsung unveiled the latest member of the Galaxy smartphone family, named Galaxy S Duos. The new smartphone will be dual SIM-enabled allowing the user to receive calls on one SIM while taking a call from the other.
HTC Loses $40 Million as OnLive Restructures to Avoid Bankruptcy
News broke over the weekend of OnLive's plan to restructure and look for a new buyer in the process laying off employees. When an anonymous buyer appeared, HTC's investment into the company returned a loss of $40 million.
Apple, Samsung CEOs Talk But No Trial Settlement Reached
The chief executives of Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd have talked but did not settle the high stakes patent dispute between the two electronics companies, a Samsung attorney said in court on Monday.
SMSZombie Virus Affects Half a Million Android Devices in China
As Android has become the most popular platform for smartphones and tablets worldwide, an ever-increasing amount of malware has been designed and aimed at Android devices. Because Google's Play store has only a limited presence in China, a slew of independent Android app stores have popped up in the country to profit from the great popularity of Android devices, and some of those apps carry malware. A new Android threat has already infected more than half a million devices in China so far.
Sony Xperia SL Official: To Sport a Faster 1.7GHz Processor
The newest addition to this fall's bevy of hotly-anticipated smartphone releases is an offering from Sony called the Xperia SL. Since July of this year, the gadget grapevine had been abuzz with rumors and leaks that a Sony Xperia S upgrade to Xperia SL was on its way. Over the weekend, Japanese electronics bigwig Sony quietly announced the launch of its Xperia SL on the company's official Web site.
Mobile Phone Companies to Become Soothsayers: New Algorithm to Facilitate the Prediction of User Movements
Smartphones have become an indispensable part of day-to-day life. As technology has advanced, their original purpose of simply making phone calls has taken a backseat to innumerable apps that enable users to navigate to a location using GPS, check train schedules, watch favorite sitcoms, search for restaurants, and launch vengeful cartoon birds. Now, gadgets may predict users' whereabouts in advance.
Acer Liquid Gallant Solo, Acer Liquid Glow, and Acer CloudMobile: Should Rivals be Worried?
Gizmo lovers will be delighted to learn that Taiwanese company Acer is heating up the smartphone war with three spanking new devices: Liquid Gallant Solo or the E350, Acer Liquid Glow, and Acer CloudMobile.
iPhone Owners, Beware: Hacker Reveals SMS Spoofing via iOS Security Flaw
A well-known French hacker has revealed a major security flaw that has existed in Apple's iPhone since the very first device launched in 2007. Known publicly only as "pod2g," the French iOS security researcher published details about the vulnerability on Friday, Aug. 17. According to him, the security flaw affects all versions of iOS, including the latest beta release of iOS 6.
Acer’s Liquid Gallant Solo Smartphone to Debut this Month
Acer, better known for its PCs and laptops, is getting ready to boost its smartphone presence. Rumors suggest that Acer will launch its Android-powered Liquid Gallant Solo smartphone at the IFA event in Berlin later this month.
Microsoft Surface RT vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: The Better Buy
In the battle of tablets, Samsung's recently launched Galaxy 10.1 faces stiff rivalry from Apple's iPad, while Microsoft is set to drop a bomb on the tech world with the launch of its Surface tablets.
