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Remain Calm: The Free Amazon Smartphone Isn’t Happening
Amazon says it’s not coming this year, and won’t be free.
Supposedly Leaked Pics of New iPhone Bolster Fingerprint Recognition Rumors
Supposedly leaked pictures of what’s claimed to be the next iPhone would appear to back up rumors that the soon-to-be-released handset will recognize its owner’s fingerprint, Mac Rumors reports.
The unconfirmed photos, which were posted by Chinese site C Technology, feature the exterior of some iPhone-like packaging, including what …
After Launching a Cheap iPhone, Apple Could Be Going Big
Following next week’s release of a cheaper iPhone, could Apple have plans for phones with screens as large as six inches?
Google May Have a WIMM to Make a Smartwatch
An interesting wearable-tech startup is now part of Android, reports GigaOM.
The One Thing Windows Phone Phablets Really Need (Hint: Not Apps)
What could a Windows Phone phablet bring to the table? I just have one feature on my wishlist.
4 Things an Apple iPhone Trade-In Program Would Need to Succeed
The devil’s in the details.
Yes, the Next iPhone Will Be Faster — But Will It Have a 64-Bit Processor?
Although the details on Apple’s next iPhone are still a mystery, one thing you can count on is a faster device.
Cutting Out the Cellular Middleman: Imagine a Smartphone with Built-in Service
It might just be crazy enough to work — and sell like hotcakes.
Report: Two iPhone Versions — One High-End, One Low-End — to Ship in September
The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple asked assembling partner Hon Hai “to begin shipping both a new high-end and low-end iPhone in early September.” It’s unclear whether Apple would announce both at its rumored September 10 event; Apple has yet to roll out two iPhones at once.
Report: New iPhone May Be Available in Gold Color
It’s apparently not a gaudy over-the-top gold, but more of a champagne hue.
Smartwatch Is the New Black
I’m not saying smartwatches will be the next 3DTV, but there seems to be a somewhat similar trend brewing.