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Linux Ubuntu is the latest smartphone OS

Posted January 2, 2013 - 16:12 by Trent Nouveau

Canonical has introduced a smartphone-specific version of Linux Ubuntu which uses all four edges of the screen to render a more immersive UI experience.

Report: Samsung is prepping a Tizen-based smartphone

Posted December 31, 2012 - 15:52 by Trent Nouveau

Japan's NTT Docomo has teamed up with Samsung and Intel to promote the development of a new mobile operating system for smartphones and tablets.

ZTE's Grand S phablet boasts a 5-inch HD display

Posted December 29, 2012 - 07:30 by Shane McGlaun

A phablet is basically a device that boasts a larger screen than your typical smartphone, yet is smaller than your average tablet.

Video: Xsens showcases wearable 3D body motion tracking system

Posted December 26, 2012 - 11:07 by Shane McGlaun

3D body motion tracking has been used by Hollywood studios to make films and video games for years.

Huawei teases tricked-out Mate phablet

Posted December 24, 2012 - 11:50 by Shane McGlaun

Huawei showcases tricked-out phablet ahead of CES 2013.

Motorola designs a Google "X" smartphone

Posted December 21, 2012 - 17:24 by Trent Nouveau

Google-owned Motorola is reportedly working on a "sophisticated" handset that is slated to hit physical and virtual shelves in 2013.

Emulate the Mac Plus on your Android tablet or smartphone

Posted December 20, 2012 - 16:07 by Trent Nouveau

The Macintosh Plus computer - introduced on January 16, 1986 - was the third iteration of Apple's Macintosh line, ran System 7 (OS) and weighed in at a cool $2,599.

Smartphones monitor air pollution

Posted December 19, 2012 - 06:13 by Flora Malein

The portable pollution sensor known as ‘Citisense’ delivers real-time data on air quality to the user’s mobile and home computer.

Geek installs inductive charging pad inside his desk

Posted December 18, 2012 - 10:00 by Shane McGlaun

Most smartphone owners out there will undoubtedly agree that messing about with wires to charge a handset is rather inconvenient.

Report: Foxconn is manufacturing an Amazon smartphone

Posted December 17, 2012 - 14:47 by Trent Nouveau

Reports of an Amazon-branded smartphone have been circulating since 2011.

Samsung mobile (Exynos) kernel found vulnerable to exploit

Posted December 17, 2012 - 14:13 by Shane McGlaun

There are a number of talented hackers and modders working around the clock to root as many Android devices as they can.

Sony's "Yuga" is a tricked-out smartphone

Posted December 17, 2012 - 11:57 by Trent Nouveau

Sony is reportedly prepping a 5-inch 1080p smartphone codenamed "Yuga."

Pentagon targets mobile data extraction

Posted December 17, 2012 - 10:00 by Shane McGlaun

Hollywood often makes it seem easy for the police or military to covertly access data stored on a tablet or smartphone.

Samsung eyes 2013 launch for Galaxy Note III

Posted December 13, 2012 - 17:10 by Trent Nouveau

Samsung is reportedly preparing to launch its Galaxy Note III "phablet" sometime in 2013. The device is slated to boast an even bigger screen than its predecessor which sports a 5.5-inch screen.

This YotaPhone is loaded with E Ink and LCD displays

Posted December 13, 2012 - 12:52 by Shane McGlaun

Over the last several months, we've seen a number of smartphone prototypes with a low power E-Ink display on one side and a traditional LCD on the other.

Samsung Galaxy S4 may boast "unbreakable" OLED display

Posted December 7, 2012 - 15:34 by Trent Nouveau

Samsung's flagship Galaxy S3 handset is one of the most popular smartphones on the market.

The iPhone 5 pans 360°

Posted December 7, 2012 - 10:30 by Shane McGlaun

Perhaps the most practical experience most of us have with 360° cameras and the images they produce is Google's Street View platform.

Samsung Galaxy Axiom is in the wild

Posted November 28, 2012 - 16:14 by Shane McGlaun

In the market for a new smartphone and happen to live in an area with coverage by US Cellular? You might want to check out the new Samsung Galaxy Axiom which operates on the carrier's 4G LTE network.