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Facebook to reveal custom version of HTC made Android?

The rumour mill is winding up again regarding a dedicated Facebook phone. The New York Times (via the Verge) stages that an upcoming event may hint the release of a new dedicated handset with a “new home on Android”. Does this mean a new phone or a new app? Facebook have indicated that a dedicated branded handset made by HTC did not make sense but a partnership is still on the cards. The important question is whether Facebook are working on skinning Android to add a social network layer or forking Read more [...]

Smartphone Disasters infographic from Phones 4u

Nokia 3310s are tough, people are dirty and tattoos kill phones

The waterproof credentials of the Sony Xperia Z are featuring heavily in the promo material from the Japanese giant, and Phones4U have decided to see how much phone roughness the average user dishes out to their fondle bricks. The fact that so many people are prepared to fish their phones out of the toilet is alarming but expected. What I will say is that if you a tattoo then I am never going to let you borrow my phone. Ever. Infographic created by Phones 4u. To  avoid your own Smartphone Read more [...]

ADZero unveil final design and head to KickStarter (Updated)

ADZero have unveiled the final design of their Android phone. What makes them so special is that the phone casing will be made from sustainable bamboo. None of that plastic rubbish… If you are interested, the company will be allowing you to contribute to the project. Basic donations allow you to brag about supporting wierd mobile phones. Put in some big money and you stand to get a significant amount of discount on the final price. Pledge $10 or more Support us! We will be forever grateful Read more [...]

Samsung's JK Shin

Holy Nexus Batman – they’re coming in all shapes and sizes!

Only a week away and the rumour mill is going batshit crazy at the prospect of at least three new(ish) Nexus devices (Nexi?). First up, the leaked Argos Christmas pamphlet with has the Nexus 7 in a 32GB variant available for the same price as the old 16GB. Yes. OLD 16GB. The 16GB model is dead as a door knob as of the 29th and now it is clear that all and sundry are knocking at least £10 off the asking price. Then there is humanities worst kept secret this side of the iPhone 5: the Nexus Read more [...]

Asus Padfone 2 is a usable combination

Asus have today announced the Padfone 2, a combination of mobile phone and tablet that work as one unit. The announcement from Milan covers the Far East and Europe for a December release. And the device looks very impressive… Firstly the core hardware that drives the phone and tablet is astonishing: a 4.7 inch 720p display comprising of Sharp’s IGZO technology, quad-core Snapdragon S4 processor with a 13 megapixel camera. The phone portion has a large 2140mAh battery and it comes equipped with Read more [...]

Samsung to unveil 4 inch Galaxy S III (Updated)

Samsung is set to bring the form factor fight directly to Apple with the news of a 4 inch version of the popular Galaxy S III Android phone. In a move that could only be described as a direct square off against the iPhone 5, the smaller variant of Samsung’s flagship phone is set to be announced on October 11. Samsung’s Head of Mobile Communications, JK Shin stated ”we’ll be launching a 4-inch Galaxy S III on the 11th in Germany. There’s a lot of demand for a 4-inch screen device in Europe. Some Read more [...]

LG’s Nexus phone rumored to offer wireless charging

LG’s rumoured Nexus phone appears to be coming our way in mid November. And it looks as though the phone will also feature wireless charging. The phone will be based on the LG Optimus G but will have a different look. There is a 1280×768 “True-HD” IPS screen powered by a quad-core Snapdragon S4 processor. Wireless charging is a damn sexy option. Expect it to make some waves. Via The Verge. Read more [...]