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Synrgic Uno debuts as one of the last TI OMAP-powered Android phones (updated with video)

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Taiwan might have an HTC One and an HTC First, but starting today, Singapore has a Synrgic Uno to join the banter (get it?). The name Synrgic might not immediately ring a bell, but if you dig a little deeper, you’ll see a mention of its earlier ph…


Google bestows the Nexus 10 with covers, available now for $29.99

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Sure, you may own the highest res Android tablet on the block, but is your Nexus 10 really all that special when it’s as naked as everyone else’s? Problem, meet solution: the Nexus 10 cover from Google. The $29.99 add-on hit the Play Store this fine …


Samsung Galaxy S4 undressed on camera, found to be easily repairable

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If you damage the microUSB connector, SIM slot or camera module on Samsung’s new Galaxy S4, you may not need to spend a lot of time or cash swapping in replacements. Of course, you’ll need to get the flagship smartphone in hand before you’re able to …


ZTE Geek unveiled with 2GHz Intel Clover Trail+ and a terrible name (video)

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Oh ZTE you cheeky monkey. Towards the end of day one at IDF in Beijing, we stumbled upon this awkwardly titled Android Jelly Bean phone that is the Geek at ZTE’s booth. Needless to say, this is yet another phone powered by an Intel processor — a 2GH…


ThermoShield protects your phone in unbearable heat and bone-rattling cold

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Rugged phone cases are bountiful. But, while they may offer some additional thermal protection, they’re not built for true extremes. For that, you’d need either piles of insulation (too bulky) or some way to control the temperature inside the case. T…


MetroPCS announces Huawei Premia 4G with Android 4.0

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MetroPCS has today announced their latest Android phone, the Huawei Premia 4G. As the name implies, this is an LTE device with specs that include a 4-inch Gorilla Glass display, 1.5GHz processor with 1GB RAM, and 5MP camera. The Premia runs Android 4.0 and comes with joyn, a MetroPCS service for messaging, WiFi calling, and [...]


Caterpillar’s CAT B15 is one sexy-looking rugged smartphone

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There are always a few hidden gems at these trade shows, and one has emerged to capture our eyes and interest. It’s the CAT B15 by Caterpillar, a rugged smartphone that we wouldn’t be embarrassed to carry around. The phone, made out of silver anodized aluminum, can handle almost any harsh conditions you can expect, [...]


Google announces Chromebook Pixel: a premium Chrome OS laptop shipping next week for $1,299

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When Google unveiled the very first Chrome OS laptop, the vision was clear: Eric Schmidt told us that Chromebooks would be cheap, disposable products that you could easily replace at will. Today, however, the company’s taking …


Corning will show off its third-generation Gorilla Glass at CES

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It’s almost time for the Consumer Electronics Show, which means that it’s time for Corning (GLW) to announce a new generation of its super-tough Gorilla Glass. Corning said on Thursday that it would formally unveil Gorilla Glass 3 at CES next week and this year the company is promising “a new glass composition with durability enhancements” that will make your laptops, smartphones and tablets even tougher to crack in the coming year. Corning will also show off its new Optical Cables, which it describes as a fiber-based device-to-device connection product that will “significantly extend the data transmission range past the limits of copper-based cables.” The company’s full press release is posted below. Corning to Showcase Latest Glass Technologies for Consumer Electronics at


A Video First Look At LG Optimus L9 For T-Mobile

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In the same space as the Lumia 810, T-Mobile showed off the LG Optimus L9, a recently announced mid-range device coming to T-Mobile in the near future. Sporting a 4.5″ qHD display, 1GHz dual-core TI OMAP 4430 processor, 1GB RAM, Android 4…