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ITC rules iPhone doesn’t infringe Google’s patents

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The United States International Trade Commission on Monday evening ruled that Apple’s iPhone does not infringe on technology Google gained when it acquired Motorola Mobility in 2011. The company had been seeking an import ban against the iPhone 4 because it allegedly uses Motorola’s protected technology. A panel of judges upheld an earlier decision, however, that found the proximity sensor patent Motorola was asserting is invalid. A Google spokesperson told Reuters that the company was “disappointed with this outcome and are evaluating our options.” The decision can now be appealed the to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. (from: bgr.com)

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Firefox OS developer phones already sold out

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(Credit: Screenshot by Lance Whitney/CNET) Firefox OS app developers hoping to snag one of the new Firefox OS phones seem to be out of luck. The Keon and the Peak popped up for sale today courtesy of online retailer Geeksphone. But the two phones already appear on the retailer's Web site as " out of stock ." The page for each phone simply says "this product is no longer in stock" with no further explanation. The Peak was available earlier in the day, while the Keon sold out more quickly. Priced at $119, the Keon is the budget-oriented model with a 3.5-inch 480x320-pixel screen. At $195, the Peak offers a 4.3-inch 960x540-pixel multitouch screen. The two Firefox OS phones aren't meant for consumers; rather they're designed for developers who need working models to test their apps for Mozilla's mobile operating system. Mainstream Firefox OS phones are expected to be manufacturered by such companies as ZTE, Alcatel, LG Electronics, and Huawei for release next year. ... [Read more] Related Links: (from: news.cnet.com)

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Apple’s Q1 smartphone market share reportedly sinks as Samsung dominates

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While most market research firms will want to wait for Apple to post iPhone numbers on Tuesday before releasing their Q1 smartphone market share estimates, China-based firm TrendForce is confident enough in its sources that it went live with its numbers on Monday morning. While some analysts think iPhone sales during the March quarter came in as low as 33-34 million units, TrendForce’s chip division DRAMeXchange suggests Apple shipped 37.5 million iPhones in the first quarter this year. The figure would represent only modest growth compared to the 35.1 million iPhones Apple sold in the same quarter last year, but investors might be happy with any growth from Apple in light of the ridiculous estimates we’ve seen leading up to (from: bgr.com)

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Sush.io Raises $325K Led By Kima Ventures For Its Smart Dashboard To Help Track Online/SaaS Expenditure

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Sush.io , a yet-to-launch "smart" dashboard to help individuals and small businesses track online/SaaS expenditure, has raised $325,000 in seed funding led by France-based Kima Ventures . Also participating in the round is Venteprivee.com founder, Jacques-Antoine Granjon, French Accelerator 50 Partners, and Mediastay co-founder Jonathan Zisermann. (from: techcrunch.com)

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Google Glass To Launch For Everyone In 2014

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Google recently launched their Google Glass for developers, and now Google’s Eric Schmidt has announced that the consumer version of Google Glass is expected to launch in 2014. In a recent interview with the BBC, Schmidt hinted that we [ Continue reading...] The post Google Glass To Launch For Everyone In 2014 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets . (from: www.geeky-gadgets.com)

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iDuo2Go Charge and Sync Cable for iPad, iPhone, and iPad with USB 3.0 SD card reader review

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The iDuo2Go Charge and Sync Cable for iPod, iPhone, and iPad with USB 3.0 SD Card Reader from Atech Flash Technology is a surprisingly useful if simple bit of mobile gear. It’s a USB 3.0 SD card reader, or an iPhone/iPad 30-pin sync/charge cable. Why bring two things on your next trip when one will do the job? In The Box Inside the box is the cable. There is a “manual” on the website, but given the single switch on the side, you’ll not really need one. The cable isn’t terribly long at about 15 inches. The 30-pin end of the cable is where you’ll find the mode selector switch. In the charge position (indicated with a lightning bolt), it’s a standard 30-pin iPhone/iPad/iPod sync charge cable. In the SD position, it’s a USB 3.0 SD Card reader. The SD card slot is found on this end of the connector, too. The Two Modes This cable doesn’t allow you to read SD cards on an iPhone/iPad. It’s strictly an either/or proposition – either a cable for an iOS device or an SD card reader. As such, there’s not much to say other than it works fine for both modes. I was able to sync and charge an iPad 2, iPhone 4/4s, and iPod Touch with this cable. As far as the various iDevices were concerned, it wasn’t any different from any other 30-pin sync cable. Flipping the switch to the SD side, I was able to mount an SD card on Windows, Mac, and Linux boxes, as expected. The USB 3.0 capability is realized – the reader is detected as a USB 3.0 device when used in a USB 3.0 port. Given that the read/write speed of Class 10 SD cards is 10MB/sec, and USB 2.0 runs up to 60MB/sec, there isn’t much need for USB 3.0′s 600+MB/sec speeds – the fastest cards supported (SDXC UHS-1) might push you sightly over that. Fear not, it works fine (as you would expect) when plugged into a USB 2.0 port, and delivers transfer speeds that matched whatever card I was using. Conclusion This cable is a handy addition to the road warrior kit, if you need the two capabilities this cable offers. It doesn’t enable reading SD Cards on the iPad/iPhone, but it does eliminate the need to haul an SD card reader along with all your other cables on your next road trip. Product Information Price: $19.99 Manufacturer: Atech Flash Technology Requirements: USB 2.0/3.0 port. SD Card (or SD Card adapter.) iDevice with 30 pin port. Pros: Two devices in one. Cons: Short cable length. Filed in categories: Cables, Batteries , iPhone, iPad, iPod , Reviews Tagged: Charging cable for iPhone/iPod , SD Card Reader iDuo2Go Charge and Sync Cable for iPad, iPhone, and iPad with USB 3.0 SD card reader review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on April 23, 2013 at 11:00 am. (from: the-gadgeteer.com)

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DirecTV Launching Voice Search Feature To iOS, Android App This Summer

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DirecTV is making searching for programming on its service a little easier this summer with the release their voice search feature for their smartphone app. (...)Original Story DirecTV Launching Voice Search Feature To iOS, Android App This Summer © [ Continue reading...] The post DirecTV Launching Voice Search Feature To iOS, Android App This Summer appeared first on Geeky Gadgets . (from: www.geeky-gadgets.com)

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HTC One X Android updates may cease soon

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Owners of various Android smartphones have to patiently wait quite often for the next version of the operating system to reach their handset, and now there is a report that the Android updates for the HTC One X may cease soon. A few days ago we heard rumours that the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update... (from: www.phonesreview.co.uk)

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Apple’s Q1 smartphone market share reportedly sinks as Samsung dominates

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Acer Teases “A Unique Notebook” In Star Trek Trailer Video

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If you’re in the market for a new notebook, perhaps Acer might have something for you that as far as design is concerned, might not disappoint. The Taiwanese company released a teaser video in which the notebook can be seen in a tie-in with upcoming movie, Star Trek: Into Darkness where the device can be seen with a sliding-hinge screen. The video refers to the notebook as “A Unique Notebook” and states that the device will be revealed in its entirety come 3 rd of May, which is a couple of weeks before the movie is released. Unfortunately apart from the tease, not much else is known about this “unique notebook”, apart from the fact that the Windows 8 brand can be seen at the end of the trailer, suggesting that we could be looking at some sort of hybrid device which is part laptop and part tablet, a feature starting to become common these days. In any case we guess we will know more on the 3 rd of May, but in the meantime if you’re curious, check it out in the teaser video above. By Ubergizmo . Related articles : Lyrid Meteor Shower Shown Live Via NASA’s Broadcast , QuickerTek EyeBattery Upgraded, Supports MagSafe 2 Adapters Now , (from: www.ubergizmo.com)

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Xbox SmartGlass Lands On Amazon Kindle Tablets

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Xbox gamers might be pleased to learn that Amazon has updated its Appstore today with the addition of Microsoft’s Xbox SmartGlass for Android, and Amazon’s Kindle Fire tablets. Xbox SmartGlass is a companion application for Xbox 360 already available [ Continue reading...] The post Xbox SmartGlass Lands On Amazon Kindle Tablets appeared first on Geeky Gadgets . (from: www.geeky-gadgets.com)

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Netflix Adding $12 Four Simultaneous Stream Family Plan Soon

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Netflix subscribers are currently permitted to simultaneously stream two TV shows or movies on separate devices. This limit might not suit families who’d rather have one subscription take care of all their content streaming needs. Today the company has announced that soon it will be adding a new family plan that will allow four simultaneous streams on separate devices. This new family plan will cost subscribers in the U.S. $11.99. Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and CFO David Wells mentioned this upcoming family plan in a quarterly letter to shareholders that was released today. However the company believes that only 1% of its entire user base will use the four stream family plan, as majority of its users are fine with their current subscription plan. This new plan is definitely going to help those who lend or borrow Netflix account credentials , and it will also open up a way for two people to go splitsies on a plan that offers four simultaneous movie or TV show streams on different devices. Would you sign up for this new plan and do you think it would be of any benefit to you? By Ubergizmo . Related articles : Tech Companies Donate Money To Aid China's Earthquake Affectees , Google Fined By German Authorities Due To Street View Wi-Fi Data Snooping , (from: www.ubergizmo.com)

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Nokia Lumia 928 For Verizon Now Rumored For May Announcement Instead

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According to previous rumors, the Nokia Lumia 928 for Verizon is pegged for a 25 th of April announcement , although that may no longer be the case. According to a report from Bloomberg, they are suggesting that the handset will instead see an announcement in May. In any case with the 25 th of April only being about a week away from May, we guess this might not be as long as a wait, assuming that the reports are to be believed, of course. For those who haven’t been keeping up with the rumors, the Lumia 928 for Verizon is expected to be a new smartphone from Nokia, and is apparently a phone that will see the Finnish company deviate from the polycarbonate material that has been present in most of its Lumia series of devices. Leaked images and rumors have suggested a metal body, a 4.5” display, an 8MP, all of which packaged into the device pictured above. Take this with a grain of salt for now, but we’ll definitely keep our eyes peeled. By Ubergizmo . Related articles : Purported iPhone 5S SIM Tray Suggests Gold And Gray Color Options [Rumor] , Nexus 5 And Motorola X Reportedly Won't Be Unveiled At Google I/O , (from: www.ubergizmo.com)

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Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 with Best Buy back route

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A lot of you may be getting frustrated with Verizon over their silence on the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S4 release, but we’re hear to tell you that there is now an alternative for you to consider. While Verizon has yet to offer pre-orders online, retailer Best Buy has jumped in to save the situation, by announcing that pre-orders are now available for those heading into stores to reserve one. As we told you about related pre-order and shipping details for the AT&T Galaxy S4 earlier today , we couldn’t help but notice a thread over on the official Verizon forums titled ‘Why is Verizon LAST on the Galaxy S4?’ . It’s clear that many consumers are wondering the very same thing and it can’t be good for Verizon’s reputation after deploying similar tactics for the Galaxy Note 2 launch. If you can’t wait for Verizon any longer though, Best Buy has now sent out word that Galaxy S4 pre-orders are now available for those who walk into their store, starting from Tuesday April 23. There’s no word on how much Best Buy will be offering the device for yet, but it’s definitely nice to have an alternative as Verizon continues to keep users waiting. This may not be a viable option though for those that want to maintain an unlimited data plan. Hopefully Verizon will see that Best Buy has taken the opportunity to offer pre-orders of their own before them, and will drop some official news on their Twitter page soon. Are you only planning to order from Verizon’s website or in-store, no matter what? Best Buy may be offering some additional incentives with their pre-orders to sweeten the deal, but we need to await further details on this once pre-orders start being made in store later today. If you are patiently waiting for a Verizon Galaxy S4, let us know if you are tempted to go via Best Buy’s route. Does it annoy you that AT&T customers will be receiving their device as early as April 25? (from: www.product-reviews.net)

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Nokia Wins Injunction Against HTC One In The Netherlands

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Nokia has won an injunction against HTC in the Netherlands, the injunction related to the sale of HTC’s latest flagship Android smartphone, the HTC One, and it relates to proprietary microphone technology owned by Nokia. HTC is apparently using [ Continue reading...] The post Nokia Wins Injunction Against HTC One In The Netherlands appeared first on Geeky Gadgets . (from: www.geeky-gadgets.com)

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iPhone 4 Owners Receiving Their $15 Antennagate Settlement Checks

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Back when Apple announced the iPhone 4, the handset ran into several issues, most notably the Antennagate scandal which basically caused iPhone 4 owners to experience dropped calls when holding their phone, basically blocking the reception from the antenna. In any case the issue has since come and gone, but if you remember, Apple did agree to pay out $53 million in a settlement to all iPhone 4 owners who did not receive their free bumper case, and it seems that there have been reports of several iPhone 4 owners who have started to receive their settlement checks of $15. For those who forgot, back then Apple started to offer free bumper cases to iPhone 4 owners which supposedly helped with the antenna issue. The checks were first issued on the 17 th of April and they will only be valid until the 16 th of July. If you’re an iPhone 4 owner hearing about this for the first time, unfortunately the window to submit a claim has since been closed. By Ubergizmo . Related articles : Purported iPhone 5S SIM Tray Suggests Gold And Gray Color Options [Rumor] , ITC: iPhone Did Not Infringe On Motorola Patent , (from: www.ubergizmo.com)

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iCloud and iTunes hit by another outage

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It seems that Apple’s iCloud service and the iTunes Store are experiencing yet another outage. Apple’s system status webpage confirms that some users may experience issues with account & sign in for iCloud as well as purchases for iTunes. Other users are also reporting problems with Game Center and Apple ID. Apple doesn’t mention how Read The Full Story (from: www.slashgear.com)

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PlayCloud Updated With Q10 Support Along with Google Docs

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PlayCloud seems to be leading the cloud file manager space on BlackBerry 10 and they are not slowing down. They let us know on Twitter about their latest release that adds Google Docs support along with sharing. This version also adds BlackBerry Q10 support along with thumbnails support. All in all a nice update. Check... If you liked this article, you might find these interesting: PlayCloud 10 File Manager v2.6.2.2 Adds Important Fixes Google Mobile App Updated to v3.6.13 to Support Storm Devices Google Docs Goes Mobile – Access Your Documents From Your BlackBerry Browser Manage Your Google Docs Files with Freemium GDocs for BlackBerry Free GDocs Premium Edition Makes It Easy to Access Your Google Docs (from: www.berryreview.com)

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Sony Launches An Android Open Source Project For The Xperia Z Smartphone

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Sony has decided to release a sequel to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) for Xperia S it began in August of 2012, and took over from Google in November of last year. This time, the Xperia Z is getting its own project, which means that the company's water resistant flagship phone will get to participate in the kind of Android development work normally reserved for Google-blessed Nexus devices. (from: techcrunch.com)

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PlayCloud Updated With Q10 Support Along with Google Docs

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