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iPad Smart Cover may be able to switch off pacemakers

A study, conducted by a 14-year-old student, found that the magnets in an iPad smart cover can turn off a pacemaker if left sitting on the patient's chest.

Lenovo K900 smartphone hits China’s markets, but will it come to the United States?

Lenovo's new K900 smartphone, the first to run on Intel's newest processor, launched in China, but will it eventually be released in the U.S.?
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Samsung patents show tablet designs with built-in kickstands and flexible screen

Samsung was recently granted patents for two different tablets, both with built-in kickstands, one with a flexible display.
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Hate missing deliveries? UPS has a new iPad app to let you track that elusive brown truck

UPS announced today that it is releasing an iPad app to help track and manage shipments of packages in real time.

Google Wallet is getting a little easier and safer

Google Wallet is adding new features to its service, including money transfers via e-mail, an increase in loyalty card acceptance, and an easy online payment plug-in for merchants.

Google Play Store gets a sleek but subtle facelift

Google recently unveiled a new, updated look to its Play Store, the center for all of its downloadable content. The new look is clean, and easier to use.

Google Glass Explorer Edition is too secure to make easy repairs

Google Glass Explorer Edition has proven to be built so sturdily, accessing the main circuits is seemingly impossible without damaging the outer casing.

Timehop now lets you peruse your past photos on Dropbox

Timehop, a virtual time capsule app available for iOS, released an update to its software that now allows users to connect it to their Dropbox accounts.

Google Wallet kills plan to release physical credit card

Sources close to the Google Wallet project revealed that the company's plans to release a physical credit card have been shelved.

LG, HTC, and Samsung are planning fall phone releases to compete with iPhone 5S

Rumors are flying around about Q3 mobile releases that are expected to come from Apple, but other manufacturers are ready to compete.

Facebook Home now available on HTC One, Samsung Galaxy S4, and Sony Xperia ZL

Facebook announced that its Home software has reached one million downloads, then subsequently released an update making it available on new devices.

FCC proposal would make in-flight Wi-Fi faster and cheaper

A new proposal from the Federal Communications Commission would both increase the speed of in-flight Wi-Fi connections and likely make it more affordable.

Picture rescue! Windows Phone 8 now backs up photos and videos automatically

Microsoft announced that it is rolling out its SkyDrive method of backing up photos and videos to all markets where the Windows Phone 8 is available.

Sony may make the first high-end Firefox OS phone

Mozilla is gearing up to finally introduce its Firefox OS to the smartphone world, likely to debut with a high end Sony device.

‘BRCK’ is a backup Internet generator for when the power goes out

A new device, BRCK, serves as a backup Internet connection when power fails or the local provider's signal fizzles out.

Discount booking app HotelTonight adds photo review feature

HotelTonight, the last-minute discount hotel booking app, is introducing a new photo-centric way for users to review properties.

Crosswa.lk lets you download iOS apps from the Web without launching App Store

A new API will allow company's to embed a button on their sites, letting people download iOS apps without needing to even have their mobile device present.

Google updates iOS Gmail app, lets users link directly to other Google apps

Google recently updated its iOS Gmail app, allowing users to choose another of the company's native app to automatically launch links with.

T-Mobile selling 600,000 new and used iPhone 5s each month

T-Mobile reported in a press release that, year over year, the total revenue for the company in Q1 dropped seven percent.

Verizon may offer an extra $100 off iPhone 5

According to a rumor, Verizon may begin to offer iPhone 5s to its customers for an additional $100 off.

Study shows iPhone and iPad account for the bulk of mobile Web traffic

A new study shows that, despite being the most prolific OS, Android users generate half the amount of Web traffic as iOS users.
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Acer Iconia A1 vs. iPad Mini vs. Galaxy Note 8.0: Spec showdown

Earlier today, Acer officially the new Acer Iconia A1. We compared it to two industry leaders to see how it stacks up against the competition.

Want a $10,000 app gift card? Be the one to download Apple’s 50 billionth app

Apple announced that it will award a $10,000 app store gift card to whomever downloads the 50 billionth app since the store opened.

Google smartwatch patent suggests dual touchscreens

A patent submitted by Google suggests that its first smart watch release could possibly include dual touch screens.

Sorry BlackBerry! The Pentagon may start using iPhones and Samsung Galaxy devices

The Department of Defense seems poised to approve iOS 6 and Samsung Galaxy devices for official use in the Pentagon.

Home Design 3D app lets you design virtual models of your home

Home Design 3D lets users create virtual renderings of their home so they can test out paint colors and furniture layouts.

HTC will pay for your old smartphone if you buy a new One

HTC revenue is projected to jump by nearly $1 billion over its dismal Q1 numbers, which were the lowest in the company's history.
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Samsung Galaxy S4 already the fourth most popular smartphone in the UK

Just four days after hitting the market in the U.K., Samsung's Galaxy S4 is already the number four most popular smartphone.
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Two become one: T-Mobile and MetroPCS merger is complete

T-Mobile announced today that the merger between it and underdog mobile carrier MetroPCS is now finalized.

iPad use by American Airlines pilots has reduced injuries on the job

American Airlines recently claimed that switching from 40 pound flight bags to lightweight iPads has helped reduce pilot injuries.

HTC shuts down ‘Watch’ video service in several European countries

HTC announced that it will be shutting down its content streaming service, Watch, in several European countries by the end of the month.

Jawbone UP fitness bracelet will soon work with other health apps

Jawbone recently announced that it is partnering up with several other health apps to create a more detailed profile for its users.

Hack a secure Redact text message, get $15,000

Secure instant messaging service Redact is so confident that its system is impenetrable, it's offering hackers $15,000 to intercept and decrypt a single message.

Promate introduces LumiTab, the first-ever tablet with a built-in projector

Electronics manufacturer Promate recently announced its newest tablet, which it says is the first-ever with a built-in projector.

Nokia may introduce Lytro-like camera on its Lumia phones

After purchasing Pelican Imaging, it seems that Nokia may be working toward introducing a Lytro-esque camera into its smartphones in the future.

There’s a shape for that? Researchers are working on shape-shifting smartphones

Researchers at Bristol University are working on a series of flexible and shape-shifting smartphones, which would change shape based on the function being done.

Siri is a secret spy! It reports your dirty questions back to Apple

Apple recently confirmed that questions asked to Siri are stored by the company for two years.

Archos to (finally) release its first line of Android smartphones

After releasing a series of Android tablets over the years, ARCHOS is finally releasing its first line of smartphones.