HTC One wins Gold at Computex 2013 design and innovation awards

The good news for HTC just keeps on piling up. Earlier this year, it managed to win the “Best Mobile Handset, Device or Tablet” category in the Global Mobile Awards for its flagship HTC One. Now, that same phone has also netted the Taiwan-based company the Gold award in this year's Computex design & innovation awards held in Taipei, Taiwan.

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Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 now official

Earlier today, we got a hold of what we thought to be a clear photo of a new Samsung smartphone called the Galaxy Ace 3. Now we can finally confirm that the information in our earlier report was correct, and the smartphone in question was is the Galaxy Ace 3 indeed. Samsung has just made the official announcement on its web site and provided all the release details for the world to see.

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New Sony Google TV with voice search officially announced, old model put on sale

Sony revealed the new Google TV NSZ-GS8, a revamped version of last year's GS7 that brings voice search as the main new feature.
The device, which has been spotted during the WiFi certification doesn't come with too many new things compared to its predecessor, the NSZ-GS7, but it does add a voice search feature, which is used via the new remote control. Basically, you can just tell the remote what you're looking for, for example TV shows or apps.

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Samsung rumored to be getting ready for 12.2-inch tablet launch ahead of Apple in 2014

Samsung has done a terrific job of covering pretty much all consumer market segments so far when it comes to both tablets and smartphones. It has products available in every level of the market, such as the entry-level segment, the mid-range segment, and of course, the high-end segment where phones like the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S4 Active comfortably belong. The Korea-based company can now rest on its laurels and simply watch all the money roll in as customers flock to buy its latest products, right?

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Vine now more popular than Instagram in terms of total Twitter shares

Less than a week ago, Twitter officially announced the availability of the Vine for Android app on the Google Play store. It has since been downloaded more than 1 million times, and according to information from online analytics company Topsy, it has already surpassed Instagram in terms of popularity based on total number of media shares on the Internet — specifically, Twitter.

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Former FCC Chair warns US not to get lazy about LTE

In the US, we’re a bit spoiled when it comes to LTE. We have a huge LTE network, thanks to Verizon, and all other carriers are hot on their heels. AT&T has very respectable LTE coverage in a very short amount of time, and T-Mobile is also building out their LTE capability. The acquisition of Metro PCS will also help T-Mobile in the LTE realm.

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Pics show what may be the Samsung Galaxy Ace 3

If you’re looking for a mid-range mobile device, Samsung probably has a device for you. From their lineup of “mini” Galaxy S devices, to their slew of Ace devices, Samsung has something for all of us who don’t want to spend much on a cell phone.

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Foursquare develops new Android tablet UI ahead of iOS

There are times when Android gets the drop on iOS. It’s still pretty sparse, but it happens. Developers are increasingly aware of Android as a primary platform to develop for, and are doing so more often.
Though it happens, the tablet sector is still tough for Android. It hasn’t been very long that Android has been serious about tablets, only in the past year or so asking developers to be mindful of those screen sizes.

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Mad Catz CEO announces new Android gaming console dubbed “Project M.O.J.O.” coming at E3

Ouya gaming console

E3 is nearly upon us, and of course, a lot of gaming news is expected. We'll be hearing more about PlayJam’s Android-powered plug-and-play GameStick, but they aren't going to be the only guys at the expo showing off the Android gaming experience, as Mad Catz CEO Darren Richardson announced Project M.O.J.O., another Android gaming platform, during an earnings call.

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How to get T-Mobile’s $30/month unlimited data smartphone plan

If you don’t talk on your mobile phone much, but like to use apps, navigation, or any other kind of data-absorbing functions, you know how important a good data plan is. What if we told you that you could pay about $30/month for unlimited data, with the first 5GB at top speeds? Now we’re talking!

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