Apple reportedly using scratch-proof sapphire crystal for iPhone 5S fingerprint sensor

BGR Apple reportedly using scratch-proof sapphire crystal for iPhone 5S fingerprint sensor

The iPhone has always been a high-end device, but Apple could be bringing it to a whole new level with the iPhone 5S. 9to5Mac points us to a new research note written by KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who claims that Apple plans to use scratch-proof sapphire crystal for the iPhone 5S's home button that will also double as a fingerprint sensor. Kuo says that Apple is sensibly making the switch from plastic to sapphire for the home button to make sure that the fingerprint sensor doesn't get damaged. Smartphone manufacturers have been eyeing sapphire as a material for more durable smartphone displays, so it makes sense that Apple would use it for the 5S's fingerprint sensor that will be a critical part of the device's functionality. Plus, Apple already has experience with the material — Apple currently uses sapphire crystal on the iPhone 5 to protect the handset's rear camera.


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Apple’s ‘iPhone 5C’ shown off again in high-quality photo gallery

BGR Apple's 'iPhone 5C' shown off again in high-quality photo gallery

Apple is reportedly straying from its standard strategy this fall and launching not one, but two new iPhone handsets. The flagship model will be the iPhone 5S, which is said to feature a design similar to the iPhone 5 with the addition of a faster processor, a better camera, a fingerprint scanner and possibly a new champagne color option. The second is the more affordable "iPhone 5C," high-quality photos of which were recently published by insider Sonny Dickson. Now, Dickson is back again with a new photo gallery, this time showing the iPhone 5C shell in green.

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Leak reaffirms new Samsung tablets to provide 2560x1600 resolution, also Exynos 5 and Snapdragon 800 CPUs

Leak reaffirms new Samsung tablets to provide 2560x1600 resolution, also Exynos 5 and Snapdragon 800 CPUs

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A couple new tablets will join the vast Samsung line-up with new silicon and high-resolution displays...

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Is HTC Taking on the Galaxy Note With a Rumored 6-Inch One Max?

Is HTC Taking on the Galaxy Note With a Rumored 6-Inch One Max?

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Just in case you thought there weren't enough monstrous phones on offer, rumor has it that HTC may be planning to roll out a 6-inch, 1080p version of its acclaimed One.

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Android 4.3 Coming to Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, Nexus 7, Nexus 10; One and S4 Coming Soon

TechnoBuffalo - Immerse Yourself in Technology Android 4.3 Coming to Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, Nexus 7, Nexus 10; One and S4 Coming Soon

Google just announced that Android 4.3 Jelly Bean will soon be available for the original Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10, in addition to coming pre-installed on the new Nexus 7. It will also soon be available for the Google Edition HTC one and Google Edition Galaxy S4, though not immediately.

Android 4.3 allows restricted profiles, Bluetooth Smart for low-power devices, OpenGL ES 3.0 support, a new version of Chrome and much more. We're definitely excited to give it a whirl and it sounds like it's a nice step up from Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.

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Google Android 4.3 begins rolling out

Liliputing Google Android 4.3 begins rolling out

Google's new Nexus 7 tablet will be the first device to ship with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. But the company will start pushing the software update to existing devices today.

The first device in line for Android 4.3 will be the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Google Nexus 4, and original Google Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 tablets. According to Google there will be updates for the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Edition devices soon as well, but those updates will be pushed by HTC and Samsung, not Google itself.

Update: Don't feel like waiting for the over-the-air-update? You can download the Android 4.3 factory images for the latest Nexus devices straight from Google.

Thanks to leaked builds of Android 4.3, we already knew that Android 4.3 would have support for OpenGL ES 3.0, Bluetooth Low Energy, a new default font, updated notification tools, and more.

Now we also know that the update brings new DRM APIs designed to let companies like Netflix stream 1080p HD video to Android devices without annoying copyright holders. In fact, Netflix will be one of the first companies to use the new APIs, which means that 1080p streaming is coming soon to Netflix for Android.

Another update is support for restricted user profiles. Like Android 4.2, the new version of Android lets you set up multiple user profiles on a device. But now you can also restrict access to apps and content on a per-user basis, so if you don't want kids playing certain games on your tablet, you can restrict their access.

Google says some of the other changes in Android 4.3 include:

• Fast user-switching
• Easier text input
• Dial pad autocomplete
• Background WiFi location
• Additional languages

All told this is a minor update, which explains why it's not called Android 5.0. The overall user experience in Android 4.3 Jelly Bean should be a lot like other versions of Jelly Bean.

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Google takes on Game Center with Google Play Games for Android

The Verge - All Posts Google takes on Game Center with Google Play Games for Android

Google just introduced a new, dedicated gaming app for the Android ecosystem called Google Play Games. It's essentially Android's answer to Apple's Game Center — it lists both games and your friends on a single screen and lets you see highlights from both categories. You can tap through to see achievements for the games you're playing, social and public leaderboards, the most recently played games from your friends, and so forth. There are also friend suggestions included to help you expand your gaming circle. The new app builds on the Play Games API and services that the company introduced back at I/O in May, and Google says the new app will be available today.

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New Nexus 7 and Android 4.3 officially announced

Phone Arena - Phone News, Reviews and Specs New Nexus 7 and Android 4.3 officially announced

We can't really say that the new Nexus 7 has been the worst kept secret, because we have known quite a bit about the Motorola Moto X as well, but the Nexus 7 has been up there as far as badly kept secrets. We've been expecting the new tablet to be announced along with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, and those announcements have finally been made...


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Hands-on with Google's $35 Chromecast, a streaming TV stick

The Verge - All Posts Hands-on with Google's $35 Chromecast, a streaming TV stick

The Chromecast, a $35 dongle from Google that lets you stream videos from your phone, tablet, or PC to a television using Chrome, has its minimalist instruction manual printed on the inside cover of the box. There are just three directions: 1.) Plug it in, 2.) Switch input, and 3.) Set it up.

We just got our hands on the streaming stick, and momentarily, we'll give you an idea of how it looks, feels, and performs.

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BlackBerry 9720 running BB 7.1 OS boldly shows its curves in hands-on video

Engadget BlackBerry 9720 running BB 7.1 OS boldly shows its curves in hands-on video

BlackBerry confirmed that despite the launch of BB10, it'll still deploy one handset running BB7 later this year. We're almost certain that phone will be the 9720, and while the Thai site that got an initial look called it a Bold, it might actually be a new member of the Curve family, according to a fresh leak from our Vietnamese friends at Tinhte. They've given the unannounced QWERTY model a brief video hands-on and taken a bunch of thankfully sharp snaps, including some side-by-side shots with the old Bold 9790. A disclaimer in the translated text states the device is a "trial version," so the final hardware may be slightly different, but it's said to have a 480 x 360 resolution touchscreen and a 1,450mAh removable battery. Our Vietnamese is a little rusty, so while we can't tell you what the narrator is saying, you'll still get a good overview of the hardware in the three-minute vid below.

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Ubuntu Edge pricing drops to $625 minimum on Indiegogo after initial sellout

Engadget Ubuntu Edge pricing drops to $625 minimum on Indiegogo after initial sellout

So far, it seems that Canonical's $32 million Ubuntu Edge smartphone Indiegogo campaign has been a roaring success, having raised over $3.5 million in about 40 hours. But after selling out all 5,000 units in the lowest $600 pricing tier, Canonical has added three new pledge levels. Initially, those who missed out on the one-day-only offer would've needed to cough up $830, but there are now $625, $675 and $725 rungs prior to that price, each with 1,250 of the linux-coated handsets available. Meanwhile, the counter at the original $830 second level -- which had already been in the hundreds -- has been reset, with all those buyers dropped to the new $625 tier. Canonical promised it would "refund the difference (to those buyers) at the end of the campaign," adding it would contact each with more info. After setting an Indiegogo record by raising $2 million in about 8 hours, the fundraising inevitably slowed down, and the revised price tiers could be a response to that -- either way, there's still a steep climb to the gargantuan target.

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iOS is smoking rivals in mobile ad revenue

BGR iOS is smoking rivals in mobile ad revenue

Want to know why it's less important for Apple to have the top overall market share for smartphone sales? It's all about the value that iOS devices can produce for the company and new data from Opera's global advertising network shows that iOS is very valuable indeed. The Next Web reports that Opera's latest figures show that iOS devices generate almost half of all mobile ad revenue across its network while Android devices account for just 28% of all mobile ad revenues. Things are even grimmer for other mobile platforms, however: BlackBerry generates 5.4% of revenues, Symbian generates 1.6% of revenues and Windows Phone generates a mere 0.3% of revenues. The iPad is obviously a big part of Apple's dominance in the mobile ad world, but even when you take it out of the equation, Apple's iPhone still generates 36.5% of all mobile ad revenues, which is more than Android's total market share for both phones and tablets.


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Latest HTC Zara rumors talk carrier interest, place in HTC’s lineup

Pocketnow Latest HTC Zara rumors talk carrier interest, place in HTC's lineup

Yesterday we heard a new HTC codename for the first time: the Zara. The rumor out of China talked about both the Zara and the T6, which we're looking forward to as the One Max. It talked a little about how Zara would be a plastic phone, in contrast to the metal T6, and while we had some guesses about this actually being a plastic-bodied HTC One, we were seriously hurting for details. Well, today we get might be a few new pieces to the puzzle, courtesy of tipster @evleaks. Supposedly, in ...

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Samsung ATIV S Neo coming to Sprint within the month

WPDang | wpcentral | Windows Phone News, Forums, and Reviews Samsung ATIV S Neo coming to Sprint within the month

Hey Sprint friends, some good news is coming your way.

You can finally now purchase a new device with Windows Phone 8 – the HTC 8XT. But if you're not too keen on the low screen DPI on the 8XT you might be waiting for the Samsung ATIV S Neo for Sprint. Thankfully you don't have to wait much longer, the device should be out within the month.

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