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Saturday, 18 January 2014

KitKat kernal source code released for Samsung Galaxy Note 3


The Android 4.4 kernel source code for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has been released by the Korean OEM. This will allow for the creation of custom ROMs for the device by developers. If you're a code jockey, or just curious, you can find the code by clicking on the sourcelink below. The release of the source code could be an indication that the Android 4.4 update will soon be making its way to Samsung Galaxy Note 3 units around the globe.

Last week, Polish owners of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 started receiving Android 4.4.2, also known as firmware version N9005XXUENA6. As we explained before, Samsung has a large R&D center in Poland, which probably explains why that region received the update before, say, the U.S. Consider it to be similar to Motorola's soak test where a smaller number of units are tested with a software update just to make sure that any problems with the update are limited to the small number of units being tested.

Last month, French carrier SFR revealed that the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (along with the Samsung Galaxy S4) would be receiving Android 4.4 in late January, which dovetails perfectly with the source code release.

source: Samsung via SamMobile, GSMArena
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Boost the signal on your jailbroken Apple iPhone with this 99 cent app


If you have a jailbroken Apple iPhone running iOS 7, Signal Booster is designed to improve the signal on your handset.Tapping the screen forces your iPhone to do a network reset in the hope of connecting to a stronger cell providing a better connection. The app supports the recent iOS 7 jailbreak, but works on devices running iOS 5 or higher.

Users open up the Signal Booster app by tapping on the icon from the home screen, wait for it to close, and then watch for an improvement in the voice or data signal. Signal Booster is avialble from BigBoss and costs $.99. The first untethered jailbreak for iOS 7 became available just last month. Those interested in the process can follow our step-by-step directions on how to jailbreak your iOS 7 powered iPhone with the understanding that you could end up bricking your expensive device. Even if you're successful, you will void your warranty.



Signal Booster will increase the voice and data signal of your jailbroken Apple iPhone

source: SignalBooster via RedmondPie
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LG G Pro to get QuickWindow cover, KnockOn update

LG will be announcing a new QuickWindow cover that is designed exclusively for its G Pro phablet. The leaked image of the accessory also suggests that the upcoming add-on will have a similar functionality to that of theG2 quick cover.



Apart from introducing a new accessory to glorify the looks of the G Pro, the South Korean manufacturer is expected to bring a couple of cool features to its phablet.

If the rumors are to be trusted, LG G Pro will get the popular KnockOn feature that allows you to lock and unlock your device by double tapping on the screen. In addition, the device will also get the complete QuickWindow functionality, along with the dedicated user interface to help you operate your smartphone without having to open the cover every time.



LG is expected to officially announce the availability of the QuickWindow cover for its G Pro in Korea. The upcoming software update for the device will roll out in Korean in the upcoming days, before heading on to other regions.
Via:Gsmarena.com
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Cool looking Nokia smartwatch concept is based on leaked prototype pictures


Phone Designer is a graphic artist who often produces mock ups of concept Nokia models. Based on pictures of a prototype Nokia smartwatch, the designer put together a concept of a Nokia intelligent timepiece. The watch comes with a glance screen style UI, which is supposed to save battery life. Nokia's deal with Microsoft means that the Finnish based OEM gets to keep the wearables business.

Last month, we passed along a rumor that Nokia would be coming to market in the second half of this year with a smartwatch that would be based on the Finnish company's Morph technology, based on nanoscale technology. The watch is also supposedly based on Nokia's kinetic technology that allows users to bend and squeeze a device.

Meanwhile, we still have this sleek looking concept to look at. Like most concepts, it probably will bare no resemblance to the actual version of the released device, assuming that Nokia does have a smartwatch coming later this year.
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Gone phishing: Apple users, watch out for this attempt to steal your personal information



Here's a warning for those with an Apple iPhone, Apple iPad or any other Apple branded product. A phishing scheme is making its way around the internet aimed at Apple users. As with all phishing attacks, the email looks as though it came directly from Cupertino and starts by telling you that your Apple ID has been disabled. The scam tries to get you worried because it states that someone from a different IP address is trying to use your account.

The email provides a link where you are asked to provide your Apple ID and password. Run away. "X" out the email immediately, if not sooner. Keep in mind that Apple does not check your IP address, or else you might be unable to log into your Apple account from an iPhone or iPad. Additionally, if you stop and actually read the note, it says to Penligst to verify your identity. A quick Google check found no such word in the English language, and we're pretty sure that Apple wouldn't make up a word when communicating to customers.

Just remember that Apple will not embed a link to verify information. Also, if you run your cursor over the link, you will find it goes to a non Apple website with a .tk Country code domain. That stands for Tokelau, a country in the South Pacific that was responsible for 21.5% of all phishing attempts in 2010. So do your friends and family a favor. Spread the word before any of them makes a mistake that could cost them some money.

An image of the actual email can be found below.




Watch out for this phishing attempt aimed at Apple users
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Nokia Lumia 1520 mini rumored; device to feature 4.3 inch screen, 14MP PureView camera


A published report out of China indicates that a "mini" version of the Nokia Lumia 1520 phablet is on the way. The device will reportedly be named the Nokia Lumia 1520 V and will feature a 4.3 inch screen, down sharply from the 6 inch glass found on the full-sized version of the phone. However, the screen on the "V" will keep the same 1080 x 1920 resolution employed on the larger model. That could result in one of the highest pixel density figures on a smartphone.

The rest of the specs include 2GB of RAM and 32GB of native storage. A 14MP PureView camera is on back and a 3000mAh battery powers the whole shebang. The phone is expected to be unveiled after Windows Phone 8.1 is released in April. There is also some thought that this is an international version of the unannounced Nokia Lumia 929 aka the Nokia Icon. However, that phone is expected to launch at Verizon with a 5 inch display.

Take this report with the proverbial grain of salt until we get some official word from Nokia. Check out the slideshow for a couple of glimpses of what is allegedly the Nokia Lumia 1520V.

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Dual-SIM Motorola Moto G debuts, Australia gets first dibs

Back when the Motorola Moto G was announced, company officials went on record saying that there’s a dual-SIM version coming down the road, but provided no details on either pricing or availability. Well, now we have at least one piece of the puzzle as the dual-SIM Moto G has landed Australia.

The information comes courtesy of Motorola’s official webpage for the land Down Under, so it should be a pretty certain deal. The new Moto G version has seemingly debuted very recently, as we were unable to locate any online stores in Oz that actually have dual-SIM units in stock. That’s why we are also unable to comment on the price difference between them and the regular Moto G.


Here’s hoping that Motorola expands the availability of the dual-SIM Moto G to more markets shortly. With the first version doing quite well on its own, another one which allows you to optimize your spending on phone bills could help the company grab significant share in certain markets.

We’ll keep you posted as more info comes up!

Thanks, jtrvk, for the tip!
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Intel to cut more than 5,000 jobs in 2014



The market for PCs may be stabilizing, but that hasn't stopped Intel from cutting a few thousand jobs. Earlier this week the chipmaker revealed its earnings for 2013, which included "signs of stabilization" for the traditional PC market. However, despite this the company is being forced to reduce its workforce by five percent this year, which amounts to more than 5,000 jobs. The cuts are expected to include retirements and other voluntary options. "This is part of aligning our human resources to meet business needs," spokesman Chris Kraeuter told Reuters.

The announcement comes after an earnings report that seemed like good news for the company, including a two percent quarterly increase in PC revenue and what was described as "strong" growth in the tablet sector. Of course, Intel isn't the only company hit by the declining market for traditional PCs. Last month HP announced that it would be eliminating 5,000 jobs in 2014, bringing its multi-year restructuring plan up to a total of 34,000 layoffs.

Source:theverge.com
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The future of beauty school is Google Glass




At least according to L'Oreal. The hair care giant (and purveyor of giant hair) just announced Matrix Class for Glass, which gives clients and beauty school students a stylists-eye view of your head. The three-part program includes a video series of in-depth beauty tutorials shot with Google's wearable; Matrix Eye for Style, an "exclusive" salon experience provided by George Papanikolas, who will record sessions with the headset; and a series of lessons for beauty professionals given by be-Glassed hair care superstars.

This isn't the first or last time L'Oreal has taken advantage of the wearable; it used Glass to document Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Madrid late last year and has plans to release a Glass app sometime in 2014. It might seem like an odd coupling considering most glass holes are more Super Cuts than Vidal Sassoon, but L'Oreal says there's an intersection between the early adopters of fashion and tech. According to a study done by its partner at Fashion Week, Nurun, "The futuristic nature of Google Glass appealed to the fashion-forward, tech-savvy audience..." When we start seeing years-old issues of Wired replacing copies of Southern Hair at Truvy's, we'll believe it.
Source:engadget.com
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Sony Xperia Z1S comes with bootlader unlocking disabled

At CES, Sony announced a special version of the international Xperia Z1, called the Xperia Z1S for T-Mobile in US. While on surface, the two phones seem nearly identical, except for minor differences such as 32GB of storage space instead of 16GB, turns out there is one more important change under the hood that you won't see on a spec sheet.



According to various sources, the Xperia Z1S comes with a locked bootloader. While that itself is not a big deal, the bootloader on the Z1S cannot be unlocked. The international Z1, on the other hand, lets you unlock the bootloader in a few simple steps. The request to make the bootloader unlockable was apparently at T-Mobile's request.

This is rather unfortunate as it will make flashing custom ROMs rather difficult. If that's something you want, you should consider getting your hands on the international model.
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Sony Xperia Z1 successor with slimmer bezels leaks

Courtesy of XDA member iRimas come some photos and rumored specs of a mystery Sony smartphone. The device in question belongs to the family Xperia and has the model number D6503. According to the leakster it sports a 5.2" display, thinner bezels than the Xperia Z1 and runs on a fresh new UI atop Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.

The device is apparently unstable and the UI is crashing all the time but we expect to see UI screenshots from said XDA user soon.



Sony D6503

The model number D6503 shows this device as a replacement to the Sony Xperia ZL, not the Z1. We've seen this model number crop up at the end of last year. Still the camera on the back is reportedly the same 20.7 MP 1/2.3" unit found on the Z1 and Z1 Compact.

Other differences with the Xperia Z1 include three large speaker-like grilles on the bottom, the microUSB slot and SIM tray sit on the left side, while on the right there's room for a microSD card slot. The lanyard eyelet is placed on the left side, instead of the right one.

Then there are the usually-placed camera shutter button, power button, magnetic pin connectors, headphone jack and LED notification light (placed above the earpiece)
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Starting next week, your broken Apple iPhone 5c screen can be fixed or replaced at an Apple Store


So you dropped your Apple iPhone 5c on the sidewalk and cracked the glass. What can you do? After you let out all of your tears, kicked an old lady in the shins and whined to a bartender how unfair life is for a good 45 minutes, you can actually go somewhere to get your broken screen repaired or replaced. Starting next week, the Apple Store will repair or replace broken screens on the Apple iPhone 5c.

The game plan is for the Apple Store to start offering this service on January 20th. A broken display can be repaired/replaced in an hour without having to replace the handset. This is a big deal to those who hate having to reinstall apps on a brand new phone. Apple has been testing out the service at select stores and is ready to expand this to all brick and mortar Apple Stores except for those in Canada and Hong Kong. It's expected that an uninsured screen repair/replacement for the Apple iPhone 5c will cost $149. Still, that is less than the price of a new unsubsidized phone. Those with Apple Care will have to pay only $49 to repair or replace the screen.

And if you own the full-featured Apple iPhone 5s, better hold on tightly to your phone. While Apple is planing to eventually rollout screen repair/replacement for the iPhone 5s, right now that service is available in a limited number of Apple Stores. There is no date scheduled for the full rollout of screen repairs or replacements for the current flagship iPhone.

source: 9to5Mac via TechRadar
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AT&T's HTC One X+ finally gets its Android 4.2.2 and Sense 5.0 update

Last Monday, we told you that by the end of this week, the Android 4.2.2 update for the AT&T HTC One X+ would start its rollout no later than Friday with Sense 5.0 along for the ride. The good news is that the update has begun, right on time. And this means that the BlinkFeed streaming news and social media feed is now available for your phone along with the new photo gallery, Music Channel and Miracast.
Since the update is rolling out in waves, don't jump if it hasn't hit your phone yet. You can also try to pull it out of your phone by going to Settings > Software Update > Check for Updates. Some of the new features include the Daydream screen saver, the Battery Percentage Notification that allows you to have a more precise idea about the battery life left on your phone, the new lock screen that removes the ring, a new notifications bar and quick settings, the updated app tray, Auto Exposure and Auto Focus lock on the camera, an updated camera interface and a new recent apps list.

We also have some good news for those with the HTC One X. HTC says that shortly after the update starts rolling out for the HTC One X+, it will start to be pushed out for the AT&T version of the HTC One X. HTC states the update will take 20 minutes to complete. We would suggest that you be connected to a Wi-Fi network when updating your phone. And your battery must be at least 35% charged for the update to complete. If this is the end of the road for the HTC One X+, the phone is going out with a bang.


AT&T HTC One X+ gets Android 4.2.2 and Sense 5.0Fullscreen
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Friday, 17 January 2014

Apple grabs biosensor specialists for wearables drive

Apple has added two medical wearables specialists to its team, reigniting speculation that the upcoming "iWatch" could track health issues as well as provide a wrist-worn window to your iPhone. Former medical device specialists from Vital Connect and Sano Intelligence each quietly joined Apple in December, 9 to 5 Mac spotted, bringing expertise in biosensors, minimally-invasive blood monitoring, and more.

For instance, Nancy Dougherty, formerly of Sano Intelligence and now a "hardware engineer" at Apple, was responsible for developing a system of micro-needles which can be worn as an adhesive patch. According to details shared with Fast Company, that patch has a texture like sandpaper and is battery powered and wireless, with Sano Intelligence predicting it will eventually be able to track glucose, potassium, and electrolyte levels, not to mention kidney functions.

Vital Connect, meanwhile, developed a disposable wireless health monitor we tried last year which tracks ECG, temperature, and movement for up to three days from its onboard battery. That data is squirted to a nearby smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth LE, delivering insights not only on ongoing wellbeing but being able to monitor things like trips and falls for elderly or disabled wearers, notifying a remote caregiver accordingly.

From the startup, which could begin selling its sensors in Verizon stores this year under the carrier's mHealth banner, Apple has snatched R&D VP Ravi Narasimhan. He was responsible for sensor processing, not to mention involved in operating Vital Connect's clinical trials, essential if products are to achieve regulatory approval as medical devices.

Neither new employee has detailed exactly what they're doing at Apple, nor the team on which they're working, though their individual backgrounds in medical devices and biosensors does make it seem likely that they'll be involved in the Cupertino firm's oft-discussed wearable plans.




Although those plans - and the many rumors around them - have centered for the most part on the "iWatch", a smartwatch-style companion device for the iPhone and iPad, it's entirely possible that Apple has more than one iron in the body-worn gadget fire. Fitness and health have long been associated with the iPhone and iPod lines - such as their inbuilt Nike+ functionality - and a range of new sensors that extend that could allow Apple to tap into what's predicted to be a growing and lucrative market in personal health.

It won't be the only firm aiming to do that, of course. Google made the surprise announcement yesterday that it was developing smart contact lenses that can track glucose levels for diabetics, while signs of a "fitness API"were spotted in Android code earlier this week.

Meanwhile, Apple is also said to be investigating iris scanning systems, 9 to 5 Mac's sources claim, with work taking place around whether other sensors already in smartphones could be used to improve the accuracy of face recognition. Earlier in the month, a Samsung executive suggested the Korean company was looking into its own iris scanning tech, with whispers that it could show up as soon as the Galaxy S5 expected later this year.

How soon Apple's wearable products will arrive is still a mystery. During CES, reports surfaced that the company was weighing a change in display technology for the iWatch so as to reduce power consumption and prolong battery life.
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Spec Sheet: Sony, Lenovo, and Archos' budget smartphone battle



A lot of products come out each week — we don't highlight all of them, but all of them make it into The Verge Database. In Spec Sheet, a weekly series, we survey the latest product entries to keep track of the state of the art.
Sony may have put out an exciting new Xperia smartphone just last week, but it seems that wasn't enough for it. This week it came back with a new pair of devices, the Xperia E1 and the Xperia T2 Ultra, two stylish smartphones aimed at emerging markets. But Sony isn't the only manufacturer that's been releasing lower-cost phones recently. Lenovo and Archos both unveiled a series of devices headed to various locations across the globe, all offering quite a bit at bargain prices. We're taking a look across this group of recent phones to see which manufacturer has the best offering at each size.


Click above for full available specs on all six phones

LTE HAS BECOME A DEFINING FACTOR AMONG LOWER-COST PHONES

Both Sony and Lenovo are releasing large phones with 6-inch displays — Sony the Xperia T2 Ultra, and Lenovo the S930. The devices are fairly comparable on paper, with 1GB of RAM, 720p displays, and quad-core processors running at 1.4 and 1.3GHz respectively. Those processors set them a bit further apart than numbers suggest though. Sony is using a Snapdragon 400 series processor — an older line, but one known for fine performance — while Lenovo is using a processor from MediaTek, which are generally only found in lower-end phones.

There's another big difference between the two phones thanks to those processors: the Xperia T2 Ultra supports LTE, while the S930 does just 3G. Above all else, that gives Sony's phone a distinct edge here — though since Sony hasn't released exact pricing, it's hard to say how clear cut any decision between the two would be. There's a good chance that Sony's phone will be more expensive though. Sony suggests that the T2 Ultra will be priced for the mid-range, rather than than low end, and at $319, Lenovo's S930 lands on the more affordable side of the fence.

While Sony skipped the 5-inch size in its announcement this week, Lenovo and Archos both addressed it recently. Unfortunately for Lenovo, it falls into the same trap here. Archos' 50 Helium is using the same Qualcomm processor that Sony's Xperia T2 Ultra uses, so it's able to support LTE even while costing just $249.99. That puts Lenovo's 5-inch A859 in the very same spot that its larger phone is against Sony: having fairly comparable specs, bearing a slightly lower price, but falling far short due to its lack of LTE.

The final pair of devices puts Archos' 4.5-inch 45 Helium against Sony's 4-inch Xperia E1. Unfortunately, Sony isn't giving this small phone quite as much power as the other device it announced this week, leaving the Xperia E1 with a still-unspecified 1.2GHz processor and without LTE. It has half as much RAM as the 45 Helium too, though their near-identical screen resolutions gives Sony's phone a slight edge when it comes to pixel density. Otherwise, the 45 Helium likely has a lot more going for it. It includes LTE, and is selling for $199.99, while Sony is again planning to price its phone for the mid-range.

Even if these phones aren't at the pinnacle of their field, they're far from being made up of years-old scraps. It's clear that low-cost phones are becoming more and more attractive as LTE works its way down in cost — and this year, that's likely to make its way into a whole lot more phones.
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Zoom Q4 camcorder for musicians takes on Sony

Zoom has launched a new camcorder targeted at musicians wanting their audio to be just as good as their video, the Q4, complete with a flip-up X/Y microphone that records up to 24-bit/96k stereo along with 1080/60p footage. Running for around 2-3 hours on a full charge, the Q4 has a detachable color LCD and easily-accessed physical controls for gain level, switchable low-cut filter, and headphone levels.

Up front is an f/2.8, 22mm wide-angle, 130-degree lens, with the sensor having three modes - auto, concert, and night - depending on the shooting environment. Storage is courtesy of an SDXC memory card slot - up to 128GB - and audio can be switched between uncompressed WAV or AAC for extending the capacity at the cost of quality.
Connectivity includes a mini-HDMI output, miniUSB, external stereo microphone input, and a headphone jack. The Q4 can also be used as a USB camera for live-streaming or even Skype, or indeed as a USB microphone, including direct into Apple's iPad if you have the Camera Connection Kit.
zoom_q4_2
It's not too far removed from what we saw in Sony's Music Video Recorder, itself a palm-sized camcorder promising high-quality audio to go with Full HD video recording. The main differences are in the screen - the Zoom's is removable, and folds out - and the arrangement of the microphone, which on the Q4 pops up at the back, while on the Sony it's slung underneath the lens in a protective cage.
The Zoom Q4 is on sale now, priced at $299.99; in the box you get a hairy windscreen for the microphone. Optional extras include a guitar head mount, mic stand mount, and a water-resistant jacket.
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Meet the super secure smartphone which promises ultimate privacy from NSA


Yes, Black really is the new black

It looks like privacy is set to be a big deal at MWC 2014 and Spanish mobile company Geeksphone is first out of the gates with its Barcelona-bound Blackphone.

Thanks to a certain Mr Snowden, the whole world knows that the NSA has been paying attention to our private conversations, going so far as to access our offline PCs.

Geeksphone hopes to make that a thing of the mobile past - rather than launching with a bazillion pixels, umpteen cores or the ability to turn water into wine, the Blackphone is all about making and receiving protected phone and video calls, sending private text messages and storing secure files.
True Incognito mode

Anonymous web browsing is also enabled via a VPN, thanks to a customized version of Android called PrivatOS. This was developed in partnership with specialist mobile encryption firm Silent Circle.

Few will be familiar with the brand Geeksphone - the manufacturer's recent forays into mobile have been through the Firefox mobile OS.

But as we become ever more aware of our digital footprints, we could see the Blackphone push Geeksphone to the fore and help it compete with the security-conscious likes of BlackBerry and Samsung Knox.

Pricing and availability have yet to be announced, although pre-ordering will begin February 24 at MWC 2014
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Sony Xperia Z2 back cover leaks along with some specs


A report out of China, published on Friday, shows an image that purportedly reveals the back cover for the Sony Xperia Z2, code named Sirius. The source of the photograph is said to be someone working in Sony's R&D department. The picture was accompanied by a short list of specs. According to the Sony insider, the phone will feature a 5.3 inch screen, be equipped with a 23MP rear-facing camera, and is expected to be offered in 5 colors.

The picture, if legitimate, reveals that Sony is moving away from the glass backs that it has been using on its high end models. Instead, it would appear that the Japanese OEM is using a metallic or carbon fiber material for the rear panel. The rumor also comes with a possible launch date, which is listed as next month. That would seem to indicate that we will see the Sony Xperia Z2 in February at MWC.




Picture allegedly reveals images of the Sony Xperia Z2 back cover
Thanks, Anonymous Tipster!
source: Digi-wo (translated) via gforgames
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Windows 8 referred to as "the new Vista" by Microsoft employees


Windows 8 is a tough nut to crack. Some people love it, and some people hate it (and whether or not your Windows 8 device has a touchscreen seems to be a big determinant in which side of the fence you fall on.) But, would you go so far as to call Windows 8 "the new Vista"? Because it seems that some Microsoft employees have been saying just that.

The news comes from Microsoft uber-newsman Paul Thurrott, which makes it fairly credible. Thurrott tends to have the inside scoop when it comes to Microsoft. The difference is that Vista was widely panned due to usability issues, while Windows 8 is getting its reputation based on "sales and market acceptance" according to Thurrott.

There were high hopes for Windows 8 to bring back some interest in PCs, or at the very least to steer consumers towards PC/tablet hybrids, but so far the public has been reluctant to choose Windows over Android or iOS offerings. Either way, this is good news for consumers, because if Microsoft believes there is something wrong, there will certainly be work going on to fix it.

source: @Paul Thurrott 1, 2, & 3 via BGR
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LG G3 to launch in May with 5.5" QHD screen, G Pro 2 at MWC

Rumors of various 2014 flagships have started and now LG is the target of gossip. Apparently the company is working on a Optimus G Pro successor, which will be unveiled at the MWC and pave the way for the LG G3.
LG unveiled the G2 relatively late last year – Sony, HTC and Samsung announced their flagships in Q1, while the G2 announcement came in August. The flagship launch timetable has been moved up this year, according to Korean publication Asiae.
According to its sources, the LG G3 will launch on May 17, compared to the G2, which was released in September. There's speculation that this is to counter the alleged Galaxy S5 launch in March.
The publication goes on to add that LG continues the one-upmanship by using a QHD (2,560 x 1,440) that's as big as 5.5". Both Samsung and Sony's upcoming flagships are rumored to have 5.2" QHD screens. To put things in perspective, 5.2" is the same size as the G2, while 5.5" is the screen size of the Galaxy Note II.
LG will allegedly unveil the Optimus G Pro 2 in late February at the MWC (the original was announced at the MWC too). The second generation phablet is said to have a 5.9" QHD screen.
Concrete details on other specs of either device are not known at the moment, but there's probably going to be a Snapdragon 80x chipset at their hearts (hopefully 805) and quite possibly an OIS camera. If the launches are indeed so close, we should be seeing leaks of near-final hardware soon, so we might not have to wait long.
Thanks to everyone who sent this in!
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