Alleged images and video of budget Apple iPhone emerge

A slew of alleged images and video footage of Apple's much talked about budget iPhone made an appearance on the web. The photos look in line with the leaked colored shells from last week. The images reveal a svelte-looking handset with a 4" display, made of polycarbonate. Despite its plastic nature however, the budget iPhone is said to be impressively well put together.

You can see the purported video of the device below.

Curiously, the photos come courtesy of a well-known Chinese manufacturer of KIRF devices called Techdy, so we urge you to process them with a pinch of salt.




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Hyundai, BMW and Ford win Concept Vehicle of the Year awards

More than two dozen jurors started with a pool of 23 concept cars introduced at the most recent Los Angeles, Detroit, Chicago, Toronto and New York auto shows, then pared it down to three winners in three categories for the twelfth annual North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards. The trophy-bearers are said to be those "vehicles most likely to shape the future of the automobile industry," and lead their classes in the Concept Car, Concept Truck and Production Preview divisions.

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This is the final BMW M3 Coupe

Pour some out for the BMW M3 Coupe, folks. Production of the two-door, fixed-roof M3 has officially ended, and the orange car you see here is the very last one. But we don't just meant the last M3 Coupe of this generation – this is the last M3 Coupe ever, since the next-gen car will launch under the name M4, staying true to BMW's revised nomenclature where coupes and convertibles will use even numbers.

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HTC One Android 4.2.2 update hits unlocked devices in Tiawan

Just days after the Android 4.2.2 update started rolling out for the dual-SIM variant of the HTC One, we are now hearing reports that HTC One owners in Taiwan are now being treated to the update. HTC has still not released an official change log or mentioned the Android 4.2 update through any of its social media channels.

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Go camping in an inflatable geodesic dome

Geodesic domes have been used for everything from playground climbing equipment to homes, and now you can camp in one.  The Cave from Heimplanet doesn't use poles, but instead uses inflatable tubes from which you suspend the tent.  It's big enough to sleep 2-3 people, and it has storage pockets built in to help hold their gear.  The tent folds down into a pack 20″ x 12″ x 8″ and weighing 11.5 pounds.  (You'll need to add a pump to your gear to inflate the tent.)  It opens into a structure that covers 54 square feet and is 40″ tall inside.  It costs €549.00 including 19% VAT, which converts to about $707.

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Ever Green - SD card adapter - Turns you camera into a Wi-Fi compliant camera

Shanghai Donya, Evergreen's online store, just released a SD card adapter that turns you camera into a Wi-Fi compliant camera. It's a Wi-Fi adapter shaped like a SD card. Slip a microSD card (sold separately) into the SD card adapter first, and then insert it to your camera. Now you can take pictures and those pictures you take will be saved in the microSD card.

When you want to transfer the pictures to the PC or smartphone, you can do it by accessing an access point called “Cloud Flash” and connecting the SD card adapter and the PC or smartphone.

Price: 3,999 yen
Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g/n ( simultaneous connections: max.





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Nokia Amber Spotted On Lumia 920

Sometime near the end of last month, it was reported that the Spanish chapter of Nokia shared that the Nokia Lumia Amber update would be released this coming August, and that information could very well be right on the money. Late last year, we did review the Nokia Lumia 920, and it seems that this particular smartphone was spotted with an early build of the Nokia Amber update as you can see in the video above. Of course, the video was not shot in the highest of resolutions that we would have liked, but at least it is something to work with in the meantime.

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Mega Now An App On Google Play

At the beginning of this year, the spiritual successor to Kim Dotcom's Megaupload, simply known as Mega, was unveiled to the masses. Of course, it has taken more than half a year for the cloud storage service that is based in New Zealand to have an official presence on the Android platform as you can now download the official Mega app from Google Play. Kim Dotcom is also pleased to announce that an iOS app is also in the pipeline, where that will be accompanied by a Windows sync client that so happens to be in the final stages of development.

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Sony And NTT DoCoMo Announces Limited Edition Hatsune Miku Xperia A

Would you, as the head of a company, decide to rely on the appeal of a fictional character in order to sell more of a particular product from your stable of items, or do you prefer a real life celebrity or personality to do the job instead. NTT DoCoMo is certainly a staunch supporter of the former, method, where they recently worked alongside Sony Mobile to roll out a limited edition Sony Xperia A smartphone which will feature virtual pop idol Hatsune Miku. Hatsune Miku, who has seen her fair share of sold out concerts, will be emblazoned across 39,000 Xperia A handsets.

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Mobile Roar Podcast: Google Reader RIP, Moto X will disappoint you, iWatch is coming, and more

Happy 4th, everyone. In an effort to you keep our readers with informed on the week's biggest news (as well as gain some perspective from other mobile platform users) we bring to you the official Mobile Roar podcast for your listening pleasure. Kick back and listen to the conversation between myself, Joe Fedewa from WinSource, Edgar Cervantes from GTVSource and Chromespot, and Kevin Kruase from iSource.

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Corning Working On Anti-Reflective And Germ Resistant Glass

When it comes to the displays of our smartphones and tablets, Corning is definitely one of the major players, if not the biggest when it comes to supplying manufacturers with tough glass displays for use with their products. Now it looks like Corning will be stepping up and taking their products one step further with a new glass they are developing which according to the company, will be both extremely anti-reflective and extremely resistant to germs, a supposed first in the display industry.

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Moto X customization details emerge alongside leaked pictures of some colored back covers

The upcoming Motorola Moto X smartphone is in the news yet again, and for two separate reasons this time. First off, we've received some more detailed information about how you'll be able to customize one when you order it. Second, we have pictures of four of the 16 purported colors that will be selectable for the handset's back cover. For all who've been expecting “customization” to include internal hardware specs, this will be disappointing.


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Angry Birds Updated To Include New Levels, Powers, Traveling Pigs

We know there are some of you who absolutely still cannot get enough of Rovio's Angry Birds. You probably have multiple mobile devices, computers and video game consoles that have a version of Angry Birds ready for you to fling to your heart's content. But if you're a true Angry Birds fan, you probably still play the original game on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, which is a good thing since Rovio has just released some new levels for the game. Rovio announced a total of 15 new levels has been added to the original Angry Birds game which introduces some new powers for the standard red bird while also introducing some moving pigs.

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PS4 Will Come Pre-Loaded With Sony's The PlayRoom Tech Demo

Sony's PlayStation 4 has already undercut the price of the Xbox One by $100 in the U.S., and nearly $200 in Mexico, but the company is adding additional value in its next-generation console as they announce its tech demo, called The Playroom, will come pre-loaded. We're sure you've seen footage of the PlayStation 4′s Playroom tech demo as it combines both the PlayStation Camera and DualShock 4 controller to deliver a number of augmented reality toys, which shows off the capabilities of both peripherals when working together.

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Watching IIHS test semi trailers for safety is frightening

"Underride." That's a word you'll want to add to your glossary of horrifying fates. It describes the action of a car sliding under a semi trailer at speed, with results that sometimes aren't pretty to look at - the kind this Corvette driver only managed to escape by ducking. As part of its Inside the IIHS video series, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety takes a look at what its discovered in its underride testing.

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New Generation Contact Lens Might Offer You 'Terminator' Vision

Are you one of those who think that a contact lens is just that – a regular piece of corrective eyewear that is inserted on the outside of your eye so that you can view things clearly without the inconvenience of a pair of glasses. Well, apparently great strides have been made in the world of contact lenses, where a new model is being worked upon so that wearers are able to zoom in as well as zoom out on focal points, just like how one of those terrifying T-800 killer robots in the Terminator movie is able to do.

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Datum Datacentres is accredited with ISO9001 and ISO27001 for Quality Management System and Information Security Management

Farnborough – 03 July 2013 – Datum, the Farnborough based Colocation specialist, announces that it has been accredited with the prestigious certificates of Quality Management ISO9001 and Information Security Management ISO 27001.The world’s most popular standards for quality and information security management have numerous proven benefits including improved operational performance, efficient internal processes, and higher levels of operational and infrastructure security.   Based on the high security Technology Park in Farnborough, Datum’s colocation services are underpinned by a high

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Fiesta-sized Jeep coming in 2014

We've heard rumors before about a new, baby Jeep to slot above the new-for-2014 Cherokee (pictured) in the automaker's lineup. Now, Edmunds is reporting that the new crossover will arrive sometime in 2014, and will be about the same size as the Ford Fiesta. This currently unnamed vehicle will effectively replace both the Compass and Patriot in the Jeep lineup. Speaking to Edmunds, Jeep CEO Mike Manley said that the new, small Jeep will be assembled in Italy and marketed globally beginning sometime next year. Manley did not provide many details on the new model, but did say that it will be 4.2-meters (165 inches) long.

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2012-2013 Hyundai Azera recalled for passenger airbag fault

Hyundai is recalling 5,200 units of its Azera sedan over a possible airbag sensor malfunction. The occupant detection system in models built between May 22, 2012 and November 23, 2012 might not be able to tell what kind of passenger (adult, child, or child seat) is in the front seat, which could cause improper deployment of the airbag. NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V264000.

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Minecraft Played Through Oculus Rift While On Virtuix Omni Treadmill

In the past we've seen how the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset can be combined with the Virtuix Omni treadmill to create a more immersive gaming experience. We've seen that setup used while playing Team Fortress 2, and now it looks like it has been modded so that it can be used to play Minecraft as well. We have to say that we have never thought that playing Minecraft in this fashion would be possible, but it looks like it is. As to how well it plays, and if it actually enhances the experience rather than being a novelty is really up to the gamer, but either way it looks pretty fun.

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Polaroid's Polamatic Makes Its Way Onto Google Play

While Instagram is a great app on its own, there are probably some users out there who feel that the app could be lacking something, some features perhaps that Polaroid's own Polamatic app might be able to offer them. The bad news is that the app was an iOS exclusive for about a year, although the good news is that Android users who can't wait to get their hands on Polamatic will be pleased to learn that the app has finally made its way onto Google Play where it can be downloaded for a small price.

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Samsung's First Tizen Smartphone Reportedly Delayed Until October

Back in March it was reported that the first Samsung Tizen smartphone could be released in Q3 2013. Well the bad news is that if you were looking forward to getting your hands on a Tizen device in say, August, you might be disappointed. According to a report from Korean news website, iNews24, the launch has reportedly been delayed by about two months, pushing the potential release of Samsung's first Tizen device to sometime in October. It does not seem like the delay has anything to do with hardware, but more about its ecosystem and apparently this is due to issues that Samsung is experiencing in developing its own Tizen app store.

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Cogenta Applies Open Source To Retail Big Data To Deliver The First Real-Time Intelligence Platform

Leading retail intelligence group Cogenta (www.cogenta.com) has chosen open source technology as the engine for its new retail pricing intelligence platform. The new platform is the first system able to collect and analyse big data retail price information in real-time. In an ever more price sensitive retail market, up to the minute data can ensure that retailers are able to make even more informed and competitive pricing decisions than previously. By including real-time data in their widely acclaimed UK consumer goods pricing reports, Cogenta ensures that their retailer customer base can exploit the best data available on the market.

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Here Come The Guys! Gaydar Guys Help Create The World’s Sexiest Man

The original gay male dating website surveys over 4,000 members on the most fancied celebrities to compile how the sexiest man should lookGaydar.net, one of the world’s most popular gay dating sites, has just surveyed its male members to uncover their thoughts on the most attractive elements of their favourite male celebrities.

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Mouse Computer LB-K600X-SH 15.6-Inch Notebook

Priced at 119,700 Yen (about $1,189), the LB-K600X-SH is another powerful notebook from Mouse Computer that packs a 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080 LED-backlight display, a 2.40GHz Intel Core i7-4700MQ processor, an Intel HM86 Express Chipset, a GeForce GT 750M 2GB graphics card, a 16GB DDR3 RAM, a 128GB SSD, a 500GB hard drive, a Blu-ray drive, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 + LE and runs on Windows 8 64-bit OS.

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BlackBerry Sales To Get Better In Second Half Of 2013 [Report]

BlackBerry recently announced its quarterly fiscal results which missed analysts' estimates. It was believed that the company's new BlackBerry 10 devices had actually performed well in the market, but as it turns out, only 2.7 million units were shipped in the first full quarter in which both the Q10 and Z10 were available. Since then the company's stock has dipped significantly. However, Digitimes reports that BlackBerry's supply chain in Taiwan believes that sales will get better in the second half of this year.
Recently the Canadian manufacturer announced BlackBerry Q5, an entry level BB10 powered device.

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HTC One S won't get updated to Android 4.2 after all

Earlier we let you know that HTC started rolling out the update to Android 4.2 for the One. That's good news right there. But if you happen to own an HTC One S, there's not going to be any good news for you from now on. The Taiwanese company has just confirmed today that the One S will receive no further software updates. No Android 4.2, no Sense 5, and nothing else down the road. It's essentially stuck running Android 4.1 for the rest of its life. This handset is less than 18 months old, which makes the decision all the more baffling.

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HTC One Android 4.2.2 update now rolling out (at least in Taiwan)

The dual-SIM version of the HTC One got its Android 4.2 update last week, and when we told you about that we also assumed that the single-SIM variation would get its new software bits soon thereafter. And here we are today, when the update has started going out in Taiwan. Obviously, at this point it's only a matter of time until the new software version makes its way across the globe. That said, it may take a few days, or weeks, until it reaches your particular neck of the woods, so don't just panic if you don't see it tomorrow.

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Ford Explorer Jackson Pollock Edition results in trip to hospital

Among the many useful pieces of driving advice we've taken to heart over the years, "Safely secure all cargo" is etched pretty high on our personal stone tablets. We've had a couple of frustrating moments over the years (numerous wonky cupholders and too-tall lidded cups; a radar detector that released its suction cups and dashed itself above the dashboard, etc.), but never anything like the scene above. These photos above come courtesy of the Washington State Patrol, and they show the unfortunate aftermath of a driver, his dog, and his Ford Explorer after it crashed near the town of Belfair last week.

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VW Up Buggy may be headed to showrooms

Volkswagen showed six conceptual takes on its Up at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, one of those being the Up Buggy. Although few will probably remember it, VW has not forgotten it, applying for a patent for the Meyers Manx revival roadster way back in March 2012 and being approved in June of this year, according to a report in Autocar.

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JINS - Glasses and sunglasses collaborated with Ultraman & Ultra Seven - Will be released on July 10th, Ultraman Day

Ultraman and Ultra Seven are the heros of the Japanese TV series “Ultraman” that uses special effects. It's produced by Tsuburaya Production, and it has been Japanese favorite since 1966. Ultraman appeared on TV on July 10, 1966 for the first time and since then July 10th is known as “Ultraman Day”.




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Google Glass XE7 update brings web browsing, improved voice commands, and more

It's barely the first of the month and right on schedule, Google has already begun to roll out their latest software update for Google Glass. XE7 will be hitting headsets in the coming days and if Project Glass' title is any indication — “MOAR MOAR MOAR” — you can expect more than simple bug fixes. Web browsing.
Probably the most noteworthy new feature is the ability to view and navigate web pages thanks to a built-in web browser.



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Koenigsegg supercar crash in Poland injures at least 17 [w/videos]

At least 17 people were injured over the weekend when a driver at Poland's Gran Turismo Polonia event lost control of his Koenigsegg and crashed into the crowd. Video of the accident (scroll down to view, though be warned some scenes are graphic) shows the driver piloting his supercar down a straight stretch of closed-off road in front of spectators at high speed when it veers off to the right, hits a curb and plows into a group of spectators that included children before spinning around 180 degrees. Reports on the number of injured range from 17 to 19 people, while four were reportedly seriously injured.

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Baseball Bat Does Not Cause Pain Despite Hitting Ball Wrongly

Most of us would have kept a baseball bat underneath our beds, as you can never quite tell just when the zombie apocalypse is about to happen, and a weapon that does not run out of ammunition and yet is effective to strike zombies where they hate it most would certainly come in handy. Of course, it could also be used as an item of self-defense to give a nice, good whack across an unwanted intruder's heat to knock him or her out.

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Vine Available On Kindle Fire HD Through Amazon Appstore

Vine has made its way from the iPhone to Android in the last couple of months, but the 6-second video creation tool has yet to make its way to all Android devices, specifically tablets. That all changes today as Vine has made itself available to the Kindle Fire HD. Yes – we know you're probably aware the Kindle Fire HD only has a front-facing camera, which means those of you with the tablet had better make sure you're looking your best when recording your Vine videos considering nearly 100% of your upcoming creations will be featuring yourself.

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Original Super Mario Bros. Reimagined In HD

There are some games from yesteryear that get remade into HD, and while this might be a way for a developer or publisher to garner some renewed interest in the game, some gamers might feel that by making the game "HD", it kind of ruins the feel to it. The good thing about the Mario franchise is that for the most part, it has been immensely popular, especially the classic and original Super Mario Bros., which thankfully does not need a HD remake to be fun. But what if Nintendo decided that remaking Super Mario Bros. in HD would be a good idea, what might that look like.

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ByteMobile Wins 2013 LTE Award for Best LTE Traffic Management Product

T3100 Adaptive Traffic Manager Distinguished for Facilitating Effective LTE Deployments SANTA CLARA, Calif – July 1, 2013 – Today, Citrix ByteMobile announced the T3100 Adaptive Traffic Manager has been named the winner of the 2013 LTE Award for Best LTE Traffic Management Product, presented by Informa and telecoms.com. The Citrix ByteMobile T3100 Adaptive Traffic Manager was recognized with this prestigious award based on the critical role it plays in LTE deployments.

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White Nexus 4 8GB Model Drops Out Of Google Play Radar

We did take a gander at how one Nexus 4 display does seem to look different from another Nexus 4, although this is not a relatively common occurrence, and here is more word on the white Nexus 4 8GB model – apparently, you can no longer purchase it from the Google Play store. Of course, there were whispers in the past that depicted the white Nexus 4 being a limited edition model, and I guess you could say that there was some weight to those rumors, assuming the unavailability of this smartphone on Google Play is a permanent condition.

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[Opinion] What an ideal smartwatch should be like

Smartwatches seem like all the rage right now, and I am extremely excited about the future of them and wearable computing in general. I have spent about a year using the Motorola MOTOACTV, and it has become almost as close to me as my phone. My primary use case for the device is that of a fitness tracking device, but what I really wanted to do was explore the possibilities regarding how such a watch should work. The key advantage that the smartwatch platform brings is giving developers the capability to add another key element to the experience their mobile apps provide.

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