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More "evidence" for dual iPhone launch in September?
The next generation iPhones to hit the market is expected to launch sometime in September, and early! That's if claims made by German website "iFun" turn out to be true. According to their "very credible and serious source" 'The next-generation iPhone will be according to our information on 6 September come on the market. In addition to that day, “two new types of devices” to be ...read more
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Apple profits fall again but iPhone sales rise
Apple has reported a second consecutive drop in quarterly profits despite a significant increase in iPhone sales. The company posted revenue of $35.3 billion (£23b) and net profit of $6.9 billion (£4.5b) for the three months ended June 29, 2013, compared to revenue of $35 billion (£22.8b) and net profit of $8.8 billion (£5.7b) for the same period a year ago. Apple sold 31.2 million ...read more
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750 million phones could be vulnerable in massive SIM security flaw
The New York Times reports that a security researcher has found a vulnerability in the encryption used by some mobile SIM cards that could let hackers remotely take control of a phone. The flaw relates to cards using DES (Data Encryption Standard) for encryption — it's an older standard that's being phased out by some manufacturers, but is still used by hundreds of millions of SIMs. Karsten ...read more
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Apple Developer Center hacked
Apple has announced its Developer Center website has been subject to a hacking attempt, and that it has "not been able to rule out the possibility" that developers' personal details have been accessed. In a statement emailed to all developers and posted on the Developer Center website, Apple explained what had happened and informed that the site is now down for the foreseeable future while it ...read more
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Microsoft to offer a year of Xbox Live free to Office 365 subscribers
Microsoft has announced today that it is offering a free year of Xbox Live to Microsoft Office 365 subscribers. The promotion is available to subscribers who purchase a one year subscription to Office 365 Home Premium, or a four year subscription to Office 365 University. The offer is valid from today until September 28, and is available to most of Europe, Asia and Australia. Microsoft's ...read more
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HTC announces HTC One Mini with 4.3-inch screen and dual-core CPU
HTC has announced their brand new, long-awaited, HTC One mini smartphone. This new device is a slimmed down, miniature version of the company’s flagship Android device, the HTC One. Many folks have been expecting the mini, with a number of notable leaks taking place during the past months. The company even teased the device themselves, yesterday. The HTC One Mini features many of the same ...read more
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More alleged iPhone 5S specs leak
New rumoured specs for Apple's iPhone 5S have arisen from China, alongside photos of apparent parts. In addition to once again claiming that the design will be almost exactly the same as the current iPhone 5, the new information signals a significant spec bump which includes an improved display and enhanced internals. Users should first notice a fingerprint reader for added security, although ...read more
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Microsoft secures Xbox One domains following dispute
Microsoft has secured ownership of the domain names XboxOne.com and XboxOne.net following a dispute with their previous holder. Fusible reports that Microsoft was successful in its bid to take control of the domains after it lodged a complaint with the National Arbitration Forum in late May. Microsoft pursuit of the domains was aided by The Richard Law Group, which also helped the platform ...read more
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US government 'stopping' Microsoft from discussing NSA scandal
Microsoft has sternly denied recent allegations that it offered US intelligence agencies unrestricted access to customer data. The firm's general counsel & exec VP of corporate affairs Brad Smith said in a statement today that the reports contained "significant inaccuracies" in their interpretation of allegedly leaked government documents, but that US government lawyers have denied it ...read more
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iPhone 5S Fingerprint Sensors to Delay or Limit Launch
Fingerprint sensors, a rumoured addition to the next generation of the iPhone, may have hit production issues, limiting or delaying the expected September launch of the iPhone 5S. Following their 2012 acquisition of AuthenTec, a fingerprint recognition chip manufacturer, Apple have been expected to add some form of innovative security features, or biometrics to their much anticipated ...read more
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