The software, called Cider, has been created by postgraduate researchers at Columbia University.
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Apple and Google settle patent row
Mobile phone industry giants Apple and Google have agreed to dismiss lawsuits they had brought against each other over technology patents.
Braille phone goes on sale in ‘world first’
London-based firm OwnFone has released what it says is the world’s first Braille phone.
iPhone 6 with 1704 x 960 Pixel Screen in Testing
The iPhone 6 is expected to sport a larger 4.7 or 5.5-inch display, but not much has been said about its potential resolution–until now.
BlackBerry launches low-cost phone
BlackBerry has launched a new low-cost phone “exclusively for Indonesia”, one of the few markets where it is still a key player.
Samsung Electronics replaces mobile design head
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, the world’s biggest handset maker, has replaced the head of its mobile design team amid criticism of the latest Galaxy S smartphone.
Tesco to launch own-brand smartphone this year
Tesco is to launch its first own-brand smartphone by the end of the year.
Microsoft and Nokia complete mobile phone unit deal
The deal between the two firms should have been completed earlier this year but it was delayed by a hold-up in regulatory approvals.
5 features an Amazon phone might offer
Amazon hasn’t confirmed that it has plans for a smartphone. Introducing such a device would be tough in a crowded market dominated by Apple and Samsung.
Galaxy S5 fingerprint scanner hacked with glue mould
Berlin-based Security Research Labs fooled the equipment using a mould it had previously created to spoof the sensor on Apple’s iPhone 5S. The researchers said they were concerned that thieves could exploit the flaw in Samsung’s device to trigger money transfers via…
Google’s new privacy change affects 85% of iPhone users — most of them won’t have noticed
Around the same time, the official Gmail blog put up a 205-word post explaining the latest update to the Gmail app for Apple devices that run on iOS 7.
Amazon launches TV streaming and gaming device
Dubbed Amazon Fire TV, the device is a small black box similar to Apple TV. It will cost $99 (£59) and is available immediately in the US.
Microsoft unveils Cortana assistant for Windows Phone
By Leo Kelion The voice-controlled app, named Cortana, uses both the firm’s search engine Bing and data stored on the handsets to make personalised recommendations and carry out tasks.
BlackBerry ends licensing deal with T-Mobile
The Canadian company said it will continue to provide service and support to existing customers on T-Mobile’s network or those who will buy products from the carrier’s inventory.
Another Apple-Samsung skirmish heads to court
The trial will mark the latest round in a long-running series of lawsuits between the two tech giants that underscore a much larger concern about what is allowed to be patented.
Samsung ‘puzzled’ as smartphone launch upstaged
SK Telecom, South Korea’s largest mobile carrier, said it will start selling the Galaxy S5 on Thursday, two weeks before the scheduled sales launch on April 11.
Smartphones are ‘damaging’ eyes, say opticians
They are warning exposure to lights from phones and other devices like computers, tablets, and flat screen TVs can lead to long term damage. It comes as a survey of 2,000 people suggests under 25s check their phones thirty-two times…
HTC One smartphone phone uses depth sensor to refocus
By Leo Kelion The HTC One (M8) also features a bigger screen and louder speakers than the previous model.
iPhone’s iOS 7.1 Has a Gesture Control Feature
By Zach Epstein, BGR Apple released iOS 7.1 to the public on Monday afternoon, and it came right on time, as per BGR’s exclusive report from back in December of last year.
Europe backs call for universal smartphone charger
European politicians have backed a regulation that will force smartphone makers to use just one type of charger.
Samsung launches free music streaming service
The service, currently only available on its Galaxy range of smartphones in the US, includes over 200 radio stations and 13 million songs.
Apple launches iPhone voice control for drivers
The U.S. company’s CarPlay makes its debut in Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo vehicles at the show, demonstrating the software system that allows drivers to control their iPhones via touch and voice, Apple said on Monday.
Samsung adds biometrics to latest Galaxy smartphone
In a similar way to Apple’s iPhone 5, the main button on the front of the device doubles as a fingerprint scanner used to unlock the device.
Google unveils smartphone with 3D sensors
The device’s sensors allow it make over 250,000 3D measurements every second and update its position in real-time.
Samsung sues Dyson for ‘copycat claims that hurt image
Samsung is suing Dyson in the South Korean courts for 10 billion won (£5.6m), claiming that legal action taken by the UK company for copyright infringement hurt its corporate image.
Samsung to unveil latest Galaxy smartphone
Samsung will unveil a new version of its flagship Galaxy S smartphone this month, but expectations are low that features such as a bigger screen will lead to a sharp jump in sales given intensifying competition. Samsung sent out invitations…
4 Ways To Keep Your Smartphone’s Battery Healthy
Smartphones are magical, loyal little companions, there to give you your bank account balance, directions to the movies, and a recommendation for a killer Chinese restaurant all in a few swipes.
After 4G, Why Do We Need 5G ?
Mobile phone users in some nations are just beginning to upgrade to the latest in 4G technology. So it is perhaps surprising to learn that the industry is already working on its successor, 5G.
Add-ons turn phones into tricorders and stun guns
By Leo Kelion Add-ons that turn smartphones into a tricorder-like medical diagnostic kits, Predator-style thermal vision cameras and even electric stun guns are being promoted at the Consumer Electronics Show.
4 technologies that will lead Telco business in 2014
Small business owners, get ready. In 2014, new mobile gear will help you connect with customers, sell your product and stay productive wherever you are. In other words, these four burgeoning mobile technologies are primed to change how you…