Jan 08
If you’re looking to change carrier across your family, it might be worth holding off until after T-Mobile’s big CES presentation—because a leaked ad suggests that it’ll pay for you to move away from its rivals.
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Jan 07
We have all heard the rumors that Apple could be working on a wearable device called the iWatch, which has also been rumored for a release later this year as well, but we have also heard the rumors that Apple could have run into manufacturing issues with the device that may or may not impact its release date, and it seems that that is not all the hurdles that Apple has faced with the iWatch. According to a report from The Information, they are claiming that Apple has faced numerous obstacles in the creation of the iWatch, which hopefully does not mean that it will be delayed from a release this year.
For starters it seems that initial prototypes yielded poor battery life due to its display technology, which has reportedly caused Apple to go back to the drawing board and looking for alternatives, although the report did not mention what kind of display technology we might be able to expect. Apple also reportedly cancelled production of iWatch components with one of their suppliers last year, although whether Apple has managed to get it back on track is unclear. These sort of problems aren’t necessarily exclusive to Apple as we’re sure other companies face a lot of hurdles and issues when trying to create a new product, but whether or not these issues ultimately affect the iWatch’s release date remains unknown.
Either way we’ll definitely be keeping our eyes peeled for more information regarding the iWatch, and with 2014 being the year of wearable technology, Apple will be launching a product into a highly competitive market.
Apple’s iWatch Reportedly Encountering Many Obstacles original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Jan 07
The Nokia Lumia 1520 is currently available via carriers and retailers but unfortunately it is only available in a 16GB version at the moment, although users do have the option of expanding its memory through a microSD card. However we guess there are those who might prefer using onboard memory instead and are finding 16GB not enough for their usage. Well the good news is that according to Windows Phone Central’s sources, it has been rumored that AT&T could be opening up orders for a 32GB version of the Lumia 1520 come 10th of January. However it seems that this offering will be only available online, meaning that you will need to purchase it from AT&T’s website as opposed to walking into their stores.
It has been rumored for a while that a 32GB version of the handset would be arriving soon, so we guess the 10th of January date isn’t completely out of the question. It is unclear how much more will Nokia/AT&T be asking for the 32GB version, but we’ll definitely keep our eyes peeled for more information. The 32GB model could also be of interest to those who store a lot of photos, videos, and music on their phones, especially since with up to 64GB of microSD card support, one could potentially have 96GB worth of storage on their device, but do check back with us on the 10th of January for the details!
32GB Lumia 1520 Rumored To Arrive On AT&T January 10 original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Jan 06
Samsung Galaxy S5 Rumored To Use Sharp’s LTPS LCD Displays Instead Of AMOLED
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If there’s one thing we can be pretty certain about, is that Samsung’s flagship products will typically use the South Korean company’s AMOLED displays. After all what better way to show off your own technology, right? Interestingly enough thanks a new rumor that has surfaced, it seems that with the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5, word on the street has it that Samsung might turn to Sharp for their displays, as opposed to using their own AMOLED panels which is typically the case and more or less to be expected from them. This rumor comes from Tencent who claims that Sharp could be the one to provide Samsung with LTPS LCD displays.
So why turn to Sharp when Samsung can easily make their own display panels? Well as it turns out, Samsung is having a hard time manufacturing 2K AMOLED displays that were rumored to be part of the Galaxy S5, and also because the company is apparently trying to focus on bringing more flexible displays into the market, meaning that their efforts could be focused elsewhere. Given that Samsung has invested into Sharp, we guess Samsung could be taking advantage of their investment by getting Sharp to manufacture their displays for them. It is unclear how much of a difference Sharps’ LTPS LCD displays will compare to Samsung’s AMOLED, but we guess we will have to wait and find out, which will be at MWC 2014 if the rumors are to be believed.
Samsung Galaxy S5 Rumored To Use Sharp’s LTPS LCD Displays Instead Of AMOLED original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Jan 06
CES 2014 is taking place this week and we’re looking forward to learning about a bunch of new devices that will be debuting at the event. We expect manufacturers to unveil all sorts of cool technological innovations and if the rumors are to be believed, Nikon is expected to make an announcement at CES as well and could very well announce a successor to the Nikon D4 DSLR camera. This rumor comes courtesy of Digicame-info who reports that CES could be the platform that Nikon is taking advantage of to make their announcement. They are also reporting that alongside the D4 successor announcement could be two new lenses as well as a certain D3300.
We have heard rumors that Nikon could be planning a successor for its D4 camera and given that the camera is about 2 years old, we guess it does seem about right that Nikon would be looking to introduce a newer model with upgraded features. The specs of the camera are unknown at the moment, but hopefully we will learn more later this week. There is also a possibility that if Nikon does not make the announcement at CES 2014, they might make an announcement at CP+ which is taking place not too long after CES, but either way check back with us later this week to see if there is any official news to be had.
Nikon D4 Rumored For CES Announcement original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Jan 05
At the end of last year right before we kissed 2013 goodbye and ushered in the lovely 2014, we did talk about how Sony might have made preparations to roll out a couple of new handsets (at the minimum, of course, this ain’t the mid 1990s any more) in 2014 with the Sony Sirius as well as Sony Canopus being lined up for an introduction. Here is additional information on the Sony Sirius that we talked about, with it being targeted to be a flagship device that should take over the likes of the Xperia Z Ultra.
Apparently, the Sony Sirius smartphone should come with a 5.2” smartphone display with 2560 x 1440 pixels resolution, running on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 chipset as well. Apart from that, other likely hardware specifications that should keep it ahead of the pack when it comes to its features would include 3GB RAM, a 20.7-megapixel camera at the back with their very own G lens, Android 4.4 KitKat as the mobile operating system of choice, and a 3,500mAh battery. Needless to say, this would mean that the Sony Sirius will be pretty pricey to begin with, and what better way to make a splash to the world’s consciousness than at CES which is all primed to kick off?
Sony Sirius Smartphone Rumored To Make CES 2014 Debut original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Jan 05
Here’s a tip: if you want to know if a product might be refreshed soon, seeing it being listed as unavailable could be a sign that it is about to be replaced by a presumably newer and better model. Of course this is not always 100% the case, but it’s worth taking note of. Photographers and enthusiasts might also want to take note that it would seem as though Sony’s A65 has been officially listed as unavailable on Amazon’s website, while other retailers have listed it as being back-ordered. While this doesn’t mean that there is no more A65 stock, it probably means that Sony might have stopped production and will not have any new units available for retailers.
In fact it was a few months ago that we reported that the camera had been listed as discontinued which prompted speculation that its successor, the A69, could be on its way. Interestingly enough despite there being Sony A77 stock available, Sony Alpha Rumors has reported that the A77 could soon be replaced as well, presumably by the rumored A79. This rumor lines up with what we have heard the past few months where it was suggested that in 2014, the A77’s successor could be making an official appearance.
Take it all with a grain of salt for now, since these are just rumors, but who knows, perhaps Sony might have something for us at CES 2014, or maybe even at CP+ which takes place not too long after the event.
Sony A65 And A77 Successors Rumored To Be Coming Soon original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Jan 03
Earlier we had reported that Apple had plans to launch a new and larger “iPad Pro” later this year. The device is said to feature a larger 12.9” display which is a step up from the regular iPad Air and definite a lot bigger than the iPad mini, but what is the point? Wasn’t the trend shifting towards smaller and more portable tablets, not bigger ones? Well according to analyst Patrick Wang, the iPad Pro might not necessarily be a tablet per se, but rather a hybrid sort of device that is meant to bridge the gap between tablets and notebooks.
If this sounds familiar, it’s because Microsoft has attempted to do something similar with Windows 8, creating an interface that encouraged touch input leading to OEMs creating hybrids, laptops with touchscreen displays that can also double up as a tablet (albeit a huge one). According to Wang, he believes this new iPad Pro will be powered by Apple’s new A8 chipset which is of the quad-core variety, and that we should “Expect a 2-1 hybrid – think iPad + MBA – similar to how most iPads are used in the workplace and in the same spirit of MSFT’s Surface.”
Wang also notes that the iPad Pro could feature larger storage which would appease the critics and satisfy enterprise users who might find that 128GB isn’t enough for enterprise-related work. As it stands Apple’s iWork productivity suite is available on the iPad as well and with the reports that Microsoft Office could arrive on the iPad in the not-too-distant future, it would certainly be an attractive option for enterprise customers. Do take it with a grain of salt for now, but what do you guys think of this iPad Pro hybrid device? Yay or nay?
Rumored iPad Pro Could Be A Hybrid Device Aimed At Enterprise Users original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Jan 03
Might it be too soon to start talking about a Samsung Galaxy Note 4? Given the success of Samsung’s Galaxy Note series of phablets, it is expected that the South Korean tech giant could be planning a successor to the Galaxy Note 3 which we can only assume will launch later this year, but what will it look like? While specs and features are important aspects to consider, design is another important part of purchase decisions as well. After all having a powerful phone in an ungly design is a bit of a put off, don’t you think? Well according to a patent filed by Samsung (discovered by SammyToday), it shows a design of a handset that could clue us in as to what the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 might look like.
Given that the patent doesn’t actually mention a particular device, one could argue that this design could be for just about any phone from Samsung. However the telling feature would be its slot for the S Pen stylus which has typically accompanied Samsung’s Galaxy Note handsets. Of course one could also make the argument that perhaps it could be the Galaxy S5’s design and that the handset could incorporate S Pen support, but why would Samsung want to take away the differentiating factor from the Galaxy Note series? In any case the patent’s design shows off a more curved handset compared to previous generations, and to a certain extent we’re kind of digging it.
Could this really be the design of the Galaxy Note 4? It’s hard to tell but assuming that it is, what do you guys make of it? Is this a design you could get on board with?
Samsung Patent Hints At Galaxy Note 4′s Design original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Jan 03
Watching 4K video is wonderful and all, but with streaming increasingly popular and data caps largely still in place, it also still seems impractical. Not for long, though, if rumors of YouTube’s latest schemes are to be believed.
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