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17 September 2013
News: Sweet! Tiny, far-flying robot based on honeybee

To develop tiny flying robots that are agile and can navigate on their own, researchers in Australia are turning to the honeybee.
News: Internet.org looks to 'Facebook for Every Phone'

The companies behind Internet.org, the organization formed by Facebook, Qualcomm and several others to bring the Internet to areas that still don't have it, released a document (PDF) yesterday detailing some of their plans for the initiative. One section stands out in particular, if only for its title – Facebook for Every Phone.
News: The Nexus 4 is gone, but its death will probably be avenged by the Nexus 5

The Nexus 4 is dead.
News: With Wallet update, Google promises continued NFC investment

Google on Tuesday announced a new version of its Google Wallet app for Android phones, version 2.3.3 and later, that lets users send money wirelessly, stores loyalty cards and offers a view of all Google Wallet activity
News: Revamped Asus PadFone Infinity hybrid packs a more potent one-device punch

It's only been seven months since Asus announced the Padfone Infinity, but a new version of the phone-tablet mash-up is already on the way.
News: Mobile transactions to approach 30 billion worldwide by 2014, RBS report claims

The number of payments made through mobile devices is set to rise to almost 30 billion by 2014, according to an RBS report.
News: Virgin Media Business launches enterprise 4G service on EE network

Virgin Media Business (VMB) has launched its first enterprise mobile service for public and private sector organisations, offering businesses superfast speeds using EE's recently launched 4G network.
News: BlackBerry sale might not include smartphones

Potential bidders for BlackBerry are only interested in parts of the business, concluding that the firm's smartphones, such as the recent Q10 and Z10, have little or no value, reports say.
News: Galaxy Gear smartwatch release date, price and specs

Samsung has announced its rumoured Galaxy Gear smartwatch so here are all the details on its release date, price and specifications.
Feature: Galaxy Note 3 release date, price and specs

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has been announced at IFA 2013 and replace the Galaxy Note 2. Here we outline the Galaxy Note 3's UK release date, price and specification.
News: iPhone 5C UK price

Apple new flagship iPhone 5S has come along with a cheaper and plastic iPhone 5C, so you probably want to know how much it costs. Here's the UK price and pre-order information for the UK.
News: Google Nexus 5 release date, price, photos and specs

All the Google Nexus 5 release date, price and specs rumours you need.
News: PC satisfaction scores dip as customers drift to tablets

The jarring combination of Microsoft's radical reinvention of Windows with old-style hardware caused the average satisfaction score of PC makers to slip in the last year, a pollster said.
News: Nexus 4 selling out and Nexus 5 spotted in bar

The Google Nexus 5 is closer than ever after being spotted in a bar and the Nexus 4 selling out.
News: Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 tipped 2014

Samsung announced its Galaxy Gear smartwatch only days ago but already a successor is being tipped for early 2014.
News: Nokia's Lumia 1020 now available through Optus

Optus has officially released Nokia's new flagship Lumia 1020 Windows Phone in Australia, unveiling pricing and plan details and confirming the smartphone is available in stores from today.
16 September 2013
News: Sprint's $100 discount for new customers drops iPhone 5c price to $0

Sprint recently renewed a $100 discount on any new phone to any new customer who switches a phone number from another carrier to Sprint. That deal includes the $99 iPhone 5c.
News: Google buys Bump, focuses on mobile file sharing

Google is buying the mobile startup Bump Technologies, makers of the popular app that enables users to transfer photos, videos and files just by bumping their phones together.
Buying Advice: Android vs Windows: what's best?

Should you choose a Windows Phone or an Android smartphone? We can't answer that for you, but we can point out some of what's good, and what is bad about both Windows Phone and Android. Our guide to two of the best alternatives to iPhone.
News: Sprint's rumored 'One Up' early upgrade plan could launch with the iPhone 5s

Sprint is reportedly preparing its own early upgrade program for smartphones, with the goal of saving money over similar plans from T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon Wireless.