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5G tests under way in New York

25 May 2013 : Tests have begun in New York City of 5G wireless broadband, but it could be 2020 before the lightning-fast technology - at least one gigabit per second - becomes a reality.
3G will boost mobile, tablet sales to a record 25 million

24 May 2013 : A record-high 25 million mobiles and tablets are expected to be sold this year on the back of faster wireless broadband and a tremendous shift in demand to third-generation (3G) smartphones.

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Latest Porsche-designed BlackBerry comes in very limited edition
23 May 2013 : Just 25 examples of the gold-plated, leather-bound P’9981 Gold smartphone will ever be created, and each one carries a solid gold plaque on its rear, engraved with its serial number and its all-important 2AA prefix code. This code forms part of the handset’s PIN and informs other BlackBerry users that they are communicating with a P’9981 owner.
Is Samsung developing smartphone fingerprint scanners?
23 May 2013 : Samsung could be following Apple’s lead and testing biometric technology for future handsets.
Consumer Reports proclaims Samsung Galaxy SIV the best smartphone
23 May 2013 : Samsung's new flagship device, currently rolling out around the world, has stolen the title of best smartphone from LG’s Optimus G in Consumer Reports's latest round of testing.
User loyalty is stronger towards Apple than any other tech brand: survey
22 May 2013 : Apart from Apple, consumers and business professionals alike show little or no devotion to other mobile computing ecosystems, a report has found.
Samsung offering $800,000 reward for killer apps
22 May 2013 : Samsung is courting developers in the hopes of bringing more Galaxy-feature-specific apps to its existing and future handsets.
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A smart and Bold BB
22 May 2013 : BlackBerry's latest offering, the BlackBerry Z10, is ideal for executives, CEOs and people who prefer to whiz through their usual tasks and be able to communicate on the road, while avoiding worries about time hang, OS slowdowns or running out of juice. Cheeky teens and savvy nerds who like to play with their phones may want something more fashionable or customisable.
Distance no problem
22 May 2013 : The use of telecommunications and information technology to provide clinical healthcare at a distance, known as telemedicine, has been gaining momentum for some time, but now it is being pioneered in Thailand in Chiang Mai's Saraphi district.
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The beautiful game
22 May 2013 : Gamers now can test their football knowledge and skills with a selection of apps on Windows Store.
Apple testing 1.5-inch smartwatch screens: report
21 May 2013 : Apple is examining the potential of smaller, OLED displays for the upcoming ‘iWatch.'
Sony Xperia Z tablet launches globally
21 May 2013 : The world's thinnest 10-inch and currently world's most water-and-dust-resistant Android tablet is available to order now for June delivery.