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Whatever happens at boardroom level, BlackBerry's still gotta shift some smartphones, and now it's pushing one of its flagships over to Sprint. The BlackBerry Q10 will arrive on Big Yellow on August 30th with an asking price of $199.99 before tax -- confirming what we learned mid-way through July. As with all new Sprint handsets, customers will be able to take advantage of the network's unlimited data packages, unlike some other companies we could mention. by Daniel Cooper, via: http://www.engadget.com/

There are shed loads of rumours now about the potential launch of a budget iPhone - which has become known among bloggers as the iPhone 5C. Now however an analyst has stuck his neck out and not only given the 5C a price but also a launch date. KGI analyst Ming-chi Kuo says that the iPhone will cost between £230 and £320 for the SIM free model. It is at the upper end of that scale then it doesn't really qualify for a mid range handset. It would still be a pretty much a premium phone. Kuo said that the "iPhone 5C to replace iPhone 5, while iPhone 4S goes on. We've learned that the iPhone 5 line will be terminated from 4Q13, while the iPhone 4S line will carry on. From this, we infer that iPhone 5C is launched to replace iPhone 5. In other words, the 5C model will be positioned as midrange. We forecast its retail price to be US$400-$500 (£230-£320). Kuo also thinks that the new mobile will debut in China first with the rest of the world following later in the year. He suggest...

  There are shed loads of rumours now about the potential launch of a budget iPhone - which has become known among bloggers as the iPhone 5C. Now however an analyst has stuck his neck out and not only given the 5C a price but also a launch date. KGI analyst Ming-chi Kuo says that the iPhone will cost between £230 and £320 for the SIM free model. It is at the upper end of that scale then it doesn't really qualify for a mid range handset. It would still be a pretty much a premium phone. Kuo said that the "iPhone 5C to replace iPhone 5, while iPhone 4S goes on. We've learned that the iPhone 5 line will be terminated from 4Q13, while the iPhone 4S line will carry on. From this, we infer that iPhone 5C is launched to replace iPhone 5. In other words, the 5C model will be positioned as midrange. We forecast its retail price to be US$400-$500 (£230-£320). Kuo also thinks that the new mobile will debut in China first with the rest of the world following later in the year. He sug...

We are only just getting used to Full HD displays on mobile and now LG has come and upped the ante even further. The Korean maker has just announced that it has developed the world's first Quad HD (2,560 x 1,440) smartphone display - this makes it four times higher res than standard HD. It also boasts the highest pixel density of a mobile device, coming in at 538ppi. The panel is a fully fledged Phablet coming in at at 5.5-inches and it is slim too at just 1.21mm - which LG claims makes it the world's slimmest. Another key difference is that the LG panel will apparently 'enable users to enjoy a full view of PC-version web pages at a single glance without image distortion; a contrast to current Full HD displays which only realize 3/4th of a full screen. ' LG also claims that even when the screen is enlarged users will be able to see undistorted and sharper text. "LG Display, which pioneered the high resolution mobile market with introduction of the world's ...

Gone are the days when people considered the electronic configuration of laptops, these days it’s more about shape, style and color. These parameters are generally taken into consideration by the fashion conscious youth.  VAIO E notebook understands this concept a little too well, this ace brand has always identified itself with the prevalent fashion trends and this time it has made another move to establish itself as the unprecedented fashionable brand. It has launched a new VAIO Color Combo site where you can mix and match different colors available in the palette to suit your visual needs. This site has been launched with an aim to maximize the pleasure of all its customers, as we all know how disappointing it is if your choice of color is not appreciated by your dear ones. That is not going to be the case anymore because in this site you can choose colors for the sleeve, mouse, keyboard and the whole body and get an expert’s opinion on it.  O...

Right on the heels of its customary routine to retain customers by producing glitzy accessories, here is iRiver's novel offering of Swarovski-studded Mplayers. This comes as a blessing for Japanese chics who must have shrieked “kawaii!” over it by now.  But to be honest, this one fail to convince me as I would never spend $135 for a 1GB screen-less mp3 player until I feel handicap in absence of any other substitute. The 4th edition Mplayer Swarovski was launched on 1 August in Japan and is available in four diverse forms viz. little girl, flower ray, liberty, ethnic across vanilla, lime, lavender and chocolate shade. Via GearLog

  E-mirror   is the latest creation of Kristall –Form, a Germany based company.  The newly introduced e-mirror brings music to your bathroom and also acts as a glamorous mirror for your dressing room. By replacing the conventional light bulbs with LEDs it almost creates a halo and is designed by reflective specialists of Kristall Form.  It is pleasing to ardent music lovers as well as appealing with its design and sleek looks. The classy first mirror is compatible with an iPhone and iPod docking station and turns your whole bath room into an ethereal space thanks to LED illumination besides entertaining. Most probably, technology of waterproof keeps it safe from the splash of water. The eco-friendly design is more than a decoration. It is very attractive to geeks with its multifunctional aspects as well as it makes an ideal gift for the Christmas. It is the Apple certified first mirror, and is harmoniously agreeable with iPhone and iPod do...

Amble, the iPhone application by Louis Vuitton that was launched in association with Apple has an Amble website and it interacts with the same to allow travelers to plan for and prepare their journeys on their computers or iPads. Louis Vuitton has always been in the limelight for its success and its global presence as an exceptional and elite luxury brand, and it has recently had several updates and events that have been featured on Facebook as well. Louis Vuitton has created an innovation with the Amble application that can be perceived as a digital travel diary. Amble, has an array of features that makes it easier to plan travel and makes the whole planning process more personal. Louis Vuitton says “ see the world through our eyes ” and hence Amble is a way to explore the world at a slower pace so that people can enjoy their exploration. While people experience the world they can record them on their iPhones as a photograph, or in the form of video or a...