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Jolla’s Sailfish OS promises multitasking, personalization and ‘effortless interaction’ (updated)

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The date we were promised an introduction to Sailfish is here, and it turns out Jolla’s not just targeting smartphones with its MeeGo-based OS , but tablets, smart TVs and other devices, too. Jolla has kept its OS under wraps until now, but it wants Sailfish to be an open-source affair which “will be built through community involvement and participation.” The SDK will be available soon, and we should get a look at the UI during a presentation occurring shortly . . . → Read More: Jolla’s Sailfish OS promises multitasking, personalization and ‘effortless interaction’ (updated)

Sony Xperia U goes on sale at Three UK

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We’ve been twiddling our thumbs waiting patiently for the littlest of Sony’s new-look smartphone lineup, the Xperia U , to arrive in earnest. It’s a bit of a relief then to see the Android 2.3 phone go on sale at Three UK . . . . → Read More: Sony Xperia U goes on sale at Three UK

VIA Technologies Leo U8500 hands-on (video)

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When stopping by the ST-Ericsson booth at CES Unveiled tonight, we weren’t expecting to stumble upon a phone we’d never seen before. Fortunately we were treated to a splendid surprise, as a new device designed by VIA Technologies was hanging out on the desk like a villain . . . → Read More: VIA Technologies Leo U8500 hands-on (video)

HTC Sensation Z710t becomes first smartphone to offer ST-Ericsson’s NovaThor SoC

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There’s a new Sensation on the block that’ll be making its way to China Mobile, but rather than rehashing more of the same, this release marks the first smartphone to place ST-Ericsson’s NovaThor SoC under the hood. . . . → Read More: HTC Sensation Z710t becomes first smartphone to offer ST-Ericsson’s NovaThor SoC