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Radio Shack Gets Another Life

According to the gadget shop, it has made an agreement with lenders led by Standard General and Litespeed Management, who will help the company restructure their existing debt.

HTC Phones May Feature Optical Zoom in Under Two Years

A senior camera engineer with HTC said in an interview that phones with optical zoom capabilities are 18 months to two years away.

Smartphone 'Kill Switch' Could Save Consumers $2.5 Billion Each Year

A new study from Creighton University suggests that “kill switch” technology, if able to reduce smartphone thefts, can save consumers $2.5 billion each year. William Duckworth, statistics professor at the university, found that consumers spend almost $500 million each year replacing stolen phones and about $2 billion each year buying premium cell phone insurance through wireless carriers.

Apple iPhone 6 Sapphire Screens Production Could Start in May

Apple iPhone 6 Sapphire screen production could start in May.

Oppo Find 7 Launches with World's First QHD Screen and Snapdragon

On Wednesday, Chinese mobile manufacturer Oppo pushed the benchmark for low cost handsets with its announcement of its flagship phone, the 5.5-inch Find 7.

NY Support for Smartphone 'Kill Switch'

A New York congressman proposed legislation on Monday which would require a “kill switch” in smartphones. The proposal was introduced as way to bring down smartphone theft.

Acer Liquid E3 and Z4 Android Smartphones Unveiled

Acer is releasing a new smartphone with a few new features that are sure to make you excited. Last year's Liquid E2 is being replaced by the Acer Liquid E3, an updated Android handset, and the Liquid Z4.

New Proposal May Require 'Kill Switch' Technology on Smartphones

A Minnesota senator has introduced a bill that would require cell phones to have "kill switch" technology, which would remotely wipe personal data and would render the phone inoperable to anyone but the owner.

Apple iPhone 5C: Company to Phase Out Smartphone For Larger Screen iPhone 6 and Future Products

Apple will phase out its cheaper iPhone 5C smartphone when its enlarged screen iPhone 6 device comes out.

Blackberry Layoffs: Company to Cut Up to 40 Percent of Workforce; Various Departments Affected

Blackberry is cutting up to 40 percent of its workforce as it re-invents itself in the mobile computing world according to The Wall Street Journal.

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