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The Google Glasses release date for developers was back in February, which at the time it had been clear the consumer models would launch next year and the early adopters would be ironing out any bugs. Officially named Google Glass, the high $1500 price tag might seem too steep for the majority and we are yet to see official consumer pricing or even solid specs for the public model. Public Google Glasses to see release date sooner – within the past couple of days we have seen a new report hinting at a Google Glass launch for public in 2013, which would certainly be welcomed by gadget enthusiasts. The article, found on eWeek, claims Google has a new goal of releasing retail versions of Google Glass this year. The so-called “source” said that Google’s “goal” is to release late this year, although the choice of words makes it clear that this GOAL is not set in stone. Privacy and Christmas – speculation has already started as to why Google might want to release their Glass technology to the public sooner, although both the concerns about privacy and strong holiday sales could be reasons to get the product out the door sooner rather than later. Google Glasses to include Samsung tech – another report this week talks about the OLED technology for Google Glass, which will be Samsung’s OLEDs according to an article on Korea Times. This news is rumored to be from an executive at a local parts supplier for Samsung Display and the article also spoke about Google’s Larry Page inspecting OLED production lines for Samsung’s Display business in Tangjeong. You can read some insight for Google Glass apps in an article from the start of this week. Could you see yourself purchasing Google Glasses if the release date arrives in 2013, and what price would you be prepared to pay?

Trailrunner7 writes "Those of you who like to tinker and jailbreak Android phones should take notice of some new research conducted on Samsung Galaxy S4 Android devices shipped by AT&T and Verizon. Both devicemakers ship the Galaxy S4 smartphones with a locked-down bootloader that prevents users from uploading custom kernels or from making modifications to software on the phone. Azimuth Security researcher Dan Rosenberg has found a vulnerability in the manner in which the devices do cryptographic checks of boot image signatures and was able to exploit the flaw and upload his own unsigned kernel to the device." Read more of this story at Slashdot.

Heres a quick guide on how to jailbreak your Pod Touch 2nd Generation MC Model on iOS 4.2.1/4.2/4.1, just note the the last iPod Touch MC models last firmware was iOS 4.2.1 & ONLY HAD A TETHERED JAILBREAK. If you want to have an untethered jailbreak you will neeed to downgrade..Source: hackurideviceblog.com

As we already know, the white Nexus 4 is very much real. Months after first showing up on the web, it re-appeared at Google I/O in all its glory, with June 10th tipped as a possible launch date by AndroidAndMe's co-founder Taylor Wimberly. Alongside it, according to Taylor, Android 4.3 would be unveiled as well. While I can't confirm the date (even if the information was correct at the time of I/O, plans can change for any reason), what I can show you today are some of the press photos of the white Nexus 4, model number E960W (the original Nexus 4 is E960). Done With This Post? You Might Also Like These:Android Gingerbread, Next Nexus, Information And Speculation Round-Up Android 2.2 Froyo On Its Way Soon Galaxy Note For T-Mobile Spotted In The Wild, Probably Not Difficult Since It's Visible From Space Samsung Hercules - T-Mobile's Galaxy S II Variant - Pictured, 4.5" Display Confirmed Exclusive: Press Photos Of The White Nexus 4 (LG E960W) Leak Out was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

Samsung has been known to hit the smartphone industry with a number of models, which is tackling Apple with diversity rather than just one successful handset and these devices launch throughout the year. Apple’s upcoming iPad 5, iPad mini 2 and iPhone 5S will no doubt sell extremely well no matter what the release date ends up being, but should they really all launch around the same time? Apple has changed since Jobs – in our opinion things have changed a lot since Steve Jobs, and after owning every iPhone and iPad to date we have some hands-on insight that spans many years when it comes to Apple products. There’s definitely been a big change at Apple since Steve Jobs past away, although it is still up for debate if things are getting better or worse? Like many of our readers, we noticed the change from WWDC to fall when releasing the iPhone 4S after a long wait reportedly due to supply problems. Some technology websites hoped to see the iPhone 5 launch back at WWDC 2012, which never happened and the current iPhone ended up launching around one year later at the end of last year. Apple’s iPhone 5S release date will be fall again – we clarified the fact that an iPhone 5S would unlikely release at WWDC 2013 without revealing some supply chain movement, which hasn’t happened to date and considering the event is next month suggests another fall release date window. We are also seeing the same pattern as last year when it comes to a fall launch for iPad 5 and iPad mini 2. This means Apple’s biggest upcoming products will all release right next to each other again, which really doesn’t seem good business sense in our opinion. The end of this year will be very crowded when it comes to new Apple products, and if you want to purchase an iPhone 5S, iPad 5 and iPad mini 2 on their release date…it will cost you a lot of money considering the launches are likely going to be days apart. Do you think Apple should spread the iPad 5, mini 2 and iPhone 5S release dates throughout the year? Should the iPhone 6 return to WWDC in 2014? Whatever Apple plan to do with their release schedule is clearly going to have major consequences for both consumers and business, which has been seen with a mobile telecommunications company making big changes for the next iPhone and consumers having to consider timing a 24-month contract upgrade if a bigger iPhone 6 update could arrive at WWDC next year. If an iPhone 5S arrives as a minor update it won’t be welcomed by long-time iPhone users, which many of these loyal users are asking for some big changes for the next iPhone in 2013. We’d also love to know if you would consider purchasing an iPad right now knowing that a new iPad 5 and mini 2 will most likely release in around 4 months? You can read about tactical price drops happening already.

An anonymous reader writes "In April, Mayor Mike Bloomberg announced that the Nissan NV200 minivan had won a citywide competition to replace the current cab model, the Ford Crown Victoria, in a phased-in period of five years. Cab owners sued, pointing out that New York City law requires that hybrid electric models be available for immediate use for cab medallion owners; that excludes the current Nissan NV200, with its 2.0 liter, 4-cylinder engine rated at a combined 24 mpg. The NV200 also has poor accessibility for wheelchair users. After a state judge blocked the mayor's plan, Bloomberg allegedly told the CEO of Taxi Club Management at a private club, 'Come January 1st, when I am out of office, I am going to destroy your f--king industry.' Tim Fernholz of Quartz speculates that Bloomberg (a billionaire) may be planning to launch a cab-hailing service like Uber, which was just allowed back onto the streets of New York, with significant limitations." Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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Joshua Merrill on Apple’s WWDC invite logo, after further details of iOS 7′s upcoming flat design were reported on by 9to5Mac: Apple has been known to drop hints about its upcoming releases in its press invitations, but there have been relatively few guesses about this year’s WWDC invite. Now it makes sense. Each layered color represents a preloaded app in the new iOS 7. It’s all coming together now. Bring on WWDC. Breaking Down What the 2013 WWDC Logo Really Means is a post from: iPhone in Canada Blog - Canada's #1 iPhone Resource

Now that the week is nearing its end, it is time to take a look at some of the stories that stood out. Did you know that the first Tizen phone posed for the camera, revealing a handful of its tricks? No? Then go check it out! Besides, we have fresh shtots of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S4 Active and an image of the rumored LG Optimus F3 for Sprint. But that's not all. You should also go check out our Nokia Lumia 925 hands-on in case you've missed it...

Negative news seems to be surrounding Microsoft’s Surface RT with a price drop continuing to highlight the majority of stories. We couldn’t help but be impressed with the innovative keyboard cover and early reviews revealed a device with many talents, so why all the negative news? Back in April we first heard about prices of Microsoft Surface RT falling, which analysts claimed this was an attempt to clear stock after poor sales of the convertibles and tablets with the Surface RT OS. Microsoft launched late last year with Windows 8 for Intel devices and Windows RT for ARM-based devices, but the price drop has been seen as confirmation of failure when it comes to Windows RT. This is the opinion of this article published last month, although the level of failure is up for debate and we’d love to hear your comments on this? Microsoft Surface RT price drop news continues – within the last 24 hours WP Central published some details on a new price drop for Microsoft Surface RT, which reveals a killer deal at only $399 for the 32GB Surface RT in Staples stores. The feedback to this article so far has been extremely positive and the majority of people think it is a really good deal. Those that love their Surface RT point to it “being better than an iPad thanks to full flash and browsing anything in widescreen unlike the iPad”. Another user said, “Surface RT has all the apps I need and delivers for Internet Explorer, Twitter and Reddit on the move”. Another reader backed Surface RT in five simple points, stating “very good battery, thin keyboard, the smoothest PDF file reader, full Office support and a full flash web browser”. It is great seeing this positive support for Microsoft’s Surface RT, and it is hard to find that many negative comments from users, so why the negative results being reported in the media? Do you love Microsoft Surface RT? It is worth noting that earlier this month we heard rumors about Microsoft’s next-generation Surface RT having a reasonable price.