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Amazon smartphone to finally launch in 2014?

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With the Amazon smartphone having failed to materialize in 2013 much as they did in 2012, the latest rumours now suggest that the oft-rumoured smartphone is finally coming in 2014. According to Digitimes‘ hit-and-miss “sources with Taiwan’s supply chain,” Amazon will launch it sometime in the first half of 2014. The report adds that the smartphone will come with floating […]

New details emerge about Amazon and HTC handset partnership

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A story emerged yesterday that Amazon was working with HTC to develop three new smartphones. Additional details have come to light today courtesy of a Bloomberg report. Citing two anonymous sources, it appears that the two companies have been talking since at least June. The result of this partnership may be intended for its Amazon Prime subscribers. Through its Prime […]

Amazon working on two smartphones, including one with a 3D display

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While Amazon has yet to bring a single Kindle smartphone to market, development of such devices at its Lab126 studios has not stopped. In the latest rumour installment, a Hacker News posting reveals new details, many of which are supported by TechCrunch sources. Both report that Amazon is still working on two devices, a high-end model featuring a 3D eye-tracking interface and […]

So much for that free Amazon smartphone

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So much for those rumours that Amazon.com was looking to offer its oft-rumoured smartphone for free. A company spokesman today told JessicaLessin.com that not only would Amazon not launch a smartphone this year but that it “would not be free” if it decided to launch one later on. The spokesman would not provide any further details, including any about what other […]

Amazon Working On Kindle Smartphone With 3D Display?

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Rumors of a Kindle smartphone have been floating about for quite some time now. Recent one suggested that Amazon was working on a phone with a 4.7-inch display but was facing delays that could push the release beyond an anticipated Q2 launch window. The Wall Street Journal now suggests that Amazon has wider ranging plans that in fact include two smartphones, a set-top box to stream movies and TV shows and an audio-only […]

Foxconn to manufacture Amazon and Microsoft smartphones for mid-2013 launches?

The evidence continues to grow that both Amazon and Microsoft will launch smartphones next year. The latest comes from Digitimes. Citing “sources from the upstream supply chain,” it reports that Foxconn has received handset orders from both companies. Both are expected to have “limited” shipment volumes initially. Unsurprisingly, Microsoft’s mobile phone will be powered by Windows Phone 8 but there […]