Review TechRadar: Phone and communications news 07-21-2014

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The iPhone 6's Apple logo may light up when you receive a text Jul 21st 2014, 12:54, by Hugh Langley So far we've been unconvinced by rumours that the iPhone 6's Apple logo will light up in the style of the MacBook, but the latest leak may have finally tipped us into a state of belief. Some new pictures obtained by uSwitch (with the help of notorious Apple leaker Sonny Dickson), suggest that the new iPhone will have a bit of extra glow to it. uSwitch compares the new rear housing of the alleged iPhone 6 with previous iPhone shells, noting that the plastic panel, which is placed over the Apple-shaped hole, has been made thin enough for light to shine through it. Glow for it It's certainly not conclusive evidence, but it's a compelling argument that Apple will finally be introducing a feature which was also rumoured to appear on the iPhone 5S. While the MacBook's glowing apple sits on the shell for decorative purposes, sticking one on an iPhone could have more useful means. Mainly, the light may provide visual notifications when the phone is on its front, alerting us when we've received a text or an email without us needing to flip over the handset. Though isn't that what the iWatch is meant for? iPhone 6: your one-stop-hub Samsung Galaxy Note 4 'going metallic and bendy in a premium version' Jul 21st 2014, 11:00, by Hugh Langley It sounds like Samsung's packing a lot of tech into the Galaxy Note 4, but some of that may be reserved for a second premium version of the handset. Word from Korean media source ET News is that Samsung is working on a prime version of the Note 4 and is pumping a load of materials such as stainless steel, aluminium and magnesium into the device. Word of that flexible display has also popped up again. However, this could be limited to the premium model too, meaning the standard Note 4 handset will keep things flat for now - but if true, would really be the start of flexible phones entering the mainstream. Bendy and beautiful Samsung dabbled with flexibility screens with the Galaxy Round, and the new report states that Samsung has upped its flexible display capacity by 50% for the Note 4. Finally, we're hearing that the Galaxy Note 4's camera will arrive with optical image stabilisation. That camera is also believed to be a 16MP affair, keeping the Note 4 a pretty decent snapper by the sounds of it. The sad fact is that it's likely this separate version will, like the Round, be limited to Samsung's home turf in South Korea for now, unless it finally thinks the public is ready for bendable phones (which seems unlikely, given the current versions have hardly ripped through the sales charts). IFA 2014 kicks off in Berlin on September 5, and we'll be there to bring you all the news as it breaks. Phablet fantastic: all the latest on the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 LG G3 landing Down Under on August 4 Jul 21st 2014, 00:24, by Farrha Khan The anticipated LG G3 is all set to land in Australia on August 4, with Optus taking pre-orders from today, July 21. We've given the handset 4.5 stars, which sports a 5.5-inch 2560 x 1440 screen, a 2.46GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM and a 13MP camera, complete with a fancy laser autofocus function. Optus will be selling the LG G3 outright for $696. You can also pick up the handset on a plan, with $5 repayments on a $60 My Plan Plus. Telstra and Vodafone have been quiet on the LG G3's availability, but we assume it'll be heading to the two competing telcos as well, along with Optus MVNO Virgin Mobile. Accessorise! LG has a couple of smart accessories lined up for the LG G3, including the windowed Quick Circle Cover and wireless charger. The cover, available in four colours, will come with a $49 price tag while the wireless charger will cost $69. Textured, rear snap on covers will also be available for $19. Optus will give the first 100 customers to register their interest in the G3 an LG G Pad 8.3 (valued at $399) and a wireless charging dock. For more, check out our LG G3 review

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