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Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android.

Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android.

HTC is still hard at work developing its first smartwatch, according to “people familiar with the matter,” and you’ll be able to buy it early next year.

A recent report claimed that the Taiwanese company had scrapped plans to build a wearable due to the rising costs of components and increasing competition from a growing number of Android Wear devices. But to the delight of HTC fans everywhere, it appears those claims were false.

Photo: Sony.

Photo: Sony.

Do you own a Sony Xperia? If so, do you feel like making it a tad more personal? Whilst Sony’s default launcher is functional, it’s not quite everyone’s cup of tea — so today we’re showing you how to change the theme on your Xperia device.

Image: Sony.

Image: Sony.

Do you struggle to hear and understand what people are saying on the other end of the phone because they speak too fast? If so, you may be interested in today’s Pro Tip as it shows you how to use Sony’s Xperia Z2’s and Z3’s to slow-down the speech of the other calling party.

Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android.

Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android.

HTC has reportedly scrapped plans to release a new smartwatch as competition among the first generation of Android Wear devices heats up. The Taiwanese company was rumored to be working on a wearable that would challenge the Moto 360 with a premium form factor, but sources say it’s no longer in the pipeline.

Photo: Huawei

Photo: Huawei

The smartphone unveilings continue at IFA 2014 in Berlin this week with Huawei’s new Ascend G7, an iPhone lookalike with an all-metal form factor. It’s a midrange device that has some nice specifications, including a snappy 64-bit processor, a 13-megapixel camera, and a Huawei’s new Emotion 3.0 user interface.

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