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geeksphone-revolution-3

Spanish smartphone maker Geeksphone announced the world’s first smartphone with the ability to dual-boot Android and Firefox OS last November, and two months later, we get to see what the Geeksphone Revolution looks like — thanks to these leaked photos.

Nokia-Normandy-Android-UI

We already know that Nokia’s been working on an Android-powered smartphone called Normandy that may never see the light of day thanks to the Finnish firm’s close relationship with Microsoft. And that’s an even more disappointing thought when you see its custom Android user interface in these leaked screenshots.

It looks like nothing we’ve seen before on Android, and I don’t know about you, but I like it.

How stock Android may look on a Lumia.

How stock Android may look on a Lumia.

Nokia may be tucked up in bed with Microsoft, but that hasn’t stopped the Finnish firm from exploring other opportunities for its smartphone business. We’ve all been itching for the company to launch an Android-powered device with a trademark Lumia design, but will our wishes be granted?

Possibly. According to sources familiar with the company’s plans, Nokia is working on a budget Android-powered smartphone — but if it isn’t released Microsoft snaps up its smartphone business, then the handset may never see the light of day.

HTC-One-mini-banned

The HTC One mini, the smaller and cheaper version of HTC’s flagship smartphone, has been banned in the United Kingdom after Nokia won a patent infringement injunction against the device. HTC must cease selling the device on Friday, December 6.

Galaxy-Round-TV-ad

As BlackBerry fights to get its new platform off the ground and save its smartphone business, Samsung — along with other smartphone makers — has been quick to take advantage of its struggle.

The South Korean company has reportedly expanded its enterprise business and struck a deal to make custom smartphones for the likes of Coca-Cola and Pepsi. Officials say that it is actively targeting “top-tier marketing-driven firms” which it believes may benefit from its smartphone solutions.

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