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What was going on this week in tech a year ago? Two years ago? Five years ago? Read our trip back in time for July 13-19 in tech news history! The post This week in mobile history: Windows 95 on iOS, PureView comparisons, and eFuse contr...
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Sprint today is rolling out a new software update that will add Wi-Fi Calling to the HTC One (M8) and HTC One (M8) Harman/Kardon edition. An update notification will be pushed to all HTC One (M8) and HTC One (M8) Harman/Kardon edition cu...
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According to the latest industry figures reported today (July 9, 2014) by IDC and Gartner, Lenovo is the clear global leader in PCs for the 6th straight quarter. In today's report compiled by Lenovo from two big analysis firms, the globa...
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Discover how you can get an early look at the Mockingjay trailer through the new Galaxy Tab S Hunger Games promotion. The post Samsung promotes Galaxy Tab S with Hunger Games tie-in appeared first on Pocketnow .
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Chromebooks are the laptops that have the components of computers and the operating system made of an Internet browser. What? Yeah, the Chromebook line of computers, which are famous for having an affordable price point that allows any...
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LG lets you tweak the G3 lock screen to get it just how you want it As far as lock screens go LG has long made some of the better OEM efforts. That trend continues with the new G3 and it doesn't end with what you see out of the box. Ther...
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There are thousands, if not tens of thousands of women across the country who would undoubtedly love to date Conan O’Brien. There are significantly fewer women interested in dating “Chip Whitley,” however. That’s ...
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Last week, we went over how to change the watch face on your Android Wear device and this week, I’m going to talk about changing the strap on the G Watch. The process is somewhat similar for the Gear Live, but I don’t ...
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Following the purported iPhone 6 battery image obtained the other day by Nowherelse, the publication has posted additional images of alleged iPhone 6 batteries that look nothing like what we’d expect. Instead of a simple, elongated iPhon...
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It’s time for the weekly App and Games sales on Android. These are all from the Play Store. So let’s check them out! Mind Games Pro for $0.99, was $4.99 Cyber Knights RPH Elite for $0.99, was $2.99 RPH Chronus Arc – KEM...
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Find out why Google is reportedly less than pleased with the Samsung smartwatch efforts the company's made to date. The post Google not too happy over Samsung’s smartwatch efforts? appeared first on Pocketnow .
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Comcast may be one of the two most hated companies in America, and it may have terrible customer service according to most accounts, but it turns out that when it comes to customer service in the United States, Comcast is only the sixth-...
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Ever wish there was a MagSafe charger for your phone? A new Kickstarter promises two accessories that could make magnetic charging possible.
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It’s no shock that Samsung is quite proud of their Super AMOLED panels. I mean they put them in as many of their devices as they can. And prior to the Galaxy Tab S tablets that were announced a few months ago, Samsung was using LCD...
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We can't. Stop typing. Like Shatner. Join us this afternoon at 4 p.m. for the latest edition of the Android Central Podcast , recorded live and right before your eyes, in living color. We've got many a U.S. LG G3 in our hot little hands,...
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We still have about two months to go before Apple’s new iOS 8 software is released to the public, but developers — and anyone else with a $99 developer account — have already spent more than a month with the new operating system. V...
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Descritption: Appside Smartreader lets the reader take back control of their e-reading experience. Smartreader aims to be your go-to whenever you want to sit back and fly through a few chapters. Featuring a streamlined interface, Smartre...
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Demand in the U.S. for small slates are causing Lenovo to stop shipping them. Actually, check that. Demand for small Windows slates is the issue, which doesn't bode well for Microsoft or a Surface Mini if it actually does launch one.
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In response to concerns held by the European Commission, and a request from the EU regulatory body to offer changes around how apps that offer in-app purchases are sold, Google will cease calling apps that feature in-app transactio...
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For months, Netflix has been adamant that Verizon is the root cause of streaming slowdowns on its service, but Verizon countered last week with an accusation of its own: Netflix itself is responsible for the nosedive in streaming quality...
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The Android Headlines podcast is a weekly audio release that covers news, rumors, apps, and hardware that we thought were interesting. Subscribe to the feed, download it if you want, take us with you. The Android Headlines Show is every ...
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On this week's show: our OnePlus One review spurs a giveaway! Plus, bad news out of Microsoft/weird news from Apple, and hands-on with Amazon's Fire Phone! The post OnePlus One review, Fire Phone hands-on, Microsoft’s future and mo...
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Verizon and Motorola Bring Android 4.4.4 to the Droid Family These are the updates you’re looking for. If you have a Motorola Droid Maxx, Droid Ultra or Droid Mini that is! Big Red and Motorola haven’t forgot about the...
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Learn what companies are doing (and what some aren't) in order to control unwanted spending on freemium games. The post Games with in-app purchases no longer to be listed as “free” appeared first on Pocketnow .
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What a week it has been for iPhone and iPad apps. We’ve shared more than $60 worth of paid iPhone apps this week that all went on sale for free for a limited time, and now we’re finishing out the week on a high note. BGR has ...
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Its Friday, It’s Friday. As Rebecca Black would say. So let’s check out some amazing deals on new Android swag. Smartphones LG G3 AT&T (White, Black), Sprint (Black, Gold), Verizon (Black) – $99 on Contract Samsung Galaxy...
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BBC Research and Development has teamed up with Huawei and EE to explore the role of 4G mobile networking in the future of broadcasting
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Google Maps for Android is getting a new update, Android Police reports, which will bring users some interesting features for their favorite maps applications. Google Maps v8.2 for Android will support conversational voice actions in nav...
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Samsung is always working to get exclusive content to their tablets and smartphones, after all that’s what sets their stuff apart from the competition – well not the only thing. But we do often see Samsung announcing all kind...
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But if there's one company it needs to look out for, it's Facebook Google on Thursday reported its second-quarter results for fiscal year 2014. We already posted a brief summary of the numbers , and now it's time to dive a bit deeper. Le...
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We already know that HTC is working on an Android Wear smartwatch, it’s been confirmed by both Google and HTC. We’re expecting it to launch later this year, and we haven’t seen many leaks about it just yet. But we do ha...
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A recent report shed light on a major bug in Google’s Chrome web browser that causes the batteries in Windows laptops to drain much faster than normal. In fact, the issue could cause laptop batteries to die 25% quicker. The bug cau...
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Paypal updates to v5.5 This week the folks over at PayPal updated their app to version 5.5. Which brings in a few new features. But no material design just yet, unfortunately. For those interested, here’s what’s new: “L...
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Made from a durable polycarbonate, these Samsung Galaxy Note 3 hard cases are strong enough to withstand drops and thin enough to keep in your pocket. The back features a soft coating that's comfortable to hold, easy to manage and helps ...
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We knew it was coming, and now it’s here – Amazon has done what many others – including themselves recently – have done for music. Kindle Unlimited is a new service from the eCommerce giant that provides us...
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Gesture controls are becoming increasingly common in Android phones — being able to control certain features by moving or flipping your phone dates back to the early days of HTC Sense . However it's easy to overlook the LG G3's gesture c...
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Samsung has teamed up with Lionsgate to announce that The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 will see its first official trailer premiere on Galaxy Tab S hardware. The trailer will go live on July 25 at the Samsung Galaxy Experience durin...
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Many smartphone buyers are waiting for Apple’s iPhone 6 models to come out, the company’s first devices that will finally offer bigger displays. Well, the wait is almost over. Rumored to launch in September, the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and 5.5...
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Check out this iPhone 6 clone from Goophone. The post Goophone WICO i6: The iPhone 6 Clone (Hands-On Video) appeared first on Mobile Magazine .
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Google has made concrete moves to protect consumers -- particularly the parents of Android-toting kids -- from accidentally racking up huge in-app purchase bills. Apple and iOS, not so much.
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Samsung recently pre-announced second-quarter earnings that badly missed analysts’ consensus. More importantly, of course, Samsung’s profit plummeted to its lowest point in two years. The tech giant’s poor performance w...
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If you’ve been using Google Chrome on a Windows computer, you’ve probably been experiencing a slight drop in performance, along with the probably unnoticed by-product of increased power consumption, which because the desktop ...
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Amazon has today announced a new ebook rental service called Kindle Unlimited . The new service enables consumers to choose from over 600,000 books, listen to thousands of audiobooks from Audible and more for just $9.99 a month. Think of...
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If you are a subscriber of UK broadcaster Sky, you'll now be able to manage your account while on the move with the company's latest Android offering. Titled Sky Service, the app enables you to get into account areas, find help for TV, b...
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2015 could be a bumper year for suppliers of telecom and datacom network equipment and software, new research has claimed, with Huawei overtaking Ericsson as the world's biggest supplier of service provider equipment.
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The mass production of the 4.7 inch iPhone 6 will reportedly begin next week, while the 5.5 inch iPhone will hit the assembly line in the second week of August. The post iPhone 6 Mass Production Starting Next Week? appeared first on Mobi...
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EE, Qualcomm Technologies and Huawei will be testing how 4G can be used in broadcasting in a demonstration with the BBC during the Commonwealth Games in Scotland.
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It was only yesterday when LG announced the Beat / G3 s , which caters for consumers looking for a mid-range Android smartphone. Today, LG Germany revealed that the new mobile phone will set purchases back €349. The G3 Beat and "G3 s" ar...
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With GoTenna, ‘No service’ is no problem. This is what there official website says about this new device named GoTenna. GoTenna is capable of connecting the smartphones even if they are not in the coverage of any cellular service provide...
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Microsoft pulls the plug on its short-lived Nokia X Android devices as it prepares to make 18,000 employees redundant
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Google's chief business officer, Nikesh Arora, is leaving the company to become vice chairman of Japanese wireless carrier SoftBank. The move overshadowed the release of Google's second-quarter earnings Thursday and is the latest...
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The different groups working on standards to connect devices to each other as part of the Internet of Things will eventually need to work together or the industry will need to decide on a select few, according to an AT&T Mobility sen...
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Microsoft is going to wind down Nokia's Asha and Series 40 feature-phone businesses over the next 18 months to focus solely on devices running Microsoft's Windows Phone platform, according to an internal company memo. The de...
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The shift from coverage to capacity in North America helped Ericsson to increase both revenues and margins during the second quarter. Second quarter sales were $8 billion, down 1% from the year-ago quarter, but up 15% from the first quar...
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Well, it looks like Microsoft finally found out what has been ailing Nokia’s handset business over the past several years, and this week took some action.
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Editor’s Note: The ability to test network and device features and functions is an important piece of technology development and deployment. RCR Wireless News looks weekly at the test and measurement space to see what’s afoot...
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Major Japanese mobile carrier KDDI Corp. (TYO:9433) is partnering with Japanese trading company Sumitomo Corp. (TYO:8053) to invest about $2 billion in Myanmar’s state-owned telecommunication business over the next decade, when the count...
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Time-lapse videos are the type of artistic recordings that make you stop and think about the beauties of life that we often don’t notice - the slow movement of clouds in the sky, or the way our planet rotates in the vastness of space, su...
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If you are a fan of classic RPG games like Chrono Trigger or Secret of Mana, then this next bit might interest you. There are six RPG games from Kemco up for sale on the Play Store right now. You can get each for $0.99 and they all offer...
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Do you remember the batch of rumors that Microsoft's next Windows Phone flagship, codenamed “McLaren”, might come with a curious, Kinect-like gesture input technology, dubbed 3D Touch? Well, if you have been moderately excited about it, ...
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We've been talking for wireless charging often lately, as it's becoming increasingly common in flagship mobile devices. Not only that, but it's also the sole way to power up an Android Wear smart-watch. One of the biggest disputes, echoi...
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Ericsson today posted a second quarter profit of $394 million despite curtailing LTE rollouts by major North American carriers. Revenue for the quarter came in at just over $8 billion, which beat analyst expectations. Gross margins also...
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Apple hits back at claim it has offered 'no concrete and immediate solutions' to problem of unauthorised spending The European commission (EC) has praised Google but criticised Apple over the steps both companies are taking to ensure chi...
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From customizing Quick Settings to keeping photos private, these handy Samsung Galaxy phone tips will help you make the most of your device.
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Phones from Chinese companies have been constantly proving lately that they are the best value-for-money propositions in the Android universe, and the expected fourth edition of Xiaomi's Mi flagships line is no exception. It is expected ...
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Ever since an increasing number of App Store developers have began offering free games with in-app purchases, known as a “freemium” model, there has been an avalanche of stories involving children going on iTunes spending spr...
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An official file management app for Windows Phone users was long overdue, but Files is a convenient perk for anyone who has made the upgrade to Windows Phone 8.1.
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Software is becoming an increasingly important part of telecommunication networks and deployments as both wired and wireless carriers look to add functionality to operations while increasing simplicity and reducing costs. RCR Wireless Ne...
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For people who like to hike, camp, or otherwise tend to fare off into less populated areas on a regular basis, cell reception has always been a problem. Sure, a smartphone is always a great thing to have when on a trip, especially if you...
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NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is rolling out a new subscription service that will allow unlimited access to thousands of electronic books and audiobooks for $9.99 a month in the online giant's latest effort to expand its services to attract mor...
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Google plans to begin distributing the first of what will eventually become the building blocks of its modular smartphone platform, Project Ara. Created at Google’s ATAP division, which is also responsible for the further-along Pro...
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Amazon launched a new unlimited e-book program, similar to Oyster and Scribd.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — One of the most trusted advisers to late Apple CEO Steve Jobs is retiring from the iPhone maker's board of directors. Bill Campbell's departure after 17 years on Apple Inc.'s board cleared the way for the company to ...
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Ericsson reported strong results for the second quarter, with its sales and profit margins beating analysts' expectations. The Swedish vendor expects a better sales and business mix in the second half of this year and is riding stron...
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We try out music streaming service Rara, as part of BMW's ConnectedDrive entertainment service
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The mobile space is booming and companies are expanding all the time, so we’ve whipped up a dedicated feature to keep you updated with new hires. Apple Susan L. Wagner, co-founder and director of BlackRock, has been elected onto Ap...
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In case you haven’t already figured it out, the ball of excitement in the pit of your stomach is classified as “that Friday feeling,” and it’s happening because the weekend is here. To make things that much more exciting, Uber is hoping ...
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Torrents are a great way for distributing software without setting up storage, servers and such, as they live in a network of peer devices, and your Frankenfile can get assembled chunk by chunk from various different places, making the t...
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Blackphone creator refutes BlackBerry's claims of "consumer-grade privacy" and says Canadian manufacturer is living on borrowed time
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Just a day after teasing an all-you-can-eat e-book subscription service, Amazon has made it official: the name is Kindle Unlimited and it offers access to around 600,000 books and some 2,000 audiobooks for $9.99 a month. Kindle Unlimited...
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Collectible card games seem to be gaining popularity as of late, with more tabletop simulations coming out for both desktop and mobile platforms. The competition seems to be getting fierce, with titles such as Hearthstone, Marvel: War of...
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The European Commission took Apple to task Friday for failing to firmly commit to stopping inadvertent in-app purchases, particularly those made by children.
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Amazon on Friday announced its new Kindle Unlimited subscription service for unlimited reading and listening of over 600,000 Kindle books and thousands of Audible audiobooks, at a cost of $9.99 per month. Eligible titles will have a Kind...
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If you're shopping for an iPhone battery case, you've got plenty of options out there, but there aren't many that look like they came straight out of Cupertino. The Kickstarter-backed Cabin is one such product. We're talking about an uni...
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According to German developer Florian Schimanke, the upcoming Apple Store in Hanover, Germany is expected to open in late September. The retail store is currently under construction and covered by Apple’s iconic black wall barricad...
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Companies like Samsung are crying out to work with start-ups who can offer novel content in exchange for an entry into the business, an industry insider reveals.
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Nvidia’s not a company that’s known for the production of consumer electronics, but it has been dabbling over the last couple of years with the handheld Shield gaming console and the Tegra Note 7 tablet. Now it looks like the company is ...
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Apple production partner Foxconn to begin iPhone 6 mass production next week, with larger 5.5-inch model to follow in August
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As Windows Phone 8.1 is slowly rolling out, Microsoft's voice assistant – Cortana – is also making its way to Nokia Lumia devices that are eligible for said firmware update. However, it's only available in the US. Unsurprisingly, Redmond...
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Ever wanted to stream sports on your mobile without cable subscription or authentication shenanigans? Well, the new 120 Sports app arrives to fill that void, and lets you stream up to 10 hours of free sports programming daily. Not only t...
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Yoigo, the fourth operator in Spain, continues to face a somewhat uncertain future after parent company TeliaSonera again said it is considering its options on the Spanish market.
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Following on from our World Cup Focus earlier this month, we kicked off an Enterprise App Focus on Wednesday following the launch of IBM and Apple forging a partnership to make business apps. The ME team attended this year's Enterprise A...
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The new facility under the Bell Labs banner will look at ways of compressing your funny cat videos
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Picture this: you wake up, reach for your smartphone (because that's the first thing we do these days, even if simply to stop the alarm), and instead with a familiar lock-screen, you're presented with your personal wake-up doodle, drawn ...
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BBC Commonwealth Games trials to see LTE eMBMS and IP networks used to discover new ways of transmitting content to TVs and smartphones
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Didn’t think I was going to be that excited for this movie – but it looks awesome – so it goes without saying that I, along with any other fan, was all over the official Guardians of the Galaxy game. Ronan the Accuser i...
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Partner Communications has claimed a market first in Israel by becoming the first operator to launch LTE services there, following a government decision to allow the refarming of spectrum for LTE services.
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If Microsoft, Google and Apple can have their virtual assistants, so can BlackBerry. The Canadian company is doing just that and will include this feature into its upcoming BlackBerry OS 10.3, which will ship preinstalled with the BlackB...
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Ericsson grew net income by 76 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2014, as political unrest that affected sales in some of its Middle East and Africa operations was offset by strong sales in China and India.
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Although we’re still waiting for Cook & Co. to officially announce the next iPhone that doesn’t prevent certain Chinese vendors from launching their own “variants” of the smartphone. GooPhone is notorious for ...
