Carrie Mihalcik

Moto X tempts iPhone users with iCloud migration tool

Google-owned Motorola Mobility is trying to lure iPhone users over to the Moto X. A new tool on Motorola’s Moto Maker site, the Web store for customizing and purchasing Moto X phones, lets users migrate contact and calendar information from an Apple iCloud account to a Google account. The steps appear pretty straightforward, according to …

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Telefónica to give Europe’s 4G a boost

Telefónica is getting one step closer to launching its 4G LTE network in Spain. Telefonica Alcatel-Lucent, a Franco-American network equipment maker, announced Thursday it had reached a deal with Telefónica to help build out a 4G LTE network in Spain. Alcatel-Lucent will deploy 8,000 base stations as part of a 4G LTE overlay network built on top of Telefónica’s existing …

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Verizon, Vodafone reportedly ironing out $130B wireless deal

Verizon’s on-again, off-again talks to acquire Vodafone’s share of Verizon Wireless may finally result in a deal. The two companies are set to vote this weekend on a $130 billion deal that would give Verizon complete ownership of Verizon Wireless, according to reports from Reuters and Bloomberg. If the boards of both companies approve the deal, an agreement could be …

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Samsung Galaxy Gear makes early showing in leaked photos

Samsung’s entry into the smartwatch wars is getting shown off a little earlier than the company intended. Venture Beat on Sunday posted photos of what it says is a prototype of Samsung’s Galaxy Gear smartwatch that was sent to developers. The photos are actually stills from an “internal promotional marketing video” that was created by an independent team working with …

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Nokia files new suits in patent fight with HTC, says reports

Nokia filed additional patent infringement claims against HTC on Thursday, according to reports. All Things D reports that Nokia has filed a second complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission, as well as a federal suit in Southern California, against the Taiwanese handset maker. The federal suit involves three patents related to “terminal, method and computer program product for interacting …

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AT&T adds 61

AT&T customers should expect to pay a little more on their bill this month. The company has added a new 61-cent monthly administrative fee for all of its contract wireless customers. Related stories When Does My Phone Unlock? And How Can I Get My Carrier to Do It? Best Internet Providers in Chicago Galaxy S22 Deals: Up to $1,100 Off …

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AT&T to open mobile video chat for all customers

AT&T customers should be able to use any mobile video chat app before too much longer. Preloaded video-chat apps will work over AT&T’s cellular network for all customers, regardless of device or data plan, by the end of 2013, according to a statement from AT&T. Customers with unlimited data and an LTE device should expect to be able to use …

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