Sarah Tew/CNET The Galaxy Note 3 is one of the biggest smartphones of the year, literally. Not only did Samsung pack in a larger 5.7-inch display and a faster 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, but the company also added a number of new features to help set the device apart from the competition. Along with …
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Related stories As Worries Grow Around Russian Cyberattacks, Update Your Operating Systems You’re not still sharing iPhone photos with a USB thumb drive, right? How to sync iMessages across multiple Apple devices It’s been nearly a week since Apple released iOS 7 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch owners. The update, which included several new features and a completely revamped …
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Dan Graziano/CNET Google introduced the world to its mobile payment system more than two years ago. Google Wallet was meant to revolutionize the future of mobile payments; however, soon after launch the company faced a number of unexpected obstacles. Google Wallet transformed NFC-equipped smartphones into digital wallets that could be used to make in-store purchases at various locations across the …
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Sarah Tew/CNET Apple began accepting preorders for the cheaper iPhone 5C last Friday; however the iPhone 5S was not given the same treatment. The flagship smartphone will be available on Friday, September 20, and, according to some reports, it may be harder to get your hands on one than in previous years. It has been suggested that Apple is having …
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Editor’s note, May 26, 2017: Due to increased security concerns, CNET no longer recommends installing third-party apps not officially supported by a device’s official app store. In this case, we do not recommend installing a third-party APK not officially supported by Google. Jason Cipriani/CNET The Google Play store is a great resource that can enhance your mobile experience. It gives …
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The iPhone 5C. Josh Lowensohn/CNET Apple on Tuesday announced its latest iPhone at a press event in Cupertino, Calif. The iPhone 5S is equipped with an improved camera with a dual-LED flash and a faster 64-bit A7 processor with improved graphics. Other specs include the same 4-inch Retina Display, improved battery life, support for 4G LTE networks, and a fingerprint …
Read More »How to remove old Android devices from the Play store
Dan Graziano/CNET Similar to how it keeps track of your downloaded and purchased applications, Google also keeps track of your Android devices. Each smartphone or tablet you register to your Google account is automatically synced with the Play store, giving you the ability to install new apps from your Web browser. There doesn’t appear to be a limit to the …
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Apple users, rejoice. Google this week released its long-awaited Chromecast app in Apple’s App Store for devices running iOS 6 or higher. The Chromecast app gives iPhone and iPad users the ability to easily set up and manage the popular $35 TV dongle from their device. The company previously released native applications for Android, Mac, and Windows users, but iOS …
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Sarah Tew/CNET The Moto X and new Droid smartphones are always listening and waiting for your next command. Motorola’s latest devices have a feature known as Touchless Control, which enables the device to perform hands-free commands at a second’s notice, even if it is in sleep mode. The phones can also be programed to automatically read text messages aloud when …
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From left to right: Verizon’s Motorola Droid Ultra, Maxx, and Mini. Roger Cheng/CNET Motorola delivered a punch with its new Droid smartphones. Partnering with Verizon Wireless, the company announced the Droid Mini, Droid Ultra, and Droid Maxx at a press event in New York City last month. All three handsets are equipped with Motorola’s custom X8 Mobile Computing System, 720p …
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