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Microsoft’s mobile OS and phone future at a crossroads

The Nokia Lumia 635 deepens Windows Phone’s campaign on the low end. Josh Miller/CNET Microsoft has been at a mobile crossroads before, staring down plenty of make-it-or-break-it moments in the three and a half years since Microsoft Windows Phone rose from the ashes of the Windows Mobile OS. Related stories Microsoft building wearable fitness tracker, …

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U.S. Cellular, RadioShack team up to sell phones

RadioShack will start selling the Samsung Galaxy S5 and others on U.S. Cellular’s service. Josh Miller/CNET National retailer RadioShack and regional carrier U.S. Cellular are teaming up to sell devices like the Samsung Galaxy S5 and iPhone 5s on the carrier’s network, the two announced on Tuesday. Customers can start buying the U.S. Cellular phones in 83 RadioShack stores throughout …

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Now playing: Watch this: Nokia Lumia 630 is a colourful, affordable Android alternative 2:30 The 4.5-inch Nokia Lumia 635 we were promised this summer has finally reared its vibrantly-colored head. T-Mobile and its sub-brand, MetroPCS, will both carry the 4G LTE-ready budget handset in July, and for under $170 without a contract. Related stories Nokia Lumia 630: Full review Nokia …

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Samsung Gear Live vs. LG G Watch vs. Moto 360 specs: Comparing the watches of Android Wear

Motorola’s round-faced Moto 360 will be the last of the three to go on sale. James Martin/CNET Smartwatches bearing Google’s new Android Wear operating system are on the horizon. There are three wrist-worn devices that we know of so far: the square-shaped Samsung Gear Live and LG G Watch , and the round-faced Motorola Moto 360 . Related stories Hands-on …

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Now playing: Watch this: Samsung Galaxy Tab S: Premium Android tablet line has… 3:13 The Wi-Fi version of Samsung’s two Galaxy Tab S tablets go on sale in the US in a few weeks, arriving on June 27. Amazon, Best Buy, and Sears are a few of the retailers selling the 8.4-inch and 10.5-inch slates, which you can also buy …

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3D phones and tablets we have known (but not loved)

In addition to the 3D display, the Evo 3D has dual 5-megapixel cameras on back to capture 3D photos and video. Sarah Tew/CNET Related stories Amazon launch teaser? It’s CEO’s favorite childhood book Amazon app store library nearly triples Listen to Amazon Prime Music on your mobile Amazon’s Fire Phone isn’t just the e-tailer’s first attempt at cracking the rock-hard …

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Amazon’s unusual launch event teaser: CEO Jeff Bezos’ favorite childhood book

A children’s book is certainly a unique way to welcome spectators to Amazon’s event. James Martin/CNET Beyond any hints contained within an invitation, companies don’t often send journalists clues about product launches ahead of the event. And certainly not in the form of a children’s book. Related stories Rumors of Amazon’s first smartphone Amazon’s next product launch a public spectacle …

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S’ phone

SideSync mirrors your Galaxy S5 with the Galaxy Tab S, including calls. Sarah Tew/CNET When Samsung unveiled its new Galaxy Tab S tablet in New York on Thursday, it prominently highlighted a feature that shares files and even phone calls between the Tab S and your phone. With all the fanfare surrounding SideSync on stage, you’d think it was brand …

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When Samsung unveiled its new Galaxy Tab S tablet in New York on Thursday, it prominently highlighted a feature that shares files and even phone calls between the Tab S and your phone. With all the fanfare surrounding SideSync on stage, you’d think it was brand new. However, the feature also cropped up on the Samsung Galaxy Note Pro series …

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Spurred by Amazon launch, T

T-Mobile’s revised invite to press T-Mobile T-Mobile has heard the cry of mobile industry-watchers and officially changed the location of its fifth Uncarrier unveiling from Los Angeles to Seattle. The move and revised invitation come on the heels of news of fellow Seattleite Amazon’s own launch event the same day. T-Mobile’s new outreach to journalists reads: Our Seattle neighbor Amazon …

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