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Smartphone future tech: Where can we possibly go from here?

Can it get any better than this? Why, yes, I believe so. Josh Miller/CNET There’s no doubt that the smartphone has made amazing strides since its humble beginnings. But lately I’ve heard a lot of people talk about how these days devices can have no room for real improvement. Every time a new flagship phone …

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LG’s Lifeband Touch fitness tracker to launch May 18

Now playing: Watch this: First Look at the LG Lifeband Touch and Heart Rate earphones 1:58 LG announced today that its health tracker, the LG Lifeband Touch , as well as its Heart Rate Earphones, will launch May 18 in the US. The fitness band will then be available in Asia and Europe soon after. So far, no pricing information …

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Apple v. Samsung 2014 infringed devices scorecard

Both the iPhone 5 (left) and the Galaxy S3 were accused of violating patents. Sarah Tew/CNET After nearly a month of testimony, rebuttals, and cross-examinations, a verdict has been reached in the latest patent dispute between tech giants Apple and Samsung. Delivering its findings in a San Jose, Calif., courtroom late this afternoon, the jury said that both companies will …

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Motorola to unveil new ‘priced for all’ handset on May 13 in London

Motorola’s press invititation to its London event. Motorola Looks like London really is calling. Soon after LG announced that it will be throwing a May 23 launch event for its G3 flagship in London, Motorola sent out invitations today for its own London presser as well. It will be held earlier on May 13, for the debut of its newest …

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Get the most out of the Galaxy S5’s camera

Now playing: Watch this: Get the most out of the Samsung GS5’s camera 3:53 If you’re like most people, including myself, you probably take tons of pictures with your smartphone. From trips out with our friends, to our lunch, to selfies, our handsets have become our main tool for snapping photos and capturing our lives. Related Stories: Samsung Galaxy S5 …

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Samsung Galaxy S5 camera shootout versus HTC One M8, iPhone 5S

The Samsung GS5, HTC One M8, and Apple iPhone 5S go head-to-head in our camera battle. Josh Miller/CNET Powerful, fast, and now even water resistant, the Galaxy S5 is Samsung’s latest offering into the hyper-competitive smartphone industry. Thrusting in everything from a crisp 1080p screen, to an agile quad-core Snadragon 801 processor, Samsung isn’t holding much back to ensure that …

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Steve Matteson: Fonts in the time of wearables (Q&A)

Steve Matteson Sarah Tew/CNET As gadgets get smaller, and mobile manufacturers find new ways to shrink their devices to fit on a user’s wrist, people like Steve Matteson are focused on keeping said devices as usable and readable as possible. Matteson, who serves as the creative type director at Monotype, has designed many of the digital fonts you’ve seen every …

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Comparing the HTC One M8 with the HTC One

The original HTC One (left) and the new HTC One M8. Andrew Hoyle/CNET There’s no question that HTC’s recently announced marquee smartphone, the One M8 , is a stylish aluminum beauty. In addition, it’s got some ultra-powerful innards that leave users on the edge of mobile technology, like its Snapdragon 801 processor, 1080p screen, and dual rear-facing cameras. Related stories: …

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HTC One M8 available today, 10am PT at major US carriers

HTC announced today its next flagship phone: the One M8 Sarah Tew/CNET Editor’s note: This is an ongoing story and will be continually updated throughout the day. Check back with CNET as more information about the HTC One M8 is released. During a press conference today in New York, HTC took the wraps off its powerful One M8 smartphone which …

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A deeper dive with the LG G Pro 2’s camera

Now playing: Watch this: LG’s ultra-big and powerful, G Pro 2 1:26 It’s been a month since LG’s massive 5.9-inch G Pro 2 launched in Korea, and the device has been slowly gaining traction with further roll outs in other Asian countries including Hong Kong and Taiwan. Although no information has been released about its potential availability in Europe and …

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