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BlackBerry Z10 may sell in U.K. starting January 30

Pictured above is Dev Alpha B, a developers’ unit running BlackBerry 10. Lynn La/CNET While we’ve known for a while that RIM plans to launch its newest mobile operating system, BlackBerry 10, on January 30, new leaked documents report that the first handset running the OS (dubbed the BlackBerry Z10) may be available for the …

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Virgin kicks off Galaxy S2 4G promo with Lady Gaga tour

While it’s true that Lady Gaga wants your bad romance, prepaid carrier Virgin Mobile really wants you to check out its Galaxy S2 4G instead. That’s why it has teamed up with Samsung to promote the device while sponsoring Mother Monster herself as she goes on tour across the U.S. Hitting the Pacific Northwest first with stops in Washington and …

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ZTE Wombat from T

It definitely has been a busy week for ZTE and T-Mobile. Related stories Canada Bans Huawei and ZTE Equipment From Its Telecom Networks Biden signs law to restrict Huawei and ZTE gear in US FCC against Huawei, Snapchat removes speed filter Another device slated for the carrier has appeared under FCC listings. According to the paperwork, the phone’s model name …

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Red and brown Samsung Galaxy Note 2 discovered in Korea

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 in red and brown. Blog of Mobile According to the Japanese mobile news site Blog of Mobile, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is sporting two new colors: red and brown. Related stories Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Cases TV in the Bathroom: Technically Doable but a Very Bad Idea Samsung TV Sale: Save Up …

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Samsung plans to ship half a billion handsets in 2013

This year has been a big year for Samsung, and if all goes as planned, the good times will continue well into 2013. Related stories Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Cases TV in the Bathroom: Technically Doable but a Very Bad Idea Samsung TV Sale: Save Up to $800 on Select Models at Best Buy According to The Korea …

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ZTE Grand X brandishes T

The ZTE Grand X, a mid-level 4.3-inch handset with a dual-core 1GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 processor inside, made its way to the FCC strutting a T-Mobile logo on its exterior. Related stories Canada Bans Huawei and ZTE Equipment From Its Telecom Networks Biden signs law to restrict Huawei and ZTE gear in US FCC against Huawei, Snapchat removes speed filter …

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ZTE officially unveils high

Though it isn’t slated for the U.S. anytime soon, ZTE’s ultra-high-end device, the Nubia Z5, finally launched today. The handset comes in black or white, and has a 5-inch 1080p touch screen with a 1,920×1,080-pixel resolution and 443ppi. The display itself is manufactured by Sharp. Its aluminum uni-body design measures 5.43-inches tall, 2.71-inches wide, and has a thin, 0.3-inch profile. …

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MetroPCS announces mid

Although ZTE is pouring more money into high-end phones like the ZTE Warp Sequent, the Chinese manufacturer is still releasing entry to mid-level handsets as well. Related stories Canada Bans Huawei and ZTE Equipment From Its Telecom Networks Biden signs law to restrict Huawei and ZTE gear in US FCC against Huawei, Snapchat removes speed filter Today, the prepaid carrier, …

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Sprint offers ultra

Sprint announced today that it’s now offering the rugged handset Sonim XP Strike for $129.99 after a two-year carrier agreement and mail-in rebate. Related stories T-Mobile Laying Off More Workers Post-Sprint Merger Mint Mobile, Xfinity Mobile, Google Fi, Visible: Which Wireless Networks Do Smaller Providers Use? I’m Racing My Own Son for $1,000 Because I Am an Idiot The XP …

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A look back: The best and worst phones of 2012

This year, we saw a wide range of both excellent and disappointing devices. CNET Related stories Quad-core, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0: 2012’s winners and losers Smartphones at CES 2013: Gotta have more quad-core CES 2013 will feature 20,000 products; here are a few of them Not only was 2012 a great year for handset technology like bigger and crisper screens and …

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