No, BlackBerry Z10 sales aren’t falling off a cliff. BlackBerry shares took a hit today after a few analysts criticized the tepid launch of the Z10 phone in the U.S., with one analyst claiming that the return rate was higher than the sales rate. Another said sales have dropped significantly at carrier stores. Related stories …
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The Facebook-powered HTC First can count on at least one close friend: AT&T. The Dallas-based wireless carrier, which is the exclusive partner to Facebook and HTC for the First, is promising to give the device its most prominent position in stores when it launches on Friday. That’s because AT&T considers the HTC First its flagship smartphone for the spring, Claudia …
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Six more AT&T markets have access to its 4G LTE network, bringing its total to 182, the carrier said today. 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 at Best Buy, $800 Off at Samsung and More Meanwhile, seven …
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T-Mobile’s decision to abolish contracts and cell phone subsidies has piqued the interest of consumers. That’s according to T-Mobile’s senior vice president of marketing, Andrew Sherrard, and its executive vice president for corporate services, David Carey, who spoke to CNET today. Carey said traffic was up in all of the stores he visited after the carrier made its switch late …
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Virgin Mobile wants consumers to know that it’s a major player in the no-contract wireless game too, and isn’t afraid to spend a little money to show it. Virgin Mobile Virgin set its sights directly on T-Mobile, offering $100 to T-Mobile customers willing to switch their number over and buy a smartphone before May 31. Carriers will often provide incentives …
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The momentum behind tablets can’t be contained, with sales expected to top the combined desktop and laptop market by 2015. That’s according to Gartner, which released a study today looking at tablet, PC, mobile device sales. Total worldwide sales of all the devices are expected to hit 2.4 billion units this year and grow to just under 3 billion by …
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Nokia has closed its flagship store in China, once touted as its largest worldwide. Nokia told ZDNet that the Shanghai store, which opened in 2007, shut down at the end of March. CNET also confirmed the closure. Related stories Your Phone Screen Is Gross. Here’s How to Clean It Without Causing Damage Nokia’s Newest Phone Is a T9-Era Throwback With …
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Hard-core Facebook devotees may find Home to be the smartphone experience they’ve been looking for. For everyone else, Facebook’s new Android skin may be little better than bloatware (although, to be fair, it’s not forced on people). In particular, Android purists will want to stay clear. Facebook took a major step today toward staking its claim in the mobile field …
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The initial run of phones that will get access to Facebook Home. Screenshot by Josh Lowensohn/CNET Related stories Facebook unveils Home apps for Android CNET Editors’ Take: Facebook’s Home Pictures: Home for Android CNET Editors’ Take: The HTC First Pictures: HTC First Facebook launches Chat Heads for staying in touch with friends Home faces hurdles getting on iOS Facebook’s Zuckerberg: …
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