Sarah Mitroff

Verizon customers: Slacker Radio now lets you set a playlist as your ringtone

Slacker Radio Tired of the boring ringtones that come with your phone? Starting today, Verizon and Slacker Radio are giving you another option. For two dollars per month, you can sign up for Slacker Radio Tones, a service that lets you set your ringtone and ringback tone (the tone that callers hear when they dial …

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Better email apps for your iPhone

Apple’s included Mail app for iOS is gets the job done, but it doesn’t include many tools to help you manage your email. Whether you’re a power user who craves more control over how you organize your email, or you feel overwhelmed by your inbox, there’s an app that can help you. I’ve rounded up five valuable email apps for …

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Evernote brings chat and news stories to its note

Evernote CEO Phil Libin. James Martin/CNET SAN FRANCISCO — Today at Evernote’s Developer conference, company CEO Phil Libin unveiled a few new features for the collaborative note-taking system. The two biggest are Work Chat and Context, and are both designed to make the system easier to use and, more importantly, make it more valuable to business users who pay $10 …

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Apple Watch vs. Samsung Gear S, Motorola Moto 360, and Pebble Steel

CNET Without a doubt, 2014 is the year of the smartwatch. First, Samsung debuted its Gear devices, then LG and Motorola piled on with their Android Wear wearables, and now that Apple has joined the fray, with its Apple Watch. Needless to say, you can expect to see smartwatches everywhere in the near future. Here, we’ll compare the Apple Watch …

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The must

Tuesday’s Apple’s event was packed with company execs taking the stage to debut new products and share less exciting financial and brand updates. We got a ton of information about the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, Apple’s new payment system, and the Apple Watch, but if you just want the cut-to-the-chase tidbits, you can see the must-see moments that …

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Spec showdown: HTC One M8 for Windows vs. Nokia Lumia 1520 vs. Nokia Lumia Icon

The newest Windows Phone on the scene is the HTC One M8. Sarah Tew/CNET It’s been two years since HTC made a Windows Phone, but now the company is back with the best phone it has to offer, the flagship HTC One M8 . This time, the phone is running Windows Phone 8.1 , but still includes well-known HTC features, …

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GreatCall’s Splash and Jitterbug5 help seniors stay safe and connected

The GreatCall Splash personal medical alert device. GreatCall Mobile company GreatCall released two new devices Wednesday which are aimed at seniors and those with special needs, the GreatCall Splash and the Jitterbug5. The former is a waterproof device that can call for help with the press of a button, while the latter is a basic, easy-to-use cell phone. Related stories …

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LG G3 vs. HTC One M8 vs. Samsung Galaxy S5

CNET Today, LG debuted it’s newest newest global flagship phone, the G3 . The Android smartphone is a followup to the LG G2 from 2013, which had an unique design which moved the power/lock button and volume controls from the sides of the phone to the back of the device, below the camera lens. The G3 sports that same design, …

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Samsung Galaxy S5 vs. iPhone 5S vs. LG G Pro 2

The Samsung Galaxy S5. Josh Miller/CNET The Samsung Galaxy S5 is, without a doubt, one of the most popular phones of 2014. The follow up to the Galaxy S4 packs a refreshed design, tons of new sensors, and an updated operating system. Related stories Samsung Galaxy S5: Everything you need to know (FAQ) Top 5 reasons not to buy the …

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CoPilot GPS navigation app wants to improve your commute

At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, this week, app maker ALK Technologies is showing off its most recent additions to its CoPilot GPS app, a free app with downloadable maps, turn-by-turn navigation, and directions. The company has added two new features that aim to make your commute better. The first new feature is CommuteMe, which learns your daily commute …

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