The Moto Maxx is a GSM take on the Droid Turbo. Motorola Motorola on Wednesday announced a GSM variant of its latest Android creation, the Motorola Droid Turbo . Dubbed the Moto Maxx, the phone touches down in select markets starting today. Related Links Editor’s Take: Motorola Droid Turbo Why the Verizon-exclusive Droid Turbo is …
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And like that, the Samsung Galaxy S6 rumor season gets underway. Josh Miller/CNET It’s hard to imagine the next phone in the Samsung Galaxy series, particularly so soon after the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge launch, but it’s true. The first Samsung Galaxy S6 specifications may have already surfaced. Related Links Samsung Galaxy Note 4 review Five ways …
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The next few days should prove busy for Ma Bell as the carrier gears up for the holiday shopping season. The HTC Desire Eye is a selfie-centric smartphone with a pair of 13-megapixel shooters. Andrew Hoyle/CNET It’s a big announcement day for AT&T. In addition to pledging to carry the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge and the Nokia Lumia 830 as …
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The top two carriers have announced more data for the money. Scott Webster/CNET The back-and-forth game among the top US wireless providers over family plans got more interesting Friday as both AT&T and Verizon announced promotions. AT&T has adjusted its $40 and $70 Mobile Share Value plans, boosting data by 50 percent in both. Anyone opting for the $40 plan …
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LG’s latest creation, the 5.3-inch Neo Edge display. LG The face of next year’s LG flagship smartphone could incorporate a bezel so slim it’s barely there at all. The hardware-maker is showing off its latest creation, a 1080p HD 5.3-inch display with a .7mm (0.027-inch) border. Yes, the same thickness of a stick of lead from a mechanical pencil. Related …
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The rugged and durable CAT B15Q is now available at Home Depot. CAT Doing a little bit of handiwork around the home this weekend? Well, while you’re at Home Depot picking up some paint and tools don’t forget to snag a new rugged smartphone. Indeed, you’ll now find Android-powered CAT B15Q handsets at the big box retailer. Previously only available …
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Google Fit knows whether you walked to work today or rode a bike. Google First announced at Google I/O 2014, Google Fit is finally available for Android users everywhere. Related Links Google takes aim at Apple’s HealthKit with new fitness service Google opens Fit wearable toolkit for developer preview Who will wear Android Wear? Offered as an Android app, the …
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Enhanced lock-screen notifications are but one feature in Android 5.0 Lollipop. John Miller/CNET Formally announced in mid-October, Android 5.0 Lollipop is set to launch with new Nexus devices on November 3. Related Links When and where to get Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 5.0 Lollipop preview Get familiar with Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 5.0 Lollipop to launch November 3 — report …
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The first look at HTC’s take on Android 5.0 design principles. Screenshots by YouMobile The first glimpse of HTC’s next major release of Sense UI has made its way into the hands of YouMobile. And, if these first few screenshots are any indication, HTC may not stray far from the standard Android 5.0 aesthetics. Related Links Android version report card: …
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The Galaxy S5 should be among the first Samsung devices to see Android 5.0. Screenshot taken by Juan Garzón/CNET Samsung could soon deliver an Android 5.0 update to the Galaxy S5 , says SamMobile. According to a source close to the blog, the Lollipop build may be here sometime in December. Related Links Android version report card: How the top …
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