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Samsung hypes up the Galaxy Note 4 with video teasers

Samsung’s next Galaxy Note is but a few days away. Screenshot by Scott Webster/CNET Related Links Samsung Galaxy Note 4 could measure UV rays Samsung Galaxy Note 4 rumored with new design language Samsung Galaxy Note 4 specs seemingly leak online Pop quiz: What do a fashion blogger, an entrepreneur, a barber, and a spiritual …

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Asus teases design for upcoming smartwatch

Asus provides a rough look at what to expect for IFA next month. Asus Asus has taken to social media to tease its forthcoming smartwatch, which the company plans to unveil at IFA in Berlin next week. Related Links Why the Moto 360 can’t get here fast enough Samsung Gear Live review Retailer spills the beans on Moto 360’s price, …

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Samsung could launch new ‘A’ series of smartphones

Like the Galaxy Alpha, a rumored “A” line of Samsung smartphones could feature metal designs. Samsung Get ready for more talk of premium Samsung smartphones. According to a SamMobile tipster, the handset maker is slated to introduce no less than three devices in the third quarter. What’s more, this new “A” line will feature the same design principles found in …

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Great Google+ communities for Android users

Google+ communities can be invaluable to all types of Android users. Screenshot by Scott Webster/CNET Let’s face it, Google+ is a divisive topic. Depending on whom you ask, it can be either the fastest growing social network of all time or simply a dead man walking. Just about everyone has an opinion about it, including me. Related Links 11 stunning …

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Report: Motorola to launch 8 more smartphones this year

The Motorola Moto X runs stock Android, with a few extra features. Screenshot by Sarah Mitroff/CNET If you thought you’ve heard a lot about Motorola over these last few weeks, you haven’t seen anything yet. According to a report stemming from TKTechNews, Moto is going to make up for a quiet first half of 2014 by prepping up to eight …

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LG to offer more consistent mobile user interface

LG will bring features such as Smart Keyboard to more devices. Screenshot by Scott Webster/CNET LG this week confirmed that its upcoming smartphones and tablets will feature a more “consistent and uniform” user interface. Related Links LG G3 review LTE version of LG’s tablet launches LG’s second-quarter boosted by record phone shipments First introduced this summer with the flagship G3 …

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Sony’s Xperia M2 Aqua adds waterproof features

Sony’s Xperia M2 Aqua can take dust and water in stride. Sony Mobile Sony on Tuesday introduced the Xperia M2 Aqua, a water-proof variant of the mid-range Xperia M2 smartphone. Expected to launch in the weeks ahead, the handset will be offered in select markets including Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. Related Links Sony Xperia M2 review New Sony …

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Verizon now offering $60 plan with 2GB data

Big Red helps customers save green with new rate plan. Screen shot by Scott Webster/CNET In what could be construed as a counteroffensive attack, Verizon has quietly rolled out a new individual rate plan. Available immediately, the $60 option gives customers unlimited talk and text plus a 2GB bucket worth of 4G LTE data. Related Links T-Mobile undercuts AT&T on …

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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 rumored with new design language

Samsung is rumored to employ its new metal design in its Galaxy Note 3 successor. Sarah Tew/CNET The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 4 could be next in line to sport the company’s new metal design language, according to new reports. Related Links Samsung Galaxy Note 4 specs seemingly leak online Samsung Galaxy Note 4: what we know so far Editor’s …

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Motorola ‘Shamu’ rumored as the Nexus 6

Motorola could be tapped with delivering a successor to the Nexus 5. James Martin/CNET Editors’ note: This story was updated on Wednesday, August 13 with new information. Motorola has become the latest hardware maker to have its name linked with an upcoming Nexus device. According to details first discovered by TechTastic, a Motorola smartphone code named “Shamu” could ultimately arrive …

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