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Fresh Samsung Galaxy Alpha images, benchmarks surface

The Samsung Galaxy Alpha rumors could soon be put to bed. @culeaks (Twitter) The phone known as the Samsung Galaxy Alpha has been the center of a storm of rumors. Known at one time as the Galaxy S5 Prime, this is the premium metal Samsung device that has been talk of the town for much …

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T-Mobile CEO John Legere has high hopes for the Uncarrier. INSIDER IMAGES/Gary He for T-Mobile T-Mobile, riding high on its prepaid momentum, is set to make it even more difficult for its competitors to catch up. Related Links T-Mobile claims top spot in prepaid wireless market Good news for consumers: T-Mobile’s Uncarrier is moving the needle T-Mobile Q2 profit jumps …

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Sprint nabs Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 as first Spark

Sprint and Samsung join up on the carrier’s first Spark tablet. Samsung Sprint has released several phones on its tri-band Spark LTE network, but Monday marks the first time that the carrier Sparks up a tablet. On Monday, it announced the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0, which goes on sale August 15. Related Links Sprint’s Hesse leaves carrier the way …

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AT&T nabs 5.7

AT&T next in line to offer the plus-sized LG G Vista. Screenshot by Scott Webster/CNET Looks like Verizon isn’t the only carrier to pick up the LG G Vista . On Friday, AT&T announced that it’ll get the 5.7-inch variant of the flagship LG G3 , too. Related Links LG G Vista preview LG’s second-quarter boosted by record phone shipments …

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Moto G successor tipped with larger display

Motorola’s mid-range Moto G appears ready for a refresh. Andrew Hoyle/CNET Motorola will give the Moto G a modest punch-up, according to recent benchmarks (here and here) for a Motorola XT1063. Related Links Moto G (4G LTE) review Moto G review Yup, Moto X in line for Google’s Android L update Based on these preliminary specifications, it appears that the …

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Yup, Moto X in line for Google’s Android L update

Motorola’s flagship Moto X should be among the first device to see Android L. CBS Interactive In case you’re wondering, Motorola’s Moto X smartphone will pick up the Android L update when it’s released later this year. Related Links What’s new in Android L (Gallery) How to get the Android L developer preview HTC vows to bring Android L to …

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Huawei Ascend Mate 3 details emerge ahead of IFA

The Huawei Ascend Mate 2 could soon get a more powerful sibling. James Martin/CNET Huawei could soon introduce a more powerful member of the Ascend Mate family, the Huawei Ascend Mate 3, possibly at next month’s annual IFA trade event in Berlin. Related Links Huawei Ascend Mate 2 4G review Huawei smartphone shipments jump 62% to 34 million Huawei set …

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Moto X+1 prototype surfaces, looks just like Moto X

The Moto X+1 looks exactly as you might expect. Android Police The last few months have given way to plenty of rumors, leaks, benchmarks, and conjecture for Motorola’s Moto X successor. But, for all that we think we know about the device, there’s one thing we’ve yet to see: what the Moto X+1 actually looks like. Related Links Moto X …

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New report takes wind out of Samsung Galaxy Alpha sails

The Samsung Galaxy Alpha (right) figures to be smaller than the Galaxy S5. SamMobile You know that old saying about how things that sound too good to be true probably are? It appears that may be the case for the Samsung Galaxy Alpha. Just yesterday, a supposed leak pointed to a superpowered metal-clad phone that would best the Samsung Galaxy …

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Samsung Galaxy Alpha images come to light

Samsung’s long-rumored Galaxy Alpha sneaks out to the real world. Tinthe.vn While Apple is busy readying larger versions of its iPhone, Samsung is hard at work prepping a new, premium smartphone of its own — the Samsung Galaxy Alpha. At least, that’s what we’ve been led to believe by rumors and reports over the course of 2014. Related Links Is …

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