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Sony gives away free movies, music for Xperia Z2, Z1, Z1S

Now playing: Watch this: Slick style and blistering performance from the Sony… 2:39 If you own a Sony Xperia Z2 , Z1 , or Z1S , you’re in luck. On Thursday, Sony pledged to give you a chance at hundreds of dollars worth of movies, games, apps, music, and services. Related Links Sony Xperia Z2 …

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Samsung readying midrange Galaxy S5 Neo, report indicates

The Samsung Galaxy S5 could soon get the “Neo” treatment. Josh Miller/CNET Samsung could soon be ready introduce a “Neo” version of the Galaxy S5 smartphone, one rumor says. Related Links Samsung Galaxy S5 review Which Galaxy devices sync with Samsung Gear 2, Neo, and Fit? Galaxy Note 3 Neo costs same as the Note, but not in UK Initially …

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Moto X successor allegedly spied in new benchmarks

A Moto X successor is due this summer. CBS Interactive Motorola’s successor to the Moto X could feature a 5.2-inch display and a 12-megapixel rear camera, if details recently discovered on benchmark site GFXBench prove true. Related Links ‘Moto X + 1’ = Motorola’s next Android phone? Moto X successor could come with leather backplates Moto X review The Moto …

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Samsung preps Galaxy Mega 7, reports suggest

Is Samsung going even bigger with the Galaxy Mega? Josh Miller/CNET Samsung could be readying a massive, 7-inch Galaxy Mega smartphone, according to new reports. A listing at a Chinese electronics certification company surfaced a device called the Samsung SM-T2558. Related Links Samsung to launch more Galaxy Mega phones — report Samsung Galaxy Mega hits the United States Samsung Galaxy …

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T-Mobile to soon offer the LG Optimus L90 Sarah Tew/CNET T-Mobile and MetroPCS on Tuesday announced the availability of the LG Optimus L70 and Optimus L90 . First announced at Mobile World Congress in February, the duo are powered by Android 4.4 KitKat and feature LG’s custom user interface modifications. Related Links LG’s L90 tops the new L series (hands-on) …

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Amazon’s smartphone: The time is right

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos with the company’s Kindle Fire HDX tablets. Will a phone follow? CNET After years of rumors, speculation, and back-alley whispers, Amazon may finally be ready to unveil its first smartphone . The time couldn’t be better for Amazon to enter the fray. Related Links Amazon Phone rumor roundup: Everything you need to know Rumored Amazon smartphone …

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Samsung Galaxy S5 touches down at MetroPCS

Samsung’s flagship phone joins another carrier. Josh Miller/CNET Related Links Ting signs Samsung Galaxy S5 to its roster Samsung Galaxy S5 review Virgin Mobile and Boost Mobile to carry Samsung Galaxy S5 MetroPCS is now the latest wireless provider to offer the Samsung Galaxy S5 . On Friday, it began selling Samsung’s flagship smartphone in stores and online for $649 …

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Ting signs Samsung Galaxy S5 to its roster

Ting calls up Samsung’s latest ahead of rivals. Ting Sprint reseller Ting announced that it’s the first mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) to offer the Samsung Galaxy S5 . Related Links Sprint reseller Ting slashes data prices for off-contract plans Virgin Mobile and Boost Mobile to carry Samsung Galaxy S5 Carrier Ting: Bring us your Sprint phones Beating larger players …

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Moto X successor could come with leather backplates

Motorola’s flagship Moto X comes in a variety of colors and wood finishes. CNET Motorola’s next big smartphone, the so-called Moto X+1, could be offered with more than two dozen backplate options. Related Stories ‘Moto X + 1’ = Motorola’s next Android phone? Motorola’s new Moto X coming this summer? Will Lenovo kill the low-cost Moto X and Moto G? …

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Amazon: Sell us your old phone for new phone credits

Amazon wants to buy your old gadgets so you can get a new one. Amazon We probably don’t have to remind you, but this is a huge week for the Android space. The next few days see the arrival of two of the biggest devices of the year, the HTC One M8 and the Samsung Galaxy S5 . In other …

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