LG’s 10-inch G Pad X. AT&T AT&T kicked off the work week on Monday by announcing the release of its latest tablet, the LG G Pad X 10.1. Set to launch on September 4, the tablet runs Android 5.1.1 Lollipop and features a 10.1-inch display. Although the hardware specifications are on par for a midrange …
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The next-gen Sony phone could pack in the megapixels. Andrew Hoyle/CNET When it comes to Sony’s next flagship smartphone camera, bigger seems to be better. A supposed leak of press-ready imagery for the unannounced Sony Xperia Z5 names the camera at 23 megapixels, according to Xperia Blog, which says it obtained details and images. Expected at the IFA electronics conference …
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The Moto 360 gets even smarter and more interactive with new software update. Sarah Tew/CNET Owners of Motorola’s Moto 360 can start receiving the latest version of the Android Wear software for their smartwatches starting Thursday. Available immediately, the new release features interactive watch faces as well as some custom Motorola touches. (You can see the full release notes here.) …
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 features a fingerprint reader on the home button. Aloysius Low/CNET The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 tablet will soon find a home at both AT&T and T-Mobile. Both US wireless service providers said on Wednesday that they would carry the company’s flagship metal-framed tablet, and announced pricing and availability details. T-Mobile will be first out of …
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The Moto X Play will not be sold in the US…or will it? CNET Verizon may soon debut a successor to its Motorola Droid Maxx smartphone, according to new details reportedly obtained by Android Police. The handset, which appears nearly identical to the recently announced Moto X Play , is said to feature the familiar Verizon and Droid branding on …
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Cricket subscribers can purchase add-on bundles for calling nine more countries. Cricket Cricket Wireless continues to extend the reach of its international calling options, adding nine new countries on Monday in Central and South America. Cricket, which is AT&T ‘s prepaid branch, has made similar moves recently, introducing a ” round trip” international roaming plan that includes unlimited calling and …
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The new school year is just around the corner. Sarah Tew/CNET Time to crack open those books, sharpen some pencils, and buckle down for another academic year. We’re feeling the school year begin in our house, where soon, long nights of football practice will give way to homework time, often with the aid of some useful apps. I’ve cut through …
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An 18.4-inch tablet would dwarf the 12.2-inch Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 (center). Sarah Tew/CNET Samsung may raise the ante on size for its next Android tablet, if recent chatter is to be believed. According to sources close to SamMobile, Samsung is currently developing a whopping 18.4-inch tablet. Samsung has been fighting to maintain its lead among Android brands on both …
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The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 won’t sell until tomorrow and already the latest rumor anticipates that a more rugged version of the phone-stylus combo will soon follow in its tracks. The tougher Galaxy Note 5 Active would allegedly be equipped with a waterproof rating and a larger battery (4,100mAh over 3,000mAh), according to tech site Phone Arena, which also suggested …
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The HTC Desire 626s is a plastic-clad entry-level Android smartphone. Ariel Nunez/CNET AT&T’s GoPhone prepaid rate plans get a little more interesting on Monday, as the carrier announces new international calling and messaging options. Beginning August 21, customers on the $60 GoPhone plan will be able to call and message both Mexico and Canada. Related Links HTC Desire 626 review …
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