Don’t act so surprised, Your Highness. You weren’t on any mercy mission this time. Several transmissions were beamed to this ship by Rebel spies. I want to know what happened to the plans they sent you. In my experience, there is no such thing as luck. Partially, but it also obeys your commands. I want …
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Ring, ring, ring, ring, banana phone. Superarrow International You may not want to bring this phone case with you to the zoo, but if you’re looking for a fashion statement, there’s no doubt the Big Banana case for your iPhone 5 (and 5S) will get people talking. Made of silicone and shaped like a tasty radioactive yellow berry (I kid …
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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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No one is surprised by this. Screenshot by Nick Statt/CNET Durability testing has been a hallmark of the smartphone era since the introduction of the first Apple iPhone in 2007, and it’s usually in the form of the drop test given that’s the most common wear-and-tear our handsets suffer with everyday use. That hasn’t stopped some more outlandish efforts, like …
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Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf at the 2014 International CES. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Qualcomm’s woes in China look to be worsening. Citing the state-run Securities Times newspaper, Reuters said Thursday the China National Development and Reform Commission found that Qualcomm abused its monopoly in the country and could face stiff fines of more than $1 billion. The Securities Times report was …
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CNET What Amazon won’t talk about during the release of its earnings Thursday is exactly what people want to know: is the Fire Phone actually selling? The Seattle-based e-commerce giant is expected to report a loss for the second quarter of this year, in part because of its recent investment in new hardware devices, which include the smartphone and the …
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This hat could be your sunblock reminder buddy. Video screenshot by Amanda Kooser/CNET You’re lounging on the beach in the sun with a good book. You’re not worried because you already covered yourself from head to toe with sunscreen and have on a big straw hat. You get lost in the story as time ticks by. Suddenly, your hat begins …
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The Nokia Lumia 1520. Josh Miller/CNET Good news, Windows Phone fans. If you’re an AT&T customer and own a Nokia Lumia 1520, you can now update your device to Windows Phone 8.1. The Windows Phone 8.1 update brings a host of new features to Microsoft’s mobile operating system, and while the meager app selection remains a sore point, it’s a …
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iOS Mail is a lot more awesome when you switch to Unread view. Screenshot by Rick Broida/CNET Apple’s Mail app for iOS has shown gradual improvement over the years, but it’s still missing one key feature: a filter or view that shows only your unread messages. Or is it? Turns out Mail can perform that handy function very easily — …
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Verizon Wireless The National Football League has now become a selling point for Verizon Wireless. Customers who subscribe to Verizon’s More Everything plans will receive free access to the NFL Mobile app, Verizon announced Thursday. Those who download the app will be able to stream all live games and get access to the NFL Network’s feed. It’s worth noting, however, …
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IFixit looks inside the Amazon Fire Phone. iFixit Amazon appears to have taken a few hints from Apple and a few chips from Samsung in the building of Fire , its first smartphone. Gadget repair expert iFixit published a teardown on Amazon’s new phone on Thursday, finding all sorts of hidden information inside the device. One of the first things …
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Apple Skirting an upcoming trial, Apple agreed to pay $450 million last week to settle an antitrust lawsuit that alleged the company conspired with five book publishers to fix e-book prices. However, the judge ruling over the case is having concerns with the settlement proposal, according to Reuters. US District Judge Denise Cote in New York said during a teleconference …
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The iPhone’s Passbook in action. James Martin/CNET Apple may introduce a new mobile-payment system as soon as the fall, which would add yet another tech giant to a particularly hot trend in mobile. The Information reported Wednesday that conversations between Apple and companies in the payment industry, such as Visa, have “heated up” in recent months. Citing people briefed on …
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When will the next iPhone launch? Apple The iPhone 6 may not appear until September is almost over. At least, that’s the latest prognostication from Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster. Following Apple’s usual pattern, the next iPhone is almost certain to be announced and then roll out to consumers sometime in September. When exactly in September that will happen is …
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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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