Samsung Gear 2 smartwatch. Sarah Tew/CNET The people have spoken and Samsung listened. The company announced Wednesday that “based on consumer feedback” it had unleashed several new updates for its fitness band and two smartwatches. The Gear Fit , Gear 2 , and Gear 2 Neo all have new software updates for US users that …

Now playing: Watch this: Amazon introduces the Fire Phone, its first smartphone 2:48 Amazon is leveraging its sprawling array of apps, entertainment, and storage services to entice customers to its newly announced Fire Phone. CEO Jeff Bezos said that Fire Phone owners would be granted unlimited photo storage through Amazon’s cloud service. The new phone will also wrap up other …

Now playing: Watch this: Amazon reveals 3D-like tech with new Fire Phone 2:45 Confirming long-standing rumors that Amazon would release a smartphone, the e-commerce giant unveiled its Fire phone handset today. The 4.7-inch device is equipped with a quad-core processor, a 13-megapixel camera, and a unique feature that the company calls “Dynamic Perspective.” Related stories: Amazon Fire Phone shops for …

Now playing: Watch this: Amazon introduces the Fire Phone, its first smartphone 2:48 Amazon unveiled its first smartphone — the Fire Phone — on Wednesday, plunging into the highly competitive world of smartphones dominated by Apple and Samsung as part of its plan to convince consumers to buy more from its online megastore. The phone, which includes a limited-time offer …

Amazon on Wednesday introduced the Fire Phone. James Martin/CNET Amazon’s Fire Phone, already dubbed “yet another shiny black rectangle,” won’t spell the death of Apple’s iPhone or Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones anytime soon. Jeff Bezos, CEO of the e-commerce juggernaut, on Wednesday introduced Amazon’s first smartphone, which displays 3D images and maps, and features a way to scroll through Web pages …

T-Mobile CEO John Legere unveils music streaming plan at T-Mobile’s Uncarrier 5.0 event Wednesday in Seattle. James Martin/CNET SEATTLE–T-Mobile wants to set your streaming music free. The wireless carrier on Wednesday unveiled “Rhapsody UnRadio,” a premium streaming music app available on iOS, Android, and on a browser developed with Rhapsody that is free for unlimited data customers and $4 a …

T-Mobile CEO John Legere at T-Mobile’s Uncarrier 5.0 event Wednesday in Seattle. James Martin/CNET SEATTLE–T-Mobile isn’t done tinkering with its wireless network. The company said on Wednesday that it has expanded its higher capacity wideband LTE network to 16 markets. It has also increased the number of markets able to handle a voice call that travels over its LTE network …

Now playing: Watch this: Amazon Fire Phone packed with 3D effects 2:57 In this CNET Update, get a quick breakdown of the Fire Phone’s unique features . The first smartphone from Amazon has extra sensors to create 3D effects on the screen, and there’s a smart-scanning program called Firefly . But what’s not unique is the price tag. The Fire …

James Martin/CNET Amazon on Wednesday announced its first smartphone: the Fire Phone . The device is equipped with a 4.7-inch IPS LCD HD display, a 2.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB of RAM, and a 13-megapixel rear camera. It also includes Dynamic Perspective, a 3D feature that alters the phone’s display based on how you are holding it, as well …

Now playing: Watch this: Amazon’s new “3D” Fire Phone turns heads 4:36 Amazon’s long-rumored smartphone, the Fire Phone , will be priced at the high-end industry standard of $199 for a 32GB model and $299 for a 64GB model with required data and voice plans on a two-year contract. Amazon is taking preorders for the device now through its website …

Now playing: Watch this: Amazon’s new “3D” Fire Phone turns heads 4:36 In an industry already saturated with numerous manufacturers, Amazon stands out with its first plunge into the smartphone market. Offering the usual perks for Amazon Prime members, the Fire phone adds a bevy of cool, new features to elevate your smartphone experience. The e-commerce giant is offering the …

Now playing: Watch this: Access your desktop from an Android phone or tablet 2:22 With Google’s Remote Desktop app for Chrome, accessing a PC or Mac from any Android device is easy, and doesn’t require installing any clunky desktop software. The setup process is simple, taking roughly five minutes and little technical knowledge. With the goal of remotely controlling a …

James Martin/CNET Nobody ever said Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos was discreet. With Wednesday’s unveiling of the e-commerce giant’s long-rumored smartphone, the Fire Phone , Amazon has waded waist-deep into a battlefield of entrenched incumbents with ecosystems chock-full of services and software Bezos would love to supersede. Related Links Amazon’s big bet: How a smartphone intensifies war with Apple, Google Amazon …

Ooyala Smartphones and tablets are playing a key role in the consumption of online videos, a new study from video technology company Ooyala shows. During the first quarter of 2014, 21 percent of all online video-plays around the world were completed through mobile devices or tablets, Ooyala reported Wednesday. In the first quarter of 2012, that figure was at 3.4 …

Apple Apple has dropped the price of Apple TV by 20 percent in the UK and Europe in the face of competition from Google, Roku, and Sky’s Now TV. Apple’s media-streaming set-top box has had its price slashed to £79 in the UK or €99 in Europe. The price remains the same in the USA. I stream you stream Best …