Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 805 chip promises some lavish 4K imagery that makes blades of grass leap off the screen. Josh Miller/CNET SAN FRANCISCO — 4K resolution and video, neat-o photography effects, and gorgeous gaming. These are some of the benefits you’ll reap when your next phone or tablet comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 chipset …
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GFXBench 3.0’s Manhattan demo is one of the most demanding benchmarks for mobile devices. Kishonti It’s been a while since we’ve seen a mobile processor make a significant jump in performance over previous efforts. Both the Tegra 4 and Snapdragon 800 leapfrogged the competition in 2013, and now it’s time for the next evolution. I got a chance to test …
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Josh Miller/CNET Microsoft released an update to its Windows Phone operating system last month. The Windows Phone 8.1 update is currently available for developers and will roll out to current Windows Phone 8 users over the next few months, although there is a way to manually update your device now. These tips will help you navigate the revamped operating system …
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The Sparkbeats effect is most dramatic when the lights are low, but it’s still quite visible under ordinary indoor lighting. BiteMyApple.co There are plenty of iPhone cases that do more than just protect your phone. Some double as wallets, some zap would-be attackers with 650,000 volts, and so on. How about one that livens up the way you receive notifications? …
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Verizon Verizon will take its new mobile video service for a test drive on its 4G wireless network at the Indy 500 this weekend. The company said Wednesday that it will be testing the multicast protocol and technology for distributing the video on its commercial 4G LTE network in Indianapolis during the Indy 500 car race. The race will be …
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This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Apple Apple’s keynote speech at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference is set for 10 a.m. PT June 2 at San Francisco’s Moscone Center — and it could kick off with a big reveal. The generally reliable Mark Gurman at 9to5Mac reports that new …
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Whistle Whistle, a leading maker of wearable activity monitors for our canine companions, is bringing GPS to its next generation device. This will allow pet owners to now track the location of their dog on top of the same tracking capabilities one can expect from human-worn wearables like FitBit and Jawbone wristbands. WhistleGPS, like its predecessor that was shipped to …
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Sony Sony is kicking off an Android 4.4 KitKat rollout across its Xperia line of devices. The Xperia Z , Xperia ZL , Xperia ZR, and Xperia Tablet Z are all getting KitKat, Sony announced in a blog post on Wednesday. The devices will come with the standard KitKat install, but also include enhancements to Sony’s own mobile apps. Sony …
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Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3 is now up for preorder. Screenshot by Lance Whitney/CNET Those of you jazzed about the new Surface Pro 3 tablet can now preorder it. At an event in New York City on Tuesday, Microsoft touted the new 12-inch tablet as a device designed to replace your laptop. Outfitted with a kickstand and equipped with stylus support, …
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An iPhone 5C in untethered jailbreak mode. YouTube/Screenshot by Lance Whitney/CNET The latest version of Apple’s iOS has successfully been jailbroken, as seen in a new video that surfaced on Wednesday. Popping up on YouTube, a new video posted by iPhone security expert Stefan Esser (aka i0n1c) takes us on a tour of an iPhone 5C running iOS 7.1.1 as …
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Sony’s only consumer OLED was the 11-inch XEL-1 released in 2008 Sony A recent report suggested that Sony was pulling out of commercial OLED development. In response the company told CNET Australia, “Sony has made no announcement in this regard and has no comment”. OLED displays are widely seen as the holy grail of TV picture quality, and are still …
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Now playing: Watch this: Microsoft reveals thinner, faster Surface Pro 3 tablet 2:55 In addition to the revamped Surface Pro 3 tablet, Microsoft announced high-end accessories to complete and complement the laptop-replacing tablet experience. Most notably, the new Type Cover 3 keyboard, starting at $130, rocks a major performance and design facelift. Hands-on with the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 (pictures) …
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Is Samsung eyeing a rival to Google Glass? James Martin/CNET Samsung may be the next major company aiming to launch high-tech eyeware. The Korean mobile phone vendor has filed a trademark application in Korea for a device known as “Gear Blink,” the Guardian reported on Tuesday. Other than the name, the trademark filing lists only certain “designated goods,” meaning other …
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CNET A judge has told Apple and Samsung to resolve their patent issues, but bad blood between the two sides continues to spill. In a court document released on Monday and spotted by The Verge, both Apple and Samsung were supposed to report on their progress regarding Alternative Dispute Resolution, or ADR, as ordered by Judge Lucy Koh. Instead, each …
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Verizon Communications CEO Lowell McAdam on CNBC talking about the Netflix/Comcast deal. Screenshot of CNBC video Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam laid to rest on Tuesday rumors that his company is looking to buy satellite TV provider Dish Network. Following AT&T’s announcement that it intends to buy DirecTV for nearly $49 billion, rumors started circulating that Verizon might be interested in …
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