Samsung gets down to business with Knox 2.0 on the S5 Samsung Samsung is getting down to business with an update to Knox on the Samsung Galaxy S5 . Knox 2.0 involves a rethink of Samsung’s business software and services designed to make Galaxy phones and tablets safe for work. Samsung now describes the new …
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Samsung’s Galaxy S5 Andrew Hoyle/CNET Samsung’s Galaxy S5 might soon have a complement that could appeal to those who are looking for a slightly different device design. Samsung on Tuesday accidentally posted a new Galaxy S5 design that comes with more colors and a smaller footprint, according to @EvLeaks, which posted a screenshot on its Twitter feed. The screen shot …
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Xiaomi Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi will be hosting a launch event at the Beijing National Convention Center next week and it’s likely we’ll see the launch of the company’s next flagship handset. If the rumors are to be believed, the next phone will be called the Mi3S — after its current flagship, the Mi3 — and it will have 4G …
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Pebble users will soon be able to get AFL scores direct to their wrist. Telstra The app will be downloadable via the Pebble App Store, and the launch follows a similar move by Telstra last year which saw the AFL Live app launch on Google Glass. According to Telstra, the Pebble launch is a “world first for a major sport” …
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FaceTime, circa 1960. Today there’s simple technology, namely headphones and projectors, that can help those starting to lose their vision and hearing. Via Wikipedia We all get old, something I’m begrudgingly having to admit as I see all my friends with loud kids, and I find traces of gray in what remains of my hair. But shock! There are people …
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Verizon Verizon expects more people opting to pay for their mobile devices over monthly installments, part of an industry shift in how consumers pay for their wireless service and equipment. The company’s adoption rate for its Edge monthly installment and upgrade program was 15 percent in the first quarter, according to Verizon Chief Financial Officer Fran Shammo. He said he …
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iPhone 5S and 5C. Apple Apple will make a push to sell more iPhones just weeks before its Worldwide Developers Conference, a new report says. Starting May 8, Apple will contact customers around the globe via e-mail to inform them that they’re eligible to upgrade their iPhones to the iPhone 5C or iPhone 5S, 9to5Mac reported Monday, citing people who …
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Today’s smartwatches are more capable than ever. Andrew Hoyle/CNET You say the idea of owning a smartwatch intrigues you, and it rightly should. These gadgets do way more than sport interchangeable watch faces, eye-catching though they might be. From pushing timely phone notifications for email, text messages, and social-media pings right to your wrist, to running full-blown mobile apps, today’s …
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Hudl, the popular Tesco tablet Andrew Hoyle/CNET Talk about an unexpected item in the bagging area: Tesco is following the Hudl with not only a new tablet but also a smartphone. Speaking to the BBC, Tesco boss Philip Clarke confirmed both a phone and a follow-up to the Hudl. The Hudl 2 will go on sale in September. A Tesco …
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro may soon see a sibling. James Martin/CNET Samsung may soon introduce yet another line of Android-powered devices to further stock its already chock-full Galaxy stable. This week’s juicy rumor suggests the hardware maker is prepping a pair of “Galaxy Tab S” tablets. Related Links Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 is a premium tablet for casual …
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Google Google brought Uber into its mobile family Tuesday with an update to its iOS and Android Maps applications, integrating the transportation and ride-sharing app as one of its various travel options. If you have Uber installed and are in a city with Uber service, it will show up alongside walking, driving, and public transportation options to let users see …
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‘Star Wars Episode VII’ may finally have a name: ‘The Ancient Fear,’ according to Ain’t It Cool News. Lucasfilm If rumors swirling through the massive “Star Wars” fan base are true, we may not have to call the upcoming seventh major film in the series “Episode VII” for much longer. According to Ain’t It Cool News, the official title for …
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David Katzmaier/CNET Sony has unveiled its 2014 4K televisions with a private event in New York designed to illustrate the new models’ video and audio performance, as well as give a preview of 4K content including House of Cards. The company pitted its X950B , X900B and X850B televisions against its rivals and highlighted the evolution of its own local …
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The Kyocera Hydro Vibe is more than a basic entry-level smartphone. Kyocera Sprint on Monday announced the upcoming availability of the Kyocera Hydro Vibe, a waterproof smartphone with entry-level hardware. The nation’s third largest carrier is scheduled to offer the phone on May 9; the Virgin Mobile brand will sell a pre-paid version on May 27. Related Links Kyocera takes …
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The Samsung Gear Fit has raised the bar in display technology for wearables. Sarah Tew/CNET If you had walked into a flagship Niketown store at a certain point in 2012, you might have had to look twice to realize that the global athletic apparel behemoth actually sold clothing. The reason for this shifting of focus from active wear was due …
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