Samsung’s Tizen operating system may debut in TVs as soon as next year, one of the company’s CEOs said in an interview with a German publication. The Korean electronics company has been working on Tizen, an open-source software, as an alternative to Android. Tizen gives the company more control over its own future, allowing it …
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T-Mobile had a good summer. And it hopes the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C will keep its momentum rolling in the fall. T-Mobile Chief Marketing Officer Mike Sievert told CNET in an interview on Thursday that he believes the company posted a record market share in total gross post-paid customers in August. In other words, out of the total number …
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Shutterstock 4G fight! Vodafone, O2 and Three are launching 4G LTE mobile networks — but how do they compare with those of EE, the UK’s first 4G network? Here it is in brief. EE’s lowest price is cheaper than Vodafone’s lowest price, but Vodafone gives you more data for your money. O2 is perhaps the weakest of the three, with …
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Apple may be the first to offer a 64-bit handset, but Samsung promises that more are on the way. Apple this week unveiled the iPhone 5S, which features a 64-bit processor. (Credit: Josh Lowensohn/CNET) Samsung Mobile co-CEO Shin Jong-kyun told The Korea Times that the next generation of Galaxy phones will come with 64-bit processing. He wasn’t able to give …
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In the US, the iPhone 5s will be launching at the same price that the iPhone 5 launched at in November last year. In Australia, the price is higher. What happened? (Credit: Apple) As has come to be expected, in Australia, we’ll be paying quite a bit more for the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c. However, that price seems to …
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O2 has revealed its first prices for the iPhone 5S and 5C — and the colourful 5C can be yours for just £50. Update: O2 told us the wrong price — the 5C is actually a bargain-tastic £30. Despite being embarrassingly left out of Apple’s presentation, O2 has offered up a couple of deals that will get you a new …
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Apple Even those of us disappointed with the iPhone 5S can’t help but feel those familiar stirrings of it’s-a-new-iPhone-I-want-it desire. Credit Apple’s shrewd marketing department for putting a fresh coat of paint on what is basically just last year’s iPhone. Related stories Apple launches iPhone 5S, $99 iPhone 5C Apple takes wraps off iPhone 5S (pics) Apple iPhone 5S camera …
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The next generation of high-end Samsung Galaxy phones will have 64-bit processing just like the iPhone 5S, according to the company’s co-CEO JK Shin. “Not in the shortest time. But yes, our next smartphones will have 64-bit processing functionality,” Shin said, as reported by the Korea Times. That could well refer to the follow-up to the Galaxy S4, due in …
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Purple rain, purple rain: the HTC One‘s Ultrapixel camera is reportedly set for a software update to fix a purple tint plaguing phone fans. Italian blog HDBlog claims to have an email from HTC acknowledging the problem can occur if your HTC One’s camera is faced with a “limited combination of conditions”, a statement that HTC has confirmed to me …
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If you’re planning to buy a new iPhone 5S or 5C from O2 on launch day, don’t expect dizzying data from day one: O2 4G won’t be turned on for the iPhone for as much as a month or more. O2 yesterday admitted that the new iPhones would not be able to use 4G at first, claiming Apple needs to …
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The iPhone 5C. Josh Lowensohn/CNET Apple on Tuesday announced its latest iPhone at a press event in Cupertino, Calif. The iPhone 5S is equipped with an improved camera with a dual-LED flash and a faster 64-bit A7 processor with improved graphics. Other specs include the same 4-inch Retina Display, improved battery life, support for 4G LTE networks, and a fingerprint …
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Telstra, Optus and Vodafone will be the official launch carriers for the iPhone 5s and the iPhone 5c. The iPhone 5s. (Credit: Apple) Apple’s new iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c will be available from Telstra, Vodafone and Optus locally when they officially launch on Friday, 20 September. The iPhone 5c will be available for pre-order from Telstra and Vodafone beginning …
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Former Google VP Hugo Barra was a major player in the Android business, but the lure and promise of Chinese phone maker Xiaomi apparently convinced him to make a career change. Barra left his role at Google last month and is prepping to join Xiaomi in October where he’ll be responsible for “international business development and Android strategic partnerships.” Xiaomi …
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AT&T no-contract brand Aio Wireless is opening up its digital doors to everyone, the newbie carrier announced on Thursday. Related stories AT&T’s Aio rounds on T-Mobile in a big way Aio Wireless kicks off prepaid LTE with ZTE Overture Aio Wireless grabs Nokia Lumia 620 That means any US customer can browse and purchase phones from Aio’s lineup regardless of …
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A UK company has come up with what it hopes is the perfect tablet for beginners. Breezie is a custom interface for Android tablets that hides all the clutter and customisation and cuts to the chase — and it’s sold pre-installed on a Galaxy Tab. For a limited offer of £299 (the price goes up to £329 on 15 September, …
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