Samsung is China’s largest smartphone seller for the sixth consecutive quarter, new data shows. During the second quarter, Samsung sold 15.3 million smartphones in China, leading all other handset makers, according to Korea’s Yonhap News Agency, which obtained the data from research firm Strategy Analytics. At that level, Samsung was able to nab 19.4 percent …
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The first details of LG’s next generation of Vu smartphone have started to bubble up, pointing to a possible September release. Related stories: LG Optimus Vu 2 review LG dumps Optimus smartphone brand, opting for simply ‘G2’ LG balloon stunt goes awry The specs, leaked by Korean tech blog Asiae (translate) tell of the same, unconventional 4:3 aspect ratio found …
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The new Google Nexus 7‘s touchscreen is a touch too much, as users complain of more problems with the wallet-friendly tablet. Owners of the second-gen Asus-built Android slate — which is already out in the US — report that the wrong keys are registering when typing, or multi-touch gestures are going haywire with phantom fingertaps. The screen records that you’ve …
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North Korea has introduced its own smartphone in the form of an Android-powered AS1201 Arirang. Named after a Korean folk song, the phone is reported to be manufactured in North Korea using “indigenous technology”. Kim Jong Un allegedly visiting cell phone factory. North Korea Tech The Arirang made its debut on state-controlled KCNA TV when the government mouthpiece showed images …
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Now playing: Watch this: Motorola’s Moto X targets the masses 5:06 Verizon is making the Motorola Moto X smartphone available at Best Buy on Aug. 29, according to a leaked image of an inventory screen obtained by Android Central. The image also shows the devices in stock at the stores by Aug. 15. This follows earlier leaks that suggestedthe phone …
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The new Nexus 7 may be a bit out of touch when it comes to multitouch. Several owners of Google’s new tablet say the screen doesn’t respond properly when they perform certain multitouch actions, such as pinching to zoom in or touching the screen with two fingers to move an item. Commenters posting on Google Groups and the XDA Developers …
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Apple has been refused permission for an Oslo flyover to capture 3D images of Norway for the Maps app. Apple wants to capture aerial photography that could be used to create 3D imagery of the city, but will have to stick to 2D satellite pics. The BBC reports Norway’s National Security Authority and the city of Oslo discussed Apple’s request, …
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Apple’s rumoured cheap iPhone is leakier than a catamaran made of colanders, with new pictures purportedly showing the colourful rubber keys that will adorn the wallet-friendly mobile. The images above, which surfaced on the site of serial leakster Sonny Dickson, purportedly show the rainbow-hued lock, mute and volume buttons that will handle the physical controls of the so-called iPhone 5C. …
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Prosecutors in Brazil have filed a lawsuit against Samsung accusing the company of violating labor rights in the country by allegedly having employees in one of its factories work extremely long shifts for dozens of days in a row. According to Reporter Brasil, a Brazilian news agency that reports on labor issues, the lawsuit was filed after the Ministry of …
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Begun, the curved OLED TV price war has. Today Samsung announced that its first 55-inch curved OLED TV, model KN55S9C, is shipping now to specialty dealers in the U.S. for $8,999. That price undercuts arch-nemesis LG, whose own 55-inch curved OLED TV is on sale now for $14,999 exclusively at Best Buy’s Magnolia stores. Related stories First Take: Samsung KN55S9C …
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Overnight, Samsung unveiled its US$8999 55-inch curved OLED TV for the US market. Is Samsung’s curved OLED on its way to Australia? (Credit: Sarah Tew/CNET) The product joins LG’s same-sized product, but undercut the pricing by around US$6000. While this means that the US has two curved OLED TVs to choose from, Australians are still awaiting the arrival of LG’s …
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Sarah Tew/CNET Demand appears to be sky-high for Google’s $35 TV dongle. The low price tag proved to be appealing to consumers, who have been quick to adopt the company’s latest gadget. Hours after being announced late last month, the Chromecast had already sold out across a variety of outlets. Despite there being only a handful of compatible applications, such …
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From day one, Android has provided a number of applications to help users stay more organized. We bought these expensive devices to keep us on track; it’s a smartphone, so we expect it to do things we can’t always remember to do. Related stories: Five Android apps that prolong your smartphone’s battery life Five great Android Wi-Fi calling apps 5 …
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A new video has popped up on the Web showing what appears to be a new BlackBerry handset. Vietnam-based site S Forum posted a video and images last Thursday of what the site says is the BlackBerry Z30. The device comes with a large, 5-inch AMOLED display, according to the site, as well as a dual-core processor, an 8-megapixel camera, …
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Sarah Tew/CNET The Moto X is one of the most talked about smartphones of the year. Despite not being equipped with a full HD display and a quad-core processor like other high-end devices, Motorola still managed to bring something special to the market. The company tweaked the Android operating system just enough to deliver a unique user experience that helps …
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