Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. HTC One: A clash of two Android titans

Now playing: Watch this: Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. HTC One 7:35 If you’re in the market for a new smartphone this year, chances are good you’re seriously considering the two best Android handsets: the Samsung Galaxy S4 and the HTC One. Related stories Fully loaded HTC One Samsung’s Galaxy S4 has it all Top smartphone …

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In the midst of a turnaround effort, T-Mobile reported late Tuesday that its first-quarter revenue declined 7 percent on service revenue losses while adding new customers. The wireless carrier recorded total revenues of $4.68 billion for the first quarter, compared with $5.03 billion for the year-ago quarter. Service revenue decreased 9.9 percent to $4 billion but were offset by increased …

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Govt proposes helping spread high

We could see high-speed mobile networks spread a lot faster in future, if suggested changes to planning rules are adopted. The changes have been suggested by the government, and would relax some of the legislation governing how networks put up masts and antennas, the BBC reports. Namely, operators would be able to fix more antennas to walls, and use more …

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Intel set to triple phones speeds with new Silvermont chips

More phones and tablets are set to get Intel inside. The chipbuilder has announced a new technology called Silvermont that promises to triple the speed of your smart phone or tablet. The new Silvermont microarchitecture is an update to Intel’s Atom mobile processors, intended to challenge rival Qualcomm’s dominance of the smart phone and tablet market. It’ll appear in Intel’s …

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Samsung Galaxy S4 ad takes (yet) another shot at Apple

Here we go again. Samsung has taken aim at Apple in another new advert, this one for the admittedly awesome Galaxy S4. But still, does it really need to keep flinging mud at the opposition? Didn’t it learn anything from Microsoft’s latest advert for Windows Phone 8? The place: a pool party after high school graduation. The concept: everyone’s out …

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SoftBank turns up the heat on Dish over Sprint merger

As the bidding war between Dish and SoftBank for the merger of Sprint intensifies, SoftBank is pulling out all the stops to block Dish from getting in the way. The Japanese wireless carrier launched a new Web site on Tuesday pointing out the reasons it believes it should be the company to acquire Sprint. It also funded a study (pdf) …

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Sapphire phone screens not as strong as you think, says Corning

Now playing: Watch this: We test the strength of Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3 at… 6:08 On the surface, smartphones screens made of sapphire sound superb — they’re naturally strong, extremely scratch resistant, can withstand flexing, and transmit light very well. That’s the widely accepted story, at least. Disputing this view is Corning, maker of the Gorilla Glass material that covers …

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Samsung Galaxy S4 ‘Zoom’ tipped as 16

The Samsung Galaxy S4 could be getting a camera-centric little brother, in the shape of a rumoured smart phone dubbed the ‘Galaxy S4 Zoom’. The so-called ‘Zoom’ mobile will sport a whopping 16-megapixel camera, SamMobile reports — the same number of pixels you can find lurking within Samsung’s Galaxy Camera. The screen meanwhile is tipped to measure 4.3 inches on the diagonal, …

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Fairphone socially

If you’re worried about what your gadget habit is doing to the planet and your fellow humans in troubled parts of the world, then next week you could get your hands on a fairer phone: the Fairphone. The socially-conscious Fairphone is an Android smart phone, conceived as having less of an impact on the environment and the people who build …

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Qualcomm walks fine line between privacy, connected devices

NEW YORK–Qualcomm is walking a fine line between enabling the “Internet of Things” and protecting users’ privacy, the chipmaker’s chief executive said Tuesday. Paul Jacobs, speaking at the Wired Business Conference in New York, said that nearly everything people interact with will be connected to the Internet in the future, but that also means companies have to figure out a …

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Toshiba TVs with DivX Plus add DVD features to online movies

The next generation of Toshiba smart TVs is adding a host of new features to movie streaming. Thanks to support for DivX Plus Streaming, you’ll be able to stream films from selected movie services with DVD-style features like subtitles and chapters — oh, and they boldly claim no buffering at all. The new line of Toshiba DTVs with DivX Plus …

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Fund this: Keyprop adds a smartphone stand to your keychain

In my ideal universe, all meals are pizza, all pizzas make you lose weight, and every smartphone comes with some kind of kickstand. That’s because I like to read or watch videos while eating my magical weight-loss pizzas. Alas, very few phones can be propped up at comfortable viewing angles — not without some kind of DIY stand. Or this: …

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Samsung unveils dual

Samsung is launching a new Android smartphone this month with lower-end features but with a dual-SIM option that lets users access two different SIM cards. The new Galaxy Core will be available in two versions — a single-SIM model that won’t be available until July and the dual-SIM model that will debut this month in certain markets. Powered by a …

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Asus CEO ‘very optimistic’ about Windows 8 tablets

Look for Windows 8 tablets to have a strong year, says Asus CEO Jerry Shen. Speaking to the Wall Street Journal in an interview published today, Shen said that his company is “very optimistic about sales for Windows 8 tablets this year,” adding that he believes Microsoft’s support for 7-inch slates will be the central move in the platform’s success. …

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Sony selling Xperia Z in U.S.

If you’ve been wondering when Sony’s latest flagship Android handset would hit American shores, speculate no longer. The global and unlocked device is now for sale at Sony’s U.S. Web site for $629.99. Keep in mind that the Xperia Z is not to be confused with the Xperia ZL. While both smartphones boast huge 5-inch full HD screens, have fabulous …

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