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Verizon confirms ‘More Everything,’ brings price cuts, more data, global texting

Verizon Wireless is finally getting its hands dirty in this price war. The company on Thursday officially introduced “More Everything,” a plan that promises more data, 25GB of cloud storage, and unlimited international messaging. Most important, it finally gives customers who have opted for its Edge monthly installment plan a break in their monthly bill, moving to a standard pricing …

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Flappy Bird phones kicked off eBay

Looks like we won’t be feathering our nests thanks to Flappy Bird: fans of the maddeningly addictive mobile game looking to cash in on its disappearance from app stores have had their wings clipped by eBay. “After reviewing your eBay account, it appears that you have not followed eBay’s guidelines to list a device that can hold media or software,” …

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Android nabs 61 percent of smartwatch market in 2013

Android was the top smartwatch platform in 2013, but the fledgling market means its success is of little impact right now. Google’s operating system was running on 61 percent of all smartwatches shipped last year, Strategy Analytics reported Thursday. All other operating systems garnered just 39 percent share, according to the company. Although that might seem like an important victory …

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Oyster e

If you’re the parent of a young reader, you know that kids can chew through books faster than a dog chews through tennis shoes. (I’m speaking figuratively, of course — unless your kids are teething.) That’s awesome, though indulging this wonderful love of reading can get expensive. Too bad there’s no “Netflix for e-books,” no way to pay a small …

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Nokia Android smartphone said to cost $110

While Nokia is expected to release an inexpensive Android smartphone sometime later this month, it’s been unclear how much the device will cost. But new leaks show the price is said to be roughly $110, according to WMPoweruser. The Nokia X A110, aka Nokia Normandy, aka Nokia X, appeared on the Web site of a Vietnamese online retailer, according to …

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ZTE Boost Max confirmed for Android KitKat update in 2014

Now playing: Watch this: Meet the ginormous, 5.7-inch Boost Max from ZTE 1:23 ZTE confirmed today that the colossal, 5.7-inch Boost Max, will receive an Android 4.4 KitKat update. Though no exact date has been determined, the update is set to occur some time later this year. Related stories Canada Bans Huawei and ZTE Equipment From Its Telecom Networks Biden …

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Senators propose smartphone antitheft ‘kill switch’ bill

Lawmakers’ bids to require a smartphone “kill switch” seem to be gaining momentum. Following the proposal of a California bill, a handful of senators have now proposed federal legislation to require carriers to provide a security feature on all cell phones that would render the devices inoperable if stolen. The Smartphone Theft Prevention Act is being led by Amy Klobuchar …

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Sony, your phones keep on breaking my heart

For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a particular weakness for Sony mobile devices. I mean I still get misty-eyed when I recall my adolescent crush, the Walkman WM-150. She truly was a thing of beauty. Unfortunately, Sony’s legendary gadget-making chops have yet to fully cross over into minting world-class smartphones — at least not for models sold …

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