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Watch the first trailer for Jobs starring Ashton Kutcher

The first trailer for the Steve Jobs biopic starring Ashton Kutcher has been released, giving us a flavour of what to expect. We see Jobs in his college days before dropping out and starting Apple in his garage. His legendary attention to detail is also on show: he snarls “Get out” to one employee who comments “Typeface isn’t a pressing …

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HTC One in line for Windows Phone makeover, report says

HTC is cooking up a new version of the HTC One that’s powered by Windows Phone, according to fresh rumours. The variant will look similar to the Taiwanese company’s metallic flagship, but will be powered by Microsoft’s tile-based operating system, Neowin reports, citing a mysterious and unnamed source. The phone won’t be a carbon copy of the One, but will …

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BlackBerry launches Secure Work Space for Android, iPhones

BlackBerry officially launched a service late Monday that allows Apple and Android users to separate personal data and company information on the same device. Managed through BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 (BES), the long-anticipated Secure Work Space creates a container to keep corporate applications such as e-mail, calendar, contacts, and tasks separate from users’ personal apps. The service is designed to …

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It’s here: Your complete guide to the Galaxy S4

With so many features and extras packed into the Galaxy S4, where do you begin? With CNET’s e-book guide, of course. Starting today, “Mastering the Galaxy S4” is available in Amazon’s Kindle store for $3.99. New to Android? We’ve got you. Google maven? You’ll find plenty of hidden tips here, too. We’ve tapped through every last feature, button, sensor, shortcut, …

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Fake BBM Android app fools thousands, Google pulls it

Excited about getting back in touch with your BBM chums on your Android phone? Hold it just one second there, because a fake BlackBerry Messenger has appeared on Google Play and fooled hundreds of thousands before it was taken down. Remember, folks: don’t download an app or any software unless you’re sure it’s official. The fake app is called ‘blackberry …

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Tablet shipments to jump 68%, PCs to slip 10%, says Gartner

Global shipments of PCs, tablets, and mobile phones will rise by 5.9 percent this year, reaching 2.35 billion, research firm Gartner predicted on Monday. Though PC shipments continue to nosedive, the technology industry is getting a shot in the arm from tablets and smartphones. Worldwide PC shipments, which include desktops and notebooks, are expected to drop by 10.6 percent this …

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Nokia Asha 501 coming to Europe in next few weeks

There’s nothing like a simple, comfy pair of jeans, and just like a pair of worn-in Levi 501s the Nokia Asha 501 phone is both simple and comfy. Look out for the 501 on Vodafone pay-as-you-go. The colourful, budget-priced phone is powered by an updated version of Asha, Nokia’s bargain basement software. Nokia has improved the Asha software, borrowing Windows …

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Photo-sharing site Imgur has officially taken its Android application out of beta. The company updated the app on Sunday, saying that it’s now “officially” available to the Android community. The application has been available in the Google Play store for quite some time, but was offered in beta status. The full-featured version 1.0 is the final build. The app is …

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