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4G helpline tests whether 4G fries your Freeview

If 4G fries your Freeview, phone these folks. An experiment to test the effects of extra-fast LTE mobile Internet on television signals has started, complete with a helpline to report problems with your TV. 4G LTE signals are expected to interfere with Freeview TV signals, so temporary transmitters have been switched on to test the …

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Apple gets defensive with new iPhone campaign

Apple has launched a new section of its website dedicated to singing the iPhone‘s praises. The timing is no surprise, seeing as Samsung has just lifted the lid on the Galaxy S4, which is the iPhone’s biggest threat by far. The Cupertino company also took the opportunity to fire a few potshots at rival operating systems. Which seems a bit defensive if …

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25 tips for the BlackBerry Z10

The first device to sport the new BB10 operating system, the BlackBerry Z10 is a brave new start for the company formerly known as RIM. The familiar keyboard is gone and in its place is an iPhone-like design, a 4.2-inch screen and an entirely touch-driven interface. It’s not the first time that a BlackBerry handset has gone completely keyboard-less, but …

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Samsung Galaxy S4: The best and worst bits

All hail the Samsung Galaxy S4! Down with the Samsung Galaxy S4! Hooray! Boo! The S4 has arrived and it’s packed with features. Some are good and some are, well, not so good. But which are the best and which are the worst? Glad you asked, phone fan. Here, in no particular order, are the best bits and worst bits …

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Judging from a T-Mobile press conference invite that just crossed our desks, the carrier apparently has big changes in store. Scheduled for 11 a.m. ET in New York, the March 26 event will supposedly demonstrate the wireless provider’s intentions to not act like a typical “wireless company.” While that’s not a lot of info to go on, I’m betting this …

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Australian Samsung Galaxy S4 CPU still up in the air

Expecting the Exynos 5 Octa processor in your Australian Galaxy S4? Don’t count your core-chickens before they hatch. (Credit: Samsung) When the Galaxy S4 launched last week (although it already seems like longer than that), we noted that Samsung had two variants of the handset CPU. In one corner is the monster Samsung-made Exynos 5 Octa core, while in the …

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Sony Xperia SP and L bring disco lights, mid

Hot — or at least warm — on the heels of the 5-inch Xperia Z, Sony’s lifted the lid on two new smart phones, one of which features a flashing disco strip along its undercarriage. The Xperia SP (seen above) has a 4.6-inch, 720p screen, as well as NFC and 4G capabilities. It should be compatible with every UK 4G …

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Huawei MediaPad 7 Vogue moves to the music in leaked pic

Hey hey hey, fresh leaks have lifted the lid on a pose-striking Huawei tablet, reportedly dubbed the MediaPad 7 Vogue. The tablet in the picture above comes courtesy of notorious leakster Evita @evleaks on Twitter. The tweet also points to a spec sheet for the mysterious gadget, which tips a 7-inch screen with a 1,024×600-pixel resolution. Elsewhere, two processors are mentioned …

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