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Nexus 4 back in stock in the UK

The ever-elusive Nexus 4 smart phone is back in stock in the UK, giving Brits another chance to snap up the quad-core masterpiece at Google’s bargain price. Right now if you spring to the Google Play website, you can buy the 8GB Nexus 4 for £239, or the 16GB option for £279. The much-desired smart …

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Sony boosts Music Unlimited to 320Kbps

In a bid to compete with rival Spotify, Sony has announced it is increasing the quality of its Unlimited Music streaming catalog to 320Kbps. Spotify has offered 320Kbps streams since 2009 in “high bit rate” mode, while Sony has reportedly offered only a lower 48Kbps stream until now. Announced at CES 2013, users will be able to utilize the new …

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Nexus 4 back in stock today in the U.S., too

Germany isn’t the only country getting more Nexus 4 inventory today. The popular Google smartphone is now available in the U.S. and Canadian Google Play stores, as well. Related stories: Hallo, Germany: Nexus 4 back in stock in country’s Google store Nexus 4 shortage? It’s LG’s fault, Google exec says Nexus 4 to be back in stock today in U.K., …

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128GB iPad should mean the end of the 64GB MacBook Air

Today’s news: the iPad has hit 128GB. That’s fine. But my real question is, why does the $999 11-inch Air still have only a 64GB SSD? If you look at the world of business-targeted Windows 8 tablets, many of them have 128GB storage options…including the upcoming Surface Pro. The logic is clear, especially if you’re in a business where you …

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How CNET tests tablets

Much thought goes into evaluating the quality of a given tablet here at CNET. From the way it feels in your hands, to the speed in which you can access your favorite Web site, to the frame rates you can expect when playing games, in the end, all the pieces matter. And while it’s difficult to empirically evaluate the feel …

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BlackBerry Z10 to hit shops straight after BlackBerry 10 launch

BlackBerry 10 explodes into life tomorrow, and the first phone will reportedly hit shops mere moments later. The next generation of BlackBerry software will be followed by the BlackBerry Z10 from Vodafone almost immediately. BlackBerry 10 will be unveiled tomorrow, and The Verge reports Vodafone is to start selling the Z10 and its high-definition touchscreen before the day is out. …

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Nokia injects $250 million into venture funding

Nokia has committed another $250 million to its venture funding arm, Nokia Growth Partners, the company announced today. With that sum, Nokia Growth Partners members will be able to invest in “high potential businesses within the mobile ecosystem.” The venture capitalists will focus their efforts in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Related stories Your Phone Screen Is Gross. Here’s How …

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HTC schedules Feb. 19 New York event

HTC may be set to unveil its next big thing on February 19. The troubled Taiwanese handset manufacturer sent out invitations to an event set for that date in New York. There is little information beyond the timing and location. Related stories Best VR Headsets of 2022 Your Phone Screen Is Gross. Here’s How to Clean It Without Causing Damage …

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Facebook cuts down Vine with in

Facebook has added the ability to record and post video from inside its iPhone app, less than a week after Twitter launched its video snippets service Vine. The update, to version 5.4, also adds voice messaging and improves the Nearby tab. It brings Facebook’s iOS app in line with its Android equivalent, which added these features last week. To add …

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