The next iPhone could come with NFC tech built-in, making it possible to pay for things using your Apple-branded blower. 9to5Mac has been digging around in code taken from iPhone prototypes, and reports to have discovered near-field communication controllers hooked up to the device’s power management unit. That suggests Apple’s next rectangular playthings could come …
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The opening keynote for Google I/O 2012 just wrapped up, complete with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, the Nexus 7 tablet, the Nexus Q and an insane Google Glass product demo. Related stories Google’s Pixel Watch Will Reportedly Cost $350+ Best Home Security Cameras of 2022 Here’s How to Turn Your Old Android or iPhone Into a Security Camera for Free …
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This is what the next generation of BlackBerry Messenger will look like. Screenshots of the popular free messaging service have emerged showing how it’ll work in BlackBerry 10. BlackBerry 10 is the next version of the software that powers BlackBerry phones. Included with the updated software is a new-look BlackBerry Messenger, designed to help your battery last longer, which will …
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The Amazon Kindle Fire 2 is just weeks away. Word on the street says the second Amazon Kindle Fire will be revealed next month — but will we see it in the UK? A credible source has told our US colleagues at CNET.com that the next generation of Amazon’s popular Android tablet will be unveiled on 31 July, even earlier …
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Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, and San Antonio will have access to Sprint’s 4G LTE network on July 15, the company announced today. This signals the beginning of what Sprint hopes will be an aggressive expansion of its 3G and 4G network. 4G LTE boasts faster data speeds for downloads and streaming, while an improved 3G network should mean better …
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Now playing: Watch this: Google unwraps new Nexus tablet 8:22 The worst-kept secret in Googleland is now official. The Nexus 7 tablet was unveiled today at the Google I/O Conference. As previously reported, the device was built by Asus and comes with a 7-inch 1,280-by-800 HD display. According to Google, it’s running the Tegra 3 processor and has a front-facing …
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Aussie mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) Amaysim today unveiled a new mid-priced plan to sit between its pay-as-you-go (PAYG) offer and its unlimited cap. The new Amaysim Flexi plan as it appears on the company’s website. (Credit: Screenshot CBSi) The new Flexi plan will cost AU$19.90 each month and returns the same amount in Amaysim credit to the customer, plus …
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A snap of the Google Nexus 7 tablet has surfaced, just ahead of the device’s expected debut this evening. Android Police spotted the picture, which shows a small tablet device bearing a simple grey casing, as well as an Asus logo on the back. The Google own-brand gadget is likely to be revealed in mere hours, when Google kicks off …
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Samsung has admitted it was caught off-guard by the popularity of the Samsung Galaxy S3, with shipping delays potentially proving costly for the Korean tech giant. Samsung faced production issues with its newest quad-core toy, though says component shortages have been sorted out, and the company is now gunning at full-whack in an effort to meet demand for the 4.8-inch …
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T-Mobile USA CEO Philipp Humm has resigned and will return to Europe where his family lives, according to a press release from the company. GeekWire reported that a leaked internal memo reveals Humm is leaving to work for a competitor. CNET’s messages to Deutsche Telekom, the company that owns T-Mobile, have not been returned, but ZDNET reported a confirmation from …
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