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Doro’s mobile ecosystem for seniors includes PhoneEasy 740

NEW ORLEANS–Usually when I come across a phone designed for the elderly demographic, more times than not it’s a feature phone. Most have the same big rubber buttons, the simple UI, and some sort of emergency call button. I’ve never seen features characteristic of a smartphone, however, like data connection, a touch screen, or an app store. That is, until …

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A Boost for your AT&T 4G

NEW ORLEANS–Cell phone signal boosters may sound like snake oil, but when you bring in a heavy hitter like Wilson Electronics, you’ll find that some products actually work. Utah-based Wilson always shows up at CTIA 2012 with a new product in hand, so I had to swing by its booth to check it out. And in New Orleans, it expanded …

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FreedomPop bringing free 4G service to iPhones

Back in February, wireless upstart FreedomPop made some bold promises about free mobile broadband service. Now it appears the company is getting ready to make good on at least one of them. As reported this morning by Apple news site TUAW, FreedomPop is now taking pre-orders for the Freedom Sleeve, a $99 iPhone 4/4S case that provides “free” 4G wireless …

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4G could knock out millions of TVs, say campaigners

4G could knock out as many as one in ten TVs, campaigners have warned. Broadcasting pressure group The Voice of the Listener and Viewer reckons millions of Britons could find themselves suddenly without TV when the next generation 4G phone network fires up for the first time — but don’t worry, you could be fitted with FreeSat instead. VLV warns …

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Easily remove unwanted objects from photos on Android, iOS

There are moments when an extra object in a picture can really throw off the balance. Maybe you’re on vacation and taking a picture of a building, but street sign shadows or people stopping in front of you for their photo opportunities tend to ruin the shot. Instead of worrying about getting the perfect picture every single time, why not …

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AT&T considered buying Leap, Reuters says

AT&T buying Leap Wireless? It could happen. The latest acquisition rumor comes courtesy of Reuters, which reported yesterday that AT&T and Leap have been in talks over the past few months regarding a potential deal. Related stories When Does My Phone Unlock? And How Can I Get My Carrier to Do It? Best Internet Providers in Chicago Galaxy S22 Deals: …

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