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Samsung: Galaxy Nexus battery problems are ‘isolated’ cases

Samsung is downplaying Samsung Galaxy Nexus battery issues after CNET UK readers ran into problems charging their new phones. “The number of official repair and complaint cases in the UK relating to problems with the battery power and charging of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus are extremely low, therefore any reported cases are isolated,” Samsung told us. “Any customers having problems …

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Best TVs of CES

The Consumer Electronics Show in sparkling Las Vegas is full of the latest, shiniest technology and we’re there checking it all out. While there are heaps of new gadgets flying around, the new TVs have been causing quite a stir. We take you through some of our favourites of the show so far. Organic light-emitting diode technology — or OLED …

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Android Atlas Weekly 80: It’s a camera, it’s a phone, it’s a tablet! (Podcast)

Motorola has Droid RAZR deja vu (twice!) and Samsung’s Ryan Bidan stops by to show off the Galaxy Note and explain why we should be excited about an Android-powered refrigerator. Now playing: Watch this: Ep. 80: It’s a camera, it’s a phone, it’s a tablet! 30:47 Podcast Your browser does not support the audio element. Subscribe: iTunes (MP3) | iTunes (320×180) | iTunes …

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Best mobile phones of CES

The Consumer Electronics Show — that’s CES to you — is in full flow now in the wonderful Las Vegas. We’ve already had our heads blown off by a raft of new gadgets. Here we take a look through our favourite mobile phones of the show so far. The Sony Xperia S was one of the earliest to catch our …

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Ofcom plans 4G network for 98 per cent of Britons

Ofcom is rethinking its plans for a next-generation 4G mobile phone network. The UK’s telecoms regulator wants to cover at least 98 per cent of the population and make space for smaller local 4G networks. It wants to promote competition between the phone networks to provide 4G to customers, to try and clear the current stumbling block of legal squabbling …

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Apple explores 3D GUI in new patent application

Last year Apple managed to get 676 patents awarded to it by the U.S. Patent Office, and 2012 is showing no signs of Apple slowing down. In its latest application, Apple is proposing technology that would control a 3D interface using touch-free motion-based gestures on your iOS device. Screenshot by Josh Lowensohn The concept of controlling a device with motion …

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How Microsoft

Nokia’s Lumia 900 is landing in the U.S. with a 4G handset on AT&T. The move is critical for both Nokia and Microsoft since any hopes for Windows Phone are tethered to a strong U.S. entry. As has been the case since Nokia and Microsoft hooked up, critics have praised the combo of a new hardware style with Windows Phone. …

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Dialed In No. 206: Phones go big at CES (podcast)

Now playing: Watch this: Ep. 206: Phones go big at CES 35:42 Between a new Motorola Droid, some slick Sony models, and a powerful punch from Windows Mobile, the Dialed In team was crazy with new phones at CES. Join us as we discuss the hits and misses from Las Vegas. Podcast Your browser does not support the audio element. …

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Sony Xperia S coming to O2, Orange, 3, T

The major networks are lining up to sell the Sony Xperia S. O2, Orange, Three and T-Mobile, as well as retailer Phones 4U, will sell the saucy Sony smart phone. Only Virgin and Vodafone are yet to confirm they’ll be selling the S. Price and release dates have yet to be confirmed by the networks that have signed on, but …

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