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The Motorola Moto G finds a new home at US Cellular

The Motorola Moto G is hands-down the most affordable Android bargain around, and US Cellular just confirmed it will offer the handset for $99.99, off contract. If you’re not familiar with the Moto G, you should be — since the scrappy little gadget packs Android 4.4 KitKat (the freshest Google flavor) and a sizable 4.5-inch …

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Can Samsung phone trade

Savvy smartphone owners know that trading in their existing smartphone can help finance the purchase of their next device. This is especially true of Apple iPhone owners. But what about Google Android users? Samsung has seen great success with its high-end Galaxy series of smartphones. These phones typically costs as much or sometimes more than the Apple iPhone when they’re …

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Aio Wireless shows Moto G, Lumia 520, ZTE Sonata some love

Prepaid carrier Aio Wireless becomes three smartphones stronger this February 14. That’s when the AT&T-owned wireless provider adds a trio of new smartphones to its lineup — the Motorola Moto G, Nokia Lumia 520, and ZTE Sonata 4G. Related stories Aio Wireless cuts no-contract rate plans Aio slashes Samsung phones into March AT&T taking prepaid Aio arm nationwide We’ve spent …

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Giving peace a chance: HTC, Nokia settle suits in patent deal

HTC and Nokia on Friday said that they would settle their legal differences over disputed patents, just the latest in a recent trend of surprising camaraderie between tech companies. Related stories Best VR Headsets of 2022 Your Phone Screen Is Gross. Here’s How to Clean It Without Causing Damage Nokia’s Newest Phone Is a T9-Era Throwback With Wireless Earbud Charging …

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10 Samsung devices in line for Android 4.4 KitKat updates?

At least ten Samsung devices are in line to pick up their Android 4.4 KitKat update, according to Android blog Phandroid. Phandroid, citing an unnamed source, said Samsung is expected to roll out the update to a mix of smartphones and tablets in the near future, all of them either relatively new or popular. Samsung models rumored for KitKat updates: …

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Google Nexus 8 set for April launch, says report

Google’s Nexus line might soon include a new tablet. Google plans to launch an 8-inch tablet in April, dubbed the Nexus 8, to complement its current Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 offerings, Digitimes reported on Friday, citing people in the supply chain. Digitimes has a spotty record when it comes to accurate predictions, however, so its report should be taken …

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Five tips to make your Nexus 5 even better

Now playing: Watch this: Get the most out of your Nexus 5 2:34 Google’s latest flagship smartphone is a force to be reckoned with, and while it may not have all the bells and whistles as some of its competitors, CNET senior editor Brian Bennett just can’t seem to put his down. The Nexus 5 is equipped with a beautiful …

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Name your activity with updated Moves for iOS

Screenshot by Matt Elliott/CNET With its clean interface and accurate recording that requires nothing other than you carrying around your iPhone, Moves is a great activity tracker. It automatically tracks your activity, as long as you are walking, running, cycling, or engaged in some sort of transport like driving a car. While I walk my dog frequently, drive my kids …

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Get the Google Now Launcher on your Android device

Jason Cipriani/CNET When the Nexus 5 launched, it had its own custom launcher, which at that time was called the Google Experience launcher. Google announced the launcher was going to remain exclusive to the device, but as Donald Bell covered there are workarounds to get the Google Experience on other Android devices. Then earlier this week Google updated the Google …

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