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New FIFA app to stream World Cup draw live to your phone

No, not that FIFA, this is football’s official governing body. It’s just launched its own app, with plenty of features for footie fans. But the coolest, and most relevant, is the ability to live stream the draw for this summer’s World Cup, right to your phone or tablet. The draw takes place this Friday in Costa do Sauipe in Bahia, in …

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Samsung may go cheaper with Galaxy Note 3 variant

Consumers who’ve shunned Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3 because of its $300 price tag may see a less-expensive version early next year. Previous rumors had suggested that Samsung would offer both premium and not-so-premium editions of the Note 3. An unnamed insider told blog site SamMobile that the lower-cost Note 3 Lite will appear at Mobile World Congress next year and …

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Huawei reportedly decides to abandon the US market

It’s no secret that Chinese telecom gear maker Huawei and the US government aren’t exactly best friends — for the past couple of years, the US has accused Huawei of cyberespionage on behalf of the Chinese military. It appears this spat may now have escalated into a full-fledged falling-out. Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei told French news site Les Echos last …

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Jolla handset now shipping to the UK

A handset launched by a group of ex-Nokia employees is now shipping to the UK. If you pre-ordered Jolla — which uses the Sailfish OS, which started life as MeeGo — then your device should be winging its way to you now, TechCrunch reports. If you didn’t pre-order, then it’s less clear-cut when you’ll be able to pick one up. …

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New color options come to Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Samsung has added some “accents” to its Galaxy Note 3 line. Samsung on Monday announced that its Galaxy Note 3 will be available with Rose Gold accents. Samsung also offered up a Merlot Red Galaxy Note 3 option. The Galaxy Note 3, which launched in September, previously came in Jet Black, Classic White, and Blush Pink versions. According to Samsung, …

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Oppo sets N1 swivel

The Oppo N1, an Android phone with an unusual swiveling camera design, now has a price: $599. The Chinese phone maker announced the price on Google+ on Sunday, along with a precise date, December 10, when it’ll start taking orders. In Europe, the phone will cost 449 euros. Related stories Best Android Smartwatch for 2022 Google’s Pixel Fold Rumors: Will …

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