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Teardown of suspected Galaxy S4 appears on Web

With mere minutes to go before Samsung is expected to take the wraps off the Galaxy S4, leaked images of the suspected device have already gone deeper. Appearing on the Chinese Web site It168.com, the detailed images show a meticulous teardown of the handset, which is expected to be unveiled this evening in New York. …

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Samsung has an unstoppable hit in Galaxy S4

No, it’s not too early to declare the Galaxy S4 a roaring success. So what if the latest flagship smartphone from Samsung Electronics won’t be out for another month (at least)? Or that Samsung hasn’t yet released any pricing information? Or that all of its key features had already been leaked in advance? Or that it’s not even that different …

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Galaxy S4 to hit Asia at same time as rest of the world

Now playing: Watch this: Introducing Samsung’s Galaxy S4 3:02 The Samsung Galaxy S4 will hit Asian markets the same time it arrives in the U.S. and Europe, a Samsung executive told CNET today. Related stories: Samsung Galaxy S4: Hands-on first take (with video) Hands-on photos: Samsung Galaxy S4 Samsung unveils Galaxy S4 Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. iPhone 5, HTC One, …

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Many Galaxy S4 software features will come to S3

If you just bought a Samsung Galaxy S3 and envy some of the new Galaxy S4 features, you may be in luck. Related stories: CNET’s take on the Galaxy S4 Beyond the Galaxy S4 hype: What now, Samsung? Samsung has an unstoppable hit in the Galaxy S4 Drew Blackard, director of product planning for Samsung’s mobile business in the U.S., …

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BlackBerry plans Z10 launch event

BlackBerry issued invitations this morning for a March 21 event in New York to launch its new Z10 smartphone and BlackBerry 10 OS. Related stories: As Z10 preorders start, BlackBerry nets huge order for new devices Revived BlackBerry still needs to prove itself in U.S. That timing would place the event the day before the Z10 is scheduled to land …

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Revived BlackBerry still needs to prove itself in U.S.

BlackBerry has built up a nice head of steam. The question is whether it can keep the momentum going. So far, there’s been a lot to like about the BlackBerry Z10’s launch. Early consumer sales have been stronger than expected; retailers have acknowledged strong demand; and BlackBerry said an “established partner” placed an order for 1 million units — the …

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Samsung Galaxy S4 keyboard powered by SwiftKey

Samsung’s new flagship device has officially been unveiled, and it has a lot of new features packed in. But what many aren’t talking about is the device’s on-screen keyboard, which, arguably, is one of the most important aspects of its interface. In an attempt to improve on its previous flagship phone, Samsung has partnered with third-party keyboard maker SwiftKey to …

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Samsung adds co

Fresh from revealing the Galaxy S4, its new flagship smartphone, Samsung announced the addition of two new captains to help run the ship. Presidents Boo-keun Yoon and JK Shin, who helped unveil the Galaxy S4 during a press event this evening in New York, have been appointed co-chief executive officers in recognition of their contributions to the company’s recent string …

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Samsung Galaxy S4 offers optional wireless charging

Wireless charging on the Samsung Galaxy S4 will require two accessories. David Carnoy/CNET Good news, wire haters: the Samsung Galaxy S4 will support wireless charging. Related stories: Samsung Galaxy S4: Hands-on first take (with video) Hands-on photos: Samsung Galaxy S4 Samsung unveils Galaxy S4 Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. iPhone 5, HTC One, and BlackBerry Z10 Full coverage: Samsung Galaxy S4 …

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