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What does the iPhone 5 mean to Android? Not a lot

As it usually does, Apple got the tech world excited this week when it introduced its new iPhone 5. The magically, magnificent device will be an experience like no other and will provide consumers a 4-inch display and 4G LTE connectivity. In other words, stuff that Android phones have enjoyed for the better part of …

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With less than one week to go before HTC takes the stage in New York, additional details have sprung up for the HTC One X+ smartphone. As a refresher, this is the handset rumored to be a faster, more powerful version of the AT&T phone. Expectations thus far put the phone as running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and featuring 1.6GHz …

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iPhone 5 switches to 4G early for free on Orange, T

Orange and T-Mobile customers can switch to the 4G iPhone 5 without paying any extra money, even if you’re in the middle of your contract. The new iPhone 5 will work with EE’s 4G network, launching in the “coming weeks”. EE is the stupid new name for Everything Everywhere, which was the stupid new name for Orange and T-Mobile after …

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Lawmakers frustrated by Huawei, ZTE during hearings

The House Intelligence Committee brought executives from two Chinese telecommunications gear makers to Capitol Hill today to press them on potential threats they pose to national security, but came away with little satisfaction. “I can say that I am a little disappointed today,” committee chairman Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) said at the end of the hearing investigating Huawei and ZTE. (CNET …

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iPhone 5 spurned by CNET UK readers

The iPhone 5 has only just been announced and already a mass of you cheeky CNET UK readers have been expressing your disappointment with Apple’s latest offering and your preference for Samsung’s flagship blower, the Galaxy S3. Hundreds of readers flocked to a poll on our most excellent Facebook page last night during the official unveiling of the phone. We …

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iPhone 5 skips Australian turn

One of the watershed features in Apple’s new iOS 6 software is built-in maps, though it seems that Australia will miss out on turn-by-turn directions when the firmware is released. (Credit: Apple) As spotted by Gizmodo AU, Apple lists regional availability for all new iOS features, and though Australia is listed for mapping directions, it isn’t one of the nearly …

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Is iPhone magic all in our heads?

US television host Jimmy Kimmel took to the streets with an iPhone 4S — and told people that it’s an iPhone 5. It’s a fascinating experiment. Sure, there were probably some people who saw the ruse straight away and didn’t make the video’s final cut (at least, we hope so), but it’s interesting — and hilarious — to see just …

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iPhone 5 hands

Now playing: Watch this: Apple iPhone 5 hands-on 2:30 I’ve just spent some time with the iPhone 5 and made this little hands-on video. Hit the play button above to watch it, or if you don’t want to, here’s what I’m saying. Now some people seem to be underwhelmed, but having used the iPhone 5 for a bit, I’d say …

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LG to bring the mobile thunder September 19

Hot off the heels of Motorola, Nokia, and Apple’s phone press conferences, LG will host its own spectacle set for September 19 in New York. LG will also team up with chipmaker Qualcomm to put on the show and flamboyantly invites us to, “Live without boundaries.” Related stories TV in the Bathroom: Technically Doable but a Very Bad Idea Best …

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iPhone 5 NFC snub explained by Apple

Being the super well-informed CNET reader you are, you’ll know Apple hasn’t included NFC in the iPhone 5. And you won’t need me to remind you NFC is a contactless info-sharing technology that can be used to make payments with your phone, or act as a shortcut for grabbing or sharing info when used in conjunction with NFC tags, stickers …

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