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Motorola’s Webtop cut from Atrix HD

Motorola will cut its Webtop software from the upcoming Atrix HD release on the AT&T network in the US, saying that the exclusion of the software helps the company to meet a lower price point for customers. The Motorola LapDock accessory with the original Atrix plugged in at the back. (Credit: Motorola) According to an email received by Phonescoop, Motorola …

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Uber secures victory against taxi commission’s fare increase

San Francisco-based startup Uber, developer of the Summon-a-Car application, has won a battle over draft legislation proposed by Washington D.C. that could have forced it to dramatically increase its fares. Uber’s Summon-a-Car app, available on Android or iPhone, allows users to request private car services in a number of US cities. Uber’s smartphone personal vehicle service. Uber The D.C. Taxicab …

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Smartphones knock feature phones out of the ballpark

Recently ditched your feature phone for a smartphone? You’re not alone. Two out of three people in the U.S. who bought a new phone in the last three months opted for a smartphone, according to new data from research firm Nielsen. During the second quarter of this year, “smartphone penetration continued to grow, with 54.9 percent of U.S. mobile subscribers …

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My 4 weeks with the Samsung Galaxy S3 (so far)

Over the last four weeks, I’ve reviewed the Samsung Galaxy S III (GS3) on four different carriers, thoroughly tested its camera, and dove into its beaming and voice search features. Suffice it to say, I feel like I know the phone pretty well. The blue T-Mobile version has been a constant companion for over a month, and in between the …

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O2 outage: Cut off 3G if you want service

Mobile operator O2 has recommended that its U.K. customers switch off their 3G connections in order to restore 2G services, as an outage continues to affect its network. The outage, which affected the O2 network on Wednesday afternoon and overnight, saw customers suddenly left without the ability to make or receive calls, texts, or access to data services. Mobile virtual …

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Apple patent filing hints at next

Screenshot by Joe Aimonetti/CNET On first read, the patent application (uncovered by AppleInsider) seems to underwhelm. Apple describes a form-fitted case that would contain an opening that aligns with the microphone on the device (in this case, an iPhone). The opening would contain a thin mesh, foam, or featherlike screen that would reduce the amount of wind noise that makes …

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Android clear mobile OS leader in Australia

New data released by Kantar Worldpanel ComTech has shown that Android is dominating the mobile OS market share in Australia, following similar trends throughout Europe and the US. Some of the data reported by Kantar Worldpanel. (Credit: Kantar Worldpanel) Android is the OS installed on 56.9 per cent of smartphones in Australia, up from 36.4 per cent at the same …

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