The Dimple will be available in different colors, perhaps even one that matches your device. Dimple I like tactile buttons, the kind that give me a bit of response when I push them and can be found in the dark. (Example: If I want to activate Siri in the car while my phone is in …
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29 April
Sprint introduces its exclusive HTC One M8 Harman/Kardon
The HTC One M8 Harman/Kardon edition Sarah Tew Hoping to excite customers, and keep them from leaving the network, Sprint announced Tuesday a new version of the HTC One designed to provide a better music-listening experience, and signed a pact with Spotify. Sprint, the third-largest US carrier after Verizon and AT&T, has partnered with audio products maker Harman Kardon to …
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29 April
Nokia phone sales figures drop 30 percent, ‘intense competition’ to blame
CNET Nokia’s phone sales figures have dropped 30 percent since last year — a dip that the company blames on ‘intense competition’. The ailing Nokia, which has just seen its phone-making business purchased by Microsoft, overall saw a net loss of €239 million in the January-to-March period, compared with €272 million in the same stretch of time in 2013. Nokia’s …
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29 April
HTC says One M8 momentum still strong
From left, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, Sprint CEO Dan Hesse, Harman CEO Dinesh Paliwal, and HTC CEO Peter Chou. Sarah Tew/CNET HTC is still on a roll. That’s according to HTC President Jason MacKenzie, who said activations of its HTC One M8 remained strong going into the third and fourth week of sales. Those weeks outperformed every week of sales …
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29 April
Android still triggers the most mobile malware, says F
CNET Android dominates the mobile landscape not just in market share but in malware, according to new data from F-Secure. Analyzing malware discovered during the first quarter of the year, F-Secure found that Android was targeted by 275 out of 277 “threat families.” In contrast, iOS and Symbian each accounted for one a piece, according to F-Secure’s “Q1 2014 Mobile …
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29 April
Amazon launches wearable
Screenshot by Lance Whitney/CNET Shopping for a smartwatch or other wearable gadget? You may want to head over to Amazon. Unveiled on Tuesday, the retail giant has opened a new store dedicated to wearable tech products. The Wearable Technology store sells smartwatches, activity trackers, healthcare devices, wearable cameras, and even wearable trackers for the family cat or dog. The store …
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29 April
Free iPhone use? FreedomPop proves it’s possible
Apple FreedomPop, one of a growing number of mobile service providers that deliver services atop a traditional provider’s network, is enabling its customers to use iPhones at no charge. The company is now selling a refurbished iPhone 5 for $349. After picking up the device, customers can use the handset for free, thanks to FreedomPop’s no-charge plan, offering 200 voice …
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29 April
Samsung’s 2014 TV range: curved is the word
Following on from its showing at CES 2014 in January, Samsung has launched its 2014 range of TVs in Australia, with a strong focus on curved screens. (Credit: Samsung) In fact, there will be five curved TVs available this year, three in Ultra HD and two in 1080p. Sizes will range from 55-inch to 78-inch for the UHD, and 48-inch …
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29 April
Samsung TV Soccer Mode means you’ll never miss a goal
Samsung is promising soccer fans unparalleled playback options when they tune into the World Cup this year, with a new Soccer Mode feature on flagship TVs that automatically records key moments of gameplay. Samsung’s Series 8 Ultra HD TV. (Credit: Samsung) The unique feature was announced at the launch of Samsung’s 2014 TV range in Sydney and is set to …
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29 April
Watching mobile content on your TV: A quick overview
Amazon’s Fire TV can act as a Miracast receiver. Sarah Tew/CNET There are many brands of tablets and smartphones, a handful of major TV and home audio-video providers, and a smattering of operating system providers. Combine these technologies and you end up with a seemingly endless number of ways to get video, music, and other content from your handheld device …
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