Ever get the feeling you spend more time trying to choose something to watch than actually watching stuff? Tank Top cuts through the indecision by scouring all the places you can watch online and telling you at a glance the best way to watch your favourite movies — and it’s now added TV shows too. …
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28 November
Motorola Moto G only £99, or less with your Tesco Clubcard
Tesco has refilled shelves with the Motorola Moto G, back on sale for a wallet-friendly £99. The 8GB version of the new Moto G is back in stock after selling out previously. The 16GB model is currently sold out, but would cost you just £120 if they had any. Tesco is only selling the black version of the phone, and it’s …
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28 November
Nokia Lumia 2520 hits shops next week for £399
The Nokia Lumia 2520 hits shop shelves next week. Nokia’s first tablet goes on sale in John Lewis for £399 on Wednesday 4 December. The 10.1-inch 4G tablet comes encased in either a glossy case in white or red, or a matte case in black or cyan. The 2520 boasts a Full HD screen, a 6.7-megapixel camera with f1.9 aperture, …
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28 November
Google ejects CyanogenMod installer, citing warranty worries
The CyanogenMod app to more easily install the open-source Android variant only lasted two weeks on Google Play. CyanogenMod developers removed the installer because Google said it violates Google Play developer terms, but the startup has hopes it’ll be restored. Cyanogen explained the installer removal in a blog post Wednesday: They advised us to voluntarily remove the application, or they …
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28 November
Google bans CyanogenMod Installer app from Play Store
CyanogenMod’s first baby step to mainstream acceptability has faltered, with the customisable Android software booted from the Play Store by Google. The team behind Cyanogen recently published an app to make installing the software much easier, but they were contacted by Google yesterday to inform them they were in violation of the Play Store’s terms of service. “They advised us …
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28 November
HTC One finally gets a memory boost with dual
The HTC One is finally getting a microSD memory card slot — and a second SIM card to boot. HTC today announced a dual-aim version of its excellent flagship Android smart phone, addressing the question of memory that was one of the only things we didn’t like about the One. Even if you’re not bothered about having a second SIM …
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28 November
CyanogenMod installer booted from Google Play store
The step-by-step installer for one of the most popular Android custom ROMs has been removed from the Google Play store after concerns that it encouraged voiding devices’ warranties. (Credit: CyanogenMod) After only a fortnight on the Play store, the installer app for CyanogenMod (CM) has been pulled from public view. The app was removed by the CyanogenMod team but only …
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28 November
Firefox OS fan Geeksphone plans high
Geeksphone, the first Firefox OS phone maker, announced on Wednesday a new high-end smartphone called the Revolution. The Spanish company didn’t disclose details such as price, features, ship date, and appearance. But judging by the wording on the Geeksphone Revolution Web page, “a creation with a powerful heart,” we can expect a faster processor than what’s in the company’s first …
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28 November
VuTV adds 13 extra channels to your Freeview box for £6.99
Want more telly than Freeview can offer but not ready to stump up for Sky or Virgin? VuTV fills the gap with a bunch of extra channels — including MTV, Comedy Central, CNN and Nickelodeon — all packed into your Freeview box. For £6.99 each month VuTV offers 13 extra channels without needing a Sky dish or Virgin Media cable, …
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27 November
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Very small # customers saw slower data recently and only when downloading very large files. Minor software issue; Fix going in place today — John Legere (@JohnLegere) November 26, 2013 T-Mobile customers in the US were affected by a “minor software issue” that caused slow network speeds, the company’s CEO confirmed. T-Mobile CEO John Legere posted to his Twitter account …
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