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13 November
Kyocera Hydro XTRM available for T
Now playing: Watch this: Stay safe from splashes with Kyocera Hydro XTRM 1:20 Already sold on U.S. Cellular and MetroPCS, the dunk- and shockproof Kyocera Hydro XTRM will also be available on T-Mobile beginning November 20. Related stories These are rugged times, here are the best rugged phones for them Microsoft’s Surface Duo could start a new smartphone era — …
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13 November
Nexus 7 and 10 to update to Android 4.4 KitKat from today
Google’s flagship tablets are to start updating to its latest Android 4.4 KitKat operating system today, the company has announced. The 10-inch Nexus 10 and both 2012 and 2013 Wi-Fi models of the 7-inch Nexus 7 will receive the update “starting today”, according to the official Android Twitter account. Starting today, Nexus 7 (2012 and 2013) and Nexus 10 will …
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13 November
Motorola Moto G on sale now for £120
Motorola is looking to make a dent in the British smart phone market with the Moto G, a new Android phone boasting a UK price tag of just £135 for the 8GB model and £159 for the 16GB version — or less, because Phones 4U is selling it right now for £120. Phones 4U is offering the phone online as …
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13 November
Moto G landing on Verizon
Motorola certainly has made noise with its new Moto G smartphone. The budget handset offers plenty of Android for its low $179 starting price. More intriguing, though, is that Verizon confirmed that it will sell the device sometime early next year. Verizon tweets support for the Moto G. Brian Bennett/CNET Specifically the carrier revealed through its Verizon News Twitter account …
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13 November
LG’s G Flex will head to US next year
LG’s G Flex won’t be stuck in its home market of South Korea. The unique curved phone will be heading to the US, according to a person familiar with the phone’s launch plans. It’s still unclear which carriers will actually sell the G Flex, but Twitter account @evleaks — which has demonstrated an accurate track record of product scoops — …
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13 November
iPad mini hits Currys and PC World as Apple ‘works hard’
Apple is “working hard” to get you an iPad mini with a retina display, as the new tablet goes on sale today from Currys and PC World. As Apple Stores admit they don’t know when they’re getting the new iPad mini in stock, Apple boss Phil Schiller says in a press release, “We’re working hard to get as many as …
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13 November
Google rolls out teacher
Schools now can purchase Android tablets outfitted with a special version of Google Play designed for teachers and students. Starting Wednesday, Google Play for Education will be included on the Nexus 7 through the Google in Education program. Google Play for Education offers teacher-approved apps for students, educational videos, and books for those in grades K-12. Teachers can search for …
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13 November
Can Sprint tackle the last barrier to prepaid adoption?
Dow Draper has his work cut out for him. As the new president of Sprint’s prepaid business, Draper is tasked with reversing the slowing growth of its no-contract business — primarily its Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile arms — as well as contend with a resurgent prepaid business from AT&T and an increasingly loud rival in T-Mobile. Related stories T-Mobile …
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13 November
Sprint says ‘all phones’ next year will be triband, get HD voice
Every Sprint smartphone released next year will be able to pick up the three different spectrum frequencies the carrier runs, allowing for a much speedier connection and high-definition voice. Well, almost every phone. That’s according to Sprint Chief Financial Officer Joe Euteneuer, who was speaking at an investor conference on Wednesday. The exception, which Euteneuer was sure to point out, …
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