Google’s latest iteration of Android, 4.4 KitKat, has officially been released alongside the new Nexus 5 smartphone. The update should roll out to Nexus devices soon and other recent handsets in coming months, but Google has bigger plans for KitKat. (Credit: Google) Android 4.4 brings some big changes to the way Google’s operating system updates …
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October, 2013
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31 October
AT&T said to be mulling Vodafone takeover
AT&T is once again said to be vying for the world’s second-largest mobile carrier, Vodafone. AT&T’s executives are currently “laying the groundwork” for a takeover of the carrier, which could expand both companies’ reach to more than 500 million wireless subscribers, according to Bloomberg. Verizon and AT&T were originally said to be involved inplans to snap up Vodafoneback in April, …
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31 October
Google’s $349 Nexus 5 hits today with LTE, KitKat
SAN FRANCISCO — Google on Thursday took the wraps off the Nexus 5, adding 4G LTE capabilities, camera improvements, and the zippy new KitKat version of Android to its flagship smartphone. Sundar Pichai, head of Google’s Chrome and Android businesses, said the company focused on three themes for Android 4.4, also known as KitKat — making sure it will work …
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31 October
With Nexus 5, Google finally gets flagship phone treatment
The Nexus franchise is finally getting a little respect. Google on Thursday pulled the wraps off its latest marquee smartphone, the Nexus 5, which comes loaded with high-end specifications and Android 4.4, or KitKat. But perhaps just as important is the confirmation that the phone will be broadly available in carrier stores across the nation. That’s right, the Nexus 5 …
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31 October
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 pretty in pink from today
For all aspiring Cher Horowitz and Elle Woods wannabes, the Galaxy Note 3 is pretty in pink exclusively at Phones 4U from today. The latest version of the popular phablet has been given a soft pink makeover, and is only available from Phones 4U for the next month. You can get it for free, but only if you commit to …
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31 October
O2 4G PAYG deals launch, data doubles if you stick around
O2 4G PAYG, OK? O2 launches pay as you go deals for super-fast 4G LTE mobile Internet today, starting from £15 per month. Unlike deals that tempt you with a bumper basket of introductory data and minutes before cutting back to regular levels, O2’s 4G Pay & Go Go Go deals actually give you more the longer you stick around. …
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31 October
Pink Galaxy Note 3 to pop up in US on November 11
US consumers awaiting the pink flavor of Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3 may be able to snag one very soon. The unlocked pink model is now up for preorder through online retailer Newegg. Selling at $750, the phone is scheduled to be released on November 11, according to Newegg’s order page. The pink version is $50 more than its black and …
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31 October
Panasonic’s exit from plasma will sour TV value sweet spot
Sarah Tew/CNET It’s no secret that we at CNET, along with most other TV reviewers who pay attention to picture quality, love Panasonic plasmas. Just look at our current “Best TVs” list. The top four are all plasma TVs made by Panasonic. They include the high-end ZT60, which has the best picture of any TV we’ve ever reviewed, and the …
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30 October
Sprint swings to profit of $383M but loses customers
Sprint swung to a third-quarter profit its first period under new ownership. The company, which reports for the first time after the completion of the SoftBank takeover and Clearwire acquisition, posted a net profit of $383 million, compared with a year-earlier loss of $767 million. No per-share earnings/loss were provided because the new combined SoftBank/Sprint stock was issued part way …
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30 October
ZTE intros trio of Blade Q phones
Chinese handset maker ZTE on Wednesday introduced a new line of Android-powered smartphones. Known as the Blade Q family, each one offers users a different size display. Much like HTC has done with the One series of devices and Samsung has with its Galaxy S4, ZTE is releasing a small, medium, and large edition of the Blade Q. Related stories: …
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