Now playing: Watch this: Motorola’s Moto X targets the masses 5:06 Upstart cellular provider Republic Wireless just announced that it will sell the Motorola Moto X for $299 without a lengthy two-year service contract. The Moto X, Motorola’s new compact flagship smartphone costs $199.99 on the big carriers, specifically AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint. To get …
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19 September
Where to find the ‘.com’ button in Safari on iOS 7
Jason Cipriani/CNET After updating to iOS 7 and launching Safari for the first time, you may notice the .com button is gone. This is the button you could tap and hold to bring up other domain extensions, without having to type them out as in previous versions of iOS. Comparing Safari keyboards from iOS 6 (left) and iOS 7 (right) …
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19 September
How to change Siri’s voice on iOS 7
Jason Cipriani/CNET Sir’s feminine voice can potentially be a thing of the past if you’d prefer a more masculine personal assistant with iOS 7. 20 Siri tips that’ll make your life easier +18 more See all photos As demoed by Apple back in June, iOS users are now able to change the new female Siri voice to a male voice. …
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19 September
iOS 7 update: All the new features for iPhone and iPad
Your iPhone and iPad are getting a facelift with iOS 7, the next generation of Apple software for your phone or tablet. You can download the Apple update today for a new look and a fistful of new features. It’s about time iOS 7 gave the ageing Apple software a fresh and colourful new look, as well as adding new features, …
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19 September
The best and worst of iOS 7
In my review for iOS 7 I said the new mobile OS is a worthy upgrade for all iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch users. But that doesn’t mean every part of the new OS is spectacular. Some new features in iOS 7 stand out like Control Center, for giving you quick access to the most-used system tools. But other things …
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19 September
Cheap iPhone was never the plan, says Apple’s Tim Cook
Apple boss Tim Cook has spoken out on cheaper mobiles, branding the swathes of affordable smart phones out there “junk” in a Businessweek interview. When asked about increasing rivalry from inexpensive smart phones, the Apple CEO said, “There’s always a large junk part of the market,” going on to say, “we’re not in the junk business.” Cook’s words come a …
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19 September
Virgin announces iPhone 5c and 5s plans
Sales of the iPhone 5s and 5c are in full swing, with queues marching on for those who ordered ahead. (Screenshot by Nic Healey/CNET Australia) If you don’t already have one of the new Apple smartphones in your hot little hand, Virgin has announced its pricing plans for the device. Both the 5c and 5s will be available across a …
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19 September
Four features to know about in Safari on iOS 7
Jason Cipriani/CNET From a new tab layout to a unified search and address bar, there’s a lot to learn when it comes to using Safari on iOS 7. It can be an intimidating experience the first time around, but that’s what we’re here for. Let’s take a look at some things that have changed in Safari on iOS 7. Screenshot …
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19 September
The complete guide to iOS 7 (roundup)
Jason Cipriani/CNET A few months after iOS 7 was first shown off by Apple at its World Wide Developer Conference, the wait is finally over. iOS 7 is now available for iOS users around the world to download, install and start putting to use. With the number of changes Apple included in iOS 7 there’s bound to be questions regarding …
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19 September
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A new report apparently confirms early speculation that Google may tap Asus as the hardware maker for the next generation Nexus 10 tablet. Although much of the Nexus buzz currently centers around predicting the LG Nexus 4 successor, we should also remember that the Nexus 10 is also due for a refresh. While Samsung was once thought as a shoo-in …
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