Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3 and the Galaxy Gear smart watch will go on sale on 3 October in Australia, with pre-orders starting from 3pm AEST today, 18 September. Note 3 and the Galaxy Gear. (Credit: Josh Miller/CNET) The 5.7-inch Note 3 will be available outright for AU$999, with carrier pricing plans yet to be announced. …
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17 September
Structure Sensor uses iPads to scan 3D objects
The new Structure Sensor from startup company Occipital promises to convert iPads and iPhones into 3D scanners. The device, which launches today on Kickstarter, is designed to create accurate three-dimensional images of objects in the real world. I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Occipital CEO Jeff Powers and some of the team behind the Structure Sensor to …
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17 September
Apple offers older app versions to older iPhone owners
People who own older versions of Apple’s iDevices are being offered a chance to grab the most recent version compatible with their operating system. (Credit: Apple) When iOS 7 launches, it’s going to leave anything earlier than the iPhone 4, the iPad 2 and the iPod Touch 5 behind. In preparation for the launch, many apps are updating, but those …
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17 September
iPhone 5S and 5C origins traced in iPhone evolution video
Now playing: Watch this: Evolution of the iPhone 9:04 The iPhone 5S and 5C are finally real — but how did they get here? To find out, we’ve updated our Evolution of the iPhone video, to encompass Apple’s colourful new smart phones. Click play on the video above to educate yourself on all things iPhone. Springing from a time when …
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17 September
iPhone evolution video traces history up to 5S, 5C
Now playing: Watch this: Evolution of the iPhone 9:04 Strike up the band. The iPhone 5S and 5C are finally real. But how did they get here? To find out, we’ve updated our Evolution of the iPhone video to encompass Apple’s colorful, new smartphones. Click play on the video above to educate yourself on all things iPhone. Springing from an …
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17 September
Nexus 4 8GB sells out in UK, 16GB still up for grabs at £199
If you want a Nexus 4, you’d better get a move on. The £159 8GB model of Google’s super-cheap Android phone has now sold out in the UK Play Store — and while the £199 16GB version is still on sale, it’s sold out in the US, so its days are surely numbered. Time’s running out because a sequel is …
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17 September
UK Government testing emergency text alerts this month
Up to 50,000 UK residents will be sent test emergency messages this autumn, as the government plots a warning system that could eventually send a text to every British smart phone. The test message will be sent out to Brits in Easingwold, Leiston and Glasgow, and will ask recipients to give feedback and attend focus groups to report on how …
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17 September
Samsung’s Android BBM app heads to Africa on Friday
Samsung is planning to launch its Android-based BlackBerry Messenger app in Africa later this week. The company reportedly confirmed the news on Monday, saying that its customers in Africa will have access to BBM via the Samsung Messaging Hub on Friday. According to CNET sister site ZDNet, which earlier reported on the news, it’s possible that Samsung will have exclusive …
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17 September
Good luck finding an iPhone 5S on Friday
The new iPhone could be an even harder item to obtain than usual come launch day — at least when it comes to the iPhone 5S. Supplies for the higher-end iPhone are said to be constrained at launch Friday, according to Boy Genius Report and 9to5 Mac. The carriers also are reportedly facing supply issues, according to AllThingsD. One carrier …
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17 September
Take a tour of Abbey Road Studios
On a recent trip to London, I got a chance to tour storied speaker company B&W’s factory. They asked if I’d also like to tour Abbey Road Studios. Yes. Yes I would. And I did. It was awesome and I have pictures. This is the first of three behind-the-scenes tours I did on my recent UK trip. Also check out …
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