July, 2013

• 24 July

  Why Sprint is taking its sweet time with 4G LTE

  

  As the wireless carriers shift into high gear with their speedy 4G LTE networks, Sprint has seemingly been stuck in the slow lane. The company has showed some progress in the critical market of New York. But even there it’s not a complete victory, with only two of the five boroughs — Brooklyn and Bronx …

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• 24 July

  Sprint finally brings 4G LTE to New York

  

  Sprint is finally bringing its speedy LTE service to New York City — but not everyone in the Big Apple will get it. Related stories T-Mobile Laying Off More Workers Post-Sprint Merger Mint Mobile, Xfinity Mobile, Google Fi, Visible: Which Wireless Networks Do Smaller Providers Use? I’m Racing My Own Son for $1,000 Because I Am an Idiot Not All …

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• 24 July

  New Nexus 7 display may offer preview of iPad Mini to come

  

  The new Nexus 7 may offer a sneak preview of the Retina display on a rumored update to the iPad Mini. Google’s 7-inch tablet’s 1,920×1,200 display is not unlike what is expected to appear on the iPad Mini Retina, Richard Shim, an analyst at NPD DisplaySearch told CNET. In short, the Nexus 7 boasts a pixel density of 323 pixels …

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• 24 July

  New Nexus 7 tablet pricier than its predecessor, pre

  

  The follow-up to the Nexus 7 has already leaked extensively, but it looks like the Google-branded tablet could be about to lose one of its initial major selling points: the dirt-cheap price. US retailer Best Buy has jumped the gun on Google’s announcement later today, posting pre-order pages for the new Nexus 7 — or Nexus 7 II as it’s …

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• 24 July

  Apple now EA’s biggest retail partner, thanks to iOS

  

  For the first time ever, brick-and-mortar retailers are not the main source of Electronic Arts’ revenue. Speaking from a prepared statement Tuesday during the company’s earnings call, EA COO Peter Moore said that “Apple was EA’s biggest retail partner measured by sales.” Moore didn’t say exactly how much EA earned from its iOS titles, but the company generated $90 million …

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• 24 July

  Google goes after Apple in tablet education

  

  Google revealed on Wednesday that it will soon begin selling and renting a “comprehensive” selection of educational textbooks. The textbook portion of Google’s Play store is set to go live in August. The announcement plays as a 1-2 punch from Google, which launched a tailored Google Play store experience emphasizing education. Once in place, the new textbooks initiative will allow …

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• 24 July

  Comparing the new and original Nexus 7 tablets

  

  Now playing: Watch this: New Nexus 7 brings on HD 1:46 It’s finally here. The new Nexus 7, Google’s update to its flagship tablet, was officially revealed today during a San Francisco press conference. Related stories Best Home Security Cameras of 2022 Here’s How to Turn Your Old Android or iPhone Into a Security Camera for Free TV in the …

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• 24 July

  Google’s cross

  

  Now playing: Watch this: Google Chromecast pushes videos to TV 1:44 Google has no love for BlackBerry or Windows Phone. While unveiling the Chromecast smart-TV dongle on Wednesday, Google inadvertently (or not) slighted the two upstart mobile operating systems. In acknowledging the need for a cross-platform service, Google only touted its interoperability with both iOS and Android. One Google executive …

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• 24 July

  Mobile by Sainsbury’s plans give you double Nectar points

  

  Massive orange supermarket Sainsbury’s has launched its phone network today, with three pay as you go deals that net customers extra Nectar points. Those who regularly harvest and collect Nectar points will be happy to learn that signing up to one of Sainsbury’s tariffs will double the Nectar points you earn when you shop in the supermarket, and also earn …

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• 24 July

  Apple makes £4.5bn profit despite falling iPad sales

  

  Apple made £4.5bn profit in the last three months despite falling iPad sales, with new devices promised for the future. “We have more than one tool in the toolbox,” said Apple boss Tim Cook while discussing Apple’s Q2 financial results. “We’re working on some stuff that we’re really proud of. We’ll announce things when we’re ready.” Apple took in a …

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