HTC just made all the speculation about an stock Android Version of its HTC One smartphone official today. The company’s blog announced that the HTC One with what it calls the Nexus User Experience will arrive on June 26 for $599. CNET did previously confirm that HTC was indeed working on a version of the …
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30 May
Eight things the Moto X needs
Motorola needs a smartphone hit badly, and it should have happened already. Its last innovative smartphone was the Droid Razr Maxx, way back in January 2012. While its battery lasted a phenomenal 15 hours, a number that newer handsets can’t yet match, this is an inexplicable handset drought for the company. Motorola has a long and storied history of shaking …
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30 May
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini and the GS4
Following the success of its flagship handset, the Galaxy S4, Samsung announcedthat it will launch a smaller version of the device in the U.S. and U.K. Aptly named the Galaxy S4 Mini, the manufacturer will release 4G, 3G, and 3G dual-SIM models. Related stories Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini: No midrange slouch Samsung’s lower-cost Galaxy S4 Mini (pictures) Samsung Galaxy S4 …
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30 May
Evernote locks down three new security features
Evernote, the popular note-taking app available on the Web and on mobile devices, has some new security features. The company announced the new features on its blog on Thursday, saying that it’s now offering three security tools that it didn’t before. First up is two-step verification, which requires that users input both a password and a security code that can …
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30 May
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini confirmed for 4G network EE
EE is adding the new Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini to its super-fast LTE line-up of smart phones and tablet, as 4G takes over 12 more towns across England and Wales. Ashton-under-Lyne, Chatham, Gillingham, High Wycombe, Merthyr Tydfil, Oldham, Oxford, Rochester, Runcorn, Sale, Stafford and Wigan are served by 4G from today. That takes the number of towns and cities covered by EE’s …
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30 May
Google shows off vision of connected life
NEW YORK–Google wants to play a bigger part in your life. That’s the message the company was likely conveying with its model home here in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Google took over a building on Thursday to show off its many newer services and hardware, including Google Now, Hangouts, and Google Glass. Related stories Best Home Security Cameras …
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30 May
For Galaxy Tab, odd Samsung
Samsung is putting an Intel chip in an Android Galaxy Tab. That’s unusual. As CNET reported back on May 20, Samsung is slated to disclose — either privately or publicly — the next Intel-based Galaxy tablet at Computex, which starts June 4. It will run Android 4.2.2 and sport a 1,280 x 800 display. Related stories Samsung Galaxy Tablet may …
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30 May
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini is official, specs nothing like S4
After numerous leaks, including an accidental post on Samsung’s own site, the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini is finally official. Those of you hoping for the same elite performance of the normal S4 in a more pocket-friendly size though are likely to be disappointed. It’s a 4.3-inch phone, knocking quite a sizeable chunk off the 5 inches of its big brother. …
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30 May
Android poised to overtake Apple in tablets, ABI says
Apple’s iPad has dominated the tablet market since it first launched, but that’s going to change. Apple exited the first quarter of the year with 50 percent share of all tablet shipments, but Android is poised to overtake iOS in tablets, ABI Research said Thursday. The tech research firm didn’t provide a timeline for the shift but said the big …
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30 May
BlackBerry Q10 landing on Verizon June 6
Not to be outdone by T-Mobile, Verizon sets June 6 as the launch date for the BlackBerry Q10. Priced at $199.99, the long-anticipated device features a superbly crafted physical keyboard plus the latest BlackBerry 10 software. Related stories Best Password Manager to Use for 2022 Your Phone Screen Is Gross. Here’s How to Clean It Without Causing Damage Spending All …
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