Jason Cipriani/CNET Wearing an activity tracker such as the Fitbit Flex is an efficient way to increase your activity. Counting steps motivates some users, while the number of calories burned or total distance traveled may be bigger motivation for others. The Fitbit Flex tracks all of these categories, but the indicator lights when you double-tap …
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9 May
Android dominated smart devices in Q1, says Canalys
Android dominated the global smart mobile device market in the first quarter, according to a new report from Canalys. That market — which combines smartphones, tablets, and notebooks — hit 308.7 million units in the first quarter, representing year-on-year growth of 37.4 percent, according to Canalys, which released the report on Thursday. By operating system market share, Android was on …
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9 May
Huawei W1 Windows phone lands at Walmart this month
Now playing: Watch this: Huawei Ascend W1: Look familiar? 1:50 Huawei’s first Windows Phone 8 handset, the Huawei W1, lands later this month in select Walmart stores and on Walmart.com. The handset, known globally as the Huawei Ascend W1, by the way, is an entry-level device with a 4-inch LCD display, a 1.2GHZ dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor, and a …
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9 May
Rumored Sony i1 could rule the Android roost this fall
Sony may forgo the Xperia branding and adopt the new One Sony branding for this fall’s flagship smartphone, according to various reports. Rumored to be called the Sony i1, the possibly forthcoming Android handset could be among the most powerful devices to date. Related stories: Sony records first net profit in five years Sony selling Xperia Z in United States …
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9 May
What to expect from Android Key Lime Pie
Now playing: Watch this: Key Lime Pie most-wanted features 3:55 With Google’s I/O developer conference just a week away, all eyes are on the company’s plans for the next version of Android. For much of the last year we expected to see Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie. After all, leaked slides from a January Qualcomm presentation showed a midyear debut …
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9 May
Nokia shows off US$99 Asha smartphone
The Nokia Asha 501 will go head to head with low-cost Android phones around the world. (Credit: Nokia) While Nokia’s Lumia range gets all the news, its run of Asha phones is actually out selling the Lumia nearly double. The low-end touch phones, which run a variation of the Symbian OS, hit 9.3 million total sales in Q4 last year, …
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9 May
Samsung Galaxy phones get new ITV app in exclusive tie
ITV has given its ITV Player catch-up app a revamp, but only Samsung devices will get access to the new service — at least for now. The refreshed service, which apparently will boost playback performance, is exclusive to Samsung’s range of smart phones and tablets, including the newly-minted Galaxy S4 smart phone. Other gadgets that get early access to the …
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9 May
Huawei founder defends company in rare public appearance
Huawei CEO and founder Ren Zhengfei broke his silence and publicly denied that his company is involved with cybersecurity threats directed at the U.S. Ren emerged from behind his veil of secrecy and publicly addressed the media in a rare appearance in New Zealand, where Huawei had just won a contract to build a 4G LTE network, according to Reuters. …
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9 May
Nokia Lumia 521 sells in T
Now playing: Watch this: Nokia’s Lumia 520 is the cheapest Lumia yet in video 1:38 If you’re itching to snap up a budget Nokia Lumia 521, head over to Walmart on May 11 and buy it for $130, its full retail price. Related stories Nokia’s Lumia family tree Wal-Mart, Home Shopping Network sells Lumia 521 Nokia Lumia 520 review: Stellar …
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9 May
How to mirror your Galaxy S4’s screen on your TV
Now playing: Watch this: Mirror your Galaxy S4 on your TV 2:18 Despite the ever-increasing screen size on Samsung’s Galaxy line, some types of media beg for a sit-back, big-screen experience. It could be a YouTube video, or just a little something you shot (and even edited!) on your phone. And, as more developers support this option, mirroring can even …
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