Like the Samsung Galaxy S4, but worry it isn’t mini enough, active enough or er, zoom-y enough? Then look out for the S4 Mini, S4 Activ and S4 Zoom reported to be landing in Europe in June and July. The rumoured S4 spin-off share the S4 name, but if the S3 Mini is anything to …
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9 May
Why the Nexus 7 succeeded where others failed
The Nexus 7 is the most popular pure Android tablet available. How do I know? Well, data compiled by Handset Detective and a bit of clever maths by analyst Ben Evans are certainly strong indicators. But also, everyone and their mother seems to have one. Especially in the U.S., but other markets have also been strong supporters. I’d even say …
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9 May
Nokia Lumia 928 battles Galaxy S3 in live concert shootout
Nokia’s Lumia 928 is again duking it out with Samsung’s Galaxy S3. In a YouTube-posted video of a jam session in a New York subway, Nokia touts the Lumia 928’s ability to record high-quality audio. Pitted against the Galaxy S3, the 928 naturally comes out on top — a given since it’s Nokia’s spot. In the video, the 928 is …
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9 May
Amazon said to be developing 3D smartphone
Amazon is reportedly working on two smartphones, including one that would have 3D capability. The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that Amazon is developing a device that features a 3D screen that can be used without special glasses. Citing “people familiar with the company’s plans,” the Journal wrote that the phone would use retina-tracking technology that would make the images …
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9 May
As Android disrupts, tablets beat cheap PCs: Nvidia
Nvidia is banking on new computing devices to replace “cheap” PCs and Android to drive that disruption, according to comments from the chipmaker’s chief executive on Thursday. “A great tablet is clearly better than a cheap PC,” said Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang during the company’s fiscal first quarter conference call. “New computing devices are becoming increasingly like your personal computer, …
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9 May
BT Sport nets you free Premier League with BT broadband
BT is kicking off against Sky Sports by offering BT Sports channels — including Premier League and European football — for free with a broadband package. If you order your Internet from BT, you can watch high definition BT Sport 1, BT Sport 2 and ESPN for free on your TV, smart phone or tablet, and online. A new app …
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8 May
Here’s why the Facebook phone flopped
The HTC First, also known as the Facebook phone, was unofficially declared a disaster after AT&T dropped its price from $99 to 99 cents on Wednesday. Related stories Facebook’s $90 Million Data-Tracking Settlement: There Are Only Days Left to File a Claim Before the Deadline Tech Companies Ramp Up Efforts to Combat Online Extremism Championing Impactful, Awarding-Winning Journalism in a …
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8 May
Eight
Eight-year-olds are the worst, right? At running up phone bills, that is! New figures suggest children aged eight are the worst offenders among kids making purchases in apps without parents’ permission. Microsoft asked 2,000 parents with smart phones and tablets about surprise phone bills, and found over a quarter of those surveyed have been stung by unexpected charges after nippers …
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8 May
Nokia teases global event for Thursday
Nokia has something “colorful” up its sleeve for Thursday, though the company is mum on the details. The Finnish phone maker said Wednesday that an event is taking place in New Delhi, India, and teased it by asking if you’re “ready to add some color to your week?” A live global Webcast of the event will kick off at noon …
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8 May
Nokia takes on iPhone 5, Galaxy S3 in latest Lumia video
Nokia is taking the fight to Samsung and Apple in a new video posted to YouTube. Dubbed “The Hurricane,” the video follows a roller coaster going around its track as it’s being filmed by Nokia’s new Lumia handset, the Lumia 928, as well as by Apple’s iPhone 5 and Samsung’s Galaxy S3. Thanks to the handset’s 8.7-megapixel PureView camera, Nokia …
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