If 4G fries your Freeview, phone these folks. An experiment to test the effects of extra-fast LTE mobile Internet on television signals has started, complete with a helpline to report problems with your TV. 4G LTE signals are expected to interfere with Freeview TV signals, so temporary transmitters have been switched on to test the …
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18 March
Apple gets defensive with new iPhone campaign
Apple has launched a new section of its website dedicated to singing the iPhone‘s praises. The timing is no surprise, seeing as Samsung has just lifted the lid on the Galaxy S4, which is the iPhone’s biggest threat by far. The Cupertino company also took the opportunity to fire a few potshots at rival operating systems. Which seems a bit defensive if …
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18 March
Android 5.0 coming to Samsung Galaxy phones, reports say
The Samsung Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 2 are on a short list of devices rumored to see an Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie update, according to SamMobile. Related stories: The Samsung Galaxy S4’s Key Lime problem Samsung Galaxy S4 FAQ Google dishing up Key Lime Pie for Android Hands on Samsung’s Galaxy S4 A select few members of the …
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18 March
25 tips for the BlackBerry Z10
The first device to sport the new BB10 operating system, the BlackBerry Z10 is a brave new start for the company formerly known as RIM. The familiar keyboard is gone and in its place is an iPhone-like design, a 4.2-inch screen and an entirely touch-driven interface. It’s not the first time that a BlackBerry handset has gone completely keyboard-less, but …
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18 March
Google airs Nexus 10 ad focusing on how it’s ‘shareable’
In a new ad, Google aims to show just how “shareable” its Nexus 10 tablet is. The ad (see below) features a couple expecting a baby and has scenes bouncing back and forth between the two who each use the tablet to make calendar notes, share on Google+, and read up on pregnancy books. Related stories LG once out-iPhoned the …
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18 March
Samsung Galaxy S4: The best and worst bits
All hail the Samsung Galaxy S4! Down with the Samsung Galaxy S4! Hooray! Boo! The S4 has arrived and it’s packed with features. Some are good and some are, well, not so good. But which are the best and which are the worst? Glad you asked, phone fan. Here, in no particular order, are the best bits and worst bits …
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18 March
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Judging from a T-Mobile press conference invite that just crossed our desks, the carrier apparently has big changes in store. Scheduled for 11 a.m. ET in New York, the March 26 event will supposedly demonstrate the wireless provider’s intentions to not act like a typical “wireless company.” While that’s not a lot of info to go on, I’m betting this …
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18 March
Australian Samsung Galaxy S4 CPU still up in the air
Expecting the Exynos 5 Octa processor in your Australian Galaxy S4? Don’t count your core-chickens before they hatch. (Credit: Samsung) When the Galaxy S4 launched last week (although it already seems like longer than that), we noted that Samsung had two variants of the handset CPU. In one corner is the monster Samsung-made Exynos 5 Octa core, while in the …
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18 March
Sony Xperia SP and L bring disco lights, mid
Hot — or at least warm — on the heels of the 5-inch Xperia Z, Sony’s lifted the lid on two new smart phones, one of which features a flashing disco strip along its undercarriage. The Xperia SP (seen above) has a 4.6-inch, 720p screen, as well as NFC and 4G capabilities. It should be compatible with every UK 4G …
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18 March
Huawei MediaPad 7 Vogue moves to the music in leaked pic
Hey hey hey, fresh leaks have lifted the lid on a pose-striking Huawei tablet, reportedly dubbed the MediaPad 7 Vogue. The tablet in the picture above comes courtesy of notorious leakster Evita @evleaks on Twitter. The tweet also points to a spec sheet for the mysterious gadget, which tips a 7-inch screen with a 1,024×600-pixel resolution. Elsewhere, two processors are mentioned …
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