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4 June
Samsung’s branding may spell success for Galaxy S III
Given all the attention that the Samsung Galaxy S III is garnering today, it’s easy to overlook some of the finer points. One detail that has been lost in the shuffle could have long-lasting implications for Android. It’s not the 2GB RAM, although that does sound wonderful, and it’s not the dual-core processor. Nope, it’s not the universal launch date …
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4 June
How an AT&T tool can make your app more efficient
There are a lot of apps out there with a bit too much fat on them. These apps continuously ping the network, require multiple redundant downloads, fail to close a connection when shut down, or needlessly drain the phone’s battery. Either way, that’s bad for consumers and the carrier networks strained by these apps. Most developers don’t know about these …
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4 June
Send PDFs to Kindle, via email
Now playing: Watch this: Send PDFs to Kindle via email 0:36 Amazon’s Kindle bookstore is great, but did you know that the Kindle can help you read more than just books? You actually have a not-so secret email address as a Kindle user, whether you use a dedicated Kindle device or use the Kindle software on a smartphone or tablet. …
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4 June
Satechi’s awesome Bluetooth remote arrives for iPhones, iPads
Last month, CNET reported that Apple was granted a patent for a steering-wheel remote, a clever-sounding gizmo that would allow drivers to control audio playback without having to look at or interact with their iPhones. Of course, who knows if or when this product will see the light of day. Fortunately, there’s another one that already has: the Satechi BT …
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4 June
The ultimate iPhone app for finding free iPhone apps
Psst! Don’t look now, but the mega-popular AirMusic app — which streams your iDevice’s music library to other devices — is free for today. It regularly sells for $2.99. Update: My apologies! AirMusic was free yesterday (Sunday), which is when I wrote this post. Unfortunately, it didn’t go live until today, and the app is now back up to $2.99. …
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4 June
Create a disease to kill off humanity with these iOS games
Pandemic, the first game in this duo, was released for Web browsers back in 2007. The object of the game was to infect a person with a disease you created, then manage the outbreak and evolve the disease to create the most worldwide damage. I agree that the game’s subject is morbid, but the huge popularity of Pandemic showed that …
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4 June
HTC One XL given Telstra Blue Tick approval
Telstra today announced that the HTC One XL has earned its Blue Tick classification — the first 4G smartphone to do so. (Credit: Telstra) The Blue Tick scheme is to promote handsets with superior network reception, which the telco recommends to its customers in regional Australia. This category of the Telstra range used to be the domain of its self-branded …
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4 June
Boost Mobile ad pimps WiMax 4G
Starting today, Boost Mobile will pepper the airwaves with its first in a trio of national spots to advertise its brand-new 4G network in general, and the HTC EVO Design 4G in particular. The ads feature actor/comedian Faizon Love of “Elf,” “Couples Retreat,” and “Zookeeper”, as the “4Genie,” a supernatural character who poofs into being when distressed phone owners wish …
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4 June
Samsung Galaxy S III hits Sprint, T
Now playing: Watch this: Samsung Galaxy S III is a looker 3:54 Samsung Electronics’ latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S III, will arrive at Sprint Nextel and T-Mobile USA on June 21. At Sprint, the highly anticipated smartphone will cost $199.99 for the 16GB version, and $249.99 for the 32GB version. AT&T will sell also sell a 16GB version for …
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