If you’re one of the new owners of a Samsung Galaxy Nexus who’s experiencing wobbly signal strength on Verizon, a reprieve is on the way. This article was originally published December 19, 2011, and updated on December 21, 2011. The carrier, in a tweet, promised phone owner Jack Doyle that Verizon is looking into and …
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21 December
Mobile devices: Five predictions for 2012
It’s been a whirlwind year for the mobile-devices business, and next year promises to be even more exciting. Just as 2011 saw the rise in dominance of Android, Apple basically opening fire on every Android device through lawsuits, and a flood of tablets and 4G devices, 2012 should see similar shake-ups in the industry. Below are five predictions for what …
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21 December
Android Atlas Weekly 78: Results and predictions
We take a look back at last year’s Android predictions and take our best guesses for what to look for in 2012. Now playing: Watch this: Ep. 78: Results and predictions 54:44 Podcast Your browser does not support the audio element. Subscribe: iTunes (MP3) | iTunes (320×180) | iTunes (640×360) | RSS (MP3) | RSS (320×180) | RSS (640×360) EPISODE 78 Antuan’s 2011 Predictions List Google …
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21 December
Verizon’s 4G network: Can you hear me now?
Verizon Wireless’s claims of having the most reliable wireless network are being tested, with the company experiencing two outages on its new 4G LTE network this month. The latest outage began in the wee hours of the morning Wednesday and affected 4G customers across the nation. From New York City to Denver to Washington state, customers complained that they could …
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21 December
Interested in buying RIM? Think again
Here’s a friendly warning to all technology companies eyeing Research In Motion: Back away slowly. Apparently, RIM drew its fair share of suitors over the last few months, with companies including Amazon, Microsoft, and Nokia weighing potential offers for the BlackBerry maker. The talks, however, never got serious enough to warrant a formal proposal. It’s clear why any company would …
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21 December
Quickflix available on PlayStation 3 from 23 Dec 2011
After adding Quickflix to its Blu-ray players, home-theatre systems and Bravia TVs in November, Sony is about to make the movie-streaming service available on the PS3 console. The free Quickflix app will be available from tomorrow (23 December 2011) from the PlayStation Store. You will, however, have to shell out some Australian pieces of eight to enjoy Quickflix’s catalogue of, …
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21 December
Samsung to unveil remote TV apps at CES?
Samsung has just unveiled a new teaser trailer for its CES 2012 appearance, which features a family playing with tablets and phones on the couch–suggesting the company will feature extended integration between its TVs and mobile devices, and perhaps even with Apple technology. Samsung debuted remote watching with its Samsung C9000 television and we expect the company to extend that …
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21 December
Getting a new Blu
If you’re getting a new Blu-ray player this holiday season, chances are it’s loaded with apps. And a lot of them aren’t worth trying. A broad selection of apps is theoretically great, but in reality there are entire genres of apps worth skipping on Blu-ray players. Sure, you could find that out the hard way by trial-and-error, but that’s particularly …
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20 December
Microsoft, Nokia linked to comments on negative Lumia review
Microsoft and Nokia have been linked to the posting of astroturfing comments on a negative Nokia Lumia review. The review of the Nokia Lumia 800, posted on the Indian Web site Moneylife.in, was based on the technical specifications rather than hands-on experience with the Windows Phone device. The review concluded that “Although Nokia sees its Lumia 800 to be a …
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20 December
Google tablet officially coming in next six months
Google takes on the Apple iPad next year. Googleboss Eric Schmidt has revealed the Big G will launch a tablet within the next six months. “In the next six months we plan to market a tablet of the highest quality,” Schmidt told Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera. He also said Apple founder and visionary Steve Jobs was “the Michelangelo of …
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