In each of the last few iPhones, there’s been one new feature that’s stolen the show. Video recording rocked on the iPhone 3GS, FaceTime entertained on the iPhone 4, and Siri undoubtedly is the star attraction on the iPhone 4S. Though Apple’s phones have long had a Voice Control feature, Siri goes a few steps …
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October, 2011
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14 October
iPhone 4S teardown, asks Siri what it’s made of
It might not be as pretty as an official Apple marketing shot, we admit, but this picture tells us all about what’s going on under the iPhone 4S’s bonnet. iFixit is behind the teardown (as it was with the iPhone 4 and the iPad 2 — these guys just love breaking things open), as reported by Mac Rumors. And it …
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14 October
Our new adaptive site for mobiles and tablets
If you’re reading this on a mobile phone or tablet, you should find it much easier to read than normal. That’s because today we’re making CNET UK into an ‘adaptive’ site — one that automatically changes the layout you see depending on the device you’re using. If you’re using a smart phone, for example, the right-hand bar you see when …
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14 October
Users complain iOS5 download takes ages
It’s only just launched, but already iOS5 has come under criticism from some users for how long it takes to download. It’s a 637.3MB download, and considering how many people must’ve been piping it last night to their iPhones, iPod Touches or iPads, we were expecting a bit of a wait. Though not quite this much of a wait. Our …
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14 October
Which iPhone 4S is best for resale; Siri dead in older iPhones? (Ask Maggie)
The iPhone 4S hits store shelves today. But some potential customers are already thinking of the future and the resale value of the new device. Like any smart consumer making an investment, one reader asks whether the resale value of a new iPhone 4S will be better if the device is bought for AT&T’s network compared with an iPhone 4S …
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14 October
BlackBerry Messenger vs. Apple’s iMessage
One of iOS 5’s most anticipated features is iMessage, an Apple instant-messaging service that can be used only among iOS devices. This is essentially Apple’s answer to BlackBerry Messenger, RIM’s own internal messaging system. The idea behind both messaging services is that they don’t cost anything extra and won’t deduct from your text messaging plan. The catch, of course, is …
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14 October
Best Buy exclusive: Motorola Xoom Family Edition
Best Buy and Motorola announced today that the retail chain will sell a special edition of the Honeycomb-powered Xoom tablet. Making its debut this coming Sunday, October 16, the Motorola Xoom Family Edition will be available exclusively through Best Buy and a limited-time $379.99 price tag. Specifications are nearly identical to the original Xoom, save for the software experience. Aside …
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14 October
Samsung Galaxy Nexus to be announced 19 October
“Calling All First-to-knowers” reads the headline on the invite. Not exactly catchy, but it’s the Ice Cream Sandwich logo at the bottom that’s got us excited. The event is scheduled for next Wednesday, reports BGR, starting at 10am. Although that’s 10am in Hong Kong, where the event will be held — which works out as 3am UK time. Better get …
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14 October
Free calls with O2 Connect, even if you’re not on O2
O2 is offering free calls — Skype-style. The UK’s largest phone network is running a trial of O2 Connect, a VoIP service that will let you call and text friends and family over the Web. Fire up O2 Connect and you’ll be able to make phone calls and send texts from your existing mobile number to any UK mobile or …
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14 October
HTC Titan, HTC Radar on video from CTIA
Our own Bonnie Cha had the chance to look over the HTC Titan and the HTC Radar a few months ago, but it wasn’t until CTIA in San Diego that we had a chance to get proper First Look videos of them both. Well, now here they are! Check them out to see if these Windows Phones are to your …
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