Apple has given its new iPhone 6S ($190 at eBay) and 6S Plus a whole host of new upgrades, including a more powerful processor and a neat new way to poke at the screen. The camera has been given a hearty boost too, from 8 to 12 megapixels, and it’s that I’m looking at here. …
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Verizon is making big changes to how customers buy devices for its network. And that could mean more opportunities and choices for how consumers acquire smartphones in the future. Earlier this month, Verizon eliminated contracts and the subsidies for smartphones that went with those contracts. And this week, the company said it will make it easier for customers to bring …
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BARCELONA — By any measure, 2015 was a banner year for the world’s largest and most important mobile show. Mobile World Congress drew in over 90,000 attendees and roughly 1,900 exhibitors, all vying to make their mark. It’s a lot to digest, which is why we break down the most significant news, impressive gadgets, kooky startups and biggest themes below. …
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BARCELONA — Thought there was nowhere left for smartphones to go? So did we. But major manufacturers at Mobile World Congress — the enormous trade show kicking off in earnest here today — have managed to put a new spin on this aging category, impressing us with tweaks that set their products apart. The smartphone has been, without a doubt, …
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Though the world’s biggest mobile tradeshow hasn’t offically begun yet, Sunday was a big day for announcements. Samsung, HTC, Huawei, Alcatel, Mozilla and Nokia all held events to bring everyone up to date on what’s next for them. And of course, there was a boatload of new products. Here are the highlights of the day’s news and events. (Or all …
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Samsung expects its Note 4 device (pictured here) and upcoming Galaxy S6 to boost its profits. Sarah Tew/CNET Samsung on Wednesday posted its fifth consecutive year-over-year decline in quarterly operating profits. And a big reason for that drop was the poor performance of its mobile business. The South Korean company’s IT and mobile communications division recorded a 64 percent drop …
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Prototypes of Samsung’s virtual reality headset that would become the Gear VR. Samsung Tomorrow Samsung has given us some fresh info on the story behind the Samsung Gear VR headset , which goes back 10 years and was at one point planned to work with the Samsung Galaxy S4 . In a new blog post, Samsung has outlined some of …
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Samsung claims Nvidia’s Shield tablet, pictured here, violates its patents. CNET The battle between Nvidia and Samsung over patents rages on, with the US International Trade Commission on Tuesday saying it will look into Samsung’s claims against Nvidia. The ITC said it would open an investigation into claims by Samsung that Nvidia violated its patents in many of Nvidia’s graphics …
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The Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition. Sarah Tew/CNET Samsung’s mobile-focused take on virtual reality is almost here. The Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition will reach the US in December, pairing Oculus technology with the 5.7-inch Galaxy Note 4 to bring “a fully immersive virtual reality experience” to a head near you. Presumably yours. It will be available for $199, or …
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Nvidia says the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge infringes its patents. CNET The US International Trade Commission on Monday voted to investigate Nvidia’s patent complaints against Samsung and chipmaker Qualcomm. The group will determine whether certain Samsung devices — including the Galaxy Note Edge, Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy S5 — should be banned from sale in the US because the …
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