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How Samsung cranked out the Galaxy Gear: The inside story

JK Shin, the co-CEO of Samsung, just had to have the Galaxy Gear in lime green. Samsung executives had spent the last few weeks before the public unveiling of Gear finalizing various colors for the smartwatch band. At first, Samsung planned only to make Gear in black and white, to ease the production process. But some …

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This easy hack adds wireless charging to Samsung Galaxy S3

Photo by Sharon Vaknin/CNET Although wireless charging is creeping into the market (and already evolving), the technology is still absent in some of the most popular phones, including the Samsung Galaxy S3. Initially, Samsung did mention a wireless charging kit that would be released following the launch of its flagship phone. But promises, promises — Samsung’s aftermarket kit never came …

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Should malware risks factor into the iPhone vs. Android debate?

As Google’s Android operating system gains momentum in the smartphone market, some long-time Apple iPhone fans are considering a switch to Android. But should these former iPhone fans worry that Android alternatives won’t be as secure? With cyberattacks and malicious apps targeting Android smartphones increasing in frequency, some former Apple devotees are nervous about making the switch. In this edition …

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