Wednesday, July 31, 2013

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The LG G2 already has smartphone cases with new exposed QuickWindow, just like Samsung's S-View

Posted: 30 Jul 2013 09:04 AM PDT

The LG G2 will be officially unveiled August 7, but LG has chosen today, July 30, to announce the first case for its upcoming flagship Android smartphone. Here's a look at QuickWindow, LG's case that's similar to Samsung's S-View flip cover case.
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Instagram starts auto-deleting photos uploaded by Windows Phone client Instance

Posted: 30 Jul 2013 07:00 AM PDT

The lack of an official Instagram Windows Phone app has been in a thorn in the side of many Nokia Lumia fans, but third-party app Instance has attempted to fill in that gap by using a workaround to upload photos to Instagram. Those photos are now being deleted without prejudice.
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Sprint 4G LTE launches in Philadelphia, Portland, Oakland, and 38 other cities

Posted: 30 Jul 2013 06:24 AM PDT

The Sprint 4G LTE network fell behind the deployment schedule that the carrier originally hoped to see, but the Now Network is today launching in dozens of cities and towns. Sprint is today launching in 41 new markets throughout the country, raising its total number of markets to 151.
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Sprint loses $1.6 billion and 2 million customers during Nextel shutdown

Posted: 30 Jul 2013 06:07 AM PDT

Sprint today reported its earnings for the second quarter of 2013 and revealed that the company lost money. Sprint also lost millions of customers that it will have to win back with a new strategy deployed under new owners.
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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

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Zagat for iOS launches with new guide and restaurant recommendations

Posted: 29 Jul 2013 11:19 AM PDT

Google has released a new version of its Zagat iPhone app to offer restaurant and entertainment reviews for venues in select cities. Announcing previously that Google+ Local will shut down next month, Zagat is the new default app for iOS users looking to discover places to dine and drink. The app is similar to the Android version launched in October, which supports descriptions for a limited amount of cities in North America, Europe, and Asia. Zagat delivers expert reviews and integration with OpenTable to reserve a table at a desired restaurant. Download Zagat for iOS
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Chromecast Review: the smartest $35 you'll spend this year

Posted: 29 Jul 2013 08:36 AM PDT

GoogleTV and the Nexus Q didn't quite hit the mark, but the launch of Chromecast once again brings the web, TV, and mobile apps into one place. Is the third time the charm? Here's a review of Google's new TV streaming solution.
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Google Shopper Android and iOS apps join the graveyard of shutdown Google products

Posted: 29 Jul 2013 06:16 AM PDT

Google tends to shutdown a handful of products each year. Though it will not add Google Shopping to the list of decommissioned products, the company will cease supporting its Android and iOS price comparison tool, Google Shopper. VP of Google Shopping Sameer Samat has announced that the mobile apps for Shopper will be shutdown August 30. Rather than have standalone price comparison apps, the same information will appear online or within the Google Search apps for iOS and Android. Reviews, product photos, details, and more will be shifted to Google Search.
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HTC One MoDaCo.Switch makes it easy to switch between Sense and Google Play editions

Posted: 29 Jul 2013 05:51 AM PDT

The HTC One comes in two flavors, but choosing either the Sense or Google Play versions isn't easy, as evidenced by our HTC One Sense vs. HTC Google Play review. However, a new firmware package makes it possible to switch between the two with relative ease.
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Saturday, July 27, 2013

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As Nexus 7 goes on sale in Google Play, Staples offers $30 discount

Posted: 26 Jul 2013 01:04 PM PDT

Google previously said that the new Nexus 7 would be on sale in Google Play next week, but there's no time like the present. The ASUS-built tablet is available for purchase now in Google Play, and at a discount at Staples.
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T-Mobile smartphones available with $0 down for limited time

Posted: 26 Jul 2013 07:07 AM PDT

T-Mobile today announced a limited time offer to sell all smartphones on its network with no down payment. The nation's fourth-place carrier still requires that customers pay monthly installments to cover the cost of their devices, but consumers who wish to avoid the $99 down payments now have the option to increase their monthly costs rather than pay up-front cash. Depending on the device, not making a down payment leads to $5 to $27 per month on top of monthly service costs for talk, text, and data. The promotion begins July 27 and will run for a limited time.
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Android 4.3 will let users pick and choose which features and data apps can access

Posted: 26 Jul 2013 06:12 AM PDT

At the Google I/O conference in May, Google revealed that it has considered implementing a system that would allow Android users to grant apps access to only certain information, but the Android engineers would not commit to such a program. Code buried in the recently released Android 4.3 reveals that it is definitely coming.
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Friday, July 26, 2013

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Verizon wants President Obama to intervene in AT&T iPhone import ban and other ITC issues

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 10:50 AM PDT

AT&T Mobility has an unlikely ally in Verizon Wireless. Though the leading wireless companies in the U.S. are also each other's chief rivals, Verizon has called on President Obama to veto an ITC ruling that would ban AT&T from importing some Apple iPhone and iPad models.
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Sony becomes first manufacturer to confirm Android 4.3 plans

Posted: 25 Jul 2013 07:01 AM PDT

Following Google's announcement of Android 4.3 yesterday, existing Android smartphone owners immediately began wondering when their phones would receive the software upgrade. Here's what companies have said so far.
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