Tuesday, June 17, 2014

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Samsung might buy Nuance, the speech recognition behind Siri, S Voice, and more

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 12:54 PM PDT

Nuance Communications could be the latest company to be snapped up by a larger tech conglomerate. Samsung and Nuance, a company that specializes in speech recognition technology, have discussed a possible sale.
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Huawei Ascend Mate 2 4G Review: one of China's biggest players has come to do business in America

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 11:25 AM PDT

Huawei's problem is two-fold: hardly anybody outside of Asia knows its name and even fewer know how to say or spell it correctly. So now it's changing that narrative with a bigger marketing push into the United States and a $299 Android smartphone for fans of large devices. The Huawei Ascend Mate 2 4G LTE is the first device that could change the company.
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Sprint works with rural carriers to spread 4G LTE

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 10:34 AM PDT

Sprint has announced that it has reached roaming agreements with 12 rural and regional carriers that will make their devices capable of accessing s Sprint's 4G LTE network. The roaming agreements should improve coverage outside of major metropolitan areas when subscribers travel into areas where those operators have yet to build 4G networks.
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T-Mobile reportedly working on simpler billing terms

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 09:25 AM PDT

T-Mobile is set to announce a new "Uncarrier" initiative that will further distinguish the fourth-place US carrier from its rivals. Having already changed tactics with phone upgrades, payment options, and international roaming charges, the carrier will reportedly do away with bill surprises.
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Amazon Appstore reaches 240,000 apps days before the Amazon smartphone launches

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 07:06 AM PDT

In a few days time, Amazon will confirm one of the longest running rumors in mobile - an Android-powered Amazon smartphone is on the way. But before the online retailer can release its 3D smartphone, it will have to make sure there's plenty of content to download for anyone who purchases the phone.
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Lytro says future of smartphone photography is about more than just refocusing

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 05:44 AM PDT

Lytro is best known for its quirky light-field cameras that refocus photos after an image is taken, a technology that several smartphone makers like Nokia, Samsung, and HTC have sought to reproduce. Lytro plans to become more directly involved in bringing its technology to smartphones, and once it does, things will be about much more than changing the focus.
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