Wednesday, June 26, 2013

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BlackBerry Q10 vs BlackBerry Z10 - what's the best BlackBerry phone?

Posted: 25 Jun 2013 11:55 AM PDT

Months after the release of the BlackBerry Z10, the BlackBerry Q10 has arrived to provide a mix of old and new, and make potential fans face an important question: what's the best BlackBerry phone?
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Sprint shareholders approve SoftBank acquisition

Posted: 25 Jun 2013 08:37 AM PDT

Sprint shareholders voted in favor of the $21.6 billion merger agreement reached with Japanese carrier SoftBank. Despite vocal opposition in the early days of the proposal and a counterbid by DISH that the carrier ultimately declined, Sprint shareholders approved SoftBank's purchase of nearly 80 percent of the company.
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Barnes & Noble waves the white flag and changes NOOK hardware plans

Posted: 25 Jun 2013 07:12 AM PDT

Barnes & Noble is best known as a book retailer and manufacturer of its NOOK line of ereaders and color tablets, but the company today announced that it will be just a book retailer and tablet designer after financial losses have led to the shutdown of its NOOK HD tablet unit.
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Sony Xperia Z Ultra smartphone debuts with a 6.4-inch display and 2.2 GHz quad-core processor

Posted: 25 Jun 2013 05:43 AM PDT

The Sony Xperia Z Ultra has been confirmed as the next Android device to blur the lines between smartphone and tablet. With a 6.4-inch 1080p HD display, it's one of the biggest Android phones yet.
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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

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Samsung dips toe into using carbon fiber material to make fewer plastic phones

Posted: 24 Jun 2013 12:00 PM PDT

If someone thinks of Samsung during a word association game, there's a very good chance that "plastic" is the first word that comes to mind. Samsung Petrochemical has formed a partnership to invest in using composite materials that feel less like plastic and more like something users will love to touch.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 tablets series launching July 7, prices start at $199

Posted: 24 Jun 2013 07:53 AM PDT

Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy Tab 3 series of Android tablets will debut in the United States beginning July 7. That's when the Galaxy Wi-Fi versions of the Galaxy Tab 3 7-inch, 8-inch, and 10.1-inch models will go on sale starting at $199.
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Samsung releases Jay-Z Magna Carta app ahead of free album giveaway

Posted: 24 Jun 2013 07:14 AM PDT

Samsung has released the Android app that will be used to distribute free copies of Jay-Z's soon-to-launch album Magna Carta Holy Grail. The app is available exclusively for owners of the Samsung Galaxy S 4, Galaxy S III, and Galaxy Note II. Beginning July 4th, the first 1 million people to use the app to download will be able to download a free copy of Jay-Z's album. The Magna Carta app will also post lyrics, behind-the-scenes videos, and share music with others before the album's official release. Download Jay-Z Magna Carta
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Saturday, June 22, 2013

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RadioShack offers HTC One buyers $100 Google Play credit for app and media purchases

Posted: 21 Jun 2013 09:58 AM PDT

Anyone considering purchasing an HTC One might want to head to RadioShack to make the purchase. RadioShack is hosting a temporary promotion that includes a $100 Google Play credit when signing up for a two-year agreement. The HTC One costs $149 on AT&T or Sprint, and buyers can use the $100 gift card to quickly fill their new phone with apps, games, books, and video purchases. The deal is available at participating RadioShack stores until June 30, 2013.
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AT&T Pantech Flex upgrades to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Posted: 21 Jun 2013 07:58 AM PDT

AT&T has begun updating the Pantech Flex to Android 4.1. The new software will deliver a number of Jelly Bean features, including Google Now enhanced search, accessibility options for the hearing or vision impaired, and expandable notifications. It also includes the addition of AT&T Drive Mode to discourage texting while driving, and minor adjustments to the option to switch between different user interfaces. Pantech Flex owners will begin seeing update notifications starting today, June 21.
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FAA expected to let travelers use ereaders and tablets during takeoff

Posted: 21 Jun 2013 07:30 AM PDT

Airline passengers may soon get more freedom to use their mobile gadgets on planes. According to the Wall Street Journal, the FAA is likely to change current rules that require the shutdown of all electronic devices during takeoff.
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LG Optimus G2 with neck-breaking Snapdragon 800 may be announced August 7

Posted: 21 Jun 2013 05:58 AM PDT

LG and Qualcomm confirmed yesterday that the next Optimus G device will run the super-powerful Snapdragon 800 processor. Hours later, the company began sending invitations for what might be the unveiling of the next great Android phone.
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Friday, June 21, 2013

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Galaxy S 4 Active vs. Galaxy S 4 first impressions [VIDEO]

Posted: 20 Jun 2013 04:30 PM PDT

What if there was a way to keep the same 5-inch 1080p HD display and expansive software package of the Galaxy S 4 but still have an exterior stronger than the glossy plastic currently seen on the device? The Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active means you no longer have to ask "what if" - it's already happened.
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Sprint and Clearwire reach new merger agreement despite acceptance of DISH deal

Posted: 20 Jun 2013 02:44 PM PDT

Add another wrinkle to the never ending story that is Sprint's attempt to acquire the remaining shares of Clearwire. Despite Clearwire accepting a proposal from DISH earlier this week, the company has reached a new agreement to sell to Sprint.
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Galaxy S 4 Zoom hands-on - an Android phone with an above average camera [VIDEO]

Posted: 20 Jun 2013 02:31 PM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom straddles the line between Android smartphone and Android camera. Here's a hands-on video of the the device that seems like a mix of the Galaxy S 4 Mini strapped to a newly designed Galaxy Camera.
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Galaxy S4 Mini vs. Galaxy S 4 hands-on first impressions [Video]

Posted: 20 Jun 2013 02:03 PM PDT

Samsung is really diluting its Galaxy S 4 brand. There's the standard S4, the S4 Zoom, and the S 4 Mini, and on first gaze, the only similarities between the phones appear to be their software. How does the Galaxy S4 Mini compare the Galaxy S 4?
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Samsung Galaxy Camera NX hands-on: possibly biggest and most powerful Android camera yet [VIDEO]

Posted: 20 Jun 2013 01:19 PM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy NX looks like a DSLR camera, but it's not just another camera. It's actually another camera that also has 4G LTE, runs Android, and supports professional-level interchangeable lenses to make it one of the most intriguing cameras available.
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Instagram introduces video for Android and iOS, including "Cinema" to dramatically stabilize video

Posted: 20 Jun 2013 10:30 AM PDT

Instagram will graduate from being an app to share photos to one that shares photos and videos. As expected based on rumors that emerged earlier this week, Instagram announced that it will support short video recording to capture moving images as easily as it has still photos.
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Samsung Galaxy event live stream video starts at 2 PM ET

Posted: 20 Jun 2013 09:22 AM PDT

Samsung is set to unveil a slew of new products today. The company has already announced the Galaxy S 4 Active, Galaxy S 4 Mini, and Galaxy S 4 Zoom, but there are still a few more products yet to emerge from behind the curtain. Samsung is expected to debut a new Android camera and it could also surprise us by showcasing a Windows Phone or two. MobileBurn.com will attend the Galaxy Premiere in London tonight, but anyone can follow along by watching a live stream of the event. Samsung will stream the event at the Samsung Mobile YouTube page beginning at 2 PM ET / 11AM PT / 7PM GMT.
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A&E, History Channel, and Lifetime Android apps deliver full episode streaming even if users don't have a cable subscription

Posted: 20 Jun 2013 06:03 AM PDT

A&E Television Networks, the media company responsible for several cable networks and popular shows ranging from Vikings to Storage Wars, has released a new set of Android apps that stream content without the added hassle of validating a paid TV subscription.
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The next LG Optimus G will have a Qualcomm processor more powerful than anything ever seen in a smartphone

Posted: 20 Jun 2013 05:09 AM PDT

Qualcomm and LG have confirmed that the next LG Optimus G smartphones will use the Snapdragon 800 processor, a quad-core chipset built to blow everything else out of the water.
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