Tuesday, December 24, 2013

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Maybe Samsung makes its ads bad on purpose

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 10:22 AM PST

The Internet is abuzz about a questionable advertisement from Samsung that showcases the power of its Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear. The ad can only be described as terrible; so terrible that I'm starting to think the company purposely made it so.
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Sony updates Xperia Z Tablet and three Xperia phones to Android 4.3

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 08:09 AM PST

Sony today is continuing its run of updating its Xperia devices to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. The latest devices include the Xperia Z Tablet, Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, and Xperia ZR. In addition to adding themes, battery improvements, and a new camera UI, the update delivers across the board improvements in graphical performance and transitions. Xperia Tablet Z owners also get the benefit of Restricted Profiles supporting multiple users having unique experiences with their own storage, settings, and home screen layout on the device. The update schedule varies by region and carrier, so not everyone will see an update today.
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BlackBerry cancels BlackBerry Live 2014

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 07:15 AM PST

Troubled smartphone vendor and enterprise service provider BlackBerry has announced that it will not host its signature event, BlackBerry Live, next year. So how will developers, buyers, and other participants in the BlackBerry ecosystem connect? There?s a plan for that as well.
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Blu Life Pure offers 1080p HD display and 13MP camera for only $349

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 06:51 AM PST

The latest smartphone from Blu, the Miami-based manufacturer focused on low-cost devices with higher level specs, is one that delivers the best screen that the company has created to date. The Blu Life Pure also has a sub-Nexus 5 price tag to go along with that 1080p HD display, and a few other features.
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iOS 7 Jailbreak released to free up iPhones and iPads

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 05:42 AM PST

Apple smartphones and tablets running iOS 7 can now remove some of the restrictions and modify settings or software to suit their needs thanks to a new jailbreak tool that makes iOS 7 devices more customizable and powerful.
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Saturday, December 21, 2013

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Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II gains Android 4.3 Jelly Bean

Posted: 20 Dec 2013 01:11 PM PST

The Verizon model of the Samsung Galaxy Note II has joined the parade of devices that have upgraded firmware versions this week. While some smartphones made the jump to Kitkat, the Galaxy Note II is instead being treated to an Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update that will add some new features from the Samsung Premium Suite software. The new software also enables compatibility with the Galaxy Gear smart watch. A complete list of changes is available at Verizon. Customers can also search for the 246MB download by going to Settings > About Phone > System updates.
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T-Mobile may pay customers ETF to switch networks

Posted: 20 Dec 2013 12:27 PM PST

T-Mobile has made some major changes to its network with its "Uncarrier" initiatives. Following phases that included ending device subsidies to cut monthly costs, free data on tablets, and free international roaming, T-Mobile may next attract customers by paying the fees associated with leaving another network.
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Apple iPhone 5c weak sales may hold up China Mobile release plans

Posted: 20 Dec 2013 08:33 AM PST

The Apple iPhone 5c was supposed to be a less expensive iOS handset that would be more attainable in emerging markets, but sales reports of the device paint a picture of the cheaper iPhone being less appealing than expected. That may cause problems for Apple's planned expansion into China.
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BlackBerry announces new five-year plan as company losses reach $4.4 billion

Posted: 20 Dec 2013 05:40 AM PST

BlackBerry has reported a massive loss of $4.4 billion during the third quarter of its fiscal year 2014. The loses were the result of selling too few BlackBerry 10 devices, which has eroded any chance of profits in recent quarters and forced new CEO John Chen into a five-year plan to right the ship.
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Friday, December 20, 2013

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Nokia Lumia 1020 updated with orientation lock, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, and other improvements

Posted: 19 Dec 2013 12:09 PM PST

Nokia has announced that it is now updating the Nokia Lumia 1020 to run the Lumia Black software update that adds some small but important fixes to its own brand of Windows Phone 8 smartphones.
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Cyanogen gets $30 million to build more than just smartphones

Posted: 19 Dec 2013 09:23 AM PST

Cyanogen Inc., the for-profit startup created by the collective Android hobbyist who built the popular CyanogenMod ROM, have secured an additional $23 million from investors for its project to build a better version of Android, and not just on smartphones.
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Android 4.4 KitKat update for Motorola DROID Ultra, DROID Maxx, and DROID Mini now live

Posted: 19 Dec 2013 08:07 AM PST

All three of the DROID smartphones that Motorola and Verizon released in 2013 are now launching for the Android 4.4 KitKat update. The first stage of the update is happening for some users now, and Verizon expects to update all DROID Ultra, DROID Maxx, and DROID Mini handsets shortly.
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DISH may buy T-Mobile next year

Posted: 19 Dec 2013 07:22 AM PST

DISH Network is taking a hard look at buying T-Mobile US as a way to enter the wireless industry, something that it failed to do when attempting to acquire Sprint. DISH may find itself in familiar territory because Sprint is also said to be considering a run at T-Mobile.
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webOS will reappear as a TV set at CES

Posted: 19 Dec 2013 06:40 AM PST

Palm webOS never quite took off in the mobile sphere, even after HP acquired Palm and failed to release a successful product running the software. LG purchased the rights to webOS and now plans to see if it can be more effective as an OS designed for sitting on the couch.
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Sony PlayMemories and QX mobile lens-style camera updating with new features

Posted: 19 Dec 2013 05:37 AM PST

Sony has announced plans to update its PlayMemories Mobile browser app that connects Sony Wi-Fi cameras to Android or iOS device. In a related note, the company is also gearing up to improve the Cyber-Shot QX lens cameras that connect to Android and iPhone devices.
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