Tuesday, February 25, 2014

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Samsung Galaxy S5 hands-on: hardware tour and new Touchwiz quick-look

Posted: 24 Feb 2014 03:42 PM PST

The Samsung Galaxy S5 arrived a little earlier than we expected, but it's exactly what we expected. The parade of leaked devices in recent months made it impossible for Samsung to surprise us, but it still managed to impress - at least in some regards.
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Samsung Galaxy S5 debuts with fingerprint sensor, 16 MP camera, water resistant body, and 5.1-inch display

Posted: 24 Feb 2014 11:33 AM PST

Samsung has finally put the rumors to rest and officially announced the Samsung Galaxy S5. At its Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona, and a satellite showcase in New York City, the Korean manufacturer unveiled its new flagship Android 4.4 device.
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AT&T expands 4G LTE internationally into 13 new countries and releases new travel app

Posted: 24 Feb 2014 09:19 AM PST

AT&T Mobility customers who venture outside of the United States will have some new options for data services following the carrier's announcement that it has expanded its 4G LTE coverage into 13 new countries. AT&T states that it has made it possible for customers to roam on 4G networks in:
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Lenovo Yoga Tablet 10 HD+ adds HD screen with built-in kickstand

Posted: 24 Feb 2014 07:23 AM PST

Like most people who reviewed the Lenovo Yoga Tablet last year, I thought the device had a spectacular kickstand that enabled new media modes but was disappointed by the screen quality and processor. Lenovo has addressed both of those issues with the announcement of the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 10 HD+.
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BBM coming to Windows Phone later this year

Posted: 24 Feb 2014 06:18 AM PST

BlackBerry Messenger will complete its cross-platform hat trick and arrive on Windows Phone at an undisclosed date later this year. Having already made the jump to Android and iOS last year, BBM will support the Windows Phone platform in the summer. That's a very long time to wait, especially considering the continued growth of WhatsApp and the impending launch of Facebook Messenger. BBM will face even stiffer competition when it launches later this year, but the app's spread to Android and iOS has lead to millions of new users.
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Nokia X and Nokia XL hands-on: a look at the first Nokia Android smartphones

Posted: 24 Feb 2014 05:39 AM PST

Nokia's device unit isn't a Microsoft company yet, so the company is making one last announcement as an independent company that probably won't go over very well with its soon-to-be owners.
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Nokia goes Android, announces trio of X phones running a forked version of Android sans Google

Posted: 24 Feb 2014 04:53 AM PST

Nokia today announced three new handsets that are all Android without the company and apps that have come to be closely associated with the operating system. The Nokia X, X+, and XL all run Android, but it is a forked version of the Android Open Source Project that has little resemblance to Android.
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Monday, February 24, 2014

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Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet is the latest waterproof Android tablet

Posted: 23 Feb 2014 11:45 PM PST

The latest Sony Android tablet has a lot in common with the latest Sony Android smartphone, so it makes sense that it's called the Xperia Z2 Tablet.
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Sony Xperia Z2 adds 4K camera to flagship smartphone

Posted: 23 Feb 2014 11:45 PM PST

Sony today announced its 2014 flagship smartphone, the Xperia Z2, that at first glance resembles the previous premium phone until you look at the fine details of the new device.
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Samsung Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo now official and Android-free

Posted: 23 Feb 2014 06:42 AM PST

It was rumored recently that Samsung would release an early successor to its Samsung Galaxy Gear smart watch, and those rumors have proven truthful with an announcement late last night that Samsung has two new editions of the Gear, both running Tizen OS instead of Android.
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Saturday, February 22, 2014

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Nike+ Android SDK on the way based on new job openings

Posted: 21 Feb 2014 09:26 AM PST

Nike has been openly dismissive of Android, despite Android becoming the most widely-used mobile operating system. However, the company has a job listing that points to new support through an Android SDK built for fitness tracking.
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Sprint Wi-Fi Calling launches on two devices to support better voice coverage

Posted: 21 Feb 2014 07:56 AM PST

Sprint today announced that customers can now get enhanced voice calling options with a new Wi-Fi calling feature available on a pair of Android devices. The free service makes it possible to log onto a home or public Wi-Fi network and then place voice calls.
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Samsung Galaxy S5 ad confirms waterproof feature

Posted: 21 Feb 2014 06:40 AM PST

It's been said in recent weeks that Samsung might make the Galaxy S5 waterproof. A new trailer for the upcoming Samsung Unpacked event appears to confirm those suspicions that the Galaxy S5 will be able to withstand water.
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