Tuesday, March 25, 2014

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Second LG G Watch photo appears online

Posted: 24 Mar 2014 01:07 PM PDT

LG must not have liked all the attention that Motorola got during last week's launch of the Moto 360 because they just released another photo of the G Watch to garner some more attention.
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Google Now notifications now appearing on PC/Mac computers

Posted: 24 Mar 2014 12:15 PM PDT

It was revealed in January that Google was testing the ability to see Google Now notifications in the Chrome beta desktop apps, and the feature has now been added to the main version of the app as well. Google has announced that PC and Mac users will shortly be able to receive reminders about pending appointments, news updates, schedules and sports stars for favorite teams, and other information previously seen only on mobile applications. The update is rolling out now, so within the next few days, users who sign-in to their Google account in a Chrome desktop browser will see a small bell icon in the bottom right corner (PC) or top left corner (Mac) when they have pending notifications.
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LG Optimus F3 launches on Boost Mobile

Posted: 24 Mar 2014 08:57 AM PDT

Boost Mobile today announced the release of another low-cost Android phone designed to be paired with its $55 Monthly Unlimited plans. The latest smartphone added to the device portfolio is the LG Optimus F3, a sans-QWERTY version of a device we saw earlier this year. The Optimus F3 ships with a 4-inch display, a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, 4GB ROM, a 2,460 mAh battery, and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with LG's software add-ons like QuickMemo. The retail price for the phone is $129 without contract and is on sale now.
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App Store, Google Play, and other digital download prices may rise because of VAT changes

Posted: 24 Mar 2014 06:58 AM PDT

The price that UK residents pay to download their favorite apps or songs may increase next year due to changes made in the way that Value Added Tax (VAT) is calculated on digital sales.
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Microsoft's Nokia purchase expected to be completed in April

Posted: 24 Mar 2014 05:18 AM PDT

Microsoft has received approval from almost all of the major regulatory bodies in the world for its bid to purchase the Nokia Devices and Services division. However, the deal that was expected to be completed by now is heading toward completion next month.
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Saturday, March 22, 2014

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Verizon Wireless will likely sell the new HTC One on March 25

Posted: 21 Mar 2014 12:11 PM PDT

It has already been confirmed that Carphone Warehouse will put the All New HTC One on sale minutes after the UK press event wraps next Tuesday. New information makes it incredibly likely that Verizon Wireless will do the same in the US market.
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Moto 360 will probably have an OLED display with sapphire glass and magnetic charging

Posted: 21 Mar 2014 09:27 AM PDT

Motorola's recently announced smartwatch has been heavily teased but not clarified on some key details like display technology and battery life. G for Games claims to have obtained some of that information.
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Sprint Samsung Galaxy S5 launches April 11

Posted: 21 Mar 2014 07:26 AM PDT

Sprint has confirmed that like rival carriers AT&T, T-Mobile, and US Cellular, it plans to launch the Samsung Galaxy S5, the Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo, and Gear Fit on April 11.
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Samsung launches in-store previews of Galaxy S5 and Gear accessories

Posted: 21 Mar 2014 06:58 AM PDT

If you can't wait until April 11 to get a look at the Samsung Galaxy S5 and its range of Gear accessories, Samsung has made it possible to see the new devices ahead of their launch next week.
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Facebook for Android may add a persistent notification section

Posted: 21 Mar 2014 05:53 AM PDT

Facebook has already found ways to constantly inject itself into the Android experience through its Home alternative launcher at the floating windows from its Messenger app. Now the company looks to become a permanent fixture of the notification window.
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Friday, March 21, 2014

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T-Mobile Galaxy S5 launching April 11

Posted: 20 Mar 2014 04:02 PM PDT

T-Mobile today became the third carrier to clarify its launch plans for the Samsung Galaxy S5. The fourth-place carrier confirmed that it will launch the Galaxy S5 on April 11 and begin taking pre-orders online or in-store beginning March 24. The phone will cost $660 when purchased in full, but customers also have the option of getting a $0 down phone that splits the cost into 24 payments of $27.50 per month.
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Samsung Galaxy S5, Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo, and Gear Fit release details announced for US

Posted: 20 Mar 2014 09:43 AM PDT

Release details for the Samsung Galaxy S5 and its Gear wearable accessories have finally be clarified for their upcoming launch in the United States. Multiple carriers have revealed that the Galaxy S5 will cost $199.99 when purchased on a two-year agreement.
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Huawei says it's no longer pursuing an Android and Windows Phone hybrid device

Posted: 20 Mar 2014 08:07 AM PDT

Huawei is the latest company to backtrack on previously announced plans to release a smartphone capable of running Android or Windows Phone operating systems. So much for that dual-boot device movement.
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Qik closing down April 30 and pushing users to Skype

Posted: 20 Mar 2014 07:21 AM PDT

Qik, the video calling and messaging service that Skype acquired in 2011, is shutting down next month. Having already replicated the Qik feature set in Skype, there's no longer a need to maintain the app. Users can continue using Qik until April 30, 2014, but the apps will cease working that day. Videos recorded on Qik will also be deleted, so members must use the dashboard to download their content from the dashboard to save their videos or upload them to YouTube. Videos sent by VideoMail will not be able to be downloaded. Qik says that Premium users will be refunded for service after the cancellation date, and more information can be found at the source link below.
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"Ok Google, take a picture" comes to Android

Posted: 20 Mar 2014 06:33 AM PDT

The Google Search app for Android has been updated to add a unique feature that will allow users to jump into the camera app using voice commands to snap a photo or record a video.
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