Thursday, May 29, 2014

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Apple officially announces it's buying Beats Music and Beats Electronics

Posted: 28 May 2014 02:00 PM PDT

Apple is now in the headphones business. Following weeks of rumors and leaks, Apple today confirmed reports that it plans to purchase Beats Music and Beats Electronics for $3 billion.
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Google Camera adds new resolution setings and timer

Posted: 28 May 2014 01:21 PM PDT

Taking photos with Google's new camera app is now better thank to the added option of changing the resolution to 16:9 aspect ratio, and taking group photos or selfies should be easier as well.
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Sprint and Verizon update HTC One to Android 4.4 KitKat

Posted: 28 May 2014 11:53 AM PDT

The HTC One M7 is updating on both Sprint and Verizon today, bringing the 2013 edition of the One its long-awaited Android 4.4 KitKat software. Both phones have updated to include these features.
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Galaxy Note 4 features suggest underwater photos, new gestures, and fingerprint scanner

Posted: 28 May 2014 09:40 AM PDT

Samsung will have a typically busy year in 2014 as the company continues to release handsets throughout the seasons. Sure, the Galaxy S5 may have arrived earlier in the year as the company?s flagship device, but Samsung has plenty of other standout smartphones on the horizon.
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New deal: Comixology delivering free comic per day until June 14

Posted: 28 May 2014 09:18 AM PDT

Comixology was acquired by Amazon months ago, and the digital comic book distribution app is following in the footsteps of its parent company by offering a daily free download to users of its app. With the new "Summer Reading List" promotion, a free comic will be delivered each day from now until Saturday, June 14. Users are not able to choose which title is available, so they may get Batman Detective #871 (Monday) or today's offering of My Little Pony: Pony Tales Vol. 1. One comic is made available for 24 hours and users can request to be notified when they launch at the dedicated Comixology page.
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iCloud was not the cause of recent iPhone hacks, says Apple

Posted: 28 May 2014 07:37 AM PDT

Following yesterday's reports that several iOS users were the victims of ransomware hacks on their iPhone and iPad, Apple has issued a statement saying that iCloud was not compromised.
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Microsoft demonstrates near-live audio translation through Skype

Posted: 28 May 2014 07:23 AM PDT

There are billions of people on Earth and thousands of different languages spoken between them. Microsoft has demonstrated a developing translation project that aims to make communication between speakers much easier.
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AT&T ASUS PadFone X finally begins sale period June 6

Posted: 28 May 2014 06:46 AM PDT

AT&T confirmed that it would sell the PadFone X at CES in early January. Other than a few periodic reminders of that announcement, the carrier never provided any clarity on its release plans. AT&T today finally confirmed a sales period for the PadFone X.
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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

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LG G3 hands-on: hardware, software, and camera

Posted: 27 May 2014 03:00 PM PDT

LG's smartphones have been in Samsung's shadows during the bulk of the Android era, but the LG G3 may be the first device to finally emerge and shine brighter than anything from its Korean rival.
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LG G3 made official with QuadHD display and 2.5 GHz quad-core processor

Posted: 27 May 2014 10:11 AM PDT

LG today officially announced the G3, the follow-up to a reasonably successful smartphone that launched less than one year ago. However, the specs show that this phone has come a long way in a short time.
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Spotify for Android users warned of potential data breach, update for minor hack coming soon

Posted: 27 May 2014 09:52 AM PDT

Spotify today began warning users that it has discovered that someone obtained unauthorized access to its data and that there may be a minor security risk.
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New deal: purchase Sonos and get a free 6-month Google Play Music subscription

Posted: 27 May 2014 09:16 AM PDT

Sonos and Google took their sweet time before they finally introduced Play Music on the Sonos wireless streaming system weeks ago. Now the two companies are announcing a special promotion that will let new users enjoy their connection for several months. From now until July 5, 2014, anyone who purchases any new Sonos Wireless HiFi system will receive a free 6-month of Google Play Music All Access. Sonos buyers will not have to pay the $9.99 monthly subscription price until six months pass, at which point they will be automatically billed on a monthly basis. The deal is open only to new customers who have not yet had a trial of Google Play Music; more information is available at sonos.com/promo.
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Canada allows for phone and tablet use during take off

Posted: 27 May 2014 06:45 AM PDT

Canada has become the latest nation to permit airlines operating in its borders to use mobile devices during take off and landing, provided that they are not connected to the Internet.
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iPhones hackers now holding devices for ransom through Find My Phone

Posted: 27 May 2014 05:50 AM PDT

A number of people are reporting that their iPhones and iPads have been compromised by a hacker or group of hackers who have maliciously triggered Apple's anti-theft phone tracking feature and are refusing to relinquish control until users send money.
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