Friday's Top 50 Mobile Tech News & Stories
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We've got more than our share of mobile gadgetry to discuss on the air, from the Lumia 1525 to the latest on Android Wear. Join us on Pocketnow Weekly 104! The post Lumia 1525, Sony’s Selfie Phone, LG G3 vs Xperia Z2, and much more...
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As had been expected, the Federal Trade Commission sued Amazon, alleging that the online retailer made it too easy for children to make millions of dollars' worth of unauthorized in-app purchases on its Kindle tablet device...
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Software is becoming an increasingly important part of telecommunication networks and deployments as both wired and wireless carriers look to add functionality to operations while increasing simplicity and reducing costs. RCR Wireless Ne...
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Samsung Electronics' efforts to get the first smartphone running the open-source Tizen platform into the market suffered another setback when the company had to backtrack on its promise to show off a commercial version of its first T...
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Expectations for Russia's Samsung Z launch have been upset by new Tizen delays. The post Tizen beset by further delays, just can’t catch a break appeared first on Pocketnow .
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New FCC data shows that around nine out of ten wireless 911 calls made in Washington, D.C., in the first half of 2013 were delivered without the most precise location information needed for dispatchers and first responders to find callers.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella laid out a manifesto for the company to move beyond the "devices and services" mantra supported by his predecessor Steve Ballmer and into an era where the software giant focuses on "productivity...
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Hoping to grab an iWatch alongside your iPhone 6? You may have a wait on your hands before the wearable's available, as we hear of new iWatch delays. The post Apple’s iWatch could arrive a little later than expected appeared first ...
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Editor’s Note: The ability to test network and device features and functions is an important piece of technology development and deployment. RCR Wireless News looks weekly at the test and measurement space to see what’s afoot...
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AT&T Mobility fired back at T-Mobile in the companies' ongoing debate over the FCC's data roaming rules. AT&T argues that T-Mobile's recent data roaming petition "would effectively eviscerate that FCC decision an...
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It may take a little reading between the lines, but confirmation of an upgraded LG G3 Prime is incoming this morning. The post LG G3 “Prime” with Snapdragon 805 seemingly confirmed appeared first on Pocketnow .
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Every week there are fresh apps that go on sale, and that’s what we are here to do. Bring you the latest and greatest in apps and games sales from the Google Play Store. So let’s see what kind of sweet apps and games deals we...
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Yesterday, Evleaks leaked out that the codename for the second OnePlus smartphone – the OnePlus Two – would be Lettuce. Now the OnePlus One is named Bacon, so it looks like the guys at OnePlus are kind of hungry these days. W...
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Made from a scratch resistant and shock absorbent TPU, these HTC One (M8) skin cases are designed to keep a slim profile while providing a secure grip and access to the screen, camera, ports and buttons. The back of each case features a ...
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The newest victim to have news leak out underneath them is Japanese mobile phone maker Kyocera. According to CNET, an industry source has revealed that Kyocera is currently developing a smartphone with a sapphire display, much like the o...
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Yesterday we brought you news that sales of the HTC One M8 were slowing down, and that doesn’t help HTC’s economic recovery one bit. Luckily for HTC, this time around they have also targeted the lower- to mid-range segment, ...
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The unlocking of cell phones has been a hot topic of discussion since the beginning of time – okay, not that long, but you catch my drift. Carriers were vehemently opposed to unlocking devices and the consumers are just as adamant about...
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Mind Candy, led by its star gaming property Moshi Monsters and its founder Michael Acton-Smith, has been seen as one of the breakout successes of the UK startup and gaming world. But as many others in the space know all too well, g...
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Shamed former Gowex CEO, Jenaro Garcia Martin, will face prosecutors on Monday to answer charges of false accounting, distorting financial information, and insider trading.
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In the mood for a device with a crazy high-resolution display? Is your carrier of choice AT&T? Well then, you’re in luck as the LG G3 is now available to purchase from AT&T and if you want to get your hands on the G ...
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Irish pay TV broadcaster Setanta could become the third company to set up a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) on the "new" 3 Ireland network after reports emerged this week that the company is in talks with the Hutchison W...
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The HTC one E8 has officially launched in India with a price tag of Rs 34,900 (or $580). The device is an interesting Android smartphone since it's not made of metal, but polycarbonate. The One E8 (essentially a more affordable version o...
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This year we’ve seen more rumors surrounding Samsung devices than we have in the last few years and while the Galaxy S5 might not have arrived to the same sort of fanfare as Samsung were hoping for, and the company hasn̵...
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Privacy advocates slammed UK government plans to rush through legislation requiring communications service providers (CSPs) to store metadata on phone calls and internet usage
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Around 83 per cent of operators surveyed say they will deploy VoLTE by 2016, up from 3 per cent today, according to a new report.
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Details surrounding an HTC One E8 Indian launch have been made official, as have the same for the Desire 616. Learn just what you'll get, and the price. The post HTC One E8, Desire 616 launched in India appeared first on Pocketnow .
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Germany's historic 7-1 defeat of World Cup hosts Brazil sent shock waves around the world, and also caused a huge spike in traffic volumes over mobile data networks.
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What became the Galaxy S5 Prime was launched a little while ago in South Korea as the LTE-A version of the Galaxy S5. While not the first time that Samsung has released a version of their flagship smartphone with a more powerful processo...
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Vodafone is extending its business activities to the somewhat exotic regions of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands after forming a non-equity arrangement with a local player.
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Today is the official launch day of the LG G3 on AT&T, and buyers can now pick up LG's latest handset for $199.99 up front on a standard two-year plan, or for $24.17 per month through an 18-month AT&T Next deal. Alternatively an ...
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Xiaomi Brings the Mi3 to India for RS 14,999 As we covered earlier in the week, the Mi3 from Xiaomi is finally to be available in India. The Mi3, if you remember, is powered by a Snapdragon 800, 2GB of RAM and features a 5-inch Fu...
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HTC has had plans to release a Verizon specific device called the HTC One Remix. The device has been leaked a few times with image after image of the device. One of the bits of detail that has been left out of the leaks has been the rele...
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Flagship phones have now started to spawn offspring of their own, while giving them different surnames that help to differentiate them from their parents. Mini. Maxx. Mega. Note. Active. Sport. And we basically know what to expect from t...
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New Google iOS apps have been released to make the lives of AdWords and YouTube users much better, namely AdWords Express and YouTube Creator Studio. The post Google releases AdWords Express and YouTube Creator Studio on iOS appeared fir...
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Multiple customers of the Uncarrier have reported that their T-Mobile LG G3 pre-orders have shipped, with some already even using their shiny new gizmos. The post T-Mobile LG G3s starting to arrive on the doorsteps of pre-orderers appear...
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Watch today's Pocketnow Daily as we talk about the iPhone 6 chasis leaks, Android backups, Satya Nadella Microsoft shake-ups & more The post iPhone 6 chassis leaks, Android backups, Microsoft shake-ups & more – Pocketnow ...
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It was the supersized spec suplex of 2013's Windows Phone lineup, but how has this monster aged since? Find out in our Nokia Lumia 1520 review update! The post Nokia Lumia 1520 – After The Buzz, Episode 37 (Video) appeared first on...
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Verizon Wireless announced today it'll start taking preorders for the LG G3 today, and for a limited time, you can purchase the device for $99.99 with a new two-year activation. Here's more info on the device, pricing and availability on...
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Moshi today released the custom-tailored SenseCover for Samsung Galaxy S5. SenseCover is a touch-sensitive flip-cover case that gives 360-degree protection for your device and allows you to answer or reject calls and turn off alarms with...
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ZAGG today introduced their ZAGG Folio wireless Bluetooth keyboard for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 line. ZAGG keyboards are designed for both the 8" and 10.1" tablets. Here's more info on the ZAGG Folio keyboard: The ZAGG Folio wireless Blu...
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Last month, one of the few paid Android apps with a successful track record, became a free app. SwiftKey, the third party QWERTY keyboard, dropped its $4 price tag and became a free download. How did that work out for SwiftKey? Monthly u...
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While it’s still pretty hard to get your hands on a OnePlus One, it looks like OnePlus may already be working on a successor to its first smartphone. According to @evleaks, the upcoming handset could be called OnePlus Two, and its codena...
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Mobile Minute: The Mobile Minute is sponsored by SpiderCloud Wireless The Federal Trade Commission says that Amazon.com has been billing account holders for in-app purchases that they never authorized. The vast majority of the charges oc...
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It could be unveiling one or more devices made of steel on 22 July Enable hero: Enable full width image Xiaomi’s invading the budget devices space one model at a time, or maybe even more if we’re lucky. The Chinese elec...
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Apple is expected to unveil its first wearable device in October, which is likely to be the oft-rumored “iWatch,” but a new report claims that production of the smart watch will not ramp up until a few months later. According...
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LG unleashed several new commercials that showcase its G3 flagship smartphone - probably because the handset is almost ready to hit shelves in the US. The commercials use the same tagline that LG used for the G3 ever since it announced i...
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In case you haven’t heard of it, Blocks is a U.K. company aiming to build modular smartwatches that can better suit the needs of wearable buyers looking to modify their gadgets to best suit their needs. And now the company has alre...
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Verizon Wireless looks set to put some pressure on its rivals in terms of second quarter performance, as the nation’s largest carrier said it added 1.4 million net customers, boosted by record tablet activations. In an interview with CNB...
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AT&T owned Cricket Wireless, is starting its Back to School sale starting Friday. Imagine scoring a free Windows Phone 8.1 powered handset, featuring personal assistant Cortana. After a $50 mail-in rebate, you can get a free Nokia Lu...
