Carrier says Apple controls 4G LTE approval for iPhone 5

In the eye of Apple The iPhone 5 is a 4G LTE phone, but carriers are only able to take advantage of its high-speed capabilities upon Apple's approval of the network, according to one carrier. "Apple only enables 4G access after testing their device on an operator's live network," telecom company Swisscom told Telecoms.com. Swisscom said it began shipping...

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iPad Mini vs Kindle Fire HD vs Nexus 7: In-depth comparison

The iPad mini has been announced, but how does it stack up against its rivals? We compare it to the Kindle Fire HD and Nexus 7 to find out which tablet might be the best bang for your buck. If you’re hunting for a small tablet then you’ll have the wares of Apple, Amazon, and Google on your radar. Which is the best small tablet for you? We compare the iPad...

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More than half of Americans hoard old mobile phones

Likely piling up in a drawer somewhere, Americans are keeping their old mobile phones rather than selling, donating or recycling the mobile devices. Detailed on Lockout’s official blog, the mobile security company detailed a new study about the volume of old mobile phones that are still in the possession of consumers based within the United States....

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Carrier says that to get 4G iPhone 5, must pass Apple test

In the eye of Apple The iPhone 5 is a 4G LTE phone, but carriers are only able to take advantage of its high-speed capabilities upon Apple's approval of the network, according to one carrier. "Apple only enables 4G access after testing their device on an operator's live network," telecom company Swisscom told Telecoms.com. Swisscom said it began shipping...

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iPhone 5 carriers must pass Apple test to enable 4G LTE

In the eye of Apple The iPhone 5 is a 4G LTE phone, but carriers are only able to take advantage of its high-speed capabilities upon Apple’s approval of the network. “Apple only enables 4G access after testing their device on an operator’s live network,” telecom company Swisscom told Telecoms.com. Swisscom says it began shipping the iPhone 5 to its customers...

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Let the age of home app creation begin

At this point, it’s almost a cliché to talk about the growth and potential of the app economy. We can all rattle off reports about the number of jobs this market has created or the likelihood of how much further it will reach – but really, it’s just fact now. Apps are the avenue for our digital lives and the job growth the lies behind them is unstoppable. But that...

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Facebook sells the farm and renegotiates its partnership with Zynga

In 2011, Facebook relied on FarmVille studio Zynga for 12 percent of its total revenue. At the end of 2012, Zynga is a fast shrinking business with a equally shrinking audience. The social network and the game company have renegotiated their partnership. FarmVille studio Zynga’s precipitous decline over 2012 has affected both individuals and massive corporations....

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More rumors point toward a weaker, cheaper $100 Nexus tablet

Specifications for an unnamed Asus tablet have surfaced on the web, hinting that a lower-end Nexus 7 could be in the works. This month Google announced three new additions to its Nexus family, but the search engine giant may not be finished just yet. Rumors indicate that a $100 version of the Nexus 7 tablet could be in the works, and recently discovered...

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Nexus 4 sales now regulated on eBay due to high demand

On Friday, eBay posted a notice to its users issuing guidelines for the sales of Google and LG's Nexus 4 device. With the Nexus 4 floundering in and out of stock in the Google Play Store, its no surprise smartphone enthusiasts have flocked to eBay to get their hands on the device. In fact, demand for Google’s most recently announced handset is so high that...

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Facebook enters cloud with Photo Sync for iOS, Android

Now your photos will upload to Facebook instantly and privately After being revealed back in September, Facebook officially launched its new Photo Sync feature for iOS and Android devices on Friday. Though Photo Sync had been being tested by a select number of Android users for the past few months, and iOS for the past week or so, Facebook finally opened...

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Is Nokia planning an Android phone?

Nokia's got something in the works - we just don't know what Nokia and Microsoft have been in bed together for - scratch that, they're practically married at this point. So why does Nokia appear to be hiring an Android expert? The Finnish device maker recently posted a job ad on LinkedIn seeking a Linux expert to work in a "start-up environment." The phrases...

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Motorola DROID RAZR HD will get Android 4.1 next week

Motorola's DROID RAZR HD and RAZR MAXX HD Android Jelly Bean update is right around the corner. True to their word from the devices' launch event, Motorola and Verizon brought the news that the OS update will hit the smartphone duo next week. The Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for the DROID RAZR HD and RAZR MAXX HD will include all the usual goodies such as Google...

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Hands on with Nokia’s HERE Maps … You may want to take a detour

Apple left a hole in the navigation apps market that you could drive a truck through when it decided to leave Google behind and go with a first-party creation. Now Nokia is looking to fill that hole but if it's using it's own HERE Maps app, it may have difficulty finding it. When Apple decided to try to pave its own road into the navigation apps market with...

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It could take Apple 12-18 months to break ties with Samsung

In light of all the recent legal drama between Apple and Samsung, it's rumored that the Cupertino-based tech giant could be in the search for someone else to manufacture the proprietary Ax SoCs found in its smartphones and tablets. Tech analyst Amit Daryanani says that the steps need to overhaul the production and manufacturing process are numerous and complicated,...

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Low demand may have seen Surface RT orders halved, Surface Pro coming to save the day

Microsoft has reportedly cancelled half its Surface RT tablet order due to lower than expected sales. While other manufacturers have already shunned Windows RT, Microsoft may be looking to the Surface Pro tablet to save the day. Microsoft may have halved its Surface RT tablet orders with the manufacturer if new rumors are to be believed, and it’s all down to...

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China will soon get its fill of iPads and iPhones

Apple has announced it will begin selling the iPhone 5, iPad 4 and the iPad Mini in China from December 14, through its own stores and resellers. Could this prove it has finally solved its production problems? Apple has announced its three star iOS products of 2012, the iPhone 5, fourth generation iPad, and the iPad Mini, will go on sale in China in December....

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iPhone 5, iPad 4 and iPad mini headed to China in December

Today Apple announced the China launch details for its latest iOS-based gadgets - the iPhone 5, the iPad mini and the 4th generation iPad. The iPad 2 will be also available for purchase. The Wi-Fi versions of the three slates hit the shelves on December 7, while the iPhone 5 sales kick off a week later - on December 16. There is no info on the availability of cellular...

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Oracle appeals ruling in Google case, drops patent infringement

Following the ruling in its case against Google's infringement of the Java API in Android, Oracle has decided to drop its patent case, and focus solely on copyright infringement. This is most likely due to the fact that the infringed patents in question would be less profitable should the ruling go in Oracle's favor, and that the legal team would have less time to devote...

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iPhone 5 and iPad hitting China in December, Apple confirms

Bound for China The iPhone 5, latest iPad, and iPad mini are coming to China. Apple announced this morning its mobile and tablets will go on sale in China in just a few days. The iPad mini and Retina display-toting iPad will hit shelves on December 7, with the iPhone 5 following a week later on December 14. The downside? It's the Wi-Fi-only versions of...

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RIM’s latest anxious preparations for BlackBerry 10′s launch in January

Research in Motion has renamed its BlackBerry App World store, launched a new development phone named the Dev Alpha C, and promised to produce one last music video for the grand BB 10 launch in January. With little more than two months to go until BlackBerry 10 and its hardware are set to be revealed, Research in Motion is continuing to revamp its services and...

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Kik Messenger update introduces Cards to easily share videos, images and sketches

It's been a while since users of instant messaging app Kik saw any new features introduced. However, the company has just rolled out multimedia-related Cards, apparently the result of "many hours of brainstorming, heated discussions, and late night coding sessions." When a software company knows users love its app for its simplicity and speed, it must be something...

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Battery blow: Surface Pro has ‘approximately half the battery life’ of Surface RT

If you were thinking about picking up a Surface Pro when the tablet hits stores in January, does news that it has around 4.5 hours battery life mean you might decide to spend the money on a decent laptop instead? If you were planning to use your new Surface Pro tablet indoors most of the time – in other words, close to a power point – then news via one of Microsoft’s...

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Unlocked iPhone 5 now available in U.S. Apple Store, but contract-free heaven comes at a price

Apple has started selling an unlocked version of the iPhone 5 through its U.S. online Apple Store. The phone comes without a commitment to a network, but the initial cost is higher than those with a contract. Apple has begun selling unlocked iPhone 5 handsets through its U.S. online store, allowing prospective owners to purchase the phone without signing a lengthy...

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Unlocked iPhone 5 goes on sale in the US

The US market was one of the first to get the iPhone 5 on launch day. However, the only devices available until now were locked to carriers and available on contract. Well, if you stay in the US, you don't have to look at other countries to get your unlocked iPhone 5 anymore. These devices have just hit both the online as well as the Apple brick and...

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Verizon is voted king of the carriers, but AT&T has the best LTE network

A survey from Consumer Reports indicates that Verizon Wireless is the top carrier in the U.S. and though AT&T ranked last again, its 4G LTE network was rated highest. The results are in and Verizon Wireless has been crowned as the highest-rated major carrier in the United States. The Consumer Reports National Research Center conducted a survey...

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It’s about time! Apple’s iPhone rumored to debut on T-Mobile’s network soon

An analyst with Merrill Lynch has hinted that T-Mobile could announce that the iPhone will come to its network in the near future. T-Mobile is the only major carrier in the U.S. that does not offer Apple’s iPhone. In addition to Verizon, Sprint, and AT&T, nearly one dozen regional carriers also carry the iPhone. However, five years into the iPhone’s life,...

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