Surface issues? Splitting Touch Covers and audio glitches reported

While at this stage the problems aren't being reported in any great number, Microsoft are bound to be concerned about reports of a number of issues regarding its new Surface tablet its accompanying Touch Cover keyboard. With any new gadget or device you buy, you expect that over time it’ll begin showing up marks and nicks. But when things start to look a bit...

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Google now considers itself a 'mobile first' company as YouTube soars

You don't need to be at your desktop to need an answer Google is officially labeling itself a "mobile first" company, predicting that most of its users will access its products via smartphones and tablets in 2013. This shift away from being a desktop search engine was revealed by Google executives at the 2012 Open Mobile Summit in San Francisco, and picked...

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Google now considers itself a 'mobile first' company

You don't need to be at your desktop to need an answer Google is officially labeling itself a "mobile first" company, predicting that most of its users will access its products via smartphones and tablets in 2013. This shift away from being a desktop search engine was revealed by Google executives at the 2012 Open Mobile Summit in San Francisco, and picked...

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Google now considers itself a 'mobile first' company

You don't need to be at your desktop to need an answer Google is officially labeling itself a “mobile first” company, predicting that most of its users will access its products via smartphones and tablets in 2013. This shift away from being a desktop search engine was revealed by Google executives at the 2012 Open Mobile Summit in San Francisco, and picked...

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CES 2013: what to expect

CES 2013 The Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, is one of the largest showcases of new technology in the world. Hosted by the Consumer Electronics Association in Las Vegas, CES 2013 will open to press and exhibitors from every facet of the electronics industry, and TechRadar will be there. We'll descend upon the gambling capital of the world for four days...

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Best Microsoft Surface tablet cases and accessories

What kind of cases and covers, or Microsoft Surface accessories are available on the market right now? Join us as we take a look at some great options for the Surface with Windows RT and the Surface with Windows 8 Pro. If you’ve been tempted by Microsoft’s new Surface tablets then you’ll probably be on the lookout for a new case and maybe some accessories. There’s...

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China's rumored Lumia 920T has faster processor than US version

T time (credit: GSM Insider) Chinese carrier China Mobile reportedly released two new images of China's version of the Nokia Lumia 920, the Lumia 920T, on Friday. Along with the images came a host of new details on the Lumia 920T's specs , including a claim that the Lumia 920T will have a faster processor than the Lumia 920. According to the report,...

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Judge to consider Samsung's juror misconduct claim in Apple suit

Apple and Samsung's 1,000 year war continues It all comes down to this (maybe): during a Dec. 6 hearing, Calif. Judge Lucy Koh will examine Samsung's claim that the jury foreman in the ongoing patent suit with Apple "concealed information." After Apple's $1.05 billion victory in August, Samsung appealed the decision with a slew of new arguments, chief among...

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This week’s best app updates

Missed all the new app updates this week? Here's a roundup of the week's best additions that are the clear must-haves on your smartphone. Man, there were a lot of apps that got some update love this week. Did you manage to download them all? If not, have a look through our roundup and see for yourself whether or not these changes seem urgent to your needs. We...

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UK Retailers warn of Samsung Ativ S and Ativ Tab delay, could be a case of first in, last out

The release of the Samsung Ativ S has been delayed in the UK, moving from mid-November to mid-December. A similar fate has befallen the Ativ Tab, Samsung's entry into the rapidly shrinking Windows RT tablet market. Samsung was the first to announce a Windows Phone 8 device, when it revealed the Ativ S at a packed IFA 2012 event. It was also joined by a 10.1-inch...

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Little brother escapes: get the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini today

Now available, but do you really want it? The Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini has finally turned up at stores and the handset is being shipped from today. Announced at the beginning of October, the Galaxy S3 Mini brings the styling of its older, larger brother the Galaxy S3, but don't expect to find the same power and performace. Online retailer Unlocked-Mobiles...

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Samsung Galaxy Camera and Galaxy S III mini hit UK

Various retailers in the UK already have already received the first stocks of the Samsung’s Galaxy S III mini and the Galaxy Camera. You can buy the Galaxy S III mini for about £300 free of contract. It’s available in both black and white colors. The Galaxy S III mini is also available for free with a 2-year contract on all major UK carriers with tariffs starting as...

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Nokia Lumia 920T has Adreno 320 GPU instead of Adreno 225

The Lumia 920, Nokia's flagship Windows Phone 8 handset, is coming to China Mobile (model number 920T). As it turns out the Lumia 920T has a Snapdragon MSM8960T S4 Pro chipset, unlike its international version, which has an MSM8960 S4 Plus chipset. The news comes from the carrier's Sina Weibo page. The difference is that the MSM8960T chipset features the Adreno 320 GPU...

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EE admits cheaper 4G deals delay

EE's SIM-only rollout isn't as fast as its network EE, the UK's first 4G network has confirmed that it will be delaying its SIM-only plans "by a few weeks". The network tweeted the news earlier today, with the message on the social networking site reading: "Sorry folks – there's been a date change for our SIM-only plans. "We expect to bring them in the...

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Nokia Lumia 830 leaks - let's be honest, it's just a Chinese variant

Don't get too excited people The Nokia Lumia 830 has appeared in leaked pictures online, but reports it'll be a budget WIndows Phone 8 handset are rather unlikely. Images appeared on Chinese website WPDang showing the Lumia 830 in five different hues, but precious little information accompanied them (and WPDang has a hit and miss reputation with leaks)....

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Affordable Sony Xperia J goes on sale

Less Bond, more budget The Sony Xperia J was unveiled as an "affordable" smartphone at IFA 2012, playing second fiddle to the Xperia T – and it is now available to purchase. Sony claimed the Xperia J would offer consumers "a stand-out screen size for consumers looking to combine great style with affordability" – and it certainly haven't let us down as far...

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AT&T is selling HTC 8X, VZW takes pre-orders for it and Lumia 822

Windows Phone 8's race to the top in the US has officially started - the HTC Windows Phone 8X is available today from AT&T and is on pre-order from Verizon, who are also taking pre-orders for the Nokia Lumia 822. Verizon has exclusivity on some HTC 8X features - ita model supports wireless charging like its key opponent, the Nokia Lumia 920 for AT&T. The charging...

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Google pushes Nexus to the next level

We checked out the Kobo Mini this week It's been a busy old week here at TechRadar: we've got new phones, new tablets, new e-readers and a small tear in our eye as we wave goodbye to an old friend. First up is Windows Phone 8, codenamed Apollo - but is it like Apollo 11, the one that landed on the moon, or is it like Apollo 13, the one that was all explodey...

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Cellular versions of the iPad Mini could start to ship next week

Although Apple hasn't provided an exact, single date on when the iPad Mini Wi-Fi + Cellular model will ship, buyers who have pre-ordered the tablet are seeing their accounts updated with various shipping dates, some as soon as five days time. Ever since the iPad Mini was announced, there was a question mark over when the model with 3G/4G LTE connectivity would...

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Samsung Galaxy Express to hit shelves November 16

The Samsung Galaxy Express midrange LTE-powered droid exclusive to AT&T is expected to become available for $99.99 with a two year contract starting Nov. 16. The Samsung Galaxy Express will feature a 4.5 inch Super AMOLED Plus screen of 480 x 800 pixel resolution, dual-core 1.5 GHz processor, 5MP camera all powered by a 2000 mAh battery. It will ship with Android...

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