BBC Sport app kicks off on iOS, Android warming up on sidelines

BBC Sport - coming to all good handsets soon Given the great reception for its standout Olympics app, you might be wondering why the BBC is only just getting round to producing an official Sport app, but the good news is that it's arrived for iOS and only a couple of weeks away from the Android platform. Currently looking a lot like the mobile site, the...

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Nvidia aims to become the Netflix of gaming with the Grid

Hoping to stream high-quality games to our living rooms, Nvidia has unveiled the Grid. Boasting some powerful hardware and impressive cross-device sync capabilities, the Grid could be the long-awaited answer to cloud gaming. Nvidia wants to succeed at cloud-based gaming in a way that OnLive never could. Think Netflix, but with video games...

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NVIDIA announces quad-core Tegra 4 processor

NVIDIA has announced the next generation of their mobile processor, the NVIDIA Tegra 4. Previously known by it's codename 'Wayne', the Tegra 4 is claimed to be the world's fastest mobile processor. The Tegra 4 uses four ARM Cortex-A15 cores, along with a second generation battery saver core, similar to Tegra 3. The CPU performance is said to be 2.6x...

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Vizio’s first Windows tablet makes debut with 11.6-inch screen

The first Windows 8 tablet made by Vizio has made its debut. The Vizio Tablet PC will pack a punch with an AMD processor and a 1080p display that will make the most of the sizable 11.6-inch screen. Vizio is probably best known in the tech world for it’s televisions. Quality high definition displays are a top priority for Vizio when producing TVs, so...

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VoLTE may offer better audio and battery life for smartphones

Voice over LTE is the next generation in wireless calling, and it may even have more perks than first thought. The CDMA and GSM standard have both been around for a number of years as the standard in wireless communication. If you’ve made a phone call on a cell phone in the last twenty years or so, then GSM or CDMA were the technology that made it possible....

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War for your pocket: These 5 new operating systems plan to battle Android and iOS in 2013

Android, iOS, and Windows Phone are the big names in mobile operating system software, but this may be about to change, as there are five interesting challengers all vying for a piece of that valuable market share - and they're all coming very soon. For the first time in several years, 2013 looks set to play host to the launch of numerous compelling new...

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Android Jelly Bean 4.1 confirmed for Samsung Galaxy S2

Samsung clearly hasn't forgotten about S2 users Samsung Korea has confirmed that the popular Galaxy S2 smartphone will get an infusion of Android Jelly Bean. The company revealed details of the update on its official site, but did not say when exactly the refresh will become available to Galaxy S2 owners. Among the new features are Google Now and the Android...

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Apps and updates worth downloading: Facebook Messenger, Cycloramic, Final Fantasy II, and more

Deck out your new phone or tablet with apps to use while you're un-decking the halls and recovering from the holidays. Facebook Messenger and Skype get updates, get a new app to manage your tasks or replace your keyboard, and relive classic games like Final Fantasy and Metal Slug on new platforms. With the holidays over and the malaise that comes with it slowly...

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Google to enable Google Maps on Windows Phone after all

Google Maps block for IE users ending soon Google has said it will be "soon" removing the block on its Maps service for Windows Phone handsets using the Internet Explorer browser. Currently, anyone wishing to access the Google Maps mobile site through the built-in Microsoft browser is redirected to the Google.com homepage, allowing them to, at least, use...

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Samsung Galaxy S II JB update detailed, coming very soon

Samsung has kept its promise from last year and has now revealed details regarding the Galaxy S II Jelly Bean update. In addition to the enhanced performance that Project Butter in Android 4.1 Jelly Bean will provide, the update will also bring features from the Galaxy S III such as Smart Stay, Pop-up Play and Pause while recording video. Some new applications will...

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