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Vizio unveils two HD Android smartphones – but only for China

Vizio has unveiled a couple of impressive Android smartphones at CES - but before you get excited, they are for the Chinese market only right now.
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If you have 4G LTE, chances are you’re using less Wi-Fi, but why?

As LTE networks spread across the globe a new report has found that subscribers download more data, use Wi-Fi less, and are more likely to be on metered plans than 3G subscribers.
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Stay warm and connected with winter gadgets to beat the chill

If the wintery weather and the freezing cold have got you holed up inside going slowly stir crazy then you need some high tech winter gear to warm you up.
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The 10-inch tablet takedown: iPad vs. Surface RT vs. Nexus 10

If you’re struggling to decide which large tablet to buy, then this iPad vs Nexus 10 vs Surface RT comparison can lend a helping hand.
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Remembering the Razr: The device that snapped shut the era of flip phones

We take a fond look back at the design classic that was the Motorola Razr. 130 million sales made it the most popular flip phone of all time. Seven years ago it was the best Christmas present you could hope to receive.

How to avoid getting suckered when you shop for gadgets

Some retailers will do anything to get you in the door and dropping money on tech – like some of these dodgy strategies.
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Bad news: you’re not getting a domestic robot and you still need to mow the lawn

You can carry the collective knowledge of humanity in your pocket with a smartphone, but domestic robots remain nearly as far-flung as they seemed decades ago. What happened?

How to play iTunes music and videos on your Android phone

Are you looking for a method to get your iTunes music onto your Android phone? Join us as we run through the process and offer you a choice of solutions that will have you enjoying all that iTunes content on your Android tablet or smartphone today.
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Google Nexus 4 vs. Samsung Galaxy S3: In-depth comparison

If you're in the market for a new Android smartphone and you want something truly top of the line then the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the Google Nexus 4 are bound to be in your sights. The question is: which is better? We put the Galaxy S3 and Nexus 4 head-to-head in this detailed comparison and try to pick a winner.
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Does tech really make kids grow up faster?

Kids now have access to more information through a 4-inch screen than used to be available in a library the size of a city block, but is it affecting the way they develop for better or worse?
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Best Halloween apps for Android

Bag yourself a host of spooky Android apps just in time for Halloween. We round up apps to help you with your costume, horror movie apps, scary story apps, and more in this top ten Halloween Android apps list.
Apple wins big: Samsung violated Apple patents, must pay $1.05 billion in damages, court rules

ITC ruling finds Samsung does infringe four Apple patents

Samsung just lost another case against Apple in the U.S. as an ITC judge found the company had infringed on four Apple patents. If the finding is upheld then the ITC has the power to stop infringing devices from being imported into the country.
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iPhone 5 vs iPhone 4S: Our in-depth comparison

The iPhone 5 is here. But is it worth the money to upgrade from the iPhone 4S? Check out the specs and decide for yourself.
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Why vinyl and cassettes should stay dead and hipster analog revivalism should join them

There’s a good reason that 8-tracks, rotary telephones and tube TVs all went to the landfill: They suck compared to what we have today. And no amount of reimagining history will make them any cooler.
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How old should you have to be to own a smartphone?

At what age should you get your first smartphone? It's a tricky debate and we take a look at both sides of the argument.
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Why are we all so terrified of Google?

Google’s data-hoarding reputation may be well deserved, but is helping users connect the dots really such a bad thing?
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How to update your iPhone and iPad to iOS 6

You may not have an iPhone 5, but you can still get the latest Apple operating system by updating your iPhone or iPad to iOS 6. Here's how.
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Does tech grant us more time away from work, or less?

Mobile technology has the capacity to liberate us from the punch clock, but instead, most of us elect to drag on our work days voluntarily. When is enough enough?
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‘Passive sharing’ clogs the arteries of social networks, but is it too late for a bypass?

If you don’t have time to type it, we don’t have time to read it. Let’s call “passive sharing” what it is: social media spam.

Best apps to automate your Android phone

Learn how you can create different settings profiles for your Android smartphone and trigger them using apps or NFC tags.
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Best iPad accessories: Pimp your iPad

Check out our picks for the best iPad accessories including cases, keyboards, and more.
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iPhone 4: Everything You Need to Know

The iPhone 4 is here and we have all the answers to your questions about Apple's new iPhone including pictures and detailed specifications.

RIM announces 4G LTE PlayBook and offers to license BlackBerry 10 to other manufacturers

RIM has announced the new version of the BlackBerry PlayBook and it features 4G LTE connectivity. It will be released in Canada first on August 9. RIM CEO Thorsten Heins also floated the idea of licensing BB10 to manufacturers.
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Will Web broadcasters like Netflix degrade the quality of TV?

Web broadcasters like Netflix make a fine home for shows we already know and love, but do they have what it takes to keep the ball rolling?
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Why you shouldn’t fall for the upgrade trap phone makers set for you

Will the latest superphone save you time, organize your days and make you the life of the party any more than your last phone? Probably not.
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Our favorite Strange iPhone Accessories

The iPhone has thousands of completely normal docks and accessories, but what about the oddballs? We list our favorite weird, strange iPhone accessories.

The curse of the lengthy game: How developers are changing their style to get you to finish games

Studies show that most people don't actually complete the games that they buy. So how can developers change the way they make games to keep people playing?

How developers deal with griefers

Griefers, the people in games that deliberately try to annoy others, are a problem for gamers. So how do developers plan design a game knowing that a small group will actively try to undermine their work?
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Top three problems the mobile industry needs to solve

The smartphone industry may be booming, but carriers and manufacturers alike face some major hurdles ahead.
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Sex and games don’t mix, but why not?

The sexual content of the new Tomb Raider sparked the most recent in a long line of controversies regarding sex in video games. But why?

Gaming the system: How reliable are app store ratings?

While burgeoning mobile app stores rely on user reviews to separate the gems from the duds, the system is ripe for exploitation.