HEXUS.net - Mobile

Roaming charges in Europe are "economic madness"

18 February 2014, 13:00

As 94 per cent of Europeans limit use of mobiles when outside their home country.

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Nvidia Tegra Note packing a K1 SoC appears in benchmarks

18 February 2014, 10:11

Much higher res screen and 2GB RAM will also be present to oil the wheels of Android.

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ViewSonic launches Windows / Android dual-boot tablet

17 February 2014, 14:40

This 10-inch Bay Trail powered tablet costs just over US$500.

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Apple iPad 2 to face chop after three years of availability

17 February 2014, 13:04

Also has Jony Ive departed? He disappeared from Apple exec profiles website.

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Google buys SlickLogin for audio-based authentication tech

17 February 2014, 10:13

Quick, convenient and secure method to confirm your ID uses your smartphone.

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Chat app Viber acquired by Japan's Rakuten for $900m

14 February 2014, 13:00

Rakuten's expansion strategy hopes are to sell goods and services through this IM app.

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Lenovo Q3 results: expands its lead as number one PC maker

13 February 2014, 14:00

But the firm warns that its recent acquisitions may cause short-term tumble.

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LG G Pro 2 smartphone officially revealed ahead of MWC 2014

13 February 2014, 12:17

This KitKat mobile has a 5.9-inch 1080p screen and can shoot 4K video.

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Images leak of HTC Desire 8 premium affordable smartphone

12 February 2014, 17:10

Image and purported specs leak on Chinese forum ahead of MWC 2014.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 range leaked ahead of MWC

12 February 2014, 12:23

Three distinct members of the range include Galaxy Tab 4 7.0, Tab 4 8.0 and Tab 4 10.1.

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Virgin Atlantic staff to use Google Glass at London Heathrow

11 February 2014, 14:15

A six week trail aims to improve customer service for its 'upper class' passengers.

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Samsung hints at new Galaxy S5 interface in Unpacked 5 teaser

11 February 2014, 13:15

Everything's gone circular and colour coded in the firm's pre-MWC invite.

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Microsoft to dish out more storage with OneDrive incentives

11 February 2014, 12:14

It is thought users will be able to build up to 15GB of total free storage using the scheme.

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Windows Phone 8.1 notification centre leaked in screen shots

10 February 2014, 09:30

Swipe down action reveals notification summary, toggle controls and more.

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Viral hit-game 'Flappy Bird' removed from mobile app stores

9 February 2014, 21:55

Popular game, earning $50k a day, has been taken down after 'ruining creator's life'.

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California is expected to enforce adoption of smartphone killswitch

7 February 2014, 11:43

If the bill is passed all mobile devices sold from 2015 onwards would need this feature.

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Samsung Galaxy S5 and Huron Windows Phone 8.1 details leak

5 February 2014, 14:27

We should see them both ahead of MWC during the last week of February.

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Kingston announces UHS-I U3 SD card range for 4K video

5 February 2014, 11:19

This card provides up to 90MB/s read and 80MB/s write performance.

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Samsung Galaxy NotePRO available in the UK from tomorrow

5 February 2014, 10:39

The 12.2-inch tablet will hit the shelves of selected UK retailers priced at £649.

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Google opens Chromecast to devs: expect a flood of new apps

4 February 2014, 13:15

Developers now have full access to Google Cast SDK, 6 months after the device launch.

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Three and EE strike 4G network sharing deal

3 February 2014, 13:45

Also late last week Tesco added 4G data options for no extra fees.

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Scentee's fragrant smartphone notifications go worldwide

3 February 2014, 12:50

Also smartphone notification scent packs include coffee, rose and beef ribs.

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QOTW: Which mobile phone do you use?

31 January 2014, 16:30

Let us know why you chose the device, and whether or not you're happy with it.

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Galaxy Note 3 Neo unveiled: a cheaper 5.5-inch display Note 3

31 January 2014, 12:45

The official launch date is set for February, with both a 3G and an LTE variant available.

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3D 'Air-Touch' projects touchable images above your smartphone

31 January 2014, 12:00

The system could be useful for interacting with mobiles and digital signage.

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Google reports record revenue of $16.86 billion in Q4 2013

31 January 2014, 10:00

Beats Wall Street expectations despite online ad price decline and Motorola losses.

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Samsung plans to open 60 retail stores around Europe

30 January 2014, 12:30

The Samsung dedicated stores will be operated by Carphone Warehouse.

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Dell Wyse Cloud Connect: mobility with enterprise-level security

30 January 2014, 10:05

Slightly larger than a USB thumb drive, it connects to any screen with MHL/HDMI.

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Google confirms that it's selling Motorola to Lenovo for $2.91bn

30 January 2014, 09:00

But the "vast majority" of Motorola Mobility patents will be kept by Google.

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Nintendo dispels rumours about smartphone mini-games

29 January 2014, 19:23

The company confirmed that its intention is to use smart devices only to promote games.

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IDC: smartphone sales surpassed 1 billion for the first time in 2013

29 January 2014, 13:15

But if Intel can't get a grasp of this market it will quit trying by 2015, sources say.

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Google Glass in several frame designs for prescription lenses

28 January 2014, 18:30

New range of spectacles and sunglasses will cost an extra $255 and $150 respectively.

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Microsoft SkyDrive will soon be rebranded as OneDrive

28 January 2014, 12:30

Also Microsoft might soon be rebranding Office Web Apps as Office Online.

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