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Galaxy Note 3 review: Even more features packed into a (slightly) bigger body

Posted October 1, 2013 - 4:44 pm

Samsung threw everything but the kitchen sink into its latest not-quite-a-phone, not-quite-a-tablet. No wonder it's so big.
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Galaxy Note 10.1 review: It takes more than high-end specs to make a great tablet

Posted October 1, 2013 - 4:42 pm

This tablet chugs more than a frat boy at Oktoberfest.
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New in iOS 7: What developers need to know

Posted October 1, 2013 - 2:35 pm

The revamped UI, dynamic type, new multitasking modes, and 64-bit support point to new classes of apps -- and devices
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Review: Xcode 5 makes better, faster, stronger iOS and OS X apps

Posted October 1, 2013 - 12:43 pm

Major upgrade to Apple's IDE scores high with faster compiling, 64-bit support, easier debugging, source control integration, and automated testing
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iPhone 5c: The no-brainer upgrade for iPhone 4 or 4s

Posted September 27, 2013 - 3:00 pm

When a new device comes out, it's only natural to compare it to its immediate predecessor: Does this thing do something new the last thing couldn't do? It's a measuring stick, a way to put the new device into context. And when we're talking iPhones, it's a perfectly standard practice.
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5 great free apps for customizing Android

Posted September 25, 2013 - 12:05 pm

Android is the most customizable smartphone OS, but if you want more ways to master it, I've got help. Here are five free apps that will help you customize Android and be more productive.
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3 wireless media hubs: Extra storage for mobile devices

Posted September 16, 2013 - 4:47 pm

Travelers who want to take some extra storage and battery power along with them should check out these three mobile devices.
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Super-fast Wi-Fi: Cisco, Ubiquiti access points top out at nearly 400Mbps

Posted September 16, 2013 - 11:54 am

First wave of 802.11ac access points for the enterprise deliver speed, management features.
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BlackBerry Q10 review: You'll either love it or hate it

Posted September 12, 2013 - 12:04 pm

Physical keyboard addicts now have a smartphone designed for them, but no one else may want to suffer the drawbacks
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Hands on with Apple's iPhone 5C and 5S

Posted September 10, 2013 - 4:14 pm

Here are my immediate first impressions on Apple's iPhone models, the 5C and 5S, which the company launched on Tuesday and allowed reporters to test after the press conference at its Cupertino, California, headquarters.
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Hands on with Sony's QX10 lens camera

Posted September 5, 2013 - 6:44 am

This interesting gadget is essentially a digital camera that relies on a smartphone for the screen and controls.
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Lookout Antivirus & Security review: Basic protection for your Android phone

Posted September 4, 2013 - 4:13 pm

Don't let your sensitive data fall into the wrong hands.
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Hands on Samsung's Galaxy Note 3

Posted September 4, 2013 - 1:36 pm

It's the IFA electronics show in Berlin so that means it's time for Samsung to launch a new Note, one of its large-screened smartphones.
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Hands on with Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch

Posted September 4, 2013 - 1:36 pm

A quick play with Samsung's Galaxy Gear shows a fairly responsive device.
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Eurocom Panther 5SE: The Incredible Hulk of notebook computers

Posted August 26, 2013 - 7:05 am

Eurocom rocked us with the most powerful per-pound choice in a notebook that we've seen to date. The Panther 5SE came with 4TB of storage, 64GB of DIMM3 memory and eight Xeon cores. You won't find the Panther at the big-box retailers – the version we tested runs $7,500. But we rate this device highly for its extreme flexibility and muscularity.
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Review: Lenovo ThinkPad Helix flips Ultrabook expectations

Posted August 20, 2013 - 1:03 pm

Fast, functional Windows 8 laptop-tablet lets you detach for tablet use or dock with the display facing in or out
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Droid Ultra deep-dive review: Bigger, but not necessarily better

Posted August 20, 2013 - 12:54 pm

Verizon's Motorola Droid Ultra has a larger display and a couple of other features, but that doesn't put it ahead of its smaller cousin, the Moto X.
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7 mobile hard drives: More portable and more powerful

Posted August 19, 2013 - 11:23 am

If you want to back up and carry all your data with you, these lightweight hard drives let you do it easily and with style.
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New Nexus 7 takes on iPad Mini and Kindle Fire HD

Posted August 15, 2013 - 4:01 pm

Google's revised media tablet is a lot better than the original, but not enough to unseat the iPad Mini in our media tablet deathmatch
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Moto X deep dive review: Hype aside, it's a really good phone

Posted August 8, 2013 - 12:26 pm

Moto X, the first smartphone completely designed after Google acquired Motorola Mobility, is an interesting and well-fashioned consumer device.
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Lenovo IdeaTab Lynx gives Intel Atom a bad name

Posted August 5, 2013 - 2:11 pm

Lenovo's Atom-based Windows 8 tablet-laptop hybrid is lightweight and usable, but build quality doesn't cut it
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Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11S has some odd moves

Posted August 5, 2013 - 2:05 pm

Bendy Windows 8 laptop-tablet combines solid performance, good battery life, and a questionable design choice
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Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 review: A good, but pricey, business tool

Posted August 2, 2013 - 11:10 am

The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 is a business-centric mobile device that offers an all-day PC experience. Battery life is impressive, as is the included stylus. But the optional accessories that make it an effective tool for power users are also the features that leave the most room for improvement.
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The new Nexus 7 is the best 7-inch tablet that money can buy

Posted July 30, 2013 - 9:13 pm

A $30 price hike buys you a faster performance, better sound, wireless charging, and an impressive 1080p display, all in a slimmer package.
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Review: SanDisk's wireless mobile flash drives -- one of them's a winner

Posted July 25, 2013 - 3:17 pm

SanDisk this week released its first wireless external flash drives, offering mobile device users up to 64GB of capacity for streaming movies or storing photos. But only one of the two drives is a clear winner.
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