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Huawei wins German sales ban on 4G ZTE base stations

Posted March 18, 2013 - 11:21 am

Networking and telecom equipment vendor Huawei has won a provisional injunction against sales of 4G base stations by competitor ZTE in Germany.
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Microsoft to sunset Windows Phone 8 support in July 2014

Posted March 18, 2013 - 10:36 am

Microsoft's support for Windows Phone 8 and Windows Phone 7.8 will end in the second half of 2014, according to the software maker.
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Fujitsu tech takes your pulse with your camera phone

Posted March 18, 2013 - 4:06 am

A Fujitsu research lab has developed software that can accurately measure a subject's pulse using the small digital cameras attached to smartphones and tablets.
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Samsung plans high-end Tizen OS phone

Posted March 15, 2013 - 5:34 pm

Samsung is planning to release a high-end smartphone running on the open-source Tizen operating system in August or September.
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Pebble watch review, part 2: one week of '10-4'

Posted March 15, 2013 - 2:28 pm

The Pebble just tells you, quickly, that you need to respond to your spouse’s request to be picked up at work, or helps you ignore the 20th message about that Facebook event you’re not even going to.
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Hackers can cause traffic jams by manipulating real-time traffic data, researcher says

Posted March 15, 2013 - 9:57 am

Hackers can influence real-time traffic-flow-analysis systems to make people drive into traffic jams or to keep roads clear in areas where a lot of people use Google or Waze navigation systems, a German researcher demonstrated at BlackHat Europe.
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The Weekly Hash - March 15, 2013

Posted March 15, 2013 - 9:56 am

The only review of the week’s top tech stories you’ll read that will include Google, the Pope and Larry King all together
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First Look: Samsung Galaxy S 4

Posted March 15, 2013 - 9:42 am

Samsung's long-awaited flagship Android smartphone doesn't fail to impress
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The Weekly Hash - March 15, 2013

Posted March 15, 2013 - 9:35 am

The only review of the week’s top tech stories you’ll read that will include Google, the Pope and Larry King all together
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Countdown to July 1st: Let's start talking about Google Reader replacements

Posted March 15, 2013 - 8:30 am

Google Reader is going away this summer. If you don't get what all the fuss is about, this post isn't for you. For the rest of us, let's get to work finding a replacement.
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iPad 5 rumor rollup for the week ending March 15

Posted March 15, 2013 - 7:40 am

The iOSphere rumor machine for the iPad 5 is running on vapors, given that some were predicting as of last week that the Next iPad will be released "April-ish."
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16 best free apps for your Google Nexus 7

Posted March 15, 2013 - 7:00 am

You have a shiny new Google Nexus 7 Android tablet. Now it's time to make it your own with some excellent apps.
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Samsung to launch Tizen OS phone in 2013; DoCoMo plans to sell it

Posted March 15, 2013 - 4:21 am

Samsung Electronics is readying a smartphone based on the Tizen operating system to be released in the second half of this year, it said Friday.
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Samsung unveils Galaxy S IV with novel camera design

Posted March 14, 2013 - 8:34 pm

The new smartphone has a bigger, sharper screen and front- and rear-facing cameras that can be used at the same time.
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BrandPost: Don't forget the Wi-Fi in your campus BYOD recipe

Posted March 14, 2013 - 4:57 pm

Increased device use on enterprise campuses often needs an increase in local Wi-Fi infrastructure
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Google I/O 2013: the best guesses on what's coming

Posted March 14, 2013 - 3:55 pm

There are leaks, rumors, and indicators that sketch out an image of this year’s Google announcements.
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TCO & Security of Enterprise Grade Mobility

Posted March 14, 2013 - 3:30 pm

In this whitepaper, Strategy Analytics present the findings of extensive research into the total cost of ownership (TCO) and security for the major mobile platforms.
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Post to Facebook from the iOS notification center

Posted March 14, 2013 - 3:05 pm

Here's how you can post to Facebook from your iPhone, iPad or iPod's notification center. 1. Make sure you have the Facebook app installed on your iOS device. 2. Swipe down from the top of your iOS device to see the notification center. 3. Tap the "Tap to Post" button to send your Facebook message.
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Post tweet from iOS notification center

Posted March 14, 2013 - 3:03 pm

Here's how you can tweet from your iPhone, iPad or iPod's notification center. 1. Make sure you have the Twitter app installed on your iOS device. 2. Swipe down from the top of your iOS device to see the notification center. 3. Tap the "Tap to Post" button to send your Tweet. For more, see the original article at the link below.
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Used Samsung Galaxies' value stays in line with used iPhones

Posted March 14, 2013 - 12:52 pm

The Samsung Galaxy S smartphone series has attracted rabid fans, with older-generation models keeping a residual value that rivals that of older-generation Apple iPhones.
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Let Facebook use your Contacts and Calendar in iOS

Posted March 14, 2013 - 12:33 pm

Here's how you can integrate Facebook into your Calendar or Contacts on the iPhone, iPad or iPod. 1. Make sure you have the iOS Facebook app installed. 2. Go to Settings. 3. Go to Facebook in Settings.
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Galaxy S 4 cheat sheet with less than six hours to launch

Posted March 14, 2013 - 12:19 pm

Judging from various leaks, reports, rumors and official tweeted photos, Samsung will focus heavily on new software features when it unveils the Galaxy S 4 smartphone tonight in New York City.
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Secure your home WiFi network

Posted March 14, 2013 - 12:04 pm

Be sure your home WiFi network is secure by checking the security option on your base station.
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Mobile enterprise management tools are targeted by spyphones, researchers warn

Posted March 14, 2013 - 12:01 pm

Enterprises that use mobile device management (MDM) systems to protect their corporate data on employees' mobile phones are not safe from attacks from spyphones, researchers warned at BlackHat Europe on Thursday.
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Security pros pan and praise Microsoft's plans on updating Modern apps in Windows 8, RT

Posted March 14, 2013 - 11:35 am

Microsoft will issue security fixes for its Windows Store apps on the fly, not just on the familiar monthly Patch Tuesday, the company said this week.
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