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Eventually most of our computing efforts are expected to go mobile and come and go with us (or remain in the cloud), but in the meantime we dedicate this section to the latest smartphones and innovative mobile platforms, tablets, laptops and wireless technologies.

Nexus 7 refresh expected at I/O: upgraded SoC and display, same price

Posted May 10, 2013, 12:00 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Mobile Computing, Hardware
With Google I/O just around the corner, speculation is starting to mount about what the company might show next week in San Francisco. The next major update to Android seems like a given, but according to KGI securities analyst Mingchi…
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Nokia's Lumia 928 gets official on Verizon, coming next week for $99

Posted May 10, 2013, 11:30 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing With Video
Nokia’s Lumia 928 smartphone is now official as Verizon Wireless just announced it ahead of a planned Nokia media event next Tuesday in London. The new handset will carry a Gorilla Glass-coated 4.5-inch AMOLED display operating at 1,280 x 768…
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Report: Amazon is working on two smartphones, one with a 3D display

Posted May 10, 2013, 8:30 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing
In what should be a surprise to nobody at this point, rumors of an Amazon smartphone are once again making the rounds. This time around, however, Amazon’s fabled handset is getting a boost in the way of a glasses-free 3D…
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Android 4.3 Jelly Bean spotted in the wild, expected next week

Posted May 8, 2013, 5:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing, Software
The next version of Google’s mobile operating system is already in the wild according to a number of reports around the web. Android 4.3 Jelly Bean hasn’t been officially announced yet but is already being field tested – effectively pushing…
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T-Mobile sells 500,000 iPhone 5s in first month, quarterly profits drop

Posted May 8, 2013, 10:44 AM by Dave LeClair | Filed in Industry News, Mobile Computing
T-Mobile has just released its earnings report for the first quarter of 2013, offering a first look at the company's iPhone 5 sales since it began carrying the device about a month ago. The self-procalimed 'uncarrier' was able to move…
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"Dead in five years": The reports of the tablet's demise are greatly exaggerated

Posted May 8, 2013, 7:30 AM by Wendy Boswell | Filed in Mobile Computing, Hardware With Video
There are wildly differing viewpoints on whether or not the tablet is on its way out, as you might guess. One perspective is that of the smartphone taking over what the tablet does; which is basically content consumption and creation, albeit the latter on a more limited scale than, say, a standard desktop or convertible Ultrabook.
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Viber launches messaging app for PC and Mac as competitors stick to mobile

Posted May 7, 2013, 11:00 AM by Dave LeClair | Filed in Software, Mobile Computing With Video
Third-party messaging applications are big business on mobile, with many users looking to break away from the expensive text messaging plans offered by carriers. WhatsApp is likely the most used of these apps, but Viber is looking to take the…
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Next iPad mini expected to feature Retina Display

Posted May 7, 2013, 8:00 AM by Jesse Schoff | Filed in Apple, Mobile Computing
Apple is preparing a Retina version of the iPad mini for release in the third quarter of 2013, according to DisplaySearch NPD analyst Richard Shim. This is not the first time we are hearing about a Retina-equipped mini, however Shim's…
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Latest web leak showcases budget-minded BlackBerry R10

Posted May 6, 2013, 4:38 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing
Leaked images from a BlackBerry fan site in China show what is allegedly the firm’s next smartphone, the BlackBerry R10. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen images of the phone find their way to the web as previous leaks…
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Samsung unveils Galaxy Core smartphone, touts dual-sim cards

Posted May 6, 2013, 2:15 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Mobile Computing, Industry News
Following numerous recent rumors, Samsung has finally unveiled its Galaxy Core -- the company's upcoming and purportedly lower-end smartphone offering. Samsung says the device is poised to arrive this month in "select markets". A wider launch of a second variant…
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Latest Windows 8.1 beta silently updates Windows Store apps

Posted May 6, 2013, 1:45 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Microsoft, Mobile Computing
Users of Microsoft's latest Windows 8.1 beta (build 9385) have reported that Windows Store apps now silently update themselves without need for user intervention. If you value up-to-dateness but couldn't care less about developer release notes, then this upcoming change…
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Amazon leaks first 8-inch full Windows 8 tablet, priced at $379

Posted May 6, 2013, 12:00 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Microsoft, Mobile Computing
Amazon has all but confirmed rumors about an incoming breed of smaller Windows tablets by accidentally listing an 8.1-inch Acer Iconia over the weekend, running the full version of Microsoft’s latest operating system. The listing has since been removed, but…
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Robotic insect takes first flight, barely weighs more than grain of rice

Posted May 3, 2013, 11:30 AM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News, Mobile Computing With Video
Researchers toiling away in a Harvard University lab have developed what is said to be the world's most miniscule, guided, flying robot. Weighing just under three thousandths of an ounce, RoboBee with its 3cm wingspan borrows heavily from real flying…
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Jelly Bean installs surpass Ice Cream Sandwich for the first time

Posted May 2, 2013, 12:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Industry News, Mobile Computing
Google has revealed that for the first time, the number of active Android 4.1 and 4.2 Jelly Bean installations have surpassed those of Ice Cream Sandwich. It’s good news for Google as the platform has faced fragmentation issues for quite…
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Samsung Galaxy Note III rumored to ship with eight-core CPU / GPU

Posted May 1, 2013, 6:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing
Samsung’s fabled Galaxy Note III could be the stuff of legends if the latest rumors have any credibility. That’s because we’re now hearing that the successor to the Note II could ship with an eight-core CPU and an eight-core GPU,…
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Mozilla demands firm halt spyware masquerading as Firefox

Posted May 1, 2013, 5:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Mobile Computing, Software
Gamma International, a British security firm with ostensibly few scruples, has been accused of developing surveillance software which intentionally masquerades as Firefox. The program's unauthorized similarities to Mozilla's well-known browser prompted the organization to issue a cease-and-desist notice in an…
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Pentagon to grant security clearance to select Apple, Samsung devices

Posted May 1, 2013, 5:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Security, Mobile Computing
Department of Defense employees will soon be able to use smartphones from Apple and Samsung on the job. Specifically, Apple’s iPads and iPhones as well as Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones will be granted security approval from the Pentagon according to sources…
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iOS 7: "dramatic" e-mail and calendar revamp causes delay

Posted May 1, 2013, 2:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Mobile Computing, Apple
Rumors earlier this month suggested Apple's iOS 7 may be running behind schedule. Sources in contact with Bloomberg indicate this delay stems from a impending overhaul of iOS' user interface and "dramatic" changes to Apple's e-mail and calendar apps. These…
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Consumer Reports: Smartphone safety is lacking

Posted May 1, 2013, 12:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Security, Mobile Computing
Smartphones may be one of the most convenient electronic gadgets in this day and age but they also pose a huge security risk as highlighted by Consumer Reports in their annual State of the Net report. The publication found that…
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AT&T trade-in program will give you at least $100 for used devices

Posted May 1, 2013, 7:30 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing
AT&T recently announced a trade-in program designed to help convince existing customers to upgrade to a new smartphone. Starting today, AT&T customers can trade in their current handset for a credit of at least $100 to use towards the purchase…
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Lenovo introduces Windows 8-inspired ThinkPad S431

Posted April 30, 2013, 4:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Hardware, Mobile Computing
Lenovo today announced a new edition to the venerable ThinkPad line, the S431. The notebook includes a multi-finger touchscreen that opens to 180-degrees, backlit keyboard with optimized shortcuts and a large, responsive touchpad – all designed with Windows 8 in mind.
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Nexus 11 tablet specs hit the web ahead of Google I/O

Posted April 30, 2013, 1:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing
Google may be preparing to unveil a larger Nexus tablet in the coming weeks if the most recent rumors pan out. The latest from the rumor mill suggests Google will showcase a Nexus 11 tablet at the company’s upcoming I/O…
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Blackberry CEO believes the Q10 will sell tens of millions of units

Posted April 30, 2013, 8:00 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing
Where most believed the Z10 would pull BlackBerry back into contention, it’s the QWERTY-laden Q10 that has CEO Thorsten Heins excited as of late. The executive recently told Bloomberg he expects to sell tens of millions of Z10 handsets after…
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 announced, looks eerily familiar

Posted April 29, 2013, 4:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News, Mobile Computing
Samsung today announced its upcoming Galaxy Tab 3, the company's next iteration of Galaxy Tab devices. According to Samsung, the tablet will be equipped with a seven-inch screen, much like its predecessor; however, the device will feature a thinner bezel…
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Nokia press conference could reveal new Lumia tablet, smartphone

Posted April 29, 2013, 3:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing
Nokia has invited members of the press to a conference on May 14 where they plan to reveal the next chapter in the Lumia story. The Finnish handset maker didn’t outline exactly what we will see but rumors point to…
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