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by Alex Dobie
May 02, 2013
Free basic version of the popular app, augmented by in-app purchases
The Beautiful Widgets team has launched a basic free version of its weather and widget customization app. The basic app can b...
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by Alex Dobie
May 02, 2013
ClockWorkMod dev steps in to help actor root his HTC One
Star Trek: The Next Generation actor and all-round alpha-nerd Wil Wheaton is having trouble rooting his HTC One. Of course Clo...
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by Alex Dobie
May 02, 2013
Final Q1 results underscore what unaudited figures told us, but there's a more optimistic outlook for Q2
HTC has officially announced its consolidated first-quarter financial results, and th...
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by Alex Dobie
May 01, 2013
Camera-centric smartphone with 20-megapixel 1/1.6-inch sensor could be coming later this year
Smartphone imaging tech is constantly evolving, with manufacturers cramming ever more advanced shoot...
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by Alex Dobie
May 01, 2013
New Samsung phone available in-store and online through major retailer
British retailer Phones4U sends word that it's officially launched the Samsung Galaxy S4, with the handset being availa...
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by Alex Dobie
May 01, 2013
'Mini' HTC One could pack 4.3-inch, 720p display, dual-core CPU
HTC was won heaps of praise for the design of its new flagship smartphone, the HTC One. So it's natural that it m...
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by Alex Dobie
Apr 30, 2013
Picking up your Galaxy S4 this week? Check out some of the top accessories
The Galaxy S4 is finally upon us, and that means many of us will be looking for some shiny new accessories to go with t...
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by Alex Dobie
Apr 30, 2013
Total EE 4G cities reaches 62, carrier says
EE, the UK's first and currently only 4G LTE network operator, sends word that it's just flipped the switch on LTE in another twelve towns ...
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by Alex Dobie
Apr 30, 2013
LTE-capable mid-ranger shows up with an affordable PAYG price tag
Sony's Xperia SP looks to be one of the more interesting mid-level Android handsets coming our way over the next f...
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by Alex Dobie
Apr 29, 2013
"If you like the S3 then this phone is even better / It has an HD screen and is just a lot slimmer."
Samsung has earned something of a reputation for putting on unique and often rather...
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by Alex Dobie
Apr 29, 2013
$149.99 up-front, then $20 per month on 24-month not-a-contract
Following AT&T and Sprint's launch last week, the Samsung Galaxy S4 is now available from T-Mobile USA. Right now the devi...
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by Alex Dobie
Apr 29, 2013
Samsung designers tell how they brought the Galaxy S4 to life
In the latest installment of its "design story" series, Samsung cracks open the Galaxy S4 design process for all to see...
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by Alex Dobie
Apr 29, 2013
Stability fixes, as well as Zoe, camera, Beats Audio and location service tweaks in first OTA
After a limited roll-out in some European countries this past week, the update to software version 1...
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by Alex Dobie
Apr 24, 2013
New Yorkers weigh in on the big Android question of the year
Samsung Galaxy S4 or HTC One? It's a question that's bound to be asked over and over in the coming weeks and months, as Samsu...
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by Alex Dobie
Apr 24, 2013
The Galaxy S4 represents a refinement of Samsung's earlier efforts, but is that enough to guarantee its success in the smartphone market of 2013?
Enter, the Samsung Galaxy S4. Despite the ab...
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by Alex Dobie
Apr 24, 2013
Take a closer look at Samsung's new flagship phone in the Android Central Galaxy S4 photo gallery
If you've checked out our review of the Samsung Galaxy S4 and watched all our accompanyi...
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by Alex Dobie
Apr 24, 2013
Wondering how the Galaxy S4's rear camera performs? Check out our library of sample shots!
The Galaxy S4 is one of the biggest phone launches of the year, and manufacturer Samsung has u...
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by Alex Dobie
Apr 24, 2013
Poor network performance can handicap even the fastest of smartphones
This is the Sprint Galaxy S4. There are many others like it, but this one is Sprint’s. Externally, the phone bears no ...
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by Alex Dobie
Apr 24, 2013
How does Samsung's 1080p HD SuperAMOLED match up against last year's offerings and the latest LCD panels?
A pet technology of Korean giant Samsung, AMOLED displays have adorned ever...
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by Alex Dobie
Apr 24, 2013
The humble flip cover becomes a smart accessory
Flip covers for smartphones are nothing new -- ever since smartphones have had screens, users have sought a convenient way to keep it protected an...























































