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JD Power: Verizon Leads in Customer Care for 4th Period

February 8, 2013

Verizon Wireless remains king of customer care, according to J.D. Power and Associates. It’s the fourth consecutive time Verizon has claimed top honors in the bi-annual wireless customer care full-service performance study. The 2013 volume 1 survey results are based on responses from 7,332 wireless subscribers from July through December 2012. Verizon scored 766...
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AT&T 4G LTE Spreads, Now Totals 141 Markets (List)

February 5, 2013

AT&T has started rolling out and expanding 4G LTE coverage to various new markets in Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Georgia today. The second largest wireless carrier in the nation now has its LTE footprint in 141 markets, which covers over 170 million people in the US. AT&T is on track to extend coverage to...
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Qualcomm APQ8084 2.3GHz Quad-Core Processor with Adreno 420 GPU Details (Roadmap Leak)

January 30, 2013

If you were impressed with Qualcomm’s MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 processor from CES 2013, you will be blown away by the chipset-maker’s plans for 2014. Looking at the leaked specs for the unofficial Qualcomm APQ8084, it’s clear that it’s a significant upgrade over the current APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro with Adreno 320 GPU and upcoming...
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Angry Birds Star Wars Escape From Hoth Update Coming

January 29, 2013

Rovio has started teasing a new update for their hit Angry Birds: Star Wars game for Android, Windows Phone and iPhone. While there aren’t too many details at this point, Rovio  tweeted an image and the hashtag “Escape from Hoth” today, suggesting that will be the name of the next expansion pack. Rovio’s last...
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Sprint 4G LTE Network Now Available in Boston, Fort Wayne, Austin, Columbia, Gettysburg and Puerto Rico

January 28, 2013

Sprint flipped the switch to its 4G LTE network in some additional markets today. Subscribers of the Now Network can officially access lightning-fast LTE data speeds in the following areas: Boston and Framingham, Massachusetts; Austin and Bryan/College Station, Texas; Columbia, Tennessee; Fort Wayne, Indiana, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; Emporia, Kansas; and Western Puerto Rico (including Aguadilla, Isabela, Cabo Rojo, Mayagüez)....
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SmartKeitai’s CES 2013 Video Coverage in Review

January 27, 2013

In case you missed our CES 2013 coverage from earlier in the month, here’s a roundup of all our videos from the conference. We managed to film over 30 videos covering smartphones, tablets, gaming, smart devices, prototypes, fitness bands, various accessories and more. Check out the list with direct links below or head to...
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Goal Zero Switch 8 Solar Recharging Kit for Android Smartphones, iPhone and Windows Phone (Video)

January 27, 2013

The Goal Zero Switch 8 Solar Recharging Kit is for users who want a fail-safe reserve battery source in the event their smartphone runs out of juice from regular use or during a power outage. As described in the video above, the Kit includes the Switch 8 Recharger and Nomad Solar Panel. You can...
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Huawei Ascend W1 with Windows Phone 8 Hands On (Video)

January 17, 2013

In this video from CES 2013, we get a quick demo of Huawei’s upcoming Windows Phone 8 device, the Ascend W1. This smartphone features a 4-inch WVGA IPS LCD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8230 1.2GHz dual-core processor with Adreno 320 GPU, 4GB of internal storage, 512MB of RAM, a 5 megapixel rear camera, VGA...
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Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Strength Test Demo from CES 2013 (Video)

January 15, 2013

Corning unveiled its new glass technology for smartphones and tablets, Gorilla Glass 3, at the International CES 2013 in Las Vegas. The third generation of Gorilla Glass is said to be three times more scratch resistant. According to Corning, Gorilla Glass 3 has been improved at the molecular level by implementing a feature called...
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Panasonic 20-inch Ultra HD 4K Resolution Prototype Tablet with Windows 8 Pro at 2013 CES (Video)

January 14, 2013

Panasonic has developed a 20″ 4K prototype tablet running Windows 8 Pro, and we checked it out at CES 2013 where the Japanese company had one on display. The complete list of specs were revealed, but are subject to change: a 20-inch IPS Alpha 10-point multitouch display with Ultra HD 4K 3840×2560 resolution and...
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CTIA 2014 to be Super Mobile Show, Set for September 9-11

January 2, 2013

CTIA, the Wireless Association, typically holds two conferences focused on mobility each year. CTIA 2013, geared for technology and consumer electronics, is scheduled to take place on May 21st in Las Vegas while MobileCON, centered around IT solutions, is set for October 9th in San Diego. Well, next year, the association will consolidate its...
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Huawei Ascend Mate Phablet, D2 Android Smartphone and W1 Windows Phone Press Images Leaked with CES 2013 Approaching

January 1, 2013

Huawei will unveil the Ascend Mate, Ascend D2 and W1 just one week from today at CES 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. A new leak reveals some of the press images the company will be using to promote the Android phablet, flagship Android smartphone and colorful Windows Phone soon. Check out each device’s respective...
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Angry Birds Star Wars Hoth Update Adds 20 New Levels, Princess Leia and AT-AT Walkers on Android and iOS (Video)

November 29, 2012

“It is a dark time for the Rebellion. Evading the dreaded Imperial Starfleet, a group of freedom fighters has established a new secret base on the remote ice world of Hoth. Unfortunately the evil Darth Vader discovers their hideout, and the desperate Rebel birds must escape the AT-ATs and Pigtroopers hot on their trail....
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Verizon Wireless Winner, AT&T Loser in Consumer Reports 2012 Customer Satisfaction Survey

November 29, 2012

Verizon Wireless took top honors among major carriers in Consumer Reports’ 2012 wireless subscriber survey, which is based on participation from over 63,000 readers. Sprint and T-Mobile were next in line, respectively, while AT&T, the second largest carrier in the nation, finished last of the big four. It’s important to note, however, that AT&T...
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T-Mobile Cyber Monday Sale: Free LG Optimus 9, Samsung Galaxy Note, Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, Galaxy S II, Nokia Lumia 810, HTC Windows Phone 8X

November 26, 2012

T-Mobile has a large selection of free Android and Windows Phone smartphones for its big Cyber Monday sale today. The following devices can be had at no cost as long as you sign a new two-year agreement: the LG Optimus 9, Samsung Galaxy Note, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, Samsung Galaxy S II, Nokia...
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