Monthly Archives: June 2012

RIM in Serious Trouble

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It may come as no surprise to anyone that the once iconic RIM, the company responsible for the BlackBerry smartphone line, is in dire straits. RIM has been struggling for some time now in the smartphone market, quickly finding its … Continue reading

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Google Nexus Tablet: The Nexus 7

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Despite the fact that ‘the Nexus 7’ sounds a bit like some kind of sci-fi meets wild-west action flick, the new Nexus tablet unveiled by Google at its 2012 I/O conference looks all kinds of promising. From the outset we’ll … Continue reading

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Google I/O: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

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Google has detailed the changes and improvements coming to the Android OS with the next update: 4.1 Jelly Bean. Jelly Bean is set to bring some key improvements to the ecosystem with a definite focus on eliminating the lag time … Continue reading

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Samsung Galaxy Note Review

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We know this one’s a little late, but we thought that while we eagerly await Samsung’s Galaxy S III to show up on our doorstep and with the Galaxy Note 2 supposedly around the corner we should at least finally … Continue reading

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Sharp AQUOS Android Feel UX

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We don’t know too much about the new Sharp AQUOS Feel UX experience just yet, but we’re definitely intrigued by what we’ve seen. It looks like Sharp has taken a unique approach to Android smartphone user interface (UI) design, borrowing … Continue reading

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Windows Phone 8 Finally Announced

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Hot on the heels of its Surface tablet announcement, Microsoft has finally unveiled Windows Phone 8. The new version of the increasingly popular OS is a significant improvement over its predecessors and has been almost completely rebuilt from the ground … Continue reading

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TPG Fined $2 Million on Broadband

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TPG, the broadband and telco service provider was today fined $2M for misleading consumers about the total cost of the Unlimited ADSL2+ package. TPG have spent far more on marketing the service than the fine is worth so it is … Continue reading

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The Different MS Surface Tablets

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There’s been some confusion regarding the two new Surface Tablets that were recently announced by Microsoft and what those differences mean, if anything. Of the two that have been announced one will come running Windows RT and the other will … Continue reading

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Microsoft Surface Tablet Announced

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Microsoft has actually managed to impress tech gurus and tablet fans alike around the world with the announcement of its new and upcoming Microsoft Surface Tablet. Complete with 10.6 inch screen, Gorilla Glass 2 display and new VaporMG scratch-resistant casing, … Continue reading

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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Preview

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The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is the direct successor to the original and remarkably successful Galaxy Note. The Galaxy Note almost single-handedly created the niche, yet thriving “phablet” industry, with its originally questionable size that sits somewhere between what one … Continue reading

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