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Have you ever been the victim or recipient of a text messaging mishap?

Android In an attempt to smooth the rough transition from tactile, physical keyboards to the on-screen, soft keyboards of modern smartphones, developers implemented auto-correct software. In many cases, auto-correct can help weed out common...

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What would you change about iOS?

Ios Don’t fix what isn’t broken. I saw that reiterated a few times after the unveiling of iOS 6 . I can understand the sentiment. That’s essentially what Apple showcased. iOS, previously known as iPhone OS, hasn’t...

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When paid apps go free …

Android I have the habit of compulsively buying a ton of apps and games. Most of the time, I buy them on impulse because I know I will change my mind if I give any consideration, and I may miss out on a fine application that could quickly find...

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Email app creator Sparrow acquired by Google

Cell Phone Apps Well, this is a bit of a surprise. Sparrow, a company that's know for its Mac and iOS email applications, announced today that it's been acquired by Google. Sparrow broke the news in a blog post on its official site, explaining that it'll...

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Do you splurge for devices with more storage?

Android Storage space on your smartphone, or lack thereof rather, isn't something many people lose sleep over at night. Unlike a computer or an external HDD, most people don't plan on storing their entire music and digital movie libraries on their...

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Carriers said to be testing nano-SIMs to prep for new iPhone, Verizon CFO hints at possible Q4 debut

Ios Earlier this week it was rumored that European carriers are busy ordering nano-SIM cards in anticipation of the new iPhone's arrival, and now another report claims that Apple will be making the move to nano with its next handset. According...

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Sprint won't implement an extra charge for FaceTime over cellular

Ios It's still unclear whether or not AT&T plans to charge users that make FaceTime calls over a cellular connection, but one carrier confirmed today that it won't be implementing any extra fees for the upcoming iOS 6 feature. In a statement...

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HP says Enyo 2 application framework is "production-ready," moves it out of beta

Android While there was some less-than-exciting news for HP's Enyo back at the end of May, HP has some good Enyo-related news to share with us today. Enyo is a JavaScript application framework, and Enyo 1 was the framework underlying the apps on...

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It's never a bad idea to prepare for a lost or stolen phone

Android Having a phone for any length of time, it's easy to get attached to it, to grow accustomed to it being around and to grow comfortable with storing sensitive or personal information on it. But what if, in the blink of an eye, it were to...

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Apple must post notice of ruling that Samsung's Galaxy Tab doesn't copy iPad, U.K. judge says

Android Earlier this month a U.K. judge ruled that the multiple Samsung Galaxy Tab models do not infringe upon the design of Apple's iPad, saying that Samsung's tablets are "not as cool" as Apple's. The case got even more interesting today, as the...

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Test units of new iPhone said to have 1GB RAM, LTE and NFC as cases for device begin appearing online

Ios The new iPhone leaks and rumors just don't stop coming. Today a new report from BGR claims to have some details on the unannounced device, including some possible spec information. According to the site's "trusted source," the...

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Do you prefer faster and smoother standard definition video over HD?

Android The large, widescreen displays on smartphones and tablets of today are perfect for watching and streaming media from virtually anywhere in the world, especially video content. Pocket-sized computers now come with radios that connect them...

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HTC hits Apple with countersuit using patents gained from HP

Ios Brace yourself for more mobile patent news, folks, because it's been revealed that HTC has filed a countersuit against Apple here in the U.S. The case in question actually began in 2010 when Motorola sued Apple, and then that battle was...

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Motorola XOOM doesn't infringe on Apple iPad design, German court rules

Android Nearly a year ago we learned that Apple had filed a suit against Motorola in Germany, alleging that the XOOM was infringing upon the design of the iPad. Now we've got a ruling on the matter, and it seems that neither side had much luck....

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AT&T may charge for FaceTime over cellular use on iOS 6 [UPDATED]

Ios When Apple took the wraps off of iOS 6 last month, one of the several new features of the OS that the company named off was the ability to make FaceTime video calls over a cellular connection. Customers have been able to make FaceTime...

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European carriers purportedly ordering nano-SIMs in anticipation of new iPhone debut

Ios It was just two years ago with the introduction of the iPad and iPhone 4 that Apple began using micro-SIM cards in its devices, but according to a new report, the Cupertino firm may be planning to switch to an even smaller SIM in the next...

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iOS 6 beta 3 begins rolling out to registered developers [UPDATED]

Ios Registered iOS developers, start your updating engines. Apple has begun pushing out iOS 6 beta 3 to users that are a part of its developer program. The new software is available as an over-the-air download by going into Settings > General...

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How often do you switch phones?

Android Most people, when they go into their carrier store with the intention of buying a new cell phone, they plan to keep that phone for the next two years. In exchange for a smaller price tag, otherwise known as subsidization, the majority of...

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Do you use screen protectors to preserve your smartphone's display?

Android There are hundreds of components within your smartphone that make it run as smoothly and efficiently as it does. But all of that would be for nothing if it weren't for the giant, glorious display. A smartphone's display is easily one of...

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Smaller iPad rumored for this year with 7.85-inch screen, price that's "significantly less" than $499 [UPDATED]

Ios It may be the weekend, but it looks like the rumors of a smaller iPad won't be taking any time off. A new report from The New York Times claims that Apple is prepping a new iPad with a 7.85-inch display that's expected to be formally...

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"Take the poll! What is the perfect smartphone size?"

Akash Gupta 4 Inch

Ira James White Jr. 4 inches is perfect ergonomically and for size, all these big phones are getting out of hand. I say getting out of hand because most if not all cellphone makers think they're in a size race now, and I feel like we're going back to the damn 80's and 90's with these big phones by our heads.. get a decent 7 inch tablet to compliment your phone if you need something bigger