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Amazon Fire Phone can actually shake up the smartphone industry
There are already plenty of smartphone options out there, and more than enough companies fighting with each other to make the next great smartphone. It is understandable that the response to news of Amazon jumping into the fray with a smartphone of its own design was met with cynicism. However, Amazon is arguably the only…
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Are you worried about someone stealing your mobile device?
If your smartphone or tablet were lost or stolen, which would concern you more: the cost of replacing the mobile device itself, or the value of the personal content–much of it irreplaceable–on the missing device? Most people still get smartphones on some sort of carrier-subsidized plan that makes them seem less expensive than they actually…
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Vibe Z: Lenovo’s First LTE Smartphone
Joining the wide-array of LTE-capable Android smartphones, Lenovo finally unveiled their first-ever 4G handset—the Vibe Z. As one of the highlights at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the gizmo is targeted at the midrange market with a gigantic display, a razor-thin design, and the latest mobile processor—on par with the likes…
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FiLIP Is The Smartphone For Kids Too Young To Have A Smartphone
Sometime around the middle of last year I first heard of the FiLIP. The device is billed as a wearable smart locator and phone for kids, which is an accurate description, but doesn’t fully capture the value it provides. The reality is that the FiLIP is an invaluable device for kids on the go. What…
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Do your homework before buying a new smartphone this Black Friday
The clock is ticking down to Black Friday, the official kickoff of the holiday shopping season. Granted, the definition of “Friday” has been blurred as retailers continue to leapfrog each other to be first to offer unbeatable holiday deals, but sometime this week you should be able to find some excellent deals on a new smartphone if you’re…
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Surface Pro, Day 21: Getting connected
30 Days with Surface Pro: Day 21 Now that I’ve cut the cord and taken the Surface Pro mobile, Day 21 of 30 Days with Surface Pro is focused on getting the Surface Pro connected from wherever it is I may roam. To be honest, the need to connect the Surface Pro to a wireless…