Reporter: Jonathan Charles
Mobile
'Samsung Galaxy S3: Sales Continue To Spike After iPhone 5 Release, Trial
Samsung's Galaxy S3, despite the release of iPhone 5, is turning out to be a popular smartphone after all, according to recent data. Growth for sales is averaging 9 percent a week, with Apple's announcement serving to increase sales.
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Gadgets
'Sony: Wii U Christmas Launch Will Not Affect PlayStation 3's Success
Wii U's launch this November will ensure that Nintendo's latest gaming console is made available to consumers in time for the holiday season. However, Sony, speaking to Eurogamer, does not think the demand for Wii U will affect PlayStation 3's success.
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'Nokia Lumia 920: What's New With AT&T Versions?
Consumers have known of Nokia's Lumia 920 and 820 smartphones for over a month, though it was not known when the phones would release. AT&T said the phone would hit its shelves this November. However, is this the phone consumers have already seen?
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'iOS 6: Apple Maps Go Offline
Apple Maps may have seen plenty of criticism in its short life, but positive news is here: Apple’s service can cache large areas for offline use. The feature extends to a whole continent once a city is downloaded, outpacing Google Maps Web offering.
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What's App
'Apple 'Maps' Popularity Is Declining, But Is It True?
Findings on Oct. 1 suggested that usage of Maps in iOS 6 fell to just four percent, from 35 percent at launch on Sept. 19. Afterwards the results from Snnapli's were questioned, though the service is defending the findings.
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'Nokia Lumia 920: AT&T Debut Set For Today, Coming Soon To Verizon
Nokia's Lumia 920 smartphone could be unveiled on Oct. 5 on AT&T, according to sources speaking to Bloomberg. Which device AT&T will unveil is unclear, though previous rumors suggested a Nov. 2 launch.
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OS / Software
'iOS 6: Students Say Operating System Is Not New, Loses Data
iOS 6 drew a mixed reception from critics; some cited the operating system's nearly unchanged appearance as underwhelming in light of its competitors' advances. When students were asked about the latest version of Apple's mobile platform, they also displayed very little excitement.
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Gadgets
'Wii U: NintendoLand Is This Generation's Wii Sports, Nintendo President Says
Wii Sports proved to be a phenomenon for Nintendo's Wii, bringing in 'casual' gamers who had little or no experience with gaming consoles. Part of the reason for its success was that traditional controls were not required, making the game more accessible. Wii U can replicate that success, at least according to Nintendo of America's President and Chief Operating Officer Reggie Fils-Aime.
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'Halo 4: The Flood Return, But In Multiplayer, IGN Previews With 343
Fans have often asked if the Flood, the all-consuming parasitic race, will return in Halo 4. The answer was consistently an emphatic "No," but developer 343 Industries recently revealed that the sometimes unpopular enemy will in multiplayer mode.
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Gadgets
'Nest Thermostat Gets Thinner, More Compatible, Same Price As Original
The popular Thermostat Nest is entering its second iteration, aiming to provide a smaller devices while attracting more consumers. Nest is now thinner, with added compatibility features and the same price as the previous version.
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'Android Jelly Bean 4.1: Two Percent Market Share Approaches
Recent data covering the 14-day period leading up to Oct. 1 reveals that the share of devices running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is just under two percent. The latest version of Android is struggling to gain market share, a common problem for Google.
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'Halo 4: 'Abandon' Maps Calls Back To Halo 2's Roots
During the next 10 days, IGN will walk through the of maps shipping with Halo 4 this November. Multiplayer map lead designer Kyan Pearson sat down with IGN to walk through the maps, beginning in alphabetical order with "Abandon."
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Mobile
'Vodafone, O2 Offering 4G In 2013; Everything Everywhere Launches Device Trio
The UK is finally entering the 4G LTE world, following the U.S. UK carriers Vodafone, O2, and Orange-T-Mobile merger Everything Everywhere (EE) will be offering the connectivity.
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