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The Nexus 7 is evidently the hottest Android tablet at the moment. The tablet has begun shipping but it appears that some consumers are not completely happy with it.
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Apple's iPhone is the most selling electronics gadget worldwide. The iPhone 5 frenzy is hitting an all-time high with European carriers stockpiling nano-SIM cards (the new standard to be featured in the future smartphones) in advance, ahead of the launch. According to Verizon, the iPhone 5 is expected to release in Q4.
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Android manufacturers are often slow adopters when it comes to updating respective smartphones to the newest operating system versions. However, it appears that the oft-repeated mode will not haunt smartphones this time as HTC is reportedly working on the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for the mid-range HTC One S and the super-sized One XL.
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To be honest, the Google Nexus 7 tablet isn't a competitor to Apple's iPad, but it is one of the best tablets in the market, especially with the $199 price tag. Nexus 7 is now shipping to customers and some enterprise folks picked up the Nexus 7 tablet and hit the concrete, along with iPad in hand, to find out which tablet is tougher.
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Samsung has released its 2012 flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S3, in the market. Now it's Apple's turn to throw the ace of cards and retain the market shares. However, a new design alone isn't enough for Apple to record a win in the smartphone battle. Reportedly, the iPhone 5 packs better hardware features including 1GB RAM, 4G LTE, and NFC, and will debut this fall.
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Rumor has it that one of the major changes in next generation iPhone is the size of dock connector. Working on the same track, U.S. Patent department granted Apple with a patent for a mini dock connector implying that the existing iPeripherals may soon be obsolete.
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After tense reports last week that HTC has canceled the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Desire HD, the Taiwanese mobile major spoke on the matter. Fortunately, HTC officials came clear on the matter that the Desire HD is on track to receive Ice Cream Sandwich treat.
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Christopher Nolan's final title in Batman saga series arrives this week. Innumerable speculations, great hustle, internet chatter, and a whirlpool of movie tickets have turned the Dark Night Rises into one of the most waited movies of 2012. The Batman frenzy has reached fever pitch with fans hankering for more.
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Apple's favorite rival Samsung is a little ahead of it with rising Galaxy S3 sales and dominance in the smartphone world. In Samsung's newest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S3, the front part is mainly dominated by a large PenTile AMOLED display. Reportedly, iPhone 5 will pack a better display tech with thinner design.
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Following early leaks and rumors, Motorola Atrix HD is finally official. Selling as an AT&T exclusive for $99 on a two-year contract, the third member of Motorola's Atrix family is a strong competitor to high-end smartphones including the Samsung Galaxy S3.
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The Samsung Galaxy Note finally bids adieu to the rumor mills as T-Mobile confirmed that it is officially on the carrier. The eagerly-awaited Galaxy Note will have the Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) on board and is slated to be released in a few weeks.
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After getting unveiled at the E3 consumer show 2012, Nintendo Wii U has received mixed reviews so far. Some analysts believe that it is going to be a big hit, while others doubt the success of the upcoming gaming console, with Michael Pachter being one of them.
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Sprint users owning HTC Evo 3D or the Evo Design 4G have a bit of good news to look forward to. Reports suggest that the carrier is working towards bringing the latest Android platform, the Ice Cream Sandwich, to the two HTC smartphones.
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