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4 ways to get phone service the next time a hurricane Sandy calls
In the aftermath of a disaster such as superstorm Sandy, two-way communication is essential. Here are four ways to better prepare our phones and other devices for the next disaster:
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Companies we love in 8 industries we hate
A trip to the bank doesn't have to be a nightmare. Here are the customer service winners in eight industries that customers hate, from airlines to cable companies.
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32 essential Android tips and tricks
Several weeks ago, we highlighted 40 useful iPhone tricks everyone should know. We got such good feedback from that feature that we wanted to share the love with Android users – who, after all, make up the largest proportion of the smart phone community.
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Apple's new iPad brings 4G, better camera, more pixels than an HDTV
Apple CEO Tim Cook introduced the new iPad in San Francisco Wednesday afternoon, calling it the "poster child of the post-PC world." With 4G LTE wireless, Retina display, and a high-definition camera, Apple's third tablet is no doubt the best iPad yet. But can it hold back the tide of Android competitors?
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40 iPhone tips and tricks everyone should know
With hundreds of iPhone features and 500,000 iOS apps, it's easy to miss some of Apple's best tricks. Here are 40 of our favorite.
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Stocks waterlogged by Sandy's mounting costs
A solid October jobs report could not keep US stocks from falling Friday. Consumer discretionary stocks had the narrowest loss.
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Hurricane Sandy: Economy should bounce back analysts say
Though hurricane Sandy will impact dozens of industries and cause billions in damages, experts say the economy should recover quickly with reconstruction after the storm.
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Gloomy Google report hurts Nasdaq; Stocks fall
Trading of Google stock halted Thursday after a poor earnings report was prematurely published. The report's bleak advertising figures dragged down Facebook stock as well.
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Softbank to pay $20 billion for Sprint (+video)
Softbank reaches deal to buy 70 percent of Sprint. Softbank deal, the biggest foreign acquisition by a Japanese company, would create world's No. 3 mobile company, tied with AT&T.
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Horizons Japanese carrier Softbank in talks to scoop up Sprint Nextel
A Softbank deal might boost Sprint Nextel's ability to compete against Verizon and AT&T in the US.
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Horizons It's official: Windows Phone 8 will launch October 29th
Microsoft sent press invitations this week announcing the launch of its Windows Phone 8 platform on October 29. The smart phone OS will run on handsets from Nokia, Samsung, and HTC -- and there's a rumor that Microsoft may be working on its own model as well.
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Horizons T-Mobile and MetroPCS could soon be merged: report
If Deutsche Telekom does indeed acquire MetroPCS, it would give T-Mobile some extra clout in the US market.
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Saving Money What you can expect from 4G LTE coverage
4G LTE smartphones offer extremely fast downloads, but quality of 4G LTE connection depends on your smartphone, carrier, and location.
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Horizons Apple iPhone 5 delays? Blame the screen technology.
Apple is having trouble immediately fulfilling pre-order demand for the iPhone 5. And according to a new report, that's thanks to the new 'in-cell' display technology.
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Verizon iPhone 5 secret? It works on AT&T, too.
Verizon iPhone 5 is 'unlocked,' the wireless carrier confirms. Verizon iPhone 5 accepts an AT&T card that allows use of that network, although buyers are typically signing up for two years of Verizon service.
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Horizons With 8X and 8S, HTC steals Nokia's thunder
HTC has introduced a pair of new Windows Phone 8 handsets: The 8X and the 8S. Both devices are expected to launch in November.
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iPhone 5 frenzy sets sales record, causes back orders
iPhone 5 preorders topped 2 million in 24 hours, more than doubling the preorders for the previous iPhone and setting a sales record for AT&T. Because of the overwhelming demand, some iPhone 5 devices won't be delivered until October.
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Horizons 4G LTE: How fast is the new iPhone 5?
The new iPhone 5, which was unveiled Wednesday in San Francisco, has no shortage of features. Perhaps chief among them: 4G LTE.
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Horizons iPhone 5 features: faster, slimmer – but not exactly overhauled
On Wednesday, Apple unveiled its latest smartphone, the iPhone 5. We take a peek under the hood.
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Where iPhone 5 fits in the latest lineup of phones, tablets
The iPhone 5 debuts amid new smartphones from Samsung and Google, and Windows 8 debuts on Nokia and Motorola. Amazon and others are introducing new tablets this fall.
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Chicago: Why is the teachers strike ongoing? (+video)
Both sides in the Chicago teachers strike reported progress on Tuesday, but not enough to keep the strike from continuing into Wednesday. Teacher evaluations and the role of school principals are major issues in dispute.
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Horizons iPhone 5 launch: What to expect from Apple's new phone
The debut of the iPhone 5 draws nigh. After months of speculation, here's what to look for at the Apple event Wednesday.
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Companies we love in 8 industries we hate
A trip to the bank doesn't have to be a nightmare. Here are the customer service winners in eight industries that customers hate, from airlines to cable companies.
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Sony unveils an alphabet soup of Android phones at IFA
At IFA in Berlin, Sony shows off new Xperia T, Xperia V, and Xperia J smart phones.
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Unplugging: One family puts away technology
No Twitter, no cell phones – one family was without gadgets for six days and, says Dad, was better for it.
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Unlimited data plans are back. But are they needed?
Unlimited data plans aren't necessary for most smartphone users, because they don't hit the 2GB per month data cap, according to a study by NPD Connected Intelligence. So will new unlimited data plans from several carriers cause a splash?
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Horizons iPhone 5 release Sept. 21: Is this why Verizon has a vacation ban?
The iPhone 5 is likely to debut Sept. 12, and arrive in stores by late September, reports TechCrunch. Why else would Verizon ban all vacations from Sept. 21-30?
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Horizons T-Mobile, MetroPCS join Sprint in offering unlimited data
T-Mobile and MetroPCS will soon allow users to sign up for all-you-can-download data plans.
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Mobile pay: Target, Wal-Mart, Best Buy jump on board phone payments
Mobile pay could replace credit cards with phone taps. Now Target, Wal-Mart, and Best Buy have joined together to bring mobile-pay options to their stores.
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Samsung, Apple, RIM: Who tops the latest smartphone scorecard?
As earnings reports from Apple, Samsung, and others roll in, who's doing well this quarter?
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