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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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How to 'tether' your PC to your phone
A lawsuit now makes 'tethering' PCs and phones cheaper.
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Can a Motorola X Phone keep up with Apple and Samsung?The Wall Street Journal reported Friday that Motorola is hard at work on an 'X Phone,' a flagship smart phone that would stand out from handsets made by Apple and Samsung. But 'X Phone' development may be running into some early obstacles.
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Clearwire offer from Sprint reaches $2.2 billion
Clearwire minority shareholders will be bought out by Sprint for $2.2 billion, a higher price than it previously said it would pay. The Clearwire deal still needs approval from shareholders and regulators, but Sprint expects to get it done by the middle of 2013.
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Big quarter expected for Apple, iPhone 5
Apple and its flagship smartphone, the iPhone 5, are poised for a good couple of months, according to industry insiders.
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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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HTC Droid DNA: Better hope you've got big thumbsThe HTC Droid DNA, a new smartphone powered by Verizon Wireless, will be equipped with a massive 5-inch, high-resolution display.
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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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Japanese carrier Softbank in talks to scoop up Sprint NextelA Softbank deal might boost Sprint Nextel's ability to compete against Verizon and AT&T in the US.
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It's official: Windows Phone 8 will launch October 29thMicrosoft 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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T-Mobile and MetroPCS could soon be merged: reportIf Deutsche Telekom does indeed acquire MetroPCS, it would give T-Mobile some extra clout in the US market.
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What you can expect from 4G LTE coverage4G LTE smartphones offer extremely fast downloads, but quality of 4G LTE connection depends on your smartphone, carrier, and location.
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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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With 8X and 8S, HTC steals Nokia's thunderHTC 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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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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iPhone 5 features: faster, slimmer – but not exactly overhauledOn 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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iPhone 5 launch: What to expect from Apple's new phoneThe 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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