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T-Mobile's Valentine's Day sale: All smart phones for free—with a two-year contract
February 8, 2012 10:45 AM

Still struggling to find that perfect Valentine's Day present for your sweetheart? On Saturday Feb. 11, T-Mobile has a tempting offer for all you last-minute tech gift shoppers: The carrier's entire stable of 4G smart phones—and some tablet computers—will be offered with rebates that essentially eliminate the cost of the device. But is it a really good deal for shoppers?

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The five most romantic geeky gifts for Valentine's Day
February 7, 2012 2:00 PM

Are you in love with a techie? Forget the flowers and candy. Here are five suggestions for sharing your love in a way they'll really appreciate.

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First Look review: Motorola Droid Razr Maxx is a power miser
February 3, 2012 4:45 PM

The Motorola Droid Razr Maxx, an updated version of the Motorola Droid Razr, was one of the most talked-about phones to debut at CES 2012, for one reason: It has the largest-capacity battery ever squeezed into a smart phone.

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Sound byte: Motorola Droid Razr smart phones
February 3, 2012 3:45 PM

Motorola has been capitalizing on its Droid line of smart phones powered by the Google Android mobile operating system. And the company's latest two models, the Motorola Droid Razr and Droid Razr Maxx, promise some interesting features for subscribers on the Verizon Wireless network.

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First look review: The LG Spectrum on Verizon is a screen star
February 2, 2012 12:00 PM

The LG Spectrum, one of several promising smart phones announced at CES 2012, just became available on Verizon for $200 with a two-year contract. This phone’s high point is its 4.5-inch high-resolution (1280 x 720) display. Supposedly borrowing technology from LG’s best TV sets, the screen, combined with the phone's 1.5-GHz dual-core processor and ultra-fast LTE 4G connection, provided sharp and smooth video streams from HD Netflix.

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Unhappy with your app? Refunds are hard to come by
February 2, 2012 10:15 AM

If you own a smart phone or tablet, you've no doubt explored the enormous world of mobile apps, both free and paid. And if you're unhappy with a free app, nothing's easier than uninstalling it. But if you paid for an app that doesn't live up to its description, or has performance issues, or that you just don't like, you don't have a whole lot of recourse.

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Report: T-Mobile to limit national data roaming for subscribers
January 31, 2012 10:15 AM

For T-Mobile subscribers, getting data on your mobile phone might soon get a little more complicated. According to leaked documents, the carrier plans to cut off subscribers who reach certain data limits while roaming, or using another carrier's network rather than T-Mobile wireless data service.

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More people using cell phones in stores to aid shopping decisions
January 30, 2012 12:00 PM

More than half of adult cell phone owners used their phones while they were in a store during the 2011 holiday season to seek help with purchasing decisions, the Pew Research Center reported today.

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Don't let your high-tech phone die during an emergency
January 27, 2012 10:45 AM

An increasing number of U.S. consumers are turning to "cutting the copper" when it comes to home telephone service, relying instead on their cell phones or Voice over IP (VoIP) service that uses their home's high-speed Internet connections. However, such systems can stop working during an emergency such as a power blackout, hurricane or other natural disaster.

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What Google's new privacy policy means to Android phone owners
January 26, 2012 4:30 PM

Under Google's new privacy policy, which the company says will take effect on March 1, all of your personal data across Google's services, including Gmail, Picasa and YouTube, will be merged into a single database, which the company says will allow it to provide you with more relevant search results. Computer users who don't want to share their search or other data with the company can log out of their Google accounts—or even cancel them to remain totally anonymous. But the situation is more complicated for owners of smart phones powered by Google's Android operating system.

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Garmin StreetPilot onDemand navigation app adds social features, drops price temporarily
January 25, 2012 7:00 AM

Today, Garmin announced new social features for its StreetPilot onDemand subscription-based navigation app at Macworld | iWorld 2012 in San Francisco. The iPhone application also gains new voices, icons, and revised 3D rendering.

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New AT&T data-plan 'value' could be a false economy for many subscribers
January 23, 2012 2:00 PM

AT&T's newly announced data-pricing plans, which the number-two carrier is touting as “more data and value” actually provide dubious added value in exchange for sizable price hikes of 11 to 33 percent, a new study reveals. Here’s why:

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App review: Web MD Baby
January 23, 2012 8:00 AM

When my son was an infant, I was never without "Baby 411," a reference book that takes you through nearly every possible medical scenario your child might face. A new app from WebMD serves a very similar purpose and will significantly lighten up your diaper bag.

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Super Bowl XLVI will live-stream to mobile devices and online
January 19, 2012 12:30 PM

If you're not in front of your TV on February 5th—or one of the lucky ticket holders ensconced in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis—you'll still be able to watch this year's Super Bowl in real time. The NFL announced that for the first time, the Super Bowl will be streamed live at NBCSports.com, at NFL.com, and through Verizon’s NFL mobile app.

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AT&T raises wireless data plans' limits—and costs
January 19, 2012 9:30 AM

AT&T will offer new wireless data plans with higher monthly data caps soon. But, the additional data allotment for customers with smart phones and tablets will also come at a higher cost—an extra $5 per month or $60 per year.

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