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Panasonic unveils ruggedized tablet with phone functions

The waterproof, dustproof 5-inch "phablet" is aimed at rail yards and construction zones

Feb 24, 2014 3 mins

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Nokia hopes Android and Microsoft will help sell low-end smartphones

The company is combining Android and Microsoft services in the new X family

Feb 24, 2014 5 mins

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Sony’s $130 SmartBand to combine fitness, entertainment, life experiences

The new SmartBand will go on sale globally in March

Feb 24, 2014 2 mins

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Intel catches up with Apple on 64-bit smartphone chips

Intel's new Atom chips code-named Merrifield and Moorefield will be in smartphones during the second half

Feb 24, 2014 4 mins

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Sony launches two new Android smartphones and the Xperia Z2 tablet

New Xperia Z2 smartphone pairs with Smartwear devices running on Core sensor

Feb 24, 2014 3 mins

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Qualcomm offers phone manufacturers an upgrade to its Snapdragon 800 processor

The Snapdragon 801's CPU is 14 percent faster than its predecessor, and its GPU 28 percent

Feb 24, 2014 2 mins

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Qualcomm overtakes Apple with eight-core, 64-bit mobile processor

Qualcomm's new 64-bit, eight-core Snapdragon 615 will be in mobile devices during fourth quarter

Feb 24, 2014 4 mins

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HP makes play for network virtualization with OpenNFV program

HP assigns networking chief Bethany Mayer to head up strategy in hot new networking technology for telecom companies

Feb 24, 2014 4 mins

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Samsung’s new Gears give Tizen a lifeline, but smartphones still a no-show

The launch of the Gear 2s can act as a catalyst for others to come out with products, project manager said

Feb 23, 2014 3 mins

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Mozilla shows $25 Firefox OS-based smartphone running Spreadtrum chips

One aim is to help blunt domination by two mobile OS's, Android and iOS, Mozilla CEO Sullivan declares

Feb 23, 2014 3 mins

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