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Quick Tips on Buying a new TV Set for the Holidays

Considering a new television to buy for the holidays? Experts said the best ally you can get is waiting for the most suitable deal for your budget to materialise and determine what you need and what you don’t.
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Samsung to Launch Flexible Smartphones in 2013?

South Korean technology giant Samsung will release the world's first flexible smartphones in 2013, BBC reports. However, Samsung has yet to officially confirm if the new technology would be on the next Galaxy S or Galaxy Note smartphone or if it will roll out a new line of Galaxy Flexible smartphones.

Texting Use Reaches 4 Billion People After 20 Years of SMS Introduction

Twenty years ago, 22-year-old British engineer Neil Papworth sent the message "Merry Christmas" to an Orbitel 901 mobile phone from his office computer. It was the world's first text message and since then the number of people who use the short messaging service on their cell phones had grown to 4 billion.

17 Million Mobile Phones in Australia to Have 4G Service by End of 2016

By the end of 2016, at least 17 million mobile phones will be using 4G services in Australia with the spontaneous growth of smartphones and other mobile devices using this kind of network. That means within four years, almost half of all mobile connections in the country will be on 4G LTE.

Sony Quietly Brings Back Xperia Tablet S

There is a new tablet on the block. Not that new actually as Sony launched the Xperia Tablet S September this year only to withdraw it from the market a month after due to build defects.

Distinguishing Features of Different Smartphone Models

The latest smartphone sales data from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech released on Wednesday said that Apple regained the lead of smartphone sales in the U.S. market by garnering 48.1 per cent of total sales due to the release of iPhone 5.

19 Benefits, Features of Windows Phone 8

Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Balmer disclosed at the company's shareholder's meeting that sales of Windows Phone 8 were off to a great start. He attributes it to the combination of new software and more powerful hardware which resulted in four times as many sales compared to the same period in 2011.

5 Issues Windows 8 Upgraders May Encounter

With the recent release of Windows 8 and record-breaking sales, upgraders should be aware of at least five issues they may encounter as they move from Windows 7 to Windows 8.

Apple’s iPhone Reclaims Smartphone Lead in U.S. Market

Amidst the ongoing management upheaval at Apple, the tech giant took some breather on Tuesday as new research data showed that the iPhone has snatched back the title as the bestselling smartphone, at least in the United States.

Nov 30 Release in UK for Ultra Thin 21.5-Inch iMac

On the last day of November, iMac 21.5-inch will go on sale in the United Kingdom. Apple announced on Tuesday that the ultra thin 21.5-inch iMac will be available in stores and online shop by Friday. For the larger version, which is the 27-inch iMac, techies would have to wait until December for delivery but could pre-order it also on Nov 30.

Nintendo Points to 400,000 First-Week U.S. Sales for Wii U

Will Nintendo’s Wii U fuel the recovery of the limping game console business? While the Japanese game maker would not want to claim that distinction, it reported on Monday that the new product is off to a respectable start – selling 400,000 units in a week’s time.

Asha 311, Asha 205 Keep the Cash Flowing for Nokia

Asha is the reason Nokia remains profitable and recent additions to the series somewhat weaved a clear picture why the handsets, mostly powered by Nokia’s antiquated S40 Symbian platform, were snapped up by close to seven million global consumers as of September 2012.

Nintendo Wii U Hits Australian Stores on November 30

About two weeks after its United States launch, the Nintendo Wii U will entice Australians on November 30 as the gadget finally hits the stores with a price of $349.95. A deluxe version of the latest gaming console, with added features like 32GB memory, a charging stand and the “Nintendo Land” game, will also go on sale in Australia for $429.95.

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