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Mobile devices are any one of a number of portable machines that can connect to the cellular telephone network to send and receive data. Most commonly this means cellular telephones, but increasingly it also includes smart phones, computers and other handheld devices which are data-ready. These devices are distinguished by their small size, portability, and connectivity.

The evolution of the mobile device began with the invention of “Third Generation” or “3G” wireless coverage. This sort of mobile phone network permitted more information to be moved more quickly and over greater distances than ever before, and it is what triggered the “Smart Phone Revolution.” The ability to stream data at such a rate so as to permit listening to music or browsing the web was enough to make mobile devices practical replacements for most portable computers, allowing for increased connectivity on the go.

It is hoped that with the development of the fourth generation of wireless connectivity that increasing speeds will be achieved, with the ultimate goal of doing away with physical internet connections entirely. In the meantime, inexpensive mobile devices enable almost everyone to send and receive phone calls and text messages, to the point where basic communications are no longer done using a computer or standard telephone.

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    ASUS have smashed Computex before its even started, taking out no less than 6 Best Choice of Computex awards for various ASUS products. This includes a Green ICT Green Energy Saving Product Award for the Eee Box EB1033 as it has a recyclable ratio of more than 90-percent.     The star of these awards would be ...
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  • Facebook bolsters efforts to build smartphone


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    Facebook is revitalizing its effort to create a smartphone, recruiting engineers who have experience with mobile devices, according to a story in the New York Times Sunday.
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  • Another PR disaster for RIM/BlackBerry


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    Rating: Ain’t our problem – speak to the operator, says RIM Talk about failing to appreciate the Power of the Press. GoMobile News was stunned by RIM’s recent reaction to a request for information from the well-respected ‘Don’t Panic’ techie section in the UK’s Sunday Times . Did the struggling ...
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  • Oppo Finder is now the worlds thinnest smartphone


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    It was only a month ago that we reported that Oppo were about to claim the title of the worlds thinnest smartphone , at just 6.65mm thick, but now they have. Enter the Oppo Finder.     Oppos Finder grinds down some very nice specs into its slim 6.65mm phone, where well find a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, ...
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  • NVIDIA set to release 30 Tegra 3-powered smartphones this year


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    NVIDIA plan to bake Tegra 3 SoCs into 30 smartphones by the end of the year, says NVIDIAs Mobile Business Manager, Mike Rayfield. Rayfield unleashed the information at the companys annual Analyst Day.     Considering that half the year is already gone, and theres only a single Tegra 3-powered smartphone on ...
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  • Cell Phone Tracking At The Workplace


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    Cell phones are being used on a daily basis by most organizations and companies to remain in contact with their employees. There are multiple reasons for having cell phones in... Read more » This is a content summary only. Click on the above title or visit techsling.com for the complete article and much more!
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  • VIDEO: Sony Xperia S with Android 4.0 ICS leaked


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    The Sony Xperia S will be getting its Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update sometime in end June. If you can’t wait to have a peek, Thailand based SonyXP.com has managed to get their hands on a Xperia S running on the latest Android 4.0. The first thing you’ll notice is the lock screen how has a slide to ...
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  • DiGi to offer Samsung Galaxy S III from RM999?


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    The Samsung Galaxy S III will be available in 5 days time with contract bundling from Maxis, Celcom & DiGi. While the official price is still a mystery, it appears that DiGi has started sharing its contracted Galaxy S III price from as low as RM999. This was discovered in the twittersphere where churpchurp users ...
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  • Silicon Image pushes new MHL 2.0 chips for phones and HDTVs with 1080p60 video, faster charging


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    After taking a few years to get off of the ground, MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) technology is now found in many modern phones as well as HDTVs from LG, Toshiba and Samsung. Now, Silicon Image has announced its second generation of chips to go in those devices with enhanced features. MHL if you’ll recall, ...
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  • HTC One X Review


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    HTC was at the forefront back in 2010, a time when HTC Desire and Nexus One was highly sought after models for Android smart phones. Last year, they faced a huge challenge from Samsung starting with its flagship Galaxy S II . Since then, Samsung has been releasing a model for almost every market segments ...
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  • Dells Windows 8-based tablet is unveiled, kinda


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    Dell is hard at work on their Windows 8 tablet, but as with all Windows 8-based tablets, information on the specs is hard to come by. But, Neowin have gotten their hands dirty and found a slide which shows off Dells upcoming Latitude 10 tablet.     The Dell Latitude 10 is a 10.8-inch tablet with a ...
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  • Sony Mobile India: E-Commerce Growing, But No Plans For Own Online Store; Xperia Tie-ups


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    Sony Mobile  has launched three new Xperia smartphones in India – Xperia U, Xperia P and Xperia Sola. Medianama spoke with Prasun Kumar, Head of Marketing (India) for the company regarding Sony’s retail strategy, content plans and tie-ups. Here are the notes from the interview: Distribution Channels : Sony ...
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  • Apple patents stylus for iPhone, iPad


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    It seems as though Apple are looking at stylus pens for the iPad, and iPhone, according to a new patent from the Cupertino-based company. Apples latest patent applications have shown that theyre definitely working on one, but whether we see it eventuate into a physical product is another thing.     The patent ...
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  • Sample Pictures: Samsung Galaxy S III


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    Click to enlarge Last night during the Samsung Galaxy S III Media preview , we managed to get have some play time with the device. The 8MP Camera on the Galaxy S III comes with several notable features such as Zero Shutter Lag, Best Shot and a burst mode of 3.3FPS up to 20 shots. We will test these in detail in ...
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  • Celcom starts ROI for Galaxy S III, reveals 31 May as official availability date


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    Celcom today has just started its pre-registration of interest for the Samsung Galaxy S III . Apart from the usual form of personal details and colour preference, the registration form also lets you pick your preferred collection venues – Midvalley South Court KL, Queensbay Mall Penang and Suria Mall JB. The ...
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  • DiGi opens back ROI for Samsung Galaxy S III


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    After the Samsung Galaxy S III media preview last night, DiGi has enabled back its registration of interest for the new Android flagship device. Compared to its earlier ROI which we saw, the new form is simpler without you having to choose the colour. If you’re wondering what storage comes on the Galaxy S III, ...
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  • Mobile: A Serious Contender to the Desktop Computer


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  • NVIDIA: Expect 30 Tegra 3 Phones By The End Of 2012, Integrated LTE Modems In Early 2013


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    There’s no denying that the Tegra 3-powered HTC One X is one of the hottest phones on the market right now, and NVIDIA general manager Mike Rayfield told analysts this afternoon to look for twenty-nine more to be available before the end of the year. We know that LG’s Optimus 4x HD will be one of those, but past ...
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  • Facebook Launches Camera App for iPhone


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    Facebook unveiled a camera app for the iPhone Thursday, a much more muted affair than its recent massive IPO  ensconced in controversy. The Facebook Camera app is designed to tie users’ friends together with a feed of photos over their social network. Users can put a checkmark on each photo they want to share ...
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