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iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus pre-orders passed 4 million in 24 hours

Sep15
by on September 15, 2014 at 12:38 pm
Posted In: Around the Web

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Apple today announced that pre-orders for its new smartphones, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, topped four million in 24 hours. The company said demand for these devices “exceeds the initial pre-order supply,” which is probably why some people had problems ordering last week. Apple confirmed that it would be delivering the first batch of iPhone and iPhone 6 Plus handsets this Friday and throughout the remainder of this month, before admitted some pre-orders were now due to reach customers in October. Of course, Apple is still shipping the new smartphones to its stores for the official launch on September…

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Offline over the weekend? Read all the tech news you missed right here

Sep15
by on September 15, 2014 at 10:50 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

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It’s Monday once again, which means it’s time to spend 10 minutes catching up on all the best tech news, features and reviews from The Next Web and beyond from the last two days. So, make yourself a coffee, put your phone on silent and play catch-up on everything you missed while you were out doing other things. You can thank us later. News from The Next Web Apple’s Tim Cook Talks TV and Steve Jobs with Charlie Rose WordPress Resets 100,000 Accounts as a Precaution Tripr Connects Travelers Based on Future Plans Any.DO for Android Lets You Attach Files…

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Chromebooks now support Chromecast streaming for videos stored in Google Drive

Sep15
by on September 15, 2014 at 10:16 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Google

Chromecast is one of the easiest and cheapest gizmos for streaming content to your television. But what about standalone video files that you have stored on a hard drive or online? Well, that’s just become a little easier for Chromebook owners. In the latest Chrome OS dev update, the folks at Google have updated its video player app with the now easily recognisable Chromecast icon. With the Google Cast extension installed, you can now open the Files app, play a movie uploaded to Google Drive and quickly whisk it across to your favorite television. Provided you’re invested in Google’s hardware and…

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You can now buy devices directly from Motorola’s new UK portal

Sep15
by on September 15, 2014 at 10:06 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Mobile, UK

Motorola has today announced that, for the first time, customers in the UK can buy handsets and other devices directly from its new site. The portal at Motorola.co.uk is currently stocking the company’s freshly updated Moto G for delivery from £149.99 SIM-free. Alternative colored shells will also available to purchase through the site, but weren’t available at the time of writing. There are also options to register for more information about the impeding arrival of its new Moto X smartphone and Moto 360 smartwatch – both of which will be offered directly to UK buyers. It’s an important move for Motorola as it…

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Samsung unveils its new flagship NX1 camera for photo pros

Sep15
by on September 15, 2014 at 10:00 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Product Launches

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Samsung has launched the NX1 SMART Camera — its new flagship model — just in time for tomorrow’s opening of the Photokina 2014 Trade Show. Offering competition to the likes of the Panasonic Lumix GH4 and the Olympus OM-D line, photographers can use this sturdy, lightweight compact mirrorless interchangeable lens camera to replace or augment a high-end DSLR for shooting sports, nature, weddings, portraits and video. Speaking of video, the camera’s Ultra High Definition (UHD) video feature shoots up to 4K footage. On top of that, Samsung layers advanced connectivity features. As the top-ranked camera of its fleet, the NX1 is specifically…

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