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Motorola will close the Texas factory where it assembles Moto X smartphones in 2014

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by on May 30, 2014 at 4:29 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

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Motorola is closing a factory in Texas that employs 700 people to assemble its Moto X smartphones, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports. The plant will be shuttered before the end of the year, throwing the future of the customizable handset – and the direction of Motorola’s future flagship smartphones – into doubt. The decision was confirmed to TNW and comes four months after Lenovo announced plans to acquire Motorola for $2.9 billion. According to the WSJ, Motorola will continue to produce the Moto X in China and Brazil, among other locations, but didn’t disclose whether this would include the Moto…

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LG G3 review: Third time’s a charm for LG’s 5.5″ flagship, but questions remain over battery life

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by on May 30, 2014 at 3:42 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Mobile, Product Reviews

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LG’s latest and greatest flagship, the G3, was heavily leaked before its official unveiling in London this week, and as a result, we pretty much knew what to expect ahead of time. In fact, it was a bit like the HTC One (M8) launch announcement – most of the key details, specs and even images were available well ahead of launch day, but as I noted in our quick hands-on with the device on launch night, sometimes the specs on paper don’t match up with the real-world performance. It’s still only been a few days since I got my hands…

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11 of the best new iOS apps from May

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by on May 30, 2014 at 3:09 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, BestiOSApps, Insider, Roundups

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From internet-free voice-calling apps to Foursquare spin-offs, we covered a lot of ground with new iOS apps in May. So by way of a quick recap, here’s our pick of the best from the past month. Ringo While many apps have been challenging Skype’s throne in recent times, Ringo launched this month with a fresh take on what a mobile calling app can look like. Interestingly, Ringo doesn’t require an internet connection to make calls – it routes them in the same way a regular carrier does, so “calls are not affected by fluctuations in internet connectivity that often lead…

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Surface Pro 3 review: Has Microsoft’s delicate compromise worked this time?

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by on May 30, 2014 at 1:45 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Product Reviews

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Microsoft has always had lofty goals for the Surface Pro. The notion of a singular device to handle all your laptop and tablet needs is undoubtedly enticing, and for Microsoft, it represents the future of the PC. The Surface Pro is, in theory, a sound idea. Unfortunately, bringing that vision to fruition has proved a bumpy ride. The first two models were better as laptops than tablets, and even then they probably weren’t your best option. Featuring a lower starting price, redesigned hardware, and an improved Type Cover, it’s no surprise that the Surface Pro 3 is the best Surface…

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