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Lees meerReplacement programme for UK and Ireland Got a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 and live in the UK or Ireland? Not switched it on lately after reading those reports about exploding devices? Fret ye not, for Samsung today announced an exchange programme, whereb…
Lees meerTeardown reveals chips in new iThings, confirms love struggle in Cupertino Analysis Love rat Apple two-times its long-suffering squeeze Qualcomm with dishy Intel – and it's going to keep the baby but only let some of us see it.…
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Lees meerBuyers leave overnight lines as no Plus or Jet Black models on sale at the Sydney store we like to stalk Peak Apple iPhone fanbois have iVaporated: The Register has visited the same suburban Apple Store we always stalk visit on iPhone launch day an…
Lees meeriPhone 6, 6+ and SE fans told to stay away from software update for now Updated Don't install Apple's new iOS 10 on your iPhone 6, 6+ or SE, warns T-Mobile US, or you'll suffer knackered connectivity.…
Lees meerAnimal rights group wants input into design of Farming Simulator 17 Protests about video games usually call for less violence. But People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has called for more violence - and more graphic violence – in the f…
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Lees meerGoogle Play services need constant location info Google, it seems, is very, very interested in knowing where you are at all times.…
Lees meerSerious playtime for suits – but not you, gamers Review At $3,000 Microsoft’s Hololens isn’t going to be in too many gamers’ Christmas stockings this year, being more of a chance for corporates to work out the business case for augmented reality.…
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