Japan’s Smartphone ‘Zombies’ Wreak Havoc on the Streets

When the lights change at the Shibuya crossing in Japan’s capital, one of the world’s busiest pedestrian thoroughfares, hundreds of people with their eyes glued to smartphones pick their way over the road. Despite being engrossed in the latest instalment of Candy Crush or busy chatting with their friends on messaging app Line, most manage to weave around cyclists, skateboarders

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Android 5.0 Lollipop: How to Download and Manually Install on Google Nexus 4, Nexus 5, and Other Devices

Google has announced the rollout of Android 5.0 Lollipop for its Nexus series of smartphones and tablets. Many Nexus users bought the devices because Google said these devices would be the first to get Android updates. While that may not have been the case with Android 5.0 Lollipop, but the Nexus series is still part of the first wave of

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Tech Deals of the Week: iPhone 6, Google Nexus 6, Sony PlayStation 4

This week, you can grab the Apple iPhone 6 or the iPhone 6 Plus with cashback offers, swap that old smartphone lying in your drawer for an instant discount on a brand new Google Nexus 6, or grab some really funky headphones and speakers, or get the Sony PlayStation 4 at a discount. There’s still a lot more on offer,

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Three Great Smartphones That Won’t Leave Your Wallet Empty

The cheapest smartphones don’t have all the gizmos of Apple or Samsung models, but I’m impressed by how many features you do get for roughly a third of the price. Processors are slower, yet that’s not so noticeable for basic tasks such as email, Facebook and weather checks. Video and audio are also enjoyable, as long as I’m not expecting

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Xiaomi’s Hugo Barra Talks About Selling Movies and Music; Mi 4 in Q1 2015

It has been four months since the Xiaomi Mi 3 was launched in India in July, concurrent with the launch of the Xiaomi Mi 4 in China. At the time, the company had talked about an aggressive rollout strategy, and said that its other handsets, such as the Xiaomi Redmi Note and the Mi 4 would be launched in India

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