However, it will have to be neutered, tattooed and micro-chipped in addition to being kept on a lead and muzzled when in a public place.

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In addition, the micro-USB connector finds a new home behind the plastic door that normally conceals the mini-HDMI port on the N8.

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Long time BlackBerry fans will be glad to note that the Z10 does, indeed, sport that familiar red notification LED, in addition to ports for micro-USB, micro-HDMI and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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In 2009, it was strengthened by the addition of a requirement that all foals should be micro-chipped as an additional safety measure.

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