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Google Cancels LG Nexus 4, Nexus 10 Event Due to Hurricane Sandy

October 28, 2012 at 3:05 pm

Hurricane Sandy proved to powerful for Google, forcing the tech giant to postpone an event for Android 4.2, the LG Nexus 4 and the Nexus 10 tablet in NYC.

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Why I’m Not Buying the iPad mini or iPad 4th Gen

October 26, 2012 at 6:09 am

Apple introduced not one but two new iPads this week, but I'm not going to upgrade my old iPad for either one. Here's my reasoning for not bothering.

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Kindle Fire HD v. the iPad mini

October 25, 2012 at 9:00 am

We compare the most important features of the Kindle Fire HD and the new iPad mini that Apple just announced at their speical event in California.

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Should I Trade My iPad for iPad mini?

October 25, 2012 at 8:30 am

Should an owner of the larger 10" iPad get the new iPad mini? That depends on their usage and which kind of IPad they own. We consider all the options.

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Should I Upgrade My 3rd Gen iPad to a 4th Gen iPad

October 23, 2012 at 4:45 pm

We look at the new features of the surprise 4th generation iPad announced along with the iPad mini to help user decide if its worth an upgrade from 3rd gen.

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How to Sell Your Old iPad

October 23, 2012 at 12:27 pm

If you want to buy the new iPad 4th gen or iPad Mini, then selling your old iPad might help defray the cost. We look at how to get the best value.

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Apple Boasts iPad, iPhone and Mac Sales Numbers at iPad Mini Event

October 23, 2012 at 11:20 am

Apple bragged about the Apple sales and figures. They gaudy numbers about iPad, iPod Touch, iPhone 5, Mac and iOS hit.

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Apple Special Event Streaming Live on Apple TV, iPad & iPhone

October 23, 2012 at 9:15 am

The Apple Special Event will be streamed live via Apple TV. What does this mean for the future of Apple TV and special live media events on the device?

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Apple May Launch iTunes 11 at Apple Special Event

October 23, 2012 at 6:53 am

Apple may launch iTunes 11 in conjunction with their Apple Special Event announcing the new iPad Mini today in San Jose. Here's a list of some new features.

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Mugen Power 4600 mAh Extended Battery w/ NFC for Galaxy S III Review

October 21, 2012 at 12:00 pm

The Mugen Power 4600mAh Extended Battery for the Samsung Galaxy S III comes with NFC and more than doubles the battery life of the Galaxy S III..

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3 iPad Mini Features Apple Needs to Deliver

October 21, 2012 at 8:00 am

Apple needs to deliver a trio of features to make the iPad Mini worth buying. Here are the three features I want in the iPad Mini.

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Cloud Outliner Review: Organizes Thoughts with Simplicity

October 20, 2012 at 10:00 am

Cloud Outliner helps users make simple outlines and lists. Here's an overview of the features to help users figure out if the app is really worth the price?

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Pogoplug Family Review: Awesome Online Backup and Storage Deal

October 20, 2012 at 8:00 am

The new Pogoplug Family backup service gives users a great deal with some extras that no other cloud storage matches for price or features.

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iPad Mini Set for October 23rd Says All Things D, The Loop

October 12, 2012 at 6:20 am

Apple may hold an iPad Mini launch event on October 23rd, with iPad Mini pre-orders starting shortly after if Apple plans to steal the thunder of Windows 8.

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Parallels Mobile Review: Using Parallels to Run Windows 8 on iPad

October 11, 2012 at 2:20 pm

The Parallels Mobile app lets me log into my virtual operating systems installed via Parallels Desktop 8. It's a nice add-on app that works well.

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Amazing New iPad Mini Photos Leak

October 9, 2012 at 1:48 pm

We see some amazing new photos of what seem to be the new iPad Mini. They could show the new iPad Mini or might be good knock offs. See the images here.

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Apple Gives Former MobileMe Subscribers Another Free Year of iCloud

October 7, 2012 at 10:30 am

Apple continues to offer an iCloud deal to former MobileMe subscribers, offering an extra year of 20GB iCloud service free of charge.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Drop Test

October 6, 2012 at 7:05 am

A Samsung Galaxy Note 2 drop test shows how it does if I accidentally drop the phone from three typical heights. This video shows the results of the test.

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Domeskin Offers iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S III Skins

October 4, 2012 at 10:46 am

The Domeskin skins the iPhone 5 and other gadgets with a thick padded skin that decorates and helps protect the backing of your phone or computer.

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ReadyCase is an iPhone 5 Case MacGyver Would Love

October 4, 2012 at 8:27 am

The ReadyCase for iPhone 5 offers a swiss army knife approach for an iPhone case that I think even MacGyver would love. It offers a lot of useful tools.

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CableJive Offers First Lightning Cable Adapter for iPhone 5

September 28, 2012 at 7:47 am

The CableJive dockBoss+ iPhone 5 Kit is a Lightning Cable Adapter for the iPhone 5, connecting to 30-pin accessories. Use it to connect to digital & analog.

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How to Set a Passcode on Lock Screen of iPhone 5

September 27, 2012 at 10:15 am

I'm going to show you how to set a Passcode on Lock Screen with the Apple iPhone 5 in order to secure private data or keep pranking friends from your phone.

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iPhone 5 vs. Galaxy S III: Full Head to Head Comparison

September 26, 2012 at 10:31 am

I compare Apple iPhone 5 vs. Galaxy S III in every category one might imagine and decided that while I like the larger S III screen, they're equals.

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5 Navigation Apps to Replace Apple Maps in iOS 6

September 24, 2012 at 2:15 pm

If the iPhone 5 or iOS 6 Apple Maps app has you down, select from one of these great Maps and navigation apps for iPhone that range from free to high-end.

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I Love the New Lightning Connector

September 24, 2012 at 6:36 am

While many complain about Apple's new Lightning connector, I love the thing. It's easier to use and Apple says it works more efficiently too.

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ZooGue Offers Free iPhone 5 Case

September 24, 2012 at 6:30 am

For a limited time buyers can get the ZooGue Social Case for Apple iPhone 5 for free plus shipping and handling. See it here and watch cool zoogue videos.

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Skitch Comes to iPhone, Updates iPad and Mac Apps

September 23, 2012 at 10:36 am

A new version of Sktich cleans up the interface and now works on an iPhone in addition to the iPad, Android and Mac. Here's all the details with video demo.

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iPhone 5 vs. Samsung Galaxy S III Head to Head Drop Test

September 21, 2012 at 10:16 am

The Apple iPhone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S III get a head to head drop test on video. See how the two most popular phones one from each camp fares.

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iPhone 5 Unboxing Video

September 21, 2012 at 8:54 am

Here is our iPhone 5 Unboxing video. We take the 32GB White iPhone 5 out of the package and show off the new EarPods and Lightning connector.

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iPhone 5 Teardown Reveals a More Repairable iPhone

September 21, 2012 at 8:16 am

the iFixit iPhone 5 Teardown shows that Apple's new flagship handset is easier to repair thanks to a display that comes off with fewer steps than iPhone 4.

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5 Apps for the iPhone 5

September 21, 2012 at 7:43 am

Here are the 5 apps for the iPhone 5 that I'm going to download as soon as I get my phone. They will make the bigger four-inch screen great.

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GottaBeFunded: xWallDock Turns Outlets Into iPad and iPhone Docks

September 19, 2012 at 2:36 pm

The xWallDock, a Kickstarter project, replaces a wall outlet faceplate turning it into a charging dock for iPhone, iPad or other smartphones and tablets.

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How to Fix Samsung Galaxy S III GPS Problems

September 19, 2012 at 7:05 am

I fixed my Samsung Galaxy S III GPS signal problems using the Android app GPS Status and Toolkit. It worked well and costs nothing but some time.

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iPhone 5: AT&T vs. Verizon vs. Sprint 4G LTE Coverage Maps

September 18, 2012 at 7:57 pm

Choosing an iPhone 5 based on which carrier offers the best 4G LTE coverage is easier thanks to this AT&T vs. Verizon vs. Sprint 4G LTE coverage map.

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Take a Peak Inside Apple’s new EarPods

September 18, 2012 at 7:30 pm

iFixit tears down the Apple EarPods. They didn't unearth any amazing changes except for the obvious. But its still fun to take a look inside.

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