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Our 3G iPod Touch Concept is Thinner & Better for Skype

July 12, 2011 at 3:46 pm

This is our interpretation of what a 3G iPod touch - one that would easily allow Skype and other VoIP calls - would look like.

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Dazed & Confused: 1/3 of iPhone Users Think They Have 4G

July 12, 2011 at 1:09 pm

A poll shows that 34% of iPhone users think that their phones already have 4G.

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Locked In and Loving It: How Apple’s Master Plan Paid Off

July 12, 2011 at 11:08 am

Apple's content investment strategy, which started with the iPod in 2001, was a master plan that to achieve mobile computing domination.

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Will Apple Split iOS Products Into Standard & Pro Lines?

July 12, 2011 at 7:30 am

The idea of Apple splitting their iOS devices into high-end and low-end lines wouldn't be unheard of.

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First Google eBooks Reader Set to Launch

July 11, 2011 at 5:18 pm

With the introduction of the iRiver Story HD, a whole new door of e-ink readers will be opened - powered by the Google eBookstore.

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iPhone App of the Day: IntoNow

July 11, 2011 at 1:02 pm

IntoNow is like Shazam for TV. Play a short bit of audio from a television program and it will tell you the name, season, episode, and plot outline.

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Would You Buy a Newspaper-Subsidized Android Tablet?

July 11, 2011 at 10:21 am

Two Philadelphia newspapers are planning on offering discounted Android tablets that come bundled with their newspapers' content.

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Amazon Giving Away Apps, Music, & eBooks With Android Purchases

July 11, 2011 at 9:13 am

AmazonWireless is offering $15 worth of extra digital content with the purchase of any Android device.

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Why a 3G iPod Touch Would Rock the World

July 10, 2011 at 7:30 am

If the rumors about a 5th gen. iPod touch with 3G data are true, this could have huge ramifications for smartphones.

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How to Enable Push for Gmail on iPhone [Tips]

July 9, 2011 at 1:46 pm

These steps will help you to get your email pushed to you immediately on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

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iPhone App of the Day: URL/Link Shortener

July 8, 2011 at 6:32 pm

URL/Link Shortener is a simple and free app that shortens links - and does it well.

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Amazon’s Tablet Could Be the First Non-iPad Success

July 8, 2011 at 5:10 pm

While Android tablets haven't sold well, Amazon's upcoming tablet could be the first to be considered a success.

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Time Warner’s (Self-Defeating) Block on Jailbreakers Reeks of Ignorance

July 8, 2011 at 3:02 pm

Time Warner is blocking jailbroken iPads from using its streaming iPad app. This could be a troubling precedent that wouldn't do anybody any good.

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Top Hidden Jailbreak Gems in Cydia [iPhone]

July 8, 2011 at 1:38 pm

We take a look at some lesser known apps and tweaks in Cydia for jailbroken iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

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How to Improve Your iPhone’s Battery Life [Tips]

July 8, 2011 at 9:50 am

These are simple tips for improving your iPhone's battery life

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iOS App of the Day: Flipboard (iPad)

July 8, 2011 at 5:57 am

Flipboard is one of the best iPad apps, an attractive way to read assorted social and news feeds.

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Are iOS Devices About to Take Over Console Gaming?

July 7, 2011 at 1:43 pm

Gaming has changed forever, and Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo had better not cling to the past. If so, they may be swept aside.

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Why Apple Needs Jailbreaking, but Must Attack It Anyway

July 7, 2011 at 10:18 am

While jailbreaking may actually be good for Apple, we won't likely see a truce anytime soon.

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Rumble in the Clouds: Amazon Sweetens Their Cloud Player Pot

July 7, 2011 at 6:20 am

Amazon announced that their Cloud Player (which launched a couple of months back) will now offer unlimited music storage, provided you buy a $20/yr. plan.

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Best iPad 2 Jailbreak Apps & Tweaks in Cydia

July 7, 2011 at 6:00 am

Now that the wait is finally over and the iPad 2 jailbreak is here (instructions), you may be wondering what you want to do with your tablet's new freedom?

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Android’s Google Maps Can Now Download Maps

July 6, 2011 at 3:18 pm

The Google Maps for Android app can now download maps for offline use.

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Should Facebook Be Worried About Google+?

July 6, 2011 at 9:48 am

While Google's major venture into social networking is only a week old (and is only in beta), it has made quite the stir. Should Facebook be concerned?

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How To (Finally) Jailbreak the iPad 2

July 6, 2011 at 7:44 am

You can now jailbreak the iPad 2 in a matter of minutes by visiting jailbreakme.

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Exclusive: New iPhone 5 Artist’s Rendering

July 6, 2011 at 5:57 am

We wanted to see what an iPhone 5 that only made a few simple external changes would look like. This is our artist's render of what we think the iPhone 5 may be

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HTC Status & LG Thrill May Be Coming to AT&T in July

July 5, 2011 at 1:44 pm

LG's glasses-free 3D phone - theThrill 4G - and HTC's "Facebook phone" - the Status - will both be launching sometime in July.

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10 Best Gameloft Games for iOS & Android Devices

July 5, 2011 at 11:21 am

We count down the top 10 console clone games by Gameloft for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Android devices

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Verizon Confirms Tiered Data Plans Coming July 7

July 5, 2011 at 10:54 am

Verizon confirmed what the leaks had previously told us, that unlimited data is on its way our on July 7. It will be replaced by tiered data plans.

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Advanced Photo-editing App Photoforge 2 Now Has iPad Support

July 1, 2011 at 6:32 pm

Advanced iOS photo editing app Photoforge is now available from the iPad. It's on sale for a limited time in the AppStore for $1.99.

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Another Perk From Google+: Unlimited Picasa Photo Storage

July 1, 2011 at 4:48 pm

Picasa says that users of Google+ will essentially have unlimited photo storage.

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Did Amazon Survive Apple’s Ban on Web Store Links?

July 1, 2011 at 4:48 pm

Apple recently change the rules regarding iOS apps that link to websites for making external (web) purchases. Namely, it doesn't allow them anymore.

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iPhone Wi-Fi Use Doubles Android’s: What Does This Mean?

July 1, 2011 at 3:01 pm

Recent data shows that iPhones use over twice as much of their data over WiFi than Android phones do. What are the reasons for this? Does the iPhone need 4G?

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iPad 3 Could Be Coming This Fall: Here’s Why It Makes Sense

July 1, 2011 at 11:52 am

Reports state that the iPad 3 could release in 2011. Will it happen? Here's why it could make sense.

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New “Less is More” Gmail Look – How to Get It Right Now

July 1, 2011 at 9:36 am

How to get the new Google+ inspired Gmail theme right now.

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How Android Tablets Got Eaten Alive by the iPad

July 1, 2011 at 6:09 am

Dissecting where Android Tablets failed.

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Gingerbread Coming to the Droid 2 After Droid 3 Launches

July 1, 2011 at 6:00 am

The Droid 2 will hopefully receive an update to Gingerbread on July 7th, or shortly after.

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