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10 neat tricks and tips for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus on Verizon

December 15, 2011 at 9:22 pm

There is no doubt that Android 4 aka Ice Cream Sandwich brings some new gadgets and functionality and more will be uncovered everyday as everyone digs into the Galaxy Nexus.

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Want another way to score $25 worth of free Windows Phone apps?

December 12, 2011 at 4:06 pm

Microsoft is giving away $25 Windows Phone Marketplace gift cards from December 12-16, 2011. This is a different promotion from the one I shared a few weeks ago where you get a $25 gift card if you purchase a Windows Phone in December.

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Android Market helps with Android version segmentation

December 12, 2011 at 5:02 am

Earlier this year, Chuong talked about Android fragmentation and how it could become a problem with Android becoming so popular.

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Lync 2010. A Microsoft Lync client for Windows Phone 7

December 12, 2011 at 4:34 am

The Windows Phone Marketplace is getting better lately. I know I have complained about the lack of niche apps but give it time, the Windows Phone Marketplace is getting bigger and I won't have anything to complain about eventually. An app that a smaller group of Wind...

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The Wait is Over. HP Decides to Open Source webOS UPDATED

December 9, 2011 at 10:46 am

After a more than tortured journey in its life so far, the much loved, but tough to gain traction webOS now has a destination again.

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Twitter Goes All New and I Don’t Like It

December 9, 2011 at 7:30 am

Everybody is talking about the "New, New Twitter." Of course they are talking about it on Twitter. On the surface, more power to them.

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Xbox Companion for Windows Phone and Xbox Dashboard Update [Video]

December 9, 2011 at 5:24 am

Yesterday, Microsoft released the Xbox Companion for Windows Phone. This app interfaces with you Xbox console. It allows you to control media, browse for videos and music and queue them up to the console.

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Google Currents Announced, A Flipboard Killer? [Video]

December 9, 2011 at 4:31 am

Just one day has passed since Flipboard, the wildly popular app on the iPad, was officially launched for the iPhone, Google jumped into the game by announcing Google Currents.

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Samsung Galaxy S II Hard Reset [How To]

December 6, 2011 at 10:17 pm

So you want to sell your Galaxy S II or return it but you don't want to leave your data for others to find? Here's how to ensure that it's gone. Don't laugh, I've been reviewing smartphones for years and I could write a short book telling all the funny goodies I've f...

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Windows Phone 7 Apps. What are we missing?

December 6, 2011 at 9:09 pm

The only thing, in my opinion, that is holding Windows Phone 7 back now is apps. Yes, the Window Phone Marketplace has grown faster than Android and Apple's app stores but I am impatient.

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Best Holiday Gadget Gifts For Students

December 2, 2011 at 7:00 am

Find the perfect gift for the student in your life. Laptops, tablets, bags, software and more.

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Evernote for Windows Phone Updated: Adds Note Pinning, Templates, Etc

November 30, 2011 at 10:34 pm

Did I mention already how sexy apps that have actually made it to the Windows Phone Marketplace look? I complain about the amount of apps in the Windows Phone Marketplace but when they do get there, they look awesome most of the time.

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Moving from Android to Windows Phone 7 Part 6: The Verdict

November 30, 2011 at 10:58 am

This experiment has come to a close. I will continue to use the HTC Titan, running Windows Phone 7.5, but it will not be my daily driver.

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HP’s webOS Decision Probably Coming Down in the Next Two Weeks

November 30, 2011 at 9:11 am

Meg Whitman in an interview with Le Figaro has said that HP will most likely be making a decision on what it will do with webOS within the next two weeks.

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Infinity Blade 2.0 Set to Roll Out Today

November 30, 2011 at 7:33 am

Epic Games is set to roll out Infinity Blade 2.0 today and from what I've seen in the pre-hype videos it looks impressive. I enjoy Infinity Blade quite a bit, especially on frustrating days when I need to wack on something just to relieve stress. That said, Infinity ...

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Rumors Circulate that Microsoft is Looking at Office for iOS

November 29, 2011 at 8:40 am

Slashgear is pointing to an article in The Daily that have sources saying Microsoft is thinking about porting parts of its Office Suite for the iPad.

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iOS 5.1 BETA is on the streets for developers!

November 28, 2011 at 10:14 pm

It looks like Apple is trying to get this one out there quick. Today, they have released code for iOS 5.1 to developers.  This appears to be a minor update that fixes several bugs and updates APIs for iCloud storage. This update is available for the iPhone 4S, iPhone...

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Mehdoh for Windows Phone Review [Video]

November 28, 2011 at 9:15 pm

My search for a Twitter client that has all the features I need has come down to a couple of choices. Mehdoh is one of those choices and so far seems to be the best for my needs.

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Best Tech and Gadget Gifts Under $200

November 24, 2011 at 9:30 am

From accessories to game systems, there's a gift here for media lovers, readers, fitness buffs and more.

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Gift Guide: For the Console Gamer

November 24, 2011 at 9:00 am

The hottest games and great accessories for Xbox 360, NIntendo Wii, and PlayStation 3.

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Best Tech and Gadget Gifts Under $100

November 24, 2011 at 8:00 am

Find a great gift for $99 or less -- media accessories, eReaders, fitness, and iPad accessories.

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Full House Poker for Windows Phone Review [Video]

November 23, 2011 at 10:35 pm

I love Texas Hold'em Poker. I used to play a lot online, but the US Government put an end to that. I would play for fun on Facebook, but when there is no real action involved, people play loose and just roll the dice.

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Friday Is Update Your Parents’ Browser Day

November 23, 2011 at 7:00 am

‘Tis the season to go visiting family you may not get to see often, so what better opportunity to make the cyberworld a better place?

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Get $25 worth of free Windows Phone apps on Microsoft

November 22, 2011 at 7:01 pm

With all the junk eMail we get these days, it's great to get one that has something good! This is one of those. Free Stuff. Well, almost free. If you are in the market for a new phone and you are considering Windows Phone, Microsoft has a deal for you.

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Gift Guide: 5 Photo Editing Applications to Create a Masterpiece

November 21, 2011 at 8:05 am

Give the shutterbug in your life a photo editing program to turn their photos into masterpieces. Apps from $29 to $699 for novices to pros.

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Moving from Android to Windows Phone 7 Part 4: Pretty Apps and more!

November 20, 2011 at 9:49 pm

It's been a few days since I have reported in on my moving from Android to Windows Phone 7. The transition has become easier over the last 3 days.

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Sling Media Brings SlingPlayer to Facebook

November 18, 2011 at 6:06 am

Sling Media's strategy seems confusing to me at times. If you have a Slingbox you can view video from your TV on a device, in most cases with a SlingPlayer App.

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Create custom ringtones with Windows Phone 7.5

November 18, 2011 at 5:10 am

We told Microsoft we wanted custom ring tones and they finally listened. Today Microsoft posted "Custom ringtones: A visual guide" over on their Windows Phone Blog.

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Moving from Android to Windows Phone 7 Part 3 : Day 1 with the HTC Titan

November 17, 2011 at 8:26 am

I received the HTC Titan Tuesday evening and quickly got it set up to take on the daily workload. Part 3 of this series starts out with day 1 of this move, the day I start carrying the HTC Titan as my daily driver.

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Windows Phone 7 Twitter clients, Which app works best for you?

November 17, 2011 at 6:43 am

Unfortunately, there is no true answer to this question. All the apps have their advantages and disadvantage. I have purchased and poked around in most of the major Twitter clients available for Windows Phone 7.

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How to unlock your Windows Phone 7 device

November 16, 2011 at 7:27 pm

Let me start out saying that I am not a big fan of unlocking, rooting, and jailbreaking phones. It's not that I see something fundamentally wrong with doing so, it's just that I am lazy.

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Windows Phone 7 updates pop up today. Enables Internet Sharing.

November 16, 2011 at 4:43 pm

Internet sharing is a feature already included on the overseas HTC Titan I have. I started hearing reports on some lists I am on that they were prompted with an update when they connected to the Zune software today.

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And Then Again, Maybe iTunes Match Isn’t Quite Ready: Update Looks Like It’s a Go Now

November 14, 2011 at 10:10 am

So, after downloading iTunes 10.5.1, which was just released,  and installing it, I went to subscribe to the iTunes Match service.

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Apple Launches iTunes Match to Public

November 14, 2011 at 9:45 am

According to Apple's website, Apple's iTunes Match is now available to the public. Originally scheduled for last month, Apple's cloud music service takes the music you own and compares it to Apple's catalog. If you own it, you can then stream any of that music to you...

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Almost 40% of all photos shared on Twitter come from iPhones

November 14, 2011 at 4:27 am

This doesn't come as much of a shock to me, but it's still quite amazing. How much of the iOS dominance in this category is a result of iOS being the easiest mobile OS to share screenshots from your phone? One of the biggest complaints I have about Windows Phone 7 and A...

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