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First Images and Details of the Motorola Motus Come to Light
PUBLISHED: Friday, November 20, 2009
Specifications and an image of what will apparently be Motorola's third Android-powered smartphone have leaked out. This device will supposedly have much in common with the Motorola Cliq

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Samsung Omnia II May Finally Be Coming Early Next Month
PUBLISHED: 11/20/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
The long-awaited Samsung Omnia II may finally be getting close to release by Verizon. According to an unconfirmed report, this Windows Phone with an AM-OLED display and the TouchWiz user interface will be on the market in the first few days of December.
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Judge Says Verizon's Ads are ''Sneaky'' but Allowable
PUBLISHED: 11/19/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
The two largest wireless carriers in the U.S. are fighting it out in federal court over a series of TV ads. AT&T wants Verizon's latest commercials blocked, but a judge does not agree. This means that the "There's a Map for That" ads will keep running.
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Palm Pre Now Available for $80
PUBLISHED: 11/19/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
The giant webstore Amazon.com is now offering the Palm Pre at well below the regular price for those who are switching to Sprint to get this webOS-based smartphone. The Pre has a sliding design, with a capacitive touchscreen, keyboard, and mobile broadband.
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Apple's Super-Sized iPhone Tablet May Launch Later than Expected
PUBLISHED: 11/19/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Apple's unannounced but much-rumored tablet computer apparently isn't going to debut in the first half of 2010 has had been previously thought. Instead, the release has been pushed back by half a year, possibly to include a much better screen.
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Microsoft Office Mobile 2010 Beta Now Available
PUBLISHED: 11/19/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Microsoft is launching Office 2010, and this includes a version for Windows phones. Like its predecessors, this suite of apps lets users edit Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files. The latest version has a new tools for sharing documents and ensuring they look as expected.
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Mysterious Firmware Update Released for Sprint's HTC Hero
PUBLISHED: 11/19/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Sprint and HTC have released a system software update for the HTC Hero. However, they have done so without revealing any of the changes that are included.
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Rumors of a gPhone Still Persist
PUBLISHED: 11/18/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Even though Google has settled into the role of making an operating system for others to use, rumors of a Google-branded phone still circulate on the Web. The latest of these insists that a gPhone will be released early next year.
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Nokia N900 Now Shipping To Early Adopters
PUBLISHED: 11/18/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Nokia has begun shipping its first Maemo-based smartphone to customers in the U.S. who pre-ordered it. The Nokia N900 is not yet available for those who put in an order for this high-end model now, though.
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Samsung Behold II First Impressions Review
PUBLISHED: 11/18/2009  BY: Antoine Wright
The Samsung Behold II is a Google Android-powered smartphone designed for a chic look but containing powerful features. Antoine Wright brings us his first impressions of this device, which is T-Mobile's first with an AM-OLED display.
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Samsung Behold II: Launch Day
PUBLISHED: 11/18/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
T-Mobile USA has just begun offering its latest phone running Google's Android OS. The Samsung Behold II is this carrier's first with a large AM-OLED display, and the first Android phone with the TouchWiz user interface.
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HTC Prepping an Android Smartphone with 1 GHz Processor, Large Screen
PUBLISHED: 11/17/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Evidence is mounting that HTC will soon release a new Android-based phone with a large touchscreen and a fast processor. According to unconfirmed reports, this model is headed for Verizon and will sport a wide array of high-end features.
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Smartphone Holiday 2009 Buyer's Guide
PUBLISHED: 11/17/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
There has never been a better time to get a smartphone, either for someone on your shopping list or as a little present for yourself. Thereis a wide array of models available, and prices are very attractive. Read on for our picks of the season!
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