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iPhone Beat Out Windows Mobile in 2009, but Both Trailed Symbian and BlackBerry
PUBLISHED: 2/23/2010  BY: Ed Hardy
The global smartphone market last year grew around 24% last year, and virtually all the smartphone platforms saw increased sales. The notable exception was Microsoft's Windows Mobile, which dropped below Apple's iPhone OS for the first time.
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Apple May Start iPad Pre-Orders this Week
PUBLISHED: 2/21/2010  BY: Ed Hardy
The Apple iPad won't hit store shelves for another month, but those who are eager to be among the very first to get their hands on this tablet computer reportedly will be able to reserve one in a couple of days.
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Apple iPad Could Debut with iPhone OS 4.0
PUBLISHED: 2/18/2010  BY: Ed Hardy
It is far from definite, but some unconfirmed reports suggest that when the Apple iPad debuts next month, it will be running iPhone OS 4.0. At the very least, the next version of this OS will supposedly be demoed in a few weeks.
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Macworld 2010: Without Apple, the Thrill Is Gone
PUBLISHED: 2/14/2010  BY: Ed Hardy
Brighthand's Site Editor attended the Macworld tradeshow that just wrapped up in San Francisco. This was the first of these put on without Apple's participation, and the show lacked the excitement that usually accompanied a big announcement from Steve Jobs.
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Opera Mini Heading for the iPhone, IF Apple Approves It
PUBLISHED: 2/12/2010  BY: Ed Hardy
Opera Software is going to demo a version of the Opera Mini web browser for Apple's iPhone OS next week. But there are questions about whether this app will ever reach customers' hands.
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RIM Still Dominates U.S. Smartphone Market, but Google and Apple Gaining
PUBLISHED: 2/11/2010  BY: Jamison Cush
BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion had the most popular smartphone platform in the U.S. in December 2009. However, RIM's share declined 1% from September, giving ground to Apple and Google, which both saw significant gains.
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New Google Buzz Social Networking Service Is Also for Smartphones
PUBLISHED: 2/10/2010  BY: Ed Hardy
Google has launched Google Buzz, a new service that brings a social networking element to Gmail. A mobile version has also been introduced that lets users post comments about where they are and what they are doing.
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Next iPhone May Have a Slightly Larger Screen
PUBLISHED: 2/9/2010  BY: Ed Hardy
A mobile phone repair company claims to have gotten a hold of the display that will be used in the next-generation Apple iPhone.Leaked pictures show that this will be bigger than the current one, though it's not clear if the resolution has changed.
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LogMeIn Ignition for iPhone Review
PUBLISHED: 2/5/2010  BY: Ed Hardy
Smartphones aren't as powerful as desktops, but with a remote-access app like LogMeIn Ignition you can use your iPhone to do almost everything your office or home PC can do. Brighthand's Site Editor brings us a review of the iPhone and iPod touch version of this software.
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Many iPhone Developers Enthusiastic about the Apple iPad
PUBLISHED: 2/4/2010  BY: Ed Hardy
The Apple iPad is still over a month away from release, but many companies are already looking into creating software for this tablet computer. Although it will run the iPhone OS, this upcoming device will bring new challenges and opportunities for developers.
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Verizon Might Not Be Getting the iPhone Until 2011
PUBLISHED: 2/4/2010  BY: Ed Hardy
Apple is widely expected to end its exclusive agreement with AT&T this year and allow Verizon and possibly other U.S. carriers to offer the iPhone. An industry analyst disputes this, and says AT&T will be the only one offering this popular smartphone for another year.
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SlingPlayer for iPhone Now Runs Over AT&T's 3G Network
PUBLISHED: 2/4/2010  BY: Ed Hardy
Al launch, the iPhone version of the SlingPlayer streaming TV app would work only over Wi-Fi, but AT&T announced today that this service can now run over 3G connections, too.
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