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Analyst Predicts Android Will Outsell iPhone, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile by 2012
PUBLISHED: 10/8/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Google's Android OS is still getting off the ground, but an analyst for the market-research firm Gartner says that two years from now it will have a larger share of the world market than almost all of its rivals.
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AT&T Will Allow iPhone Customers To Use VoIP Software on its 3G Network
PUBLISHED: 10/7/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
AT&T has changed course,and will allow iPhone users to make VoIP phone calls over its cellular-wireless network Previously, those who used Apple's smartphone were restricted to using VoIP over Wi-Fi.
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Apple's Tablet Will Be a Super-Sized iPhone or iPod touch
PUBLISHED: 9/30/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
One of the most significant open questions about Apple's much-rumored tablet may have been settled -- which operating system it will run. According to a new report, this device will be based on the iPhone OS, not Mac OS X. UPDATED
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Downloads from Apple's App Store Top Two Billion
PUBLISHED: 9/29/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Apple has announced that more than two billion apps have been downloaded from its App Store since it launched in mid-2008.
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Apple iPhone Finally Gets MMS Service
PUBLISHED: 9/25/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
AT&T and Apple have released an update that brings support for MMS (multimedia Messaging Service) to the most recent iPhone models. Those who are interested can install it now.
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Google Sync Adds Push Gmail Support
PUBLISHED: 9/22/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Google has just added a significant new feature to Google Sync, email support. This allows Gmail users to have their messages pushed to their smartphone, as long as the device supports Exchange ActiveSync.
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Google Fast Flip Released for Android and iPhone
PUBLISHED: 9/16/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Google Labs has introduced Google Fast Flip for iPhone, and Android-powered devices. The goal of this app is to combine some of the best features of reading articles in print and on the Web.
FULL STORY (2,242 Reads) | DISCUSSION (5 Replies)

What Happened to the Camera on the New iPod touch?
PUBLISHED: 9/15/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Last week, Apple released the latest iPod touch. This started a minor mystery: why does this model not include the built-in camera it was supposed to?
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Analyst Predicts AT&T Will Stay the Exclusive Provider of the iPhone
PUBLISHED: 9/12/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Despite well-publicized predictions that Apple will eventually allow multiple U.S. wireless carriers to offer the iPhone, an industry analyst is making the opposite prediction: that AT&T will remain the exclusive provider of this smartphone.
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Apple Makes the iPod touch More Powerful, More Affordable
PUBLISHED: 9/9/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Apple refreshed its iPod touch line today, introducing two models that are faster and have higher storage capacity. In addition, it has started offering a third model at just $200.
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iPhone 3.1 and iTunes 9 Released
PUBLISHED: 9/9/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Apple has just released a new version of its operating system for its smartphones and handhelds. iPhone 3.1 has a few new features, including the ability to suggest apps users might be interested in. A new version of iTunes is out, too.
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Next-Generation iPod touch Expected on Wednesday
PUBLISHED: 9/7/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Apple has scheduled a press event for Sept. 9 where it will almost certainly release a new version of the iPod touch. It's possible the much-rumored Apple tablet will also be unveiled at that same time.
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