Windows Phone 7 Mango Handsets to Feature Skype Integration, Microsoft Confirms

By Valerie Sarnataro | 8/25/2011

Microsoft has confirmed that new Windows Phone handsets that launch with the upcoming Mango version of this operating system will feature Skype integration and front-facing cameras.

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Microsoft Acknowledges Windows Phone Tango and Apollo Updates

By Valerie Sarnataro | 8/24/2011

With Windows Phone 7.5 Mango set to debut in a little over a week, Microsoft has revealed plans of other forthcoming updates for the Windows Phone operating system.

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Symbian Anna Upgrade Available Now for Several Nokia Smartphones

By Valerie Sarnataro | 8/18/2011

The new upgrade to Symbian Anna is now available, allowing owners of the latest Nokia phones to upgrade their devices. It includes a faster web browser, better mapping software, and a range of other enhancements.

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Windows Phone Mango Will Bring New Features to Xbox LIVE

By Valerie Sarnataro | 8/16/2011

Microsoft has announced at Gamescom what changes the upcoming Mango update to Windows Phone are going to bring to the Games hub and Xbox LIVE.

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Windows Phone Mango Update Set for September Release

By Valerie Sarnataro | 8/12/2011

Microsoft will begin a game of catch-up this fall when it releases a new version of its Windows Phone operating system, Mango, on September 1.

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Symantec Rolls Out Free Norton Security Software for Android OS

By Jacqueline Emigh | 8/11/2011

Symantec on Thursday released a free edition of Norton Mobile Security, aimed at Android OS phone users socked by security threats ranging from cell phone thefts to "fake" apps loaded with malware.

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HTC Inspire 4G Owners Can Now Install Android OS 2.3 (Gingerbread)

By Ed Hardy | 8/8/2011

There has been a rush of Android OS 2.3 upgrades released recently, and the latest model to receive one is the HTC Inspire 4G. This brings a number of small enhancements to this smartphone from AT&T.

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Skype Updates Android App to Support Many More Devices

By Valerie Sarnataro | 8/4/2011

A new version of the Skype app is now available for Android smartphone, supporting more handsets with video-chatting capabilities. This includes some of the newest models from Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile.

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Kyocera Echo Android OS 2.3 (Gingerbread) Update Now Available

By Ed Hardy | 8/1/2011

The latest smartphone to get an upgrade to Android OS 2.3 is the Kyocera Echo. This adds some important features to this dual-screened device, such as support for pinch-to-zoom. UPDATED

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Google Updates Gmail App for Android

By Valerie Sarnataro | 7/30/2011

Google has released an update for the Gmail app on Android smartphones. The new version 2.3.5 brings a handful of new features and performance improvements.

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New Skyfire App Helps iPhone Users Watch Flash Video

By Ed Hardy | 7/28/2011

Skyfire has released VideoQ, an inexpensive app that lets iPhone and iPad users do something they've wanted to do for years: play Adobe Flash video. Apple has said repeatedly that it's never going to add this feature to the iOS.

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Android Market Update Rolling Out Today, Adds Movies and Books

By Grant Hatchimonji | 7/27/2011

Good news for those of you with Android OS 2.2 or higher: the Android Market update is supposedly live and has started to roll out to users across the country today.

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