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iPhone OS 4.0 Could Support Multitasking
PUBLISHED: Friday, March 12, 2010
Evidence is mounting that the iPhone will soon be getting a highly-requested feature: multitasking. This will allow users of Apple's smartphone to run several third-party applications at the same time, something not possible now.

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Apple Now Taking Pre-Orders for the iPad
PUBLISHED: 3/12/2010  BY: Ed Hardy
The much-anticipated Apple iPad can now be pre-ordered, but this tablet computer won't actually be released for several more weeks. Consumers have the option of putting in orders for all versions of this device, which will hit the market in early April.
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Carrier Accidentally Reveals that Next-Generation iPhone Will Offer Video Calling
PUBLISHED: 3/8/2010  BY: Ed Hardy
A European wireless operator has let slip that the iPhone version expected to hit the market this summer will allow users to make video calls, which means that this upcoming smartphone will apparently have a front-facing camera.
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Apple iPad Won't Be Able to Get Internet Access through an iPhone
PUBLISHED: 3/8/2010  BY: Ed Hardy
A question many potential Apple iPad buyers have been asking now has an answer: this upcoming tablet computer will not be able to tether to an iPhone. Many had hoped these two mobile computers would be able to share a single Internet connection, but it won't be possible.
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Documents To Go for iPhone Now Has Google Docs Support
PUBLISHED: 3/6/2010  BY: Ed Hardy
DataViz has introduced a new version of its Office suite for the iPhone and iPod touch that lets users work directly with the Google Docs service.
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Apple iPad Is Going to Be a Bit Late
PUBLISHED: 3/5/2010  BY: Ed Hardy
When the Apple iPad was unveiled in late January, Steve Jobs promised it would be on the market in 60 day. Today, the company admitted that it wasn't going to make that deadline, and that its first tablet computer won't be released until April.
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The Launch Date for the Apple iPad May Have Been Revealed
PUBLISHED: 3/4/2010  BY: Ed Hardy
Apple has promised that the iPad will be on store shelves by the end of this month, but hasn't given an exact day for the release. An unconfirmed report claims to have this date, while a second report says there will only be a limited supply at launch.
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Majority of Smartphone Users Upset with Service, Survey Finds
PUBLISHED: 3/3/2010  BY: Jamison Cush
More than half of smartphone users are disappointed with the performance of their devices, citing issues with streaming media, web browsers, and social networking apps, according to a new survey.
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Apple Taking HTC to Court for Patent Infringement
PUBLISHED: 3/2/2010  BY: Ed Hardy
Apple today filed a lawsuit against HTC today, accusing the rival smartphone maker of infringing on 20 patents related to the user interface, underlying architecture, and hardware for mobile phones.
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Apple Bans Thousands of Risque iPhone Apps
PUBLISHED: 2/24/2010  BY: Ed Hardy
In the last few days, Apple has removed around 5,000 applications from the iPhone App Store because they were judged to be too sexual in nature. However, a recent mover by the company may be a sign that it is going to allow these apps back in.
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Apple iPad Will Be Sold in Best Buy Stores
PUBLISHED: 2/24/2010  BY: Ed Hardy
Apple intends to sell its upcoming tablet computer on the Web and its own retail locations. In addition, those who want to try out an Apple iPad before they buy one will have the option of going to a Best Buy store.
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Pre-Launch Interest for the iPad Higher than for the Original iPhone
PUBLISHED: 2/23/2010  BY: Ed Hardy
Few will be surprised that there's demand for the upcoming Apple iPad, but a recent survey may surprise a few by just how much demand there is. This same survey gives some details on which version of this tablet computer people are interested in.
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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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