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The Android and iOS markets are buzzing with voice-powered software applications. Some of these applications, though inspired from Apple's Siri, take voice assistance feature in smartphones to the next level.

Apple is seeking a preliminary injunction against the official Ice Cream Sandwich Android OS device which the South Korean electronics giant has developed in collaboration with Google.

Google Inc (GOOG.O) is expected to win approval next week from European regulators, as well as from U.S. antitrust authorities, for its planned $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility (MMI.N), according to people familiar with the matter.

Acer has a slew of tablets with similar names, so if you're wondering what the difference is between the Iconia Tab A200 and the Iconia Tab A500, you've come to the right place. They're both 10-inch Android powered tablets, and they have many of the same features. The A200 is brand new, however, and it's at Best Buy and other retailers for $350 for a 16 gigabyte version.

Asus and Acer have 10-inch quad-core Android tablets coming out this year, and the Transformer Prime HD and Iconia Tab A510 should both be pretty successful devices. For the Prime HD, it's success will depend on if it can take on the iPad 3, a tall order no doubt. For the Iconia Tab A510, it will more likely come down to price.

Howard Davies-Carr in 2007 shot a 56 second video of his two sons and uploaded it on YouTube to share it with a family friend.

Apple's iPad 3 is likely to be launched in near future. However, if you not ready to wait for the next generation iPad, you have a long list of Android-running tablets to choose. These tablets come with amazing features, stylish looks and a reasonable price tag.

Rumors are rife that Apple is all set to launch its next generation iPad, but the Android lovers should not lose heart as Amazon is also anticipated to release two versions of its flagship Kindle Fire, one of which will be bigger than the existing Fire, AllThingsD has reported.

AT&T will double the cost of activating a device on their network from $18 to $36, according to a report from tech blog Android Central. An anonymous tip was sent in via the Android Central app, and it's an image of what looks to be an AT&T company computer screen with the following message.

Every time a new expensive smartphone debuts on AT&T, new deals pop for some devices that have been out for even just a few months. That includes Android and iPhone prices, and Samsung just debuted the Galaxy Note, a $300 5.3-inch display Android monster. New releases push prices down on older phones, even as AT&T plays up the new phones' superior features.

Sony is offering consumers the opportunity to buy PS Vita games at a discounted price if they purchase their games online through the Sony Entertainment Network (SEN) in an effort to increase sales and cut out middle men like video game retailer Game Stop.

The Justice Department will approve Google's $12.5 billion bid to acquire Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc, according to sources close to the antitrust review.

The journey for Galaxy S3 will not be as smooth as Samsung hopes because HTC is all set to release the Zeta smartphone anytime soon.

The battle for the control of the living room has begun. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Google is building a home-entertainment system that streams music wirelessly through the home. The announcement from Google comes as rumors about Apple's television set, dubbed iTV, have started to surface.

Google is developing a wireless streaming home entertainment system, which it will manufacture and sell under its own brand

Amazon Kindle Fire and Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime, which were launched in the recent past, have already become two of the best-selling tablets, eating into iPad 2's market share. But the big question is - Do they really stand tall against Apple iPad 2?

Furthermore, the department likely will approve a consortium led by Apple and Microsoft to purchase Nortel Networks patents for $4.5 billion.

Samsung has witnessed extensive popularity over the months due to its Galaxy S2, which actually gave Apple's iPhone 4S a run for its money.

Both the Acer Iconia Tab A100 and BlackBerry PlayBook tablets have been out for many months, and the prices are starting to come down, so here's how they compare. In fact, both are well under $300 now, with the 16 gigabyte PlayBook going for just $200 due to a recent price cut. Beyond the comparatively low prices, the tablets are quite different.

Motorola's Droid 4 and Droid 3 are obviously very similar, but the main difference is the Droid 4 is 4G LTE capable and shaped more like the Droid Razr with cut-off corners and slightly curved edges. Both feature 4-inch qHD displays, eight megapixel cameras and sliding physical keyboards.

Samsung has quashed hopes of avid Galaxy S3 fans announcing that the highly anticipated S3 smartphone will not be unveiled in their March press event.