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iPhone 5 Rumor: Apple to Ditch Traditional Dock Connector in Its Upcoming iPhone?

Speculations are rife that Apple is set to replace the dock connector perhaps to make space for the other components in its upcoming Smartphone iPhone 5.The news has come from technology Web site iMore, which said that a smaller micro dock may accompany the forthcoming Apple Smartphone. However, the site didn't mention anything about its source.

Mobile World Congress: A Sneak Peek (or What to Expect)

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Barcelona, a city famous for its champion football club, is now drawing attention for something else - hosting the MWC (Mobile World Congress), which will kick off on Feb. 27 and run through March 1. Yes, MWC is round the corner and mobile device manufacturers are all packing for a trip to Spain.

Samsung Galaxy S2 Hits 20 Million in Sales: Should iPhone 4S be Afraid?

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On Thursday (Feb. 23), Samsung announced that it managed to sell over 20 million Galaxy S2 Android smartphones. The Galaxy S2 which first went on sale in April 2011, has become Samsung’s most successful Galaxy device to date. Hence, the big question – should iPhone 4S be afraid?
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iPhone 5 Release Date Fall Debut: What New Features to Expect?

Apple’s next generation iPhone is in the news again, and this time, the rumor is all about the release date. According to Macotakara, a Japanese blog, the next generation iPhone, which is likely to be called the iPhone 5, is expected to be released sometime in October 2012, which is not in line with Apple’s traditional release date of the iPhone.
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Today, many media users may interact on Facebook and Twitter by using their laptops, tablets, or smartphones while watching television. But new technology may be melding this entertainment process into one device, according to The Sydney Morning Herald.

TV Shows Integrating Facebook, Twitter

Today, many interact on Facebook and Twitter by using their laptops, tablets, or smartphones while watching television. But new technology may be melding this entertainment process into one device, according to The Sydney Morning Herald.
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Samsung Galaxy S2 vs Samsung Rugby Smart: AT&T Smartphone Shootout

Samsung has designated the Rugby Smart as AT&T's new tough-guy phone, and by that we mean it's made to be waterproof, dustproof and pretty much the most rugged device they make. They're targeting construction workers, people who work outside, that kind of thing.
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$50 Motorola Photon 4G or iPhone 3GS for a Dollar?: Discount Smartphone Deals

Sprint is selling the normally $100 priced Motorola Photon 4G for $50 on its Web site, the discounted iPhone 3GS is only one dollar from AT&T, and T-Mobile's Nokia Lumia 710 is just $40 (online price). If your smartphone shopping on a budget, or if you need to add a new line to your current contract, these might be the best choices for you. They are all quite different, besides being offered on different carriers. But for the price, they are tough to beat, especially the Photon 4G because it ...

$99 HTC Rezound or iPhone 4: Best Verizon Smartphone Deal

Verizon dropped the price of the HTC Rezound to $99 on contract recently, and it's now the same price as the iPhone 4. The best Verizon smartphone deal can be found here, but it depends on what you're looking for in a new phone. Even though both of these devices cost much less than Verizon's flagship class of $300 phones, they are great choices with excellent features. In fact, the Rezound only debuted at the end of 2011, and it was originally $300.
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BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 Debuts: Can it Save RIM?

The long awaited BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 is finally out. RIM released PlayBook last year and PlayBook OS 2.0 is the first software update for the tablet, coming out after almost one year later. The original plans of RIM were to release PlayBook OS 2.0 in December 2011. RIM is already two months behind on the original schedule.
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iPhone 5: Is Apple Readying a Micro Dock Connector for Future iPhones?

According to reports, a redesigned docking connector would allow for faster bandwidth speeds and improve the device's sync capabilities. As thrilling as it may seem to be, the downside is that a change in the dock connector may require users to buy adaptors for the devices. Apple, in keeping in-line with its don't tell policy has not commented on the reports so far.
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Dropbox heats up cloud battle with photo upload feature

Dropbox unveiled on Thursday a new photo uploading feature for Android smartphones, potentially sharpening its competition with Google, Apple, and a host of other companies battling to rule the burgeoning market for online storage solutions.
The New Google Goggles Will Look like Oakley Thumps

Google Goggles: Heads Up Display (HUD) Reality Augmenting Smart-Glasses May Be Available This Year

Deep in Google's top secret X offices at an undisclosed location the internet companies are working on several secret projects including robots and space elevators, but one project may soon be on the market and available for consumers. Google Goggles, as they're being called by the media though Google has yet to release their newest product's name, may be coming to stores as soon as Christmas 2012. The reality augmenting glasses will have GPS, cameras constantly photographing th...
The iPhone 5 prototype design from Ciccarese is in no way what Apple is planning for its next-generation iPhone. Ciccarese loves to make concept designs for devices that don't exist yet, such as the iTV, the 8-inch iPad Mini, and even an uber-thin iP

Apple iPhone 5 Release: Ciccarese Unveils Beautiful New Teardrop Design [PHOTOS]

While Apple is not expected to unveil the iPhone 5 anytime soon, but that doesn't mean fans can't dream about what the next-generation iPhone could possibly look like. Fanning the flame that is iPhone hype, the imaginative minds at Ciccarese Design, led by Federico Ciccarese, have released a new mock-up of a teardrop-shaped iPhone 5, which is really quite beautiful.
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Apple, Google, Amazon, smartphone makers sign privacy accord

Six of the world's top consumer technology firms have agreed to provide greater privacy disclosures before users download applications in order to protect the personal data of millions of consumers, California's attorney general said on Wednesday.
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Happy Birthday to the Text Message: Text Messaging Turns 20 Years Old

Mobile phone texting turns 20 years old in 2012, and because the technology was developed first for GSM network mobile communications in the early 1980's, it's widely given credit to have been birthed by German engineer Friedham Hillebrand. Nokia, the worlds largest mobile phone manufacturer, posted on its Connect blog Finnish engineer Matti Makkonen invented the idea for SMS (short message service).
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Sony's Vita Arrives Just as Market May Be Fading

Sony Corp's Vita hits the United States on Wednesday, the latest in a long line of mobile gaming gadgets in the spirit of Nintendo's Game Boy and Atari's Lynx. But with gaming habits rapidly changing, it may also be the last of its breed.
One of the most widely received mobile games, “Temple Run,” is finally making its way from iPhone devices to Android phones. On March 27th, the running platformer will be available for free download in the Android Market.

When Will Temple Run be on Android: Release Date Unclear, Game Developer Imangi Says Wait for Online Announcement on Facebook

Android users are flat-out demanding the release of popular smart phone game Temple Run on the Android market, taking to online forums and social networks to pressure Imangi Studios into releasing the game. Imangi responded to their frenzied fans on Twitter with the unfortunate news that there was no scheduled release date as of yet, and that until one was posted on the company's Facebook page all other rumors should be ignored.
Gamers and PlayStation fans can check another major event off their calendar. Today, the entertainment and electronics company released the PS Vita, a sleek follow-up to the previous Play Station Portable (PSP). But is this new gaming device geared toward

PS Vita Release Date Reaches the U.S.: Five Things to Know

Gamers and PlayStation fans can check another major event off their calendar. Today, the entertainment and electronics company released the PS Vita, a sleek follow-up to the previous Play Station Portable (PSP). But is this new gaming device geared towards hardcore gamers or mobile app lovers? Unlike its predecessor, the Vita was designed and developed during the age of social networking and smartphones, giving it more of a modern edge. Here are five things to know about the latest Sony release....

Mozilla Plans to Build App Market and Smartphone

Mozilla, the non-profit company that makes the Firefox Web browser has plans to launch on online apps market in 2012, and possibly its very own smartphone, an idea also reportedly being mulled by companies like Amazon and Facebook.

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