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FDA plans oversight of some mobile medical apps

A fast-growing number of software applications offers doctors the chance to view X-rays or monitor heart rates from iPads or smartphones, prompting U.S. health officials on Tuesday to propose government oversight for some of the more complex health apps.

Amazon Offers Discounted Kindle Textbook Rentals

The latest version of the Amazon Kindle e-book reader.
Renting may be a cheaper option for college students and parents in a time of tight finances, with college tuition and expenses a burden for many families. Amazon.com launched Kindle textbook rentals, promising tens of thousands of textbooks at discounts of as much as 80 percent less than purchase price on Monday.
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Will iPhone 5 and Patent Lawsuit Wins Empower Apple to Kill HTC and Samsung?

The year 2011 has been 'the year of Android' so far with exciting new smartphones powered by the Android operating system hitting the market. However, considering the prospect of a feature-loaded iPhone 5 and Apple's key patent victories, questions have been raised on whether the year 2011 will remain 'the year of Android', or iPhone will steal the show at the end.
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Overheating iPhone 5 Causes Delay, Report Says

Apple's iPhone 5 prototype overheats, according to a report, causing the company to delay the product. Apple is expected to release instead this fall the iPhone 4S, a less radically-changed smartphone.
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Amazon Offers Students 80 Percent Off Textbooks for Kindle

Renting may be a cheaper option for college students and parents in a time of tight finances, with college tuition and expenses a burden for many families. Amazon.com launched Kindle textbook rentals, promising tens of thousands of textbooks at discounts of as much as 80 percent less than purchase price on Monday.
Apple fixes security flaw in iPhone, iPad software

iPhone 5 Enters Testing at AT&T: Report

A tech-enthusiast site with well-placed sources reports that Apple's next generation iPhone 5 is already entering testing at major U.S. mobile carriers, giving more credence to a 2011 release date.
NASA Space Shuttle Atlantis: Shuttle Firsts and Lasts [PHOTOS]

iPhone is the Top Choice for Potential Smartphone Buyers: Poll

Among consumers who plan to buy a smartphone in the next three months, the iPhone is the top choice, with nearly half of all potential buyers choosing Apple, according to a survey from ChangeWave Research via a poll it conducted of 4, 163 consumers in June.
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U.S. Army Testing Smartphones in Exercises

As the saying goes, ‘you’re in the Army now,’ so you’ll be issued boots, guns, ammunition…and one day perhaps an iPhone. The U.S. Army is testing the feasibility of using smartphones in field operations.
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Taiwan's HTC shares tumble after Apple ruling

Shares in Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC tumbled as much as 6.5 percent on Monday after losing a preliminary ruling in a patent case with Apple Inc, with its announcement of a share buyback failing to stem the fall.
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Is iPhone 5 Delayed Because A5 Chip is Overheating?

The iPhone 5 release date, which is largely rumored about, is likely to get delayed further because of the A5 chip overheating in the tiny enclosure of iPhone, reports Sohu.com.michael jackson wallpaper, utorrentscreensavers,
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Google Android + Sony Tablet and Ericsson Could Crush Apple iOS

The rivalry between Google and Apple continues to heat up as the two tech giants reported progressive development for Android and Apple App Store. Apple holds the lead with over 15 billion downloads while Android grew rapidly with over 4.5 billion. The increased number of Android smartphone and tablets flowing into the stores will attempt to even the playing field with Apple's iOS devices.

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