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Amazon vs Facebook: Who Would Make a Better Smartphone?

Facebook is said to be teaming up with smartphone maker HTC to develop an Android based phone codenamed Buffy. But there is also a rumor (started by an industry analyst) that Amazon is poised to get itself into the smartphone business, possibly one running the Microsoft system. These two Internet powerhouses could be facing off in the smartphone arena if Buffy and the Kindle Phone come to fruition.

Apple to Surpass HP as World’s Top PC Maker

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Apple will displace Hewlett-Packard as the world's top PC maker in early 2012, Canalys estimates. The report lumped tablet sales in with PC sales, arguing that tablets have redefined the personal computer.

Siri, What Do You Think of Voice Typing on the Galaxy Nexus?

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When the Galaxy Nexus debuts, it will feature a voice typing function that allows for writing emails, texts or any kind of writing to be done with the human voice. Samsung's Galaxy S2 has this type of feature already, as does the iPhone 4S. But those two devices also talk back, with iPhone 4S' Siri being the most capable in that area.
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Galaxy S2 vs Samsung Illusion: Samsung Smartphone War

Verizon stores will debut the Samsung Illusion in January, but starting Thursday and lasting through the weekend, the brand new device will be free from Verizon's Web site. It's a new Android phone with a 3.5-inch screen and the newest version of the Android system, version 3.2.
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Black Friday Deals: Samsung Focus Flash and HTC Wildfire S Smartphones

Black Friday is all about finding the best deals, and the Samsung Focus Flash and HTC Wildfire S are two of the best deals on smartphones this year. They aren't being sold at discount prices, it's just that they don't have the features to keep up with the main big ticket smartphones. They are both available for under $100, however, and you still get plenty of tech gadgetry in either one.
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Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus vs Sony Tablet S: Android Tablet Comparisons

Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus and the Sony Tablet S are two similar tablets that could be on many people's Black Friday shopping lists, so we lined them up to get a better idea of what separates them. Besides being a couple inches bigger than the Tab 7.0 Plus, the Sony Tablet S is shaped a bit different than most tablets
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Droid Razr vs Samsung Focus S: What Will You Buy (Black Friday Special)?

Droid Razer will be a top seller during the Black Friday rush, but if you're heading out to the doorbuster and bargain sales, the Samsung Focus S is worth checking out. It's $100 less than the Razr, but has a 4.3 Super AMOLED Plus screen for super bright colors and eye-popping contrast. This is classic Samsung tech, and it's the type of display seen on other high-end devices like the Samsung Galaxy S2.
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Samsung's Galaxy Nexus May be Launched in U.S. on Dec. 8: Reports

Samsung and Verizon Wireless are disappointing many eager smartphone fans by not releasing the Galaxy Nexus in the United States by the rumored Nov. 21 deadline. Now, the latest speculation has it that the smartphone will be launched Dec 8, according to a PCMag.com post.
Smartphone Apps for Black Friday 2011

Black Friday 2011: 10 Best Sales Apps for Cyber Monday and Beyond

As Black Friday 2011 approaches, savvy bargain shoppers are ditching the ads and using their smartphones to get the best deals, fast. Here, get a rundown of the ten best apps for iPhone, Android and Windows phones to help nab the biggest sales on Black Friday and beyond, with detailed features lists and links to download the apps. Happy shopping!
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Ice Cream Sandwich vs Apple iOS 5: Photo Editing Tools Comparison

Regardless of the type of camera you have on your Apple or Android device, one thing you've no doubt noticed is there are a ton of photo editing apps available for both systems. Google and Apple have noticed too, so in their recent mobile software updates, Ice Cream Sandwich and iOS 5, they've implemented some of those features that so many apps already have.
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Kindle Fire or $199 BlackBerry Playbook?

Research in Motion, the company that makes BlackBerry smartphones, plans to slash $300 off the price of its tablet computer, the BlackBerry PlayBook. $200 seems to be the magic number because that's how much Amazon is selling its already popular Kindle Fire for. Tech blog Apple Insider reported the RIM price drop in a blog post, and it spark yet another tablet war this holiday season.
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Best Androids For Less Than $100

Android phones for less than $100 don't have to be more than two years old, and as fast as technology is moving today, you can get some decent tech for much less than $100. Pantech, a company new to the U.S. is selling a brand new device for $100 with a two year contract from Verizon.
iPad 2

iPad 2 vs T-Mobile Springboard: Tablet Tussle

iPad 2 is a 10-inch tablet and the T-Mobile Springboard is only a seven inch device, so they are different animals in that way. But, where they do compare is on some other features, and because the Springboard isn't made by Samsung, it's not getting the attention it should. Springboard is the T-Mobile version of the Huawei MediaPad, and it's 4G enabled along with standard Wi-Fi
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Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs. Motorola Droid RAZR: Side-by-Side Comparison

First impressions of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus are beginning to trickle in. Samsung's newest flagship device is also the first phone to come preloaded with Ice Cream Sandwich, Android's 4.0.1 version of its operating system. Early reports are extremely positive, saying the device is light, with a gorgeous large screen with deep blacks and bright colors, thanks to advanced AMOLED technology.
Android Breaches 10 Billion App Download Mark

Android Phones: Frequently Asked Questions

I want the Android phone, should I buy a Motorola Droid? Droid and Android are very similar sounding names, but they are not the same thing. The Motorola Droid line of phones are a make and model name of particular devices. Android is a mobile operating system used in many different makes and model of smartphone.
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Siri Could Work on Android through New Hack

Siri, one of the most sought-after features on the iPhone 4S, could soon become available on Android devices if French software company Applidum's claims to have cracked the data format are true.
HTC Titan

Galaxy Note vs HTC Titan: Which Should You Buy?

It's a trick question. Galaxy Note is only available in an unlocked version for over $600, and HTC Titan is $200 with a two year contract from AT&T. However, there is a catch because only the Galaxy Note runs the Android system. HTC Titan is powered by Microsoft, but it is an intriguing device because of its 4.7-inch screen. But, that's why we compare them, because these are two of the most intriguing devices on sale this holiday season

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