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Google Music allows users to upload 20,000 songs to its cloud service for free. iTunes Match pushes that cap to 25,000 songs but costs $25 a year.

Google Music vs. iTunes Match: Android Bests Apple

Apple and Google released two cloud-based music services within two days. See how iTunes Match and Google Music compare.

Android Malware Soars Due to Lack of Google Oversight, Says Juniper

Malware research group Juniper Global Threat Center posted on its blog yesterday on its finding of a whopping 472% increase in Android malware samples since this past July. Not only have instances of Android malware identification increased exponentially since the summer, says Juniper, but the methods of attack are growing more sophisticated.

Droid Razr vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S: Android Throwdown

Two highly stylized devices have recently launched that have elevated the design aesthetics of mobile phones to a whole new level. Droid Razr is a marvel of thin design and a dazzling display, and the Xperia Arc S is an elegantly crafted model of technological wonder

‘Minecraft’ Comes to iOS Nov. 17

It’s been a very “Minecraft” week. Minecon, the fan convention, kicks off Nov. 18, marking the release of the “final” version coming out. Now in a surprise move, developer Mojang will release the iOS version of the game Nov. 17.

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Galaxy Nexus to Debut the Android Beam: Top 5 NFC-Enabled Devices

Near field communications technology is evolving to the point where it is being used in more and more consumer electronics devices like the forthcoming Android Beam-enabled Galaxy Nexus smartphone. The futuristic sounding feature is simply a microchip that senses when it is near another NFC chip, and that enables both sensors to send messages to each other, usually in a mobile payment system.

iPad 2 vs HTC Jetstream: High-End Tablet War

HTC, the company that made the 10-inch Jetstream tablet that dared to challenge the iPad 2 in the over-$700 category, has decided to take the next step and launch an even higher-end device next year. HTC announced they would produce a quad-core tablet using the Nvidia Tegra 3 processor, a move that seems like an all-or-nothing bid to capture people's imaginations the way the iPad has.

The sign of the Toys R Us store is seen in a Denver suburb March 15, 2011.

Toys R Us to Open at 9 p.m. Thanksgiving for Black Friday Sales

Toys R Us plans to be the forerunner for Black Friday this year, as the toy retailer has announced it will open its doors at 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving evening ahead of all other competitors.

Samsung Galaxy S2 vs Captivate Glide: Samsung Smartphone Shootout

Samsung's Galaxy S2 and Captivate Glide are two very different devices, mostly because the Captivate Glide has a slide-out keyboard for improved typing. A physical keyboard? What is this, 2009? No, the Captivate Glide is not an old clam shell feature phone or anything like that. Some people really just love to have a physical keyboard to type on.

Ice Cream Sandwich Hacked: Android 4.0 Sent to App Developers

Google sent the source code for its Android 4.0 system update to developers in early November, and they are now free to tinker with the system and add different features to the customizable operating system. One of those features includes hacking Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and building a version that can be downloaded before the official version is sent out to certain devices.

UK Blackberry Users Pass 8 Million Mark

Research In Motion Ltd (RIM), the maker of Blackberry smartphones, said its subscriber base in the UK had passed the 8 million milestone as it unveiled a new cloud-based music service in the country

Cellphone market growth dives in third quarter: Gartner

Cellphone market growth slumped in the third quarter, with the grim economic climate prompting consumers to cut back or delay purchases, particularly in western Europe, research firm Gartner said.

Apple iOS Remains Developers Favorite, Microsoft's WP7 Grabs Renewed Interest: Survey

Apple's mobile operating system, iOS, continues to remain the apple in the developers' eyes while Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 showed renewed interest among developers, according to the fourth-quarter mobile developer report from Appcelerator and IDC.

Amazon CEO Bezos holds up new Kindle Fire tablet at news conference in New York

Kindle Fire or iPad 2 - Which is the Best Holiday Gift?

With the online retail giant Amazon announcing shipments of its Kindle Fire tablet Monday, a day earlier than expected, it's surely going to be a top choice among consumers this holiday season along with Apple iPad 2.

Apple vs Android: Which is Easier to Use?

Apple-made smartphones and Android-based smartphones are the two most widely used smartphones in the world, but one way to really tell them apart is by seeing which is easier to use. That means turning on an iPhone or an Android-powered device and measuring which software system is easier to navigate and figuring it out just by playing around with it for a little while.

Get Siri on Androids, iPads and Other Devices With New Crack

How to get Siri on your Android and iPad.

Galaxy Note vs HTC Sensation XL: Giant Screen Battle

Galaxy Note by Samsung will debut in the UK soon but in October, HTC debuted another large smartphone, the 4.7-inch HTC Sensation XL. It's not as big as the forthcoming Note's 5.3-inch screen but even 4.7-inches could be too large for some.

iPhone 4S vs. HTC Rezound: Smartphone Specs Showdown

The audiophilic HTC Rezound launches today on Verizon Wireless. In addition to 4G LTE and a hefty 1.5 Ghz processor, the Rezound includes Beats Audio technology from Dr. Dre's Beats Electronics line and is the first HTC phone to come with a 720p HD touch display.

Droid Razr: When Will It Get Ice Cream Sandwich?

Droid Razr, Motorola's new flagship device, is now on sale, but there is still no word on when it will get the Ice Cream Sandwich operating system update from Google. As the top new smartphone from Motorola, it's sure to get the update, but it might not happen until January.