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    Palm confirms that iTunes update kills Pre sync 17/07/2009 08:33:00

    iTunes 8.2.1 update sends Pre users scrambling for alternatives
    Palm confirmed late today that Pre owners can no longer use Apple's iTunes to sync their smartphones to Macs or PCs.
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    MoBank app takes shopping to the iPhone in the UK 06/07/2009 04:54:00

    The app works with the iPod Touch as well and gives users the advantage of convenience, MoBank says
    iPhone and iPod Touch owners in the U.K. will be able to use their devices to buy and pay for goods using a new application from MoBank.
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    Users complain about poor Pre hardware 02/07/2009 05:00:00

    Some Palm Pre owners say they've had to return multiple devices
    Some Palm Pre owners are complaining about poor hardware quality of the phones, with at least one person saying that he's already had to return four devices.
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    Europe moves to develop standard mobile phone chargers 30/06/2009 04:31:00

    Mobile phone charger harmonization is a first step, with work under way to find a universal charger
    Wouldn't it be nice if all our mobile gadgets connected to one universal charger? According to the vice president of the European Commission, Gunter Verheugen, it's not only possible, it's already on the drawing board.Steps are being taken to standardize mobile-phone chargers, though a universal charger for all mobile devices will take longer.
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    Palm CEO: We don't have to beat each other to prosper 26/06/2009 08:41:00

    Jon Rubinstein said he thinks there's room for a handful of smartphone makers to be successful
    Palm's new CEO on Thursday said he thinks the smartphone market is growing fast enough that multiple handset makers can thrive, and he also hinted at updates to come for the new Pre phones.
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    As 3 big iPhone troubles surface, Apple dinged for secrecy 10/07/2009 03:32:00

    The big three gripes: the iPhone 3GS battery life is dismal, the 3GS overheats, and there's a serious SMS vulnerability
    The iPhone 3GS has been an undeniable marketplace hit since its release on June 19, and will likely continue to soar in sales despite three customer complaints that have surfaced recently. The big three gripes: the iPhone 3GS battery life is dismal, the 3GS overheats, and there's a serious SMS vulnerability.
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    In pictures: New features in iPhone Software Update 3.0 11/06/2009 15:26:00

    We take a look at the best features in the 3.0 iPhone Software update
    Apple's latest update breathes new life into the iPhone, with a host of nifty features. Here is a look at some of the most important.
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    BlackBerry Browser Shortcuts: Killer Keyboard Tips & Tricks 14/04/2009 04:15:00

    Get the most out of your BlackBerry Browser with keyboard shortcuts
    On the list of reasons why I admire Research In Motion's (RIM) BlackBerry operating system (OS), the sheer number of built-in, valuable keyboard shortcuts ranks near the top. These tricks help you navigate your devices and data, as well as the Web, as quickly and efficiently as possible. In fact, your BlackBerry's literally packing hundreds of "hidden" tips and tricks.
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    Why you should be excited about the Palm Pre 27/03/2009 11:20:00

    The Pre -- Palm's make-or-break touch-screen smartphone -- looks it may have what it takes to be an iPhone killer.
    Although a collective sigh may be raised at comparing yet another touch-screen smartphone with Apple's Apple's iPhone 3G, Palm's Pre has been generating plenty of buzz since it was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show earlier this year.
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    Reports: Next-gen iPhone may be a major upgrade 24/03/2009 09:04:00

    Rumors are percolating about the next-generation iPhone, particularly after Apple offered a sneak preview< last week of its upcoming iPhone 3.0 software.
    Rumors are percolating about the next-generation iPhone, particularly after Apple offered a sneak preview< last week of its upcoming iPhone 3.0 software. If the reports are true, the upcoming iPhone may prove to be a major upgrade of the current model and will likely launch this summer, a timetable that's rapidly becoming an iPhone tradition.
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    Legalise mobile phone jammers? 24/02/2009 09:35:00

    Should prisons and police be allowed to jam mobile phones? Should movie theatres? Should you?
    Jamming a mobile phone is illegal in the US. Very illegal. And not just by ordinary citizens. It's illegal for theatre and restaurant owners to jam calls, and even state and local police or prison officials. The US, in fact, has the strictest laws in the world against jamming mobile calls.
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    iPhone vs. Pre: Can Apple multi-touch patent shut down Palm? 31/01/2009 10:10:00

    Will Apple really slap a lawsuit on Palm the minute the Palm Pre starts shipping?
    Will Apple really slap a lawsuit on Palm the minute the Palm Pre starts shipping as a Sprint smartphone later this year? Apple's posturing has lots of people thinking so. The reason: Apple's newly awarded patent for multi-touch technology, which also drives the interface for the Palm Pre. Just when it began to look like Palm had finally produced an iPhone killer, Apple has conveniently found a way to shut down the whole show.
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    Is the smartphone market too congested for Acer? 29/01/2009 06:07:00

    Acer has announced its plans to enter the smartphone market.
    Another day, another smartphone. Acer, maker of the ultra-affordable Aspire One netbook PC, has announced its plans to enter the smartphone market at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona on February 16.
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    Mobile phone bugs and glitches: the new reality? 28/01/2009 03:49:00

    Mobile phone users are learning that their devices aren't immune to bugs, glitches, and poor construction.
    Cell phone users are learning that their devices aren't immune to bugs, glitches, and poor construction. The Blackberry Storm, released on November 21, 2008, has been particularly affected by these faults, as Research in Motion (RIM) rushed its device to compete with the iPhone.
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    The Google Linux desktop has arrived 02/01/2009 10:44:00

    Google has been slowly, but surely, displacing Microsoft as the number one PC technology company.
    Google has been slowly, but surely, displacing Microsoft as the number one PC technology company.
Interviews
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    Fighting e-waste one mobile phone at a time 25/11/2008 09:42:00

    ReCellular handles thousands of unwanted handsets every day, fixing them up for resale or sending them to be melted down and recycled
    With most Americans switching their mobile handsets once every 18 months, the need to find safe ways to dispose of old mobile phones has only grown. ReCellular, a self-described "electronics-sustainability" firm based in the US, has spent the past two decades working with the US-based Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association (CTIA) to become a major recycler and reseller of mobile handsets and accessories. Every day, ReCellular processes thousands of unwanted handsets and either fixes them for resale or sends them off to be melted down and recycled. ReCellular Vice President Mike Newman spoke with Brad Reed about how his company is helping to reduce e-waste, as well as how enterprises can benefit from donating their mobile devices for reuse and recycling.
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    Q&A with Google Android Developer 12/11/2007 09:11:05

    Google seeks to build a "vibrant third-party developer community" for its Android mobile platform, Google co-founder Rich Miner says.
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    ARM's CEO talks on Google, iPhone and Acorns 09/11/2007 11:47:36

    In addition to smartphones, East discussed the old Acorn PC, mobile devices for emerging markets, and the potential of putting microcontrollers in electric motors used in washing machines to make them twice as energy efficient, and the huge impact that would have on global energy needs.
    Shortly after the iPhone launched earlier this year, the head of microprocessor maker ARM said the new handset will stimulate growth in the smartphone market because the hype around the product would pique people's interest. Since then, the iPhone, and the smartphone market overall, have taken off.
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    Google demands non-fragmentation pledge for Android 07/11/2007 09:12:37

    Computerworld talks to Rich Miner, a key member of Android's technical staff
    After Google released an initial set of details about its plans to alter how mobile applications are created and distributed, industry watchers are compiling a long list of follow-up questions about the Android platform and the Open Handset AlliancE.
Tutorials
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    How to recreate 13 iPhone 3.0 features right now! 19/03/2009 16:07:00

    Apple's announcement of its official 3.0 firmware release for the iPhone and iTouch line of products was met with a mixed dose of excitement and unhappiness.
    Apple's announcement of its official 3.0 firmware release for the iPhone and iTouch line of products was met with a mixed dose of excitement and unhappiness.
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    Six BlackBerry keyboard shortcuts you'll love 24/06/2008 15:01:27

    Make your Blackberry work harder
    We've rounded our five favourite BlackBerry shortcuts - so good you'll wonder how you ever coped without them.
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    Connect iPhones to your corporate email servers 08/06/2008 15:55:09

    And do it securely...
    Do you have that sexy new Apple iPhone in the palm of your hand? And yearning to connect to your corporate Exchange e-mail account, contacts and calendar? And grinding your teeth because Apple doesn't yet support Exchange?
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    How to transfer files wirelessly between BlackBerries 06/05/2008 10:35:16

    Our step-by-step guide to getting more from your mobile
    If you use your Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry's Bluetooth wireless connectivity, it's probably to connect to a hands-free headset or ear piece so you can drive or take notes during conversations, or a set of earphones to beam your latest tunes from your device sans wires.
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    The top 40 BlackBerry shortcuts 21/02/2008 11:50:45

    How to get the most from your BlackBerry
    How to get the most from your BlackBerry
Buying Guides
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    Smartphones Buying Guide 01/07/2008 17:00:00

    A smartphone is a hybrid device that has all the features of a mobile phone and most of the features of a PDA such as calendar, e-mail, Web browsing and office applications. Here's what to look for when buying one.
    As technology and communications begin to converge, the focus is increasingly placed upon multifunction devices, such as the modern smartphone.
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    3G Mobile Phones 20/06/2008 15:50:00

    With more bandwidth and endless multimedia possibilites, 3G mobile phones are leaving 2G in the dust.
    With more bandwidth and endless multimedia possibilities, 3G mobile phones are leaving 2G in the dust.
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    Flash Memory Cards 14/12/2007 15:30:46

    Don't know what memory card best suits your needs? Well we do! Read on to find out.
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    Portable Multimedia Players 05/10/2007 09:15:06

    These days, portable media players are everywhere. Devices such Apple's iPhone manage to pack video and picture playback into common everyday devices, whereas units such as the Creative Zen Vision W offer a more dedicated media playback solution.
    These days, portable media players are everywhere. Devices such Apple's iPhone manage to pack video and picture playback into common everyday devices, whereas units such as the Creative Zen Vision W offer a more dedicated media playback solution.
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    3G Mobile Phones 17/09/2007 15:17:16

    With more bandwidth and endless multimedia possibilites, 3G mobile phones are leaving 2G in the dust.
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