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The Best iPhone Games

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:30:00 +0000

We've sifted through the thousands of games currently available in the iTunes App Store, and have settled on these 36 titles to enthusiastically recommend. Some are old, some are new, but all are worth both your time and money.

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Sony Online Service to Challenge iTunes? Fat Chance

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:22:00 +0000

Sony has little hope to rival Apple's iTunes with a new music service called Sony Online Service.

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Some Nook E-readers Won't Make It for the Holidays Either

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:40:00 +0000

Following similar news from Sony this week, Barnes & Noble said its e-reader won't ship for some people by the holidays.

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Torture Tests: Stylus Tough 8000 Camera and XP3 Quest Phone

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:40:29 +0000

The Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 point-and-shoot camera and the Sonim XP3 Quest rugged phone are supposed to be tough. How tough? We decided to find out.

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Sony's Hirai Hopes for Quick Start to Online Content Service

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:30:13 +0000

Sony is hoping to launch its planned online content service early next year, the executive heading up the project said Friday.

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Android vs. iPhone: Which Has the More Advanced Users?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:26:00 +0000

It seems the mobile world is full of silly little battles these days, so here's one more: Which mobile platform has the more advanced users -- Android or iPhone?

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Indian Eye Hospital Uses IPhone for Remote Diagnostics

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:10:20 +0000

An eye hospital in India is testing software that will enable doctors to receive retinal images on their mobile phones; for quick diagnosis.

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Incase Debuts New Chargers for IPod and IPhone

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:10:12 +0000

Accessory vendor Incase has released two new chargers for iPods and iPhones. The $40 Combo Charger is an update to the company's 2-in-1 Wall & Car Charger...

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Sony Ericsson goes see through

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:57:10 +0000

Ian Williams THE INQUIRER Xperia Pureness features a transparent screen > >

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IPod Buying Guide

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:50:22 +0000

In September, Apple performed the now-yearly ritual of updating its iPod lineup in anticipation of the upcoming holiday season. Why? Apple sold 22.7 million...

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Sony Ericsson goes web crazy

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:52:30 +0000

Who wants to be native these days? Sony Ericsson has decided web applications are the way of the future, with a new SDK and emulators enabling the development of cross-platform applications.… The power of collaboration within unified communications

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Sony Plans PlayStation Expansion

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:20:11 +0000

Sony is hoping to return its PlayStation business to profitability next year with the help of new hardware and the PlayStation Network, it said Thursday.

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Sony Outlines Aggressive Growth Goals

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:10:14 +0000

Sony wants a 20 percent share of the LCD TV market in 2013 and expects a 5 percent profit margin the same year, it said Thursday.

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iPhone gets NFC hook-up

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:20:15 +0000

Plug-in peripheral enables wireless goodness iPhone owners lamenting the lack of NFC capability can now plug in the iCarte from Wireless Dynamics, providing short-range wireless at the cost of a little extra length.… Offloading malware protection to the cloud

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North England to replace satanic mills with iPhone app factories

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:02:12 +0000

On Ilkley Moor baht app Offical booster for the North of England have been looking at iPhone development, and published a guide for entrepreneurial Northerners on how to get their apps noticed.… Web threats: Why conventional protection doesn't work

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Lightroom 2.6 beta supports new compact cameras

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:33:00 +0000

Along with Canon's 7D and Nikon's D3s, and a number of high-end compact cameras move into the Adobe fold with betas of Lightroom 2.6 and related software. Originally posted at Deep Tech

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Some Sony E-readers May Not Arrive for the Holidays

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:50:13 +0000

Sony may not be able to ship its Reader Daily Edition to customers in time for the holidays.

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Copy Music off Your IPod

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:10:27 +0000

It's happened to the best of us: a hard drive crash takes our precious iTunes library down to Davy Jones' Locker, and we either don't have backups, or our...

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Lexmark Interpret S405

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:16:12 +0000

The Lexmark Interpret S405 is impressively fast for the price, both for business applications and for photos.

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CatPaint IPhone App Adds Cats to Any Photo

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:10:31 +0000

Are your photographs suffering from a decided feline shortage? There's a cat for that.

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Sony Ericsson pushes mobile apps

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:09:28 +0000

Ian Williams THE INQUIRER WebSDK beta release pushes Android and Symbian development > >

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Sony Ericsson slashes US presence

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:08:43 +0000

Layoffs trail shrinking sales Sony Ericsson, bowing to the pressures of a Meltdown-induced decline in worldwide handset sales, has announced more layoffs in conjunction with a wide-ranging restructuring.… What is your recession sales strategy?

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South Korean regulator approves Apple's iPhone

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:37:28 +0000

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea's telecommunications regulator cleared the way Wednesday for the launch of Apple's iPhone amid reports the hit device could reach consumers late next week.

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When Is an IPhone Better Than a DSLR?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:00:29 +0000

Chase Jarvis has a lot of very expensive camera equipment, his own photo studio, and years of experience as a professional advertising photographer. His current...

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Apple iPhone to become Blighty's favourite smartphone

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:54:24 +0000

Sales to bloom now O2's exclusivity has ended, says analyst Canalys Mobility Forum Apple's iPhone could become Britain's best-selling smartphone, market watcher Canalys has claimed - and it's all due to the end of O2's exclusive on the handset.…

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IPhone Cleared for Sale by South Korean Regulator

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:00:13 +0000

A South Korean regulatory body Wednesday gave Apple a business license that would allow it to launch the iPhone at any time.

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China Mobile Still in Talks to Sell IPhone

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:30:15 +0000

China Mobile is still in talks with Apple about offering the iPhone in China its CEO said Wednesday

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Why There Shouldn't Be an iPhone App for That

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +0000

For some retailers, an iPhone app makes perfect sense. Others, not so much.

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Service Lets Users Build Own IPhone, RIM, Windows Apps

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:20:15 +0000

The BuildAnApp online service helps novices create mobile applications for several platforms and submits them to the iPhone App Store.

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Google Earth Updates IPhone App

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:50:15 +0000

Google has announced an update to its popular Google Earth iPhone app. Version 2.0 lets users view personalized maps created on a desktop machine. The upgrade...

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Verbatim InSight (500GB)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:29:45 +0000

The pocket-size Verbatim InSight (500GB) has an innovative e-ink-like display let you know how much free space it has, even when the drive isn't running.

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Google target slips ads into iPhone apps

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:54:10 +0000

AbMob indeed AdMob - the self-described "world's largest mobile advertising marketplace" that was recently snapped up by Google for tidy $750m - is introducing a new in-app advert and product-purchasing system for the iPhone.… Offloading malware protection to the cloud

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Star Wars IPhone Game: More Fun Than Bagging Womp Rats

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:20:24 +0000

What kid of the '80s didn't see himself as Luke Skywalker, valiantly manuevering his X-Wing fighter down the Death Star trench, the fate of the whole galaxy...

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Google Updates Earth for iPhone as Verizon Bashes AT&T

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:34:00 +0000

Google is still offering iPhone apps, but the past year has been a stormy one for the Google-Apple relationship.

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Sony Reader PRS-300 Pocket Edition

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:02:01 +0000

The e-book reader for everyone? Review With the price of the Reader PRS-600 Touch Edition having been hiked up by 25 per cent over the original PRS-505 , Sony clearly thinks there's room for a cheaper alternative. Hence the launch of the Reader PRS-300 Pocket Edition which does without a touchscreen and has a 5in rather than 6in screen.…

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Apple Posts Snow Leopard Printer Driver Updates

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:40:16 +0000

If printer drivers for Snow Leopard set your heart a-racing, then Christmas arrived a month ahead of schedule. Apple posted printer updates for Canon, Brother...

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The $2 Britney Spears iPhone App and 5 Other Ways to Waste Money

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:59:00 +0000

Obsessed with Britney Spears? There is an app for that, as well as apps for tracking a number of celebs via your iPhone.

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Loopt 2.0 for IPhone Brings More Context to Your Location

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:20:13 +0000

Location-based social networking got a bit more interesting with the recent release of Loopt 2.0 for iPhone and iPod touch. This major new upgrade puts...

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'Jailbreakers' battle over iPhone control

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:14:06 +0000

With each new version of the iPhone, a small army of independent programmers get to work prying it open. Last month saw the release of software that can hack and unlock an iPhone in just two minutes.

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IPhone Hints: Access MobileMe Site via IPhone

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:40:15 +0000

Honestly, we hope you never need this week's iPhone tip, but just in case, you may be glad that you have it. Say you're out shopping in this run-up to the...

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Apple battles 'jailbreakers' over iPhone control

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:32:10 +0000

When he was 17, George Hotz poured hundreds of hours of his summer vacation into a special project: learning the iPhone's secrets. His unpaid labor eventually paid off.

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Canon loads up on Oce in €730m deal

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:45:25 +0000

Printer vendors ink takeover Canon is buying Dutch printer vendor Oce for €730m, in a move that could herald further consolidation in the imaging market.…

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Logitech ClearChat PC Wireless Headset 981-000068

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:05:43 +0000

Stereo headsets are becoming an essential part of any modern PC and, like keyboard and mice before them, they are finally going wireless. The freedom that a wireless headset provides will appeal to anyone, but with so many 2.4GHz wireless devices in every home, can a wireless headset really match the performance, clarity and comfort of its wired counterparts? Benchmark Reviews examines an impressive entry, the Logitech ClearChat PC Wireless Headset 981-000068, and finds out.

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Netbook vs. iPhone: A better comparison

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:05:00 +0000

Maybe I've been looking at Netbooks the wrong way. Originally posted at Nanotech - The Circuits Blog

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Tech Test Drive: PSPgo

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:08:27 +0000

The new UMD-less PSPgo is a device that has the attention of many gamers — and game makers. It's a sleek redesign of the PSP but with a higher price tag and some interesting issues that may or may not work out well for Sony.

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iPhone vs. BlackBerry vs. Droid vs. Pre: Smackdown!

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:00:00 +0000

Despite the Droid, the iPhone and BlackBerry remain on top; use the ratings calculator to determine the best smartphone for you.

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Sony Ericsson Equinox TM717 (T-Mobile)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:05:48 +0000

The Equinox is a good, feature-packed flip phone for T-Mobile subscribers, but Sony Ericsson needs to start adhering to some industry standards.

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Fifth-generation IPod Nano Gets a Firmware Fix

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:10:22 +0000

Apple's latest iPod nano got a firmware update Friday, aimed at fixing a few performance issues for the miniature MP3 player.

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Rogue Amoeba Quits IPhone Development

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:30:14 +0000

Stories about App Store submission woes have become standard fare in the tech media of late, which has understandably led to some readers groaning "not another...

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Apple snuffs iPhone app for too much Appleness

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:04:40 +0000

'Devs can't use pics we give to devs' A longtime Mac developer has walked away from the iPhone App Store after Apple's app police spent three months deciding to reject the developer's application for using Apple images meant specifically for developers.… Offloading malware protection to the cloud

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