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Finally Taking the Android Plunge

Finally Taking the Android Plunge

I'm finally taking the Android plunge. Ever since I bought the HD2, I had been keeping track of the development of the Android port for it. Why didn’t I just get an Android phone? Well, at the time, the HD2 was the first smartphone with a 1GHz processor and a 4.3” screen. I also liked the HTC Sense UI and had been using Windows Mobile since I started using smartphones. I was looking more for an alternative mobile OS for additional apps and games.

 

Phone buyer beware: 4G may not be for you

One day, we'll all have phones that pull data from networks that are labeled "4G." But right now, there are plenty of reasons you may want to avoid it.

 

RIM Asks Developers To Talk Up PlayBook Tablet

RIM Asks Developers To Talk Up PlayBook Tablet

The BlackBerry maker has recruited web developers in several countries to blog about its new tablet

 

iPhone/iPad update makes you buy more stuff

When I finally got the latest iPad and iPhone OS all loaded up, I came to realize that it only delivers on all promises if you spend a small fortune on a bunch of new stuff.

 

AT&T, Verizon Unveil Mobile Payment Venture

AT&T, Verizon Unveil Mobile Payment Venture

Verizon Wireless, AT&T and T-Mobile formed a joint venture to allow their customers to pay for goods and services with their cellphones. Google's CEO said the next version of Android would allow phones to work as digital wallets.

 

New Samsung phone has 'ticker' display

The Samsung Continuum was announced earlier at the New York Stock Exchange, but the phone itself was just unveiled in Times Square.

 

HTC launching online app store?

HTC may launch an online app store that will sell both applications and e-Books according to a recent rumor.

 

First Windows Phone 7 Devices Go On Sale: Full Reviews

First Windows Phone 7 Devices Go On Sale: Full Reviews

The first three US phones running Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 OS go on sale today, with the Samsung Focus (4 stars) and HTC Surround (3 stars) debuting on AT&T and the HTC HD7 (3.5 stars) becoming available on T-Mobile. All three phones cost $199 with ...

 

5 ways your cell phone can save you

5 ways your cell phone can save you

When Leigh Fazzina had a bike accident, she used Twitter to get help. Here are five things you can do right now to program your cell phone to save you.

 

Android vs. iPhone: Another round, another knockout

Android vs. iPhone: Another round, another knockout

When it comes to tech rivalries, everyone loves a good smackdown -- but the race for smartphone dominance is starting to feel like a blowout sporting event where there's almost no point in watching.

 

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