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20 best iPhone apps for starters

Here's a selection of some essential and not-so-essential apps that will help you get by in a world increasingly dependent on digital interaction.
10 ways the Android is better than iPhone 5

Sure a larger iPhone screen, 4G LTE support and a faster CPU are welcome additions, but Apple is a year late and $199 short. Android has provided all these features and more.
5 secrets hidden in Google's tribute to the first drive-in theater

To commemorate the opening of the first drive-in theater in New Jersey, in 1933, Google unveiled another of its nostalgic doodle. But, Google being Google, it hid several secrets codes and allusions. Have you spotted all of Google's inside jokes?
32 essential Android tips and tricks

Several weeks ago, we highlighted 40 useful iPhone tricks everyone should know. We got such good feedback from that feature that we wanted to share the love with Android users – who, after all, make up the largest proportion of the smart phone community.
10 most intriguing tablets of 2012

From the inevitable iPad 3 to the mysterious Google Nexus tablet, here are the 10 tablets to watch in 2012.

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Horizons Google Play: Android's new home for apps, video, and music

Google Play replaces the Android Marketplace with a single clearinghouse for Google purchases.
Google privacy changes allow company to dig deeper into users' lives: Q&A

Google says the changes will make its privacy policy easier to understand. Critics argue that Google is trampling on people's privacy rights in its relentless drive to sell more ads.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, 'beam' phone unveiled

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, widely expected, will take on Apple iPad 3, when it's released. Samsung Galaxy Beam smartphone, however, is baffling.
Horizons Eric Schmidt: Google hoping for an Android 'in every pocket'

Android activations now total 850,000 a day, Google chairmen Eric Schmidt said Tuesday at Mobile World Congress.
Mobile World Congress: Best of day one

The year's largest display of up-and-coming mobile phones, Mobile World Congress, has gotten off to a good start – especially for Android. Check out a list of our favorites from day one of the conference.
Smartphone comeback bid: Nokia's new low-cost Windows phone

Smartphone maker Nokia is releasing two new models, but only the low-cost model runs Windows. The high-end camera smartphone uses Nokia's own operating system.
Android, iPhone users get new privacy protection

Android and iPhone apps will offer more disclosure about their use of personal data. Undera new deal between California and six tech giants, users of Android, iPhone, and other mobile devices will get disclosures before they download mobile apps.
Horizons Motorola Droid 4 brings back the slider, in style

Motorola this week launched the Droid 4, a smartphone with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard.
EU approves Google's $12.5B Motorola Mobility acquisition

EU Competition Commissioner Joaquin Almunia said in a statement Monday that regulators didn't believe the transaction itself raised any competitive problems.
Horizons With new music hardware, Google takes aim at your living room

Google is developing its own branded home entertainment device, according to one new report.
Horizons Google plans to challenge Dropbox with cloud-sync service: report

Rumors have been circulating about a Google cloud-storage service that would give easy access to media wherever there's an Internet connection. Now, a new report suggests that Google is planning to launch the service in just a few weeks.
10 most intriguing tablets of 2012

From the inevitable iPad 3 to the mysterious Google Nexus tablet, here are the 10 tablets to watch in 2012.
Nokia will end cellphone assembly in Europe

Nokia is shifting production to Asia to speed up delivery of new products. Nokia will pare 4,000 jobs in Finland, Hungary, and Mexico.
Horizons Google 'Bouncer' tasked with taking on Android malware

Android malware is on the rise. But Google says its new 'Bouncer' system has already been successful in repelling waves of spammers and phishers.
Horizons Samsung Galaxy S III: Can 'the best Android' phone pull off a sequel?

The Samsung Galaxy S III will launch later this year, Samsung reps said in a statement.
Horizons Droid Razr Maxx review roundup

The Droid Razr Maxx hit shelves this week. So how does the latest Droid phone stack up to its competitors?
Windows phone: Nokia makes big leap with Lumia 900 (video)

Windows phone from Nokia is its best in years. By replacing its own OS with the Windows Phone OS, the Nokia Lumia 900 has vastly improved feel.
Horizons At CES 2012, Motorola introduces Droid 4 and Droid Razr Maxx

The Droid 4 and Droid Razr Maxx are expected to hit shelves early this year, but here's a taste from CES 2012.
Android phones: Motorola shows Droid 4 with keyboard

Android phones from Motorola will now include new Droid 4 with physical keyboard. But these Android phones still don't run Ice Cream Sandwich OS.
Horizons Is Siri a data hog? New study finds iPhone data usage soaring.

iPhone 4S data rates are soaring, and Siri, the new voice-controlled personal assistant from Apple, could be responsible.
Horizons Upcoming Google tablet takes aim at Kindle Fire: report

A Google tablet is on the way. But it is aimed at the Kindle Fire or the iPad?
Tablet computers: Sony Tablet S now $100 cheaper

Tablet computers keep getting cheaper to compete with iPad. Sony is latest manufacturer to slash prices on its line of tablet computers.
Christmas toys: Five ways to make sure they're safe

More than two dozen Christmas toys on sale this year have too much lead, contain dangerous plastic additives, or pose choking or hearing hazards, according to a recent report from consumer group U.S. Public Interest Research Group (see my blog post on it). But often, the dangers aren’t discovered until after the presents are bought and opened. So how can parents ensure that their children’s new Christmas toys are safe? Here are five ways to stay informed.
Santa tracker launches again with smart phone app, volunteers ready

Santa tracker has became a tradition for NORAD, which answers 80,000 calls on the whereabouts of Santa. There are several apps available for Apple and Android phones.
RIM stock climbs on whispers of a takeover

RIM stock is up this week. But is a Nokia and Microsoft takeover actually likely? RIM stock holder sure hope so.