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4 ways to get phone service the next time a hurricane Sandy calls

In the aftermath of a disaster such as superstorm Sandy, two-way communication is essential. Here are four ways to better prepare our phones and other devices for the next disaster:
Companies we love in 8 industries we hate

A trip to the bank doesn't have to be a nightmare. Here are the customer service winners in eight industries that customers hate, from airlines to cable companies.
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.
Apple's new iPad brings 4G, better camera, more pixels than an HDTV

Apple CEO Tim Cook introduced the new iPad in San Francisco Wednesday afternoon, calling it the "poster child of the post-PC world." With 4G LTE wireless, Retina display, and a high-definition camera, Apple's third tablet is no doubt the best iPad yet. But can it hold back the tide of Android competitors?
40 iPhone tips and tricks everyone should know

With hundreds of iPhone features and 500,000 iOS apps, it's easy to miss some of Apple's best tricks. Here are 40 of our favorite.

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Verizon Droid slammed by Palm CEO

Jon Rubinstein says that the Droid has narrow appeal. Try telling that to the reported quarter million consumers that snatched up Droid phones last week alone.
Verizon Droid makes a strong first week showing

A quarter of a million people picked up Droid phones last week, according to one industry tracking firm. That's good news for Verizon Wireless, good news for Motorola, and good news for Droid aficionados the world over.
How Gizmo5 is both good and bad for Google

Gizmo5 lets Google act like a phone company. But now it might need to, well, act like a phone company.
Worldwide smartphone sales stay surprisingly strong

Market research firm IDC says Nokia leads the pack in worldwide smartphone sales. But BlackBerry isn't far behind.
Droid launch party could be cut short by arrival of new iPhone

Verizon is touting its Droid phone as an Apple killer. But one blogger says that a cheaper iPhone is close to release – and it could run roughshod over the big Droid launch.
Verizon Droid Eris undercuts Motorola Droid on price

On Friday, Verizon will unveil the Motorola Droid. But a day before the official release, many eyes are on the smaller, lower priced Verizon Droid Eris, which is manufactured by the Taiwan company HTC.
New ad bills Verizon Droid as 'stealth' tech

Days ahead of the official release of the Motorola Droid, Verizon has rolled out a slick new TV advertisement touting the Droid's next-generation capabilities.
Droid will allow tethering, Verizon says

Verizon says the Motorola Droid smartphone can be used as a portable modem. The cost? About $30 per month.
The first Motorola Droid sold in Europe? Call it a Milestone.

A week after the official US launch of the Droid, Motorola announced the smartphone would soon be sold in Germany, Italy, and Argentina under the Milestone name.
Motorola Droid review round-up

Verizon's iPhone killer has arrived. We sift through all the Droid reviews, a week before the Motorola-built smartphone goes on sale.
Droid phones countdown draws to a close

Amid speculation that three Droid phones could touch down before the end of the year, Verizon on Wednesday unveiled the first of the Google-powered line.
Verizon could roll out three Droid phones by end of year

On Tuesday, several bloggers reported that Verizon Wireless would provide service for three Droid phones, one of which will reportedly be built by HTC.
Droid details, photos leaked by Motorola

A slip-up at Motorola HQ temporarily gave tech fiends a glimpse of the Droid phone, which Verizon is touting as an iPhone killer.
Droid release date set by Verizon for end of October

Verizon has announced a release date of Oct. 30 for its new Droid smartphone. Can the device live up to the hype?
Droid commercial touts arrival of an Apple killer. But where's the proof?

Verizon has not yet included a photograph of the Droid phone in the iDroid advertising campaign.
BlackBerry Storm 2: Review roundup

RIM improved the lackluster original BlackBerry Storm, making a touch-screen smart phone that can better tackle the iPhone.
Nokia Booklet $300 at Best Buy with AT&T contract

The Nokia "mini notebook" is $200 more without an AT&T contract, exclusively at Best Buy.
There's a map for that: New Verizon ad one-ups AT&T

'Can you hear me now' is old news. Meet Verizon's new catchphrase.
The coming ebook reader flood

The Amazon Kindle ignited an ebook reader industry and created many rivals for itself.
Net neutrality: FCC proposes three new rules

The FCC's net neutrality guidelines would be a bill of rights for Internet users by prohibiting providers from blocking legal content or cutting connection speeds without explaining why.
Jobless in Maine

During a long job hunt, she realizes self-reliance was always an illusion.
Your own personal cell phone tower

No reception? New 'femtocells' cover where networks don’t.
When the Internet breaks, who ya gonna call?

The last time the Internet had a major upgrade was in 1986.
What will Apple bring us this year? New iPods? Two tablets?
Straight talk about cellphone ‘Gs’

How much faster is 3G than 2G? Where can you get 4G? And what is 2.5G?