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20 essential Android tips and tricks

Several weeks ago, we highlighted 20 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?
20 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 20 of our favorite.
Can AT&T buy T-Mobile? Five key factors.

The proposed merger of AT&T and T-Mobile presents the Obama administration with a major anti-trust dilemma. Federal regulators will consider several factors to determine whether to allow the two telecom competitors to merge:
10 ways to prevent cyberconflict

From establishing cyberwar limitation treaties to banning the 'first use' of cyberweapons, experts offer ways to head off a future major conflict in cyberspace.

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Inconvenient truths to a ban on texting while driving

In Ohio, heated debate accompanied the move to ban texting while driving. That surprised me. Who could oppose such a thing? Ah, but then the law of unintended consequences put a whole new light on the controversy.
After falling, stocks recover from Europe elections

Stock markets recovered around the world following an early stumble caused by election results in France and Greece that appeared to jeopardize Europe's plans for fighting its debt crisis. In the US, the Dow finished the day down 29 points at 13,008.
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Samsung unveils the Galaxy S III

Samsung unveiled its latest flagship Android phone at a "Mobile Unpacked" event in London on Thursday. The handset features an 8-megapixel camera and some nifty "natural interaction" features, all running on "Ice Cream Sandwich," the latest Android operating system.
4G? LTE? What's the difference?

Shopping for a new smart phone? Expect to see signs for 4G and 4G LTE. Who's the fastest of them all?
House passes cybersecurity bill despite veto threat over privacy protections

The cybersecurity bill seeks to protect the nation from cyberattack, but concerns over how personal information is shared with the government and corporations has sparked opposition and a veto threat from the Obama administration.
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Looking for a few good boomers to help others

Retiring baby boomers are proving to be valuable volunteers. 'A part of paying for our spot on earth is to help those who need help,' says one.
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Apple earnings still going strong post-Jobs

Apple earnings report had some impressive sales numbers: a 94 percent profit increase over last year, and huge profits on iPad and iPhone sales. A lot of the growth is coming from Asian markets, and Apple earnings are expected to expand there in months to come.
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Ice Cream Sandwich to hit a range of Samsung phones (sorry T-Mobile subscribers)

Samsung says Ice Cream Sandwich will be rolled out to a range of its smartphones and tablets. Unless, of course, your carrier is T-Mobile. 
Apple earnings will report this evening; stocks rise

Apple earnings for the first quarter will be reported after the close of the stock market Tuesday. In anticipation of he Apple earnings report, Apple stock has fallen sharply.
Could an 'iPad mini' stamp out the Kindle Fire?

Rumors of a 7-inch 'iPad mini' continue to flood the Internet. Will Apple CEO Tim Cook succumb to the popularity of smaller, cheaper tablets such as the Kindle Fire, or continue to follow in Steve Jobs' footsteps?
New smartphones: Lumia 900 best Windows 8 phone yet

New smartphones battle heats up with Nokia's new Windows 8 offering. At $100, the Lumia 900 can compete aggressively against Android smartphones.
20 essential Android tips and tricks

Several weeks ago, we highlighted 20 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.
Global Payments credit-card data breach: How big is the theft?

The Global Payments breach is the largest known credit-card theft from a business or financial institution in the past two years. Last year, data from some 3.4 million credit cards were grabbed.
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Stolen identity: Soldier allegedly targets Microsoft co-founder

Stolen identity case revolves around Brandon Price, a resident of Pittsburgh, who allegedly attempted to steal the identity of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. Why us Allen's stolen identity? 
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Is the new iPad a 4G data hog?

The latest iPad comes with 4G connectivity. And that may not always be a good thing, consumers are finding. 
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Hacktivism accounted for majority of data theft in 2011: report

Hacktivism is rising, according to a new study from Verizon. 
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The new iPad: a review roundup

Apple launches its latest iPad this week. So how does the device compare to the iPad tablets of yore? 
New iPad runs faster, crisper images, but don't call it iPad3

Apple unveiled a new iPad that's 4G-ready and boasts a quad-core graphics processor. It can be pre-ordered now and will hit stores on March 16.
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?
IPad HD expected to have faster chip, sharper screen

IPad HD is set to debut. Apple will introduce its new iPad HD at a press conference Wednesday.
iPad 3 rumors: A guide to what's likely, unlikely, and totally bonkers

Apple will unveil its latest tablet on Wednesday, so the iPad 3 rumor mill is churning at full speed. Here's a quick list of iPad 3 rumors with a guide for why you should (or shouldn't) believe them.
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Lightsquared: what happened, what's next, and why it matters

Upstart company Lightsquared planned to use ground towers and satellites to build a wholesale 4G network that would expand mobile access to rural parts of the US. But the FCC spiked the proposal over technical concerns. Now what?
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Kindle Fire 2 arrives this summer: report

A new rumor suggests that Amazon could release a Kindle Fire 2 in May or June. 
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Motorola Droid 4 brings back the slider, in style

Motorola this week launched the Droid 4, a smartphone with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. 
LightSquared unable to use wireless spectrum due to interference with existing GPS devices

Wireless Internet connections from LightSquared can confuse GPS devices. Now, the FCC says it may revoke LightSquared's permit to eliminate the risk of such interference.