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$99 Smartphone Deal: Samsung Galaxy S2 , Motorola Droid Bionic or iPhone 4?

Samsung Galaxy S II
All three major U.S. carriers regularly have short-term smartphone sales, but right now AT&T has the Samsung Galaxy S2 on sale for $99. The same phone is twice that on Sprint and T-Mobile. But Verizon also has some good phones for $99. The Droid Bionic and HTC Thunderbolt are both $99 and of course there is the iPhone 4. The difference is the Galaxy S2 is a much newer phone than the other three, and for $99 it beats them all handily.
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Apple iPad Mini to Debut by end of 2012?

Even though Apple and Samsung are fighting bitterly in the courtroom, they still keep a close supplier/customer relationship with each other. The California-based company is committed to buy components from the Korean company, worth at least $9.7 billion. It will reach up to $11 billion by the end of this year, which will be driven in part by the new iPad, more MacBook Air units utilizing Samsung solid-state drives and a smaller iPad, an anonymous Samsung executive told the Korea Times.
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iOS 5.1: Five Problems to Consider Before You Update

Apple announced the rollout of iOS 5.1, its latest version of the company’s mobile operating systems. As expected, updates didn’t go as smoothly as Apple would have planned. Many iOS users are being plagued with problems no sooner after they have updated their iOS devices, making us wonder when Apple will release a fix for these problems soon. The bugs are not major, but they are still being a nuisance and require attention as soon as possible
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Forget New iPad: 5 Reasons to Buy Galaxy Note 10.1 Instead

The new iPad is under immense hype right now, the device is becoming the hottest thing to own, but do you really have to? There are other tablets out there that are able to do just about everything and more compared to the new iPad. They might not be the easiest to use, but with an Android tablet, users are likely to have more choices than with the new iPad. One such Android tablet is the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, one of the best Android has to offer.
Galaxy Note 10.1 v Galaxy Tab 2 10.1

Galaxy Note 10.1 Versus Galaxy Tab 2 10.1: Two Samsung Heavyweights Compared

In 2011, Samsung only had one 10.1-inch tablet in its Android tablet lineup. Now after MWC 2012, the Korean tech giant has released not just one, but two 10.1-inch tablets – Galaxy Note 10.1 and Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 - which will shortly be available in the market. Samsung has been comparing its new tablets with Apple’s new iPad and iPad 2. But, let’s forget the iPad for a moment and compare the two Samsung heavyweights – Galaxy Note 10.1 and Galaxy Tab 2 10.1. Which of them come up tops?
TCL Multimedia employees work at a production line in a factory in Huizhou, in China's southern Guangdong province October 8, 2010.

Beijing Takes a Brand-New Approach to 'Made in China'

Two new Chinese LCD screens in Beijing's imposing Great Hall of the People will replace screens made by a Japanese competitor, in a sign of resolve to supply the world with Chinese brands and not just Made in China products.
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Instagram is Coming Soon to Android

Instagram, the most popular photo-sharing application will be soon available for the Android fans. According to the CNET it is reported that the app is really coming soon. The most amazing feature about Instagram is it is a free application which allows the users to take the photos and can be easily filtered. The users can enjoy the freedom of sharing the photos to their loved ones. The photos can be shared by uploading them to the well known social-networking sites like Face book, Twitter and i...
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Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G Ready to Scorch HTC Sensation 4G on T-Mobile

Samsung will debut the Galaxy S Blaze 4G on the T-Mobile network March 21, and it's set to scorch the HTC Sensation 4G. That's because both are $150 on contract, and the Sensation 4G is nearly a year old already. It's held up well, and it's even scheduled to get the Android 4.0 update, but it will have to don its fire-fighting gear to get past Samsung's newest high-speed offering
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah

Who are the Enemies of the Internet? Reporters Without Borders Names 12 Censorship Ridden Nations

In celebration of World Day Against Cyber Censorship, activist group Reporters Without Borders named its new list of nations who have been deemed enemies of the Internet for their proclivity toward censoring the Web. Whether to quash popular uprisings, or stop online dissent during an election, more and more countries are turning to shutting down mobile phone networks or filtering content, according to the new report.
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iOS 5.1 Release Date: Top 10 Features in New Update

Apple has released iOS 5.1, along with the debut of the new iPad. Users can now update their iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch devices to iOS 5.1. The update is available at iTunes Store. Users can also update from their Apple device by navigating to Settings -> General -> Software Update and following further instructions there. The new OS is more than just a bug-fix update. Here are top 10 reasons for updating to iOS 5.1.
Medicines for HIV-positive patents are seen at a Medecins Sans Frontieres-Holland (AZG)'s clinic in Yangon February 21, 2012.

Progress, No Big Breakthrough, in Hunt for HIV Cure

Scientists, stymied for decades by the complexity of the human immunodeficiency virus, are making progress on several fronts in the search for a cure for HIV infections, a leading medical research conference was told this week in Seattle.
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First Solar to Build New Solar Plant for NRG

First Solar Inc will build a 26-megawatt solar power plant for power producer NRG Energy Inc in Arizona under the latest deal between two of the biggest players in the U.S. renewable energy sector.
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New iPad 3 Shipping Delayed: Wait for Apple's Newest Tablet or Buy Galaxy Note 10.1? (Photos)

The delay of the new iPad has come as a big disappointment to the Apple fans who were eagerly waiting to get ta new iPad that boast of amazing features. The new Retina HD display and the quad core A5 processor have contributed in the popularity of the new iPad. According to the latest reports the pre-ordered new iPads will be arriving on March 19 rather than March 16. If the users want to buy the new iPads from Verizon and AT&T then one must give their e-mail ID who will then intimate the users ...
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Electronics Suppliers Revel in Raspberry Pi Demand

Electronic parts suppliers Premier Farnell and Electrocomponents said huge demand for a British-designed credit card-sized computer, which aims to make programming easy for children, had helped them access new customers around the world.
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Angry Birds Space Hits Samsung Galaxy Note

Angry Birds fans can now rejoice. Yes, Angry Birds Space which is the latest version of Angry Birds franchise, has been announced by Rovio at SXSW 2012. Undeniably, Samsung Galaxy Note will be the first target for the Angry Birds to fly in space. Samsung Galaxy Note features a 5.3-inch Super AMOLED display, which shows the amazing game graphics. Hence it can be a perfect device for the gaming which enables fast and smooth play.
Visitors play a car racing video game during a visit at the Paris Games Week show in Paris October 21, 2011. The Paris Games Week will run from October 21 to October 25.

Game Warns It Could Be Game over

Struggling British video games retailer Game (GMG.L), denied new titles by suppliers, has put itself up for sale and warned shareholders their equity in the firm could be worthless.
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New iPad 3: Top 5 Games Optimized for New Apple Tablet's Retina Display and Superior Graphics

The new iPad from Apple is following the footsteps of the iPad 2 to become the champion in tablet gaming. Due to the device’s Quad Core GPU and 2048x1536 pixels resolution HD Retina display, games on this beast of a tablet will have graphics never before seen on a tablet. Apple’s Mac OS X platform might not be getting the attention it deserves from game developers, but the iOS platform is, and Apple is pulling out all the ammunition to make sure the support continues.
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Joseph Kony 30 Minutes Viral Video Shows Power of Social Media

Thanks to the power of social media, Joseph Kony’s 30 minute video, dubbed “Kony 2012” produced by Invisible Children has been viewed more 70 million times on YouTube. The controversial video was uploaded on Monday, March 5, has gone viral and will likely cross 100 million views by the end of this week.
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10 Reasons Why $400 iPad 2 is the Best Tablet Deal Around

For proof of how entirely dominant Apple is in the tablet world, witness the iPad 2 drop in price to $400 and the bewildering BlackBerry PlayBook rise in price to $500. This is but one reason why the reduced price iPad 2 is the best tablet deal around.
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New iPad Heralds End of Gaming Console Era?

Apple introduced, Wednesday, its third generation tablet officially named “the new iPad,” which will go on sale from March 16. The new tablet has attracted a lot of attention for its gaming capabilities and is considered as a major threat to gaming consoles.
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New iPad Pre-orders Shipping Delayed for Weeks: Wait or Buy Cheaper iPad 2?

Apple had unveiled the new iPad on Wednesday March 7 and had announced that device will go public on Friday March 16. However, the latest announcement is that the pre-ordered tablets will not ship for 2-3 weeks as demand for the new tablet has been “off the charts.” So if you’re one of those who want to be among the first to get your hands on Apple’s shiny new toy, get ready to brave the legendary jam-packed crowds at Apple stores this Friday. Or buy the cheaper iPad 2 instead.
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New iPad Release Date: Forget March 16, New Shipping Date is March 19

Looking to score a new iPad early? You’re out of luck. Reports are coming in that the new iPad has been sold out, but the most devastating new is the fact that there is a new shipping date for those pre-ordered iPads. The new date is March 19, and there will only be two new iPads per customer, to make sure everyone goes home with something in their hands.
Nokia 900 (left) and Nokia 808 PureView

Nokia Lumia 900 Versus Nokia 808 PureView: What Will You Buy?

Nokia took MWC 2012 by storm when the Finnish giant unveiled the most sophisticated camera smartphone since the Nokia N8, the Nokia 808 PureView. We consider this device a camera with smartphone capabilities, not the other way around. Never have we seen a smartphone with a 41-megapixel sensor. It’s unreal, shocking and awesome all at the same time. Some believes Nokia is showing qualities of the company it once was before the Apple and its iPhone invaded the smartphone market.
Nokia Lumia 900

Nokia Lumia 900 U.S. Release Date Delayed till April 22: Buy Lumia 800 Instead?

The delay of the Nokia Lumia 900 has come as a big disappointment to Windows Phone 7 fans, who were eagerly waiting to get their hands on what is considered to be the sexiest Windows smartphone ever conceived. The Lumia 900 was scheduled to launch exclusively on AT&T in March, but likely due to the New iPad launching on AT&T in the same month, the decision was made to push back the Lumia 900 release to April 22. A month of waiting for the Lumia 900 could be a problem for some. What should the ne...

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