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Apple is gearing up to release the iPad 3 for an early March release, but reports are now surfacing that the next-generation tablet will also feature Siri, the AI virtual assistant currently exclusive to the iPhone 4S. Siri may have debuted on an iPhone,

iPad 3 Release Rumor: Can Apple Win More Buyers by Slashing the Price?

Here are some factors that Apple should keep in mind while pricing the latest iPad 3.

T-Mobile Announces Samsung Galaxy S Blaze for March; 4G and Other ‘Rich Features’ Promised

Adding one more feather to its cap, the innovative Korean phone maker Samsung Telecommunications has come up with Samsung Galaxy S Blaze as an addition to 4G wireless network technology. In a recent announcement, T-Mobile has confirmed that the new Galaxy brand would be available in the market by end of March 2012. According to the T-Mobile’s press release, the handset is expected to cost around $149.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate card, with a two-year service agreement and would be on shelf pur...

Apple, Google, Amazon and Smartphone Makers Sign Privacy Accord

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Six of the world's top consumer technology firms have agreed to provide greater privacy disclosures before users download applications in order to protect the personal data of millions of consumers, California's attorney general said on Wednesday.

Rivals Denounce Verizon's Bid for Cable Airwaves

Rivals to Verizon Wireless are urging U.S. communications regulators to block the company's multibillion dollar deals to buy wireless airwaves from cable operators, saying the transactions will hurt competition.

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Samsung Galaxy S3 Release Date in Summer 2012: Report

Rumors surrounding the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S3 signaled to a March release date, but new reports claim the phone will not be out until the summer of 2012.

Apple and Android Twitter App Updated: Ten Best New Changes

Twitter, the microblogging powerhouse used by so many celebrities and sports stars, has updated both its official Apple and Android apps as of Feb. 21, so here are the new changes in detail. Both apps have returned popular features many may have been clamoring for, but there are also new features and designs. Many of the Apple app changes are only for the iPhone however, so iPad and Touch users will have to wait for some of the new features.

Mac OS X Mountain Lion will include many features found on Apple's mobile offerings such as iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch, and will be released "this summer." The platform includes free text messaging to Apple's mobile devices, and a wa

Apple Projected to Control 59.3 Percent of Tablet Market Past 2015

Apple will retain more than 50 percent of the market past 2015 according to projections from a recent TrendForce report. The company is expected to control 59.3 percent of the tablet market share in 2015.

Xfinity Streampix: $5/Month Cheaper Alternative to Netflix Video Streaming from Comcast

The nation's biggest cable company, Comcast, is set to unveil its new on-demand video streaming service, Xfinity Streampix, this week, which will be a cheaper alternative to competitor Netflix at $5 per month.

Twitter Launches Updates for iOS and Android Devices

Microblogging service provider Twitter Inc. has launched new versions of mobile apps for iPhone and Android devices.

BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 Upgrade: 5 Key Features Explained

BlackBerry PlayBook was written off for losing grip on the tablet market. But that may not be true anymore. The new PlayBook OS 2.0 announced on February 21, has some astonishing features and it’s going to help RIM tighten its grip on the tablet market.

New Assassin’s Creed Arriving on Android and iOS

Japanese mobile social networking service GREE has announced its collaboration with game developers Ubisoft to bring a new Assassin's Creed game to iOS and Android platforms.

PlayBook 2.0 OS: 5 Best Features and How to Install New BlackBerry OS (VIDEOS)

Research In Motion Ltd has launched the much-awaited and the most-expected software upgrade of BlackBerry PlayBook Tuesday. The launch of PlayBook 2.0 OS will be able to silence its critics, believes the company.

LG to Make ‘L-Style’ Statement at MWC 2012 with L3, L5 and L7

South Korean technology giant LG Electronics, having done a style check on its Optimus series, has announced plans to roll-out three refreshing Android-based smartphones at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2012. L3, L5 and L7 will be the three uber-stylish handsets that will be launched under their new line, the ‘L-Style.’

Aakash, World's Least Expensive Tablet Gets Update: UbiSlate 7+ Debuts

Aakash, the $35 tablet computer released in October for Indian schoolchildren has a successor, dubbed the UbiSlate 7+, a slightly more expensive tablet for impoverished students in Latin America, Egypt, Thailand and Brazil. Due to huge demand for inexpensive Internet access in third world countries, DataWind, the company that made the Aakash, has been overwhelmed with interest in the device.

RIM's PlayBook Gets E-Mail with Software Upgrade

Research In Motion on Tuesday gave its PlayBook tablet computer the ability to handle email as easily as a BlackBerry does, with new software that eliminates a shortcoming that has throttled sales since the PlayBook launched last April.

Ten Best New Free Android Apps for BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0

Android apps are now available for download on the BlackBerry PlayBook thanks to a new OS 2.0 software update. The update began rolling out Feb. 21, and it's free to all PlayBook owners. The apps won't come from the Android Market, instead, they'll be offered through the BlackBerry Appworld once they are ported over. So far, there are only a couple hundred that run well, but as more developers convert their apps for the QNX system, more popular apps like Words With Friends will be avail...

$199 Nook Tablet or BlackBerry Playbook OS 2.0: Which Should you Buy?

Barnes & Noble have reduced the price of their Nook Tablet to $199, and the BlackBerry PlayBook has a new software update (OS 2.0) integrating thousands of new apps, but which should you buy? The seven-inch tablet space just got a whole lot juicier because now both the PlayBook, Nook Tablet and Kindle Fire are $199, a price that looks to be the point at which many new tablet owners will grab one. It's proved to be successful for the Kindle Fire because it's now the best selling Android tab...

Nook Tablet Price Set at $199, Can Barnes & Noble Put Out Amazon’s (Kindle) Fire?

Barnes & Noble unveiled its new version of its tablet computer, the Nook Tablet, on Tuesday with a price set at $199, priced the same as its Amazon competitor. But can Barnes & Noble put out Amazon's (Kindle) Fire?

NVIDIA ICS, TEGRA 2 to Sizzle Smartphone Market with ZTE Mimosa X

Chinese handset manufacturer ZTE, with graphic chipmaker Nvidia Corp, has announced its plans to unveil Mimosa X, the first of its kind Android smartphone to be powered by both Nvidia Tegra 2 processor and Nvdia Icera HSPA + mobile chipset modem.

Samsung Galaxy Note vs LG Optimus Vu: Battle of the ‘Phoneblets’

LG has officially unveiled Optimus Vu which, according to many, is a competitive reply to Samsung's newest smartphone, Galaxy Note.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE vs Pantech Element: AT&T Tablet Tussle

AT&T customers thinking about grabbing an LTE-enabled tablet will likely be comparing the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 and the Pantech Element because they are about the same size. That's about all they have in common, including the price.

Best Tablets Under $299 To Debut in 2012

Nook Tablet with 8GB of Storage: Enough to Blow Away Amazon Kindle Fire?

Barnes & Noble is ready to debut a new 8GB Nook Tablet Feb. 22, and it could even come out at a lower price, but will it be enough to blow away the Amazon Kindle Fire? Kindle Fire is $50 less than the Nook Tablet, and it has more internal storage, but that's about to change when Walmart begins selling the eight gigabyte Nook Tablet Feb. 22, tech blog The Verge reported.

Ice Cream Sandwich Update Ready for Acer Iconia Tab A200

With the Ice Cream Sandwich update rolling out to Acer's Iconia Tab A200, tablet shoppers can now pick up a comparatively inexpensive 10-inch tablet with Google's newest mobile operating system.

Android 5.0 -Jelly Bean in June? Will Dual Boot-ability Help Google Re-Enter Notebook/ Tablet Market?

Even before Google's Android Ice Cream Sandwich operating system has managed to live up to all of its hype, rumor mills have already begun announcing the launch of Android 5.0, nicknamed Jelly Bean, sometime in June 2012. According to a Digi Times report, Jelly Bean will target tablet/notebooks and is supposed to have a dual booting system. It is also expected that the new version will bring in some updated features for mobile platforms as well.

iPad 3 'Leaked Photo' Suggests Faster Processor and 8-Megapixel Shooter

Apple is believed to be weeks away from releasing the iPad 3, and amid the hype surrounding the next-generation tablet, a photo purporting to be of the new device has been leaked. It pictures a tablet with a Retina Display, an A6 chip and an 8-megapixel shooter.

Galaxy Note vs. Galaxy Nexus – Which Samsung Smartphone is Worth Buying?

Samsung Galaxy Note or the Phablet was launched only a few days back and has happily surprised smartphone lovers with its winning combination of size (of a tablet) and great features (of a smartphone).