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After making inroads into the enterprise domain as reported by Good Technology, Apple's iconic tablet iPad is fast replacing gaming consoles to become the preferred platform for game developers.

Jeff Bezos and Amazon have unique competitive advantage, some analysts say. They suggest Amazon is succeeding bigger, and faster, than Wal-Mart did, becoming the world's largest retailer. That begs the question: Has Amazon built the most competitive business ever?

Research in Motion, the maker of BlackBerry phones, faces a "painful transition" and intense competition from Google and Apple, according to an analyst.

A slideshow that elucidates specifciations and pictures of the top 6 tablets other than iPad 2 which can give Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 a run for its money:

Amazon's stock is trading near a 52-week high, up more than five percent Wednesday after the company posted strong second quarter earnings and profits. But Amazon will go higher, say some analysts, because the company has a decided competitive advantage.

A comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Motorola Xoom which are due to arrive on Verizon 4G LTE.

The much-awaited tablet from Amazon, possibly an Android-powered Kindle, is expected to challenge iPad's rule in the tablet market and that's good because competition is good.

The latest leaked images show Apple's upcoming iPhone 5 having a curved back and a bigger 4-inch screen. The images support the rumors concerning the device's edge-to-edge screen.

Rumors about the release date of the next generation iPhone, dubbed iPhone 5, are buzzing and the latest rumor is that iPhone 5 will release on September 5 in the U.S., with an international release scheduled a month later.

Amazon reported a fall in profit, but a surge in sales on Tuesday. The surge was mainly attributed to strong sales of Kindle e-reader, subsidized by advertising.

The largest Internet retailer benefited from growth in e-commerce, though margins continued to be pressured by heavy spending on distribution, technology and digital content.

Amazon posted second quarter revenue and profits that beat Wall Street's estimates. The company's stock advanced in after-hours trading.

In an ongoing rivalry between Apple's iPhone and Android, Google can uphold bragging rights as becoming the first smartphone to have assisted NASA astronauts on a space flight mission. Having its Nexus One powered Android OS programmed to spherical robots; the devices were launched into space aboard the space shuttle Atlantis. Once deployed, it assisted astronauts in surveying routine maintenance work.

Apple has reportedly added four Taiwan manufacturers of integrated circuit boards to its iPad 3 supply chain, in order to keep costs low.

It is apparent that the tablet market has exploded with devices offering a variety of options from screen display resolution, size, weight, touch sensor, connectivity features, processor speeds, materials, and drivers. Apple recognizes the competition coming from Android's mass producing line of tablets and has taken steps in lowering its pricing structure. Apple has been reported to be utilizing circuit suppliers in Taiwan in an attempt to lower costs for building an iPad 3 unit, possibly ...

Wal-Mart is moving Vudu to the company's main Web site, in a bid to directly take on Netflix and other video providers.

A recent report from Good Technology highlighted Apple's iOS platforms' advance in the enterprise domain but also embedded in the report were the names of four Android phones which have found large scale corporate adoption.

Wal-Mart is moving its streaming video service Vudu to its main Web site, in a move to challenge Netflix.

Research in Motion's announcement on Monday of intentions to lay off 2,000 employees, about 10 percent of its workforce, did nothing to inspire investors that the company can rebound from its current slump.

Blackberry maker Research in Motion's plan to lay off 10 percent of the company's workforce shines fresh light on desperation within the company to keep up with fierce smartphone competition eroding market share.

Whether you are traveling for a few hours or a few days, these Apple iPhone apps are sure to keep your trip headed in the right direction.