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Despite the advent of mobile payments, Apple has been reluctant to move into the space, leaving that work to others like PayPal and Square. But with this newly-granted patent, it looks like Apple will take NFC into its own hands with the "iWallet.&qu

Apple iPhone 5 Release Features: Why the 'iWallet' Will Crush All NFC Rivals

Apple won a major patent for its iWallet technology on Tuesday, which is a digital system that uses Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology to complete credit card transactions directly on your phone. The iWallet could be the killer app promised in Apple's next-gen smartphone, presumably called the iPhone 5.

Apple iPad 3 (iPad HD?) vs Verizon Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7: Best New Tablet Comparison

iPad 3 Release Rumor: Apple to Unveil 16GB, 32GB Models, Plus an 8GB iPad 2 on March 7
Apple and Samsung are engaged in a tech titan battle of smartphones and tablets, and two of their best are compared here as the iPad 3 or iPad HD release is close at hand. Samsung's Verizon only Galaxy Tab 7.7 is a solid, if expensive, device that could be perfect for someone not looking for a full size tablet. If the iPad 3 debuts with at 9.7-inch screen like the iPad 2, that would make it slightly larger than the Galaxy Tab 7.7.
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More iPad Plays: 3 Key Items to Watch

While customers and investors need to wait a little more before Apple introduces its update to the iPad2, here are three key items to bear in mind.
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Apple TV out of stock in 98% of U.S. Apple Stores Ahead of iPad 3 Launch [REPORT]

If you're itchin' to purchase an Apple TV today, good luck finding one. Ninety-eight percent of Apple's retail locations are sold out of the set-top box device, and it isn't available for immediate pickup when placing an order for it online, reports MacRumors. The dry spell could be an indication of the pending release of an updated version of the device. Several reports that surfaced last week suggested that Apple would unveil a new version of Apple TV alongside its new tablet devic...
Once the next-gen iPad is unveiled -- whether it's called the "iPad 3" or "iPad HD" -- there will be no more mysteries, no more inaccurate reports, no more conjecture, and no more "what ifs." But just like in October, th

iPad 3 vs. iPad HD: Why Apple Fans Shouldn't Be Disappointed Either Way

Once the next-gen iPad is unveiled -- whether it's called the iPad 3 or iPad HD -- there will be no more mysteries, no more inaccurate reports, no more conjecture, and no more what ifs. But just like in October, this Apple event is bound to leave many fans high and dry, and wishing for more.
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iPad 3 Rumors Roundup: From Features to Price (What We Know So Far) (PHOTOS)

Apple will make a big announcement March 7 in San Francisco, and we're certain it will be a new iPad. Besides that, it's all rumors. Here's what we know so far. From a suspected iPad Mini (a seven-inch tablet) to a new display going from edge to edge on the screen, there's plenty of speculation about what iPad 3 will look like. In fact, the latest rumor is it will be iPad HD instead of iPad 3 or iPad 2S.
A protester wearing a mask of Apple Inc founder Steve Jobs performs a street drama with local and mainland Chinese university students playing the role of Foxconn workers during a protest in Hong Kong May 7, 2011. A workers' concern group demonstrate

In China, Apple Faces Its 'Nike Moment'?

As Apple Inc, the world's most valuable listed company, braces itself for a report into alleged poor working conditions among its army of low-cost suppliers in China, it could heed the lessons from another big-brand retailer that faced similar issues two decades ago.
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iPad 3 Release Date Nears: Top 10 Android Tablets that Will Pose Stiff Competition (Photos)

Apple has been very successful in the tablet market after the release of its first tablet, dubbed iPad, in 2010. The real truth behind the success is that there was no competition in the market at the time of launch of the original iPad. So, not surprisingly, iPad sold like hot cakes. With the launch of iPad 3, Apple is expected to continue to lead the tablet pack but the gap between the new iPad, which is expected to feature faster processor (dual-core or quad-core), high-resolution Retina Disp...
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iPad 3 Release: Top 5 Android Tablets to Give Apple Fierce Competition

Apple iPad 3 is expected to be released on March 7. How will Apple's latest device fare against the Android tablets like Asus EEE Pad transformer Prime, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, Motorola Xoom2, Amazon Kindle Fire and Sony S. Check out the features of the five top-notch Android tablets.
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When Will iPad 3 Come Out? Who Cares! 10 Other Tablet Computer Alternatives [PHOTOS]

The world is just days away from another Apple revolution with the release of the highly anticipated iPad 3 and its rumored features, specs and price $80 more expensive than the iPad 2. But maybe you don’t have that much cash to shell out for the next biggest Apple tablet. View the slideshow to see photos of some other tablet computer alternatives to consider as the world goes mad for the Apple iPad 3.
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Client Exodus Likely to Push BlackBerry Fees Down

Research In Motion will be forced to slash the fees it charges carriers for BlackBerry service this year, an analyst said on Monday as another U.S. government customer edged away from the service, cutting into a pillar of the struggling smartphone company's business model.
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iPad 3 March 7 Release: How Does the Toshiba Excite 10 LE Stack up to the All New iPad?

Toshiba will launch the Excite 10 LE tablet on March 6 for $530, one day before the March 7 release of the new iPad 3. Here's how they stack up. Toshiba announced the Excite X10 tablet at the Consumer Electronics Show in January, and when the device appeared again at the Mobile World Congress, it was the Excite 10 LE. It's going to be one of the iPad's top competitors along with the Asus Transformer Pad Infinity.
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iPhone 5 Release Date 2012: Why Apple's Smartphone May Cost More for Verizon Users

The iPad 3 isn't the only Apple product creating a buzz. Hype about the iPhone 5 has also begun to surface, and some 4S owners may be out of luck in terms of upgrades from cellphone carriers. No official release date has been set yet for the next generation smartphone, but rumors have said that the iPhone will be seeing a summer or fall 2012 launch.
Despite differing rumors flying about, it's widely expected that Apple will sell the iPad 3 for $499, the price of the iPad 2. Why? Because selling new products at old prices works.

iPad 3 Release Rumors: Why Apple Won't Raise The Price

Rumors about the iPad 3 display, battery life and network capabilities are all-but-confirmed, yet one of the biggest questions many are still wondering is, What's the price? Will Apple raise or lower the price from the iPad 2?

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