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China to Become Leading Smartphone Market in 2012, Beating U.S.

According to market figures released by research firm IDC, China is bound to overtake the U.S. in smartphone shipments by the end of 2012, becoming the leading market. IDC’s latest Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker forecast that China’s smartphone market will climb from 18.2 percent in 2011 to 20.7 percent in 2012, while U.S.’ market would drop from 21.3 to 20.6 percent over the same timeframe.
Nokia Windows 8 Tablet

Nokia Windows 8 Tablet: A Threat to New iPad?

Recently, Nokia staged a comeback in the high-end smartphone market with its Windows-based Lumia phone lineup. Now, it is rumored that the Finnish cell phone giant will be first to bring out a Windows 8 tablet that may pose a threat to the new iPad.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

iPad 3 Hits Stores: Top 5 Android Alternatives (Photos)

Apple's new iPad is making its way to stores today (March 16), and like on every other occasion, the waiting lines are going to be extended out of this world. However, there are some potential tablet owners who will not take bait and buy the new iPad. Instead, these persons might look to Android for some comfort. For you guys, we have five Android alternatives coming up that you might find intriguing enough to keep you away from the world of Apple and the new iPad.
LG Optimus 4X HD smartphone

Samsung Galaxy S3 vs LG Optimus 4X HD: Battle of the Titans

Samsung is tight-lipped about the release date and the features of the most anticipated Android smartphone, Galaxy S3. However, it is expected to run on the Android 4.0 operating system aka Ice Cream Sandwich. Samsung tasted huge success with Galaxy S2 and now Android fans are excited about the upcoming Galaxy S3. Speculations are rife that it would possess the TouchWiz 4.0 version User Interface with the Touch-sensitive controls.On the other hand, LG has unveiled its first quad-core device,...
It was a mob scene at Grand Central Terminal on Friday, with commuters and Apple fans alike trying to get a glimpse of the newly-released "new iPad." Thankfully, Apple had plenty of security measures in place to control the hordes of customers w

'iPad 3' Release: How Apple Controlled the Grand Central Launch Crowds

It was a mob scene at Grand Central Terminal this morning, with commuters and Apple fans alike trying to get a glimpse of the new iPad. Thankfully, Apple had plenty of security measures in place to control the hordes of customers while making the process still enjoyable for fans.
Britney Spears

Britney Spears Joins Path: What's Path? [VIDEOS]

Path, one of the fastest growing social media platforms, snagged another major boost in credibility this week: Britney Spears has joined the network. The world-famous pop star tweeted out to her fans about her new Path account on Monday.
Apple’s chief design guru Sir Jonathan Ive

Apple Chief Design Guru Sir Jonathan Ive Slams Rivals for Having Wrong Goals

Apple’s chief design guru Sir Jonathan Ive - rarely goes for an interview. But this time, Thisislondon’s editor Mark Prigg was lucky as he got successful in interviewing the knighted British designer. In the interview, Ive criticized rivals for having “wrong goals,” besides sharing what makes Apple products so “Apple.”
iOS 5.1

iOS 5.1 Release Update: 5 Exciting Features that Convinced Me to Upgrade to New iOS

I didn’t quickly jump to upgrade my iPhone 4S to iOS 5.1 because at first I didn’t see why I should. But after investigating all the features and seeing what they can do for me, I took the plunge and I am never looking back. I am also one of those folks who are experiencing bugs in the new update, the most prominent is the screen rotation on my start screen, but that’s a minor problem and something I can live with, until a fix presents itself.

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