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A U.S. senator has called on the Federal Trade Commission to initiate an investigation subsequent to reports that applications on the Apple and Google mobile systems are violating privacy of users, according to a report.

At the Mobile World Congress 2012, Japanese-based cellular mobile operator NTT Docomo introduced a unique technology of breathalyzer specifically designed for smartphones. According to the company, the device would use a sensor technology to measure alcohol concentration and breath odor of its users.

Apple's new toy, the iPad 3 (or iPad HD, according to some), is expected to make a splash on March 7. Whenever the next iPad is unveiled, the device will be going up against a host of other tablets all running Android. It is inevitable, the next iPad will face stiffer competition from, and probably might not be as successful as the previous versions, but one thing is certain, 2012 will be one interesting year when it comes to tablets.

It's been over a week since Chris Brown was accused of stealing Christal Spann's cellphone after she snapped a few photo of the rapper-singer-dancer leaving a Miami club with two groupies.

Rumor mills are all buzzing about iPad 3, as the next generation Apple tablet is expected to be unveiled on Wednesday, March 7. However, let’s not forget that something bigger (though not literally) is expected to debut later this year (supposed in Fall) – iPhone 5 – a device that has generated more hype than all iPads combined.

With rumors about the upcoming flagship smartphones of both Apple and Samsung getting momentum day by day, the two rivals are gearing up for the release of their best weapons - iPhone 5 (or whatever Apple will name it) and Galaxy S3 respectively.

According to the report, the Korean electronics giant is planning to unveil the most-awaited smartphone during the Olympic Games in London.

Here's a rundown of the best free NCAA Tournament applications for iPhone, Android and iPad, which provide all the mobile live streams, bracket information, scores and commentary you need as you get ready for the Final Four in New Orleans.

MWC 2012 turned out to be the Microsoft show, and there were even a couple of new Windows Phone 7 devices unveiled. Mobile World Congress may be most remembered for not having debuted the iPad 3 or the Samsung Galaxy S3, but for Microsoft fans, it was show they may never forget.

Wal-Mart and Target are among some two dozen retailers that have teamed up to claim a share of the fast-developing business of turning smartphones into virtual wallets.

Samsung may debut the Galaxy S3 smartphone in April according to reports from the Korean manufacturer's marketing team Cheil Worldwide. Samsung didn't debut the Galay S2 at the Mobile World Congress because it said there would be a stand alone release set before summer. The Galaxy S2 smartphone did appear at the 2011 MWC, but its runaway success has afforded Samsung to take the Apple approach and hold its own press event for the unveiling.

Apple's iPhone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S3 are two of the most anticipated phones for 2012, but with no official word on specs and features; How do the rumors for each phone measure up?

Apple and Samsung, two leading electronics manufacturers, have both taken out patent lawsuits against each other. A German court has thrown out these disputes today, according to a report from BBC News. Although the two companies have argued over the “slide-to-unlock” feature and other patents, their future smartphone releases may not overlap.

Apple is currently auditing the Foxconn factories in China which manufacture many of its products like the iPhone, following a spate of bad publicity over working conditions there. As demand for higher wages and increased safety regulations at the factories goes up, so will the price of Apple's products, some industry analysts are saying.

AT&T has advised its mobile-device customers that those among the top 5 percent of data users will have to start paying more for monthly service . Smartphone customers who download 3 gigabytes of data monthly qualify and will be subjected to slower service.

Microsoft Wednesday unveiled the Windows 8 Customer Preview during a side event to the Mobile World Congress at the Hotel Miramar in Barcelona and will reportedly be pushing out tablets running on the latest operating system soon.

The newly launched Microsoft's Windows 8 Consumer Preview sparked up with one million times download in 24 hours after being released.

A German court on Friday dismissed two cases brought by Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics against each other as part of a global battle for dominance in the market for smartphones and tablet devices.

Nokia 808 PureView with its 41 MP camera is great competition for Lumia 900, another great Nokia smartphone. Check out the features of both Nokia phones and see how they stack up against each other.

As Apple gearing up for the release of its next generation iPhone, presumably named the iPhone 5, amazing hype surrounds the smartphone with rumors confounding customers about when the device will finally be launched and what the features will be on board.

Chris Brown and RCA records have released the cover art for Hip Hop singer-rapper-dancer Breezy's upcoming album, Fortune, which should be released in May 2012. The album will be Brown's fifth studio project, following F.A.M.E., which was released on March 18, 2011, debuting at the number one spot on the billboard top 200 chart and selling 270,000 copies in the first week.