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Toymakers Gear up for Year of the 'AppCessory'

Having found this holiday season that they cannot beat iPad, iPhone and iPod, toymakers have decided to join them, lining up a host of playthings that come to life when hooked up to the devices, gadgets that kids love to play with.

iPhone or Android: What’s the Best AT&T Smartphone Deal?

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Every time a new expensive smartphone debuts on AT&T, new deals pop for some devices that have been out for even just a few months. That includes Android and iPhone prices, and Samsung just debuted the Galaxy Note, a $300 5.3-inch display Android monster. New releases push prices down on older phones, even as AT&T plays up the new phones' superior features.
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HTC Titan II LTE vs HTC Titan on AT&T: What's the Difference?

AT&T customers who are into Microsoft-powered smartphones have a new dilemma on their hands. Namely, figuring out what the difference between the HTC Titan II LTE and HTC Titan is. They do look very similar, and the fact they have the same name and screen size doesn't help much.
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Apple has chosen the first week of March 2012 to introduce its next-generation iPad, the iPad 3. Sources said the Cupertino, Calif.-based company will hold its iPad 3 event in San Francisco, "presumably at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts."

Apple iPad 3 Release Date Set for First Week of March 2012

Apple has reportedly chosen the first week of March 2012 to introduce its next-generation iPad, the iPad 3. Sources said the Cupertino, Calif.-based company will hold its iPad 3 event in San Francisco, presumably at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.
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Valentine's Day Sale 2012: T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S2 and HTC Amaze 4G for Free

All of T-Mobile's 4G smartphones are free during their Valentine's Day 2012 sale, and that includes the Samsung Galaxy S2 and HTC Amaze 4G. Of course, you have to sign up with a new two-year contract to get that price, and you also have to buy one of the Classic or Small Business plans. Additionally, several other phones are free during the Feb. 11, one day only sale. The entire line-up of 4G-enabled devices, including the Springboard tablet, and three other non-4G phones are free on Satur...
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Samsung Galaxy S3 Image Leaked, 'Flexible' Display Stimulates Imagination

The image of Galaxy S3, which is assumed to be Samsung's next generation smartphone, has emerged, according to Hexus. The device has a super slim industrial design and its display looks a bit unique, or rather queer, with a curved design, which is enough to stimulate the imagination of what future smartphones could be.
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Droid 4 to Hit the Market on February 10 (PHOTOS)

Are you getting bored of the stereotype touch screen? If your answer is yes, the slide-out keyboard of Motorola Droid series might make you feel fresh and new. Moreover, there's a good news for you - the latest stallion from the Droid stable - Droid 4 - will be released and it will hit the market on Feb. 10 for $199 with a two-year Verizon contract.
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Nokia Plans to Cut 4,000 More Jobs

Struggling Finnish phone maker Nokia plans to cut 4,000 more jobs at its plants in Finland, Hungary and Mexico as it seeks to cut costs by moving smartphone assembly work to Asia.
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Halliburton to abandon BlackBerry, turn to iPhone

Oil field services company Halliburton plans to stop issuing BlackBerry smartphones to employees and switch over to Apple's iPhone, which it said was better suited to its needs, marking another setback for Research In Motion.
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RIM tells European developers it's ready to compete

Next-generation software for BlackBerry's smartphones is ready to compete, Research In Motion's new chief executive, Thorsten Heins, told more than 2,000 technical developers on Tuesday, expressing confidence in RIM's long-term future.
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Google Chrome Browser Finally Launches for Android [VIDEO]

Google finally launched its homemade Chrome browser for mobile devices Feb. 7, and the second most popular Web browser is now available in the Android Market for smartphones and tablets running Android 4.0. That's because Google says this is a beta launch, and once all the bugs are worked out, Chrome for Android will be available for other Android versions. For now, that means it's ready for only the Galaxy Nexus and Galaxy S smartphones and Motorola Xoom and Asus Transformer Prime tablets...
What’s the Thinnest Google Android Phone?

What’s the Thinnest Google Android Phone?: Droid Razr vs. Galaxy S3 vs. Ascend P1S

Android customers are having difficulty sizing up the latest round of smartphones because there's been a recent influx in ultra-thin 4G-capable smartphones. Among the main competitors are the Motorola Droid Razr, Samsung Galaxy S III and Huwawei Ascend P1S. We weigh in on the discussion to determine what the best ultra-thin Android phone is.
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Nokia Lumia 900 up for Pre-orders: Can it Save Nokia?

The Nokia Lumia 900 is up for pre-orders on the Microsoft Store and there's a $25 deposit. The smartphone itself will reportedly hit AT&T shelves on March 18. The big question is - can the latest Windows Phone-powered smartphone save Nokia?

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