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In a cutthroat competition, the success of one player could turn out to be a failure for another. And right now, Microsoft may be thanking Google's Android.

The 'first' images of the next generation Apple iPhone, variously called iPhone 4S, 4GS and iPhone 5, have surfaced in China even as rumors fly thick and fast that Apple is laying the table for a possible launch in August or September.

As Apple continues to remain tight-lipped about iPhone 5 release date and specifications, Android smartphones, mainly from Samsung, HTC and Motorola, are making greater gains in the smartphone battle.

The iPhone 5 release date, which is largely rumored about, is likely to get delayed further because of the A5 chip overheating in the tiny enclosure of iPhone, reports Sohu.com.michael jackson wallpaper, utorrentscreensavers,

A comparison between Motorola Droid Bionic and most speculated features of iPhone 5, including display, memory, speed, and operating system.

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Some of most talked-about smartphones right now apart from the iPhone 5 include Samsung's Galaxy S2 and the Motorola Droid 3.

The rivalry between Google and Apple continues to heat up as the two tech giants reported progressive development for Android and Apple App Store. Apple holds the lead with over 15 billion downloads while Android grew rapidly with over 4.5 billion. The increased number of Android smartphone and tablets flowing into the stores will attempt to even the playing field with Apple's iOS devices.

ITC says HTC infringed on two Apple patents in the latest ruling. HTC plans on appealing.

T-Mobile USA recently launched HTC-manufactured myTouch 4G Slide smartphone that claims advanced camera features with zero shutter lag and backside illuminated sensor.

Taiwan-based Next Media Animation, which was known for its animation on the Tiger Woods Scandal, has produced a minute-long video showing the effects and after effects of 'Carmageddon'. Watch it here:

Games continue to be the most popular app category

Apart from Apple Inc.'s iPhone 5, the most awaited Android smartphones are Samsung Galaxy S2 and Motorola Droid Bionic.

Could the iCloud have an impact on NAND flash? One analyst thinks it might.

When will the next generation of Apple iPhone - iPhone5 - be launched? Well, there have been a lot of speculations regarding that and many others are surfacing every other day. As per a Chinese website, Apple has been delaying the launch of iPhone 5 due to the A5 chip overheating and not for Japan tsunami or the Verizon iPhone release.

Lawmakers are looking to crack down on Intelligence tracking people by smartphone GPS

iPhone has a great history. History of ruling over the smart phone market, ever since its launch in 2007, with the kind of charisma others found impossible. Four years later, as the industry is eager to have a look at iPhone 5, would it be realistic to believe that iPhone's charismatic grip hasn't loosened?

The Samsung Galaxy S2 has a dedicated 8MP rear and 2MP front facing camera.

A new study has revealed that developers have favored using iOS more than the Google-powered Android in the second quarter of 2011.

Internet giant Google provides its users now with free of charge traffic warnings. Through the map function of its search portal Google Maps real time traffic information for 13 countries including United States, France, Britain, Australia, and Canada is displayed.

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