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New iPad Release: Apple Sells 3 Million Units in 3 Days Since Launch

Apple Flags 3-M New iPads Sold So Far, Reveals Planned Dividends, Share Buybacks
In three short days, Apple has sold off more three million copies of its third-generation iPad, simply called the new iPad, the company said in a statement released Monday. The new iPad features a stunning new Retina Display, which is the best screen to ever grace a tablet, the speeds of 4G LTE connectivity, an improved 5-megapixel iSight rear camera, and a bigger battery to power 10 hours of life.

Free HTC Sensation 4G on T-Mobile: This Could be Your Next Ice Cream Sandwich Phone

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HTC has announced the Sensation will be one of the first phones it updates to Ice Cream Sandwich, and T-Mobile is now giving them away in a Web only deal through March 20. It normally sells for $150 on contract, but for the next 36 hours or so, that price is cut to zero with the Web only instant $150 discount. It's a powerful phone with a good quality display and full HD video capture. That it will get Android 4.0 sooner than most other phones is an added bonus.
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HTC Lists 16 Smartphones for Ice Cream Sandwich: Which Are the Lucky Ones?

The newest version of Android is called Android 4.0 aka Ice Cream Sandwich, an OS released back in 2011 and is yet to feature on most Android handsets. The way things are shaping up, many users might have to wait months to get the new update. And in a worst case scenario, many might never get it as this is a what manufacturers have been doing in regards to Android for years. Luckily, HTC announced 16 devices that will get the Ice Cream Sandwich update in the coming months, and hopefully other de...
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New iPad 3 Released: Top 5 Android Competitors (PHOTOS)

Apple’s third generation iPad is fast becoming the most desirable tablet. On March 16, tech enthusiasts lined up at stores to get their hands on the new iPad. It sports the high-resolution Retina display and 4G LTE connectivity, which has proved to be a game changer. But does the new iPad have enough firepower to confront the top five tablets that run on Android?
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New iPad With HD Apps Now Has Giant Target On Its Back

iPad 3 has a target on its back now that competing manufacturers know what its strengths and weaknesses are. Just because the new iPad has a super-high resolution display and a few HD apps some people will want, doesn't mean people will pay $500 for it. That's where companies like Amazon, Google and Nokia come in because they have the best chance to put out a far cheaper tablet that takes dead aim at the iPad.
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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.
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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.
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New iPad Sans Siri: Calculated Move or Big Mistake?

If you have been following stories about the new iPad since the device was unveiled on March 7, 2012, you would have realized by now that Siri is missing, and for reasons unknown, as Apple is yet to make a formal statement on the matter.
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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.
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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,...
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HTC Vivid Now the Third U.S. Phone to Get Ice Cream Sandwich; Samsung Nexus S Update is Next

HTC Vivid, one of AT&T's first LTE phones, is now getting an over the air update to the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich software, and the Samsung Nexus S will get an additional update to fix battery problems from a previous update. AT&T isn't officially offering ICS up, but Vivid owners should be able to see if the update is available. If you get the notification the update is ready, make sure to plug in your phone to a computer and switch to Wi-Fi. That's the only way the update will do...
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Apple Offers Old iPad Trade-in

The new iPad hits the market on Friday, March 16 at 8 a.m. worldwide and Apple fans in Australia will be among the first to get their hands on the new tablet. In the U.S., the coveted device will hit Apple stores as well as retailers such as Wal-Mart, Target and Best Buy. This is exciting news for first time iPad buyers or those who want to switch from Android but what about those who already own its predecessors - iPad 2 or iPad original?

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