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After announcing plans of surpassing Apple in the Chinese market, Microsoft has taken another shot at the Cupertino-based tech titan by rivaling the new iPad's Retina display. If manufacturers hold their end of the bargain, Windows 8 tablets and hybrids will feature displays that rival, or even exceed, the new iPad's Retina display, Microsoft said.

Windows 8 tablets and hybrids, which are expected to hit the market later this year, will feature the stunning Retina display just like its rival Apple's latest iPad.

Two new smartphones with the largest screen sizes available are coming soon to AT&T, and the HTC Titan II and Samsung Galaxy Note will stand out for more than just their size. Both will join AT&T's growing corps of 4G LTE-enabled devices, Titan II runs the Microsoft system and the Note includes a stylus.

Microsoft buys developer behind 'Splosion Man' and 'The Gunstringer.'

Both the Korean companies are in contention.

What features the next iPhone will have is a question that has given rise to a vast range of speculations. Over the last few months several iPhone 5 features were discussed by tech websites and in the blogosphere. Some rumors were supported by image leaks, sources from manufacturing partners while other features were thought based on what competitors offer. DigiTimes has reported that OmniVision will supply about 90 percent of image sensors for the Apple iPhone 5. Sony will get only 10 percent o...