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Verizon sells 2 million iPhones, 1.4 million LTE phones in Q3

Verizon has revealed its financials for the third quarter of 2011. Android phones accounted for half of all sales, iPhone 4S sold 2 million, and LTE phones punched in 1.4 million.
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Poor lil’ fella: T-Mobile says it wants the iPhone 4S really bad

T-Mobile really wanted the iPhone 4S this year and it wants us all to know it. In a release today, the carrier formally complimented the device, almost admitting how tough life is without Apple's flagship phone.

Asus Transformer Prime tablet & keyboard with quad-core processor coming Nov. 9

The Asus Transformer Prime was shown today at the AllThingsD AsiaD conference. It will be 8.3mm thick, run on Nvidia's quad-core Tegra 3 processor, and be formally announced Nov. 9.

Nokia to unveil first Windows Phone 7.5 devices next week

Microsoft has revealed that Nokia will reveal its first Windows Phones next week.

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich: Everything you need to know

Get up to speed on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with a complete breakdown of what's new, including face unlock, unified phone and tablet apps, and app-by-app control over data usage.

Steve Ballmer: “You need to be a computer scientist to use Android”

We've compiled quotes from Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, who spoke out on Bing, Android, Google+, cloud services, and a number of things at the Web 2.0 Summit.

Salt helps man design a hard drive that holds six times more data

A Singapore researcher has used table salt to increase the capacity of hard drives by six times.

LG unveils DoublePlay, a dual-screened Android phone for T-Mobile

LG and T-Mobile have unveiled the DoublePlay, an Android phone with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard that also has a second touchscreen embedded in it for multitasking.

RIM offers free apps and games as consolation for service outages

RIM offers the Sims 3, Shazam Encore, and a number of other apps/games as a gift to users who had to put up with 1-5 days of service outages.
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T-Mobile Galaxy S II hands-on impressions and photos

We got some hands on time with the T-Mobile version of the Galaxy S II at the carrier's launch party in New York last night. Our impressions are inside.

Google CEO says Microsoft can ‘hassle’ partners with patent threats, but won’t stop Android

Larry Page isn't happy with Microsoft. The Google CEO used yesterday's earnings call to address the company's attempts to introduce "Android tax" on manufacturers.

Motorola announces Xoom Family Edition for $380

Motorola has unveiled the Xoom Family Edition, a new cheaper version of its 10.1-inch tablet with a bundle of apps included.

Nintendo DS the best-selling game system in U.S. history with 50 million units

Nintendo reports that its DS handheld has sold 50 million units in the US, making it the best-selling system in the country.

Epic fail: Samsung’s own lawyers can’t tell a Galaxy Tab 10.1 from an iPad

In a court hearing defending the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 against the iPad 2, Samsung lawyers were unable to pick out their own tablet from the competition.
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HTC Amaze 4G hands-on impressions and photos

Our first-hand impressions of T-Mobile's new HTC Amaze 4G phone, a powerful new Android phone to help counter the iPhone.

It’s official: mobile devices outnumber people in the U.S.

There are now more wirelessly connected phones and tablets in the United States than there are people.

RIM co-CEO apologizes for BlackBerry outages

RIM founder Mike Lazaridis has issued a video apology explaining the recent BlackBerry outages and when service may be restored.

Great deal: Amazon offers all Verizon phones for 1 penny to new subscribers

AmazonWireless has a great sale on Verizon phones. All devices outside of the iPhone are 1 penny, including the Droid Bionic.

Apple iCloud may get streaming movies

Apple may be in talks to add streaming movie purchases to its iCloud service, but will Hollywood get onboard or stay loyal to its Ultraviolet service?

Comedian Kristen Shaal challenges gamers to build her a Minecraft palace

Sony Ericsson is challenging users to build a monument to...Kristen Shaal. Check out this ad from The Daily Show comedienne.

BlackBerry outages spread to the United States and Canada

BlackBerry service outages have spread to North America, affecting users in the United States and Canada.

eBay to announce PayPal Access, deepen ties with Facebook

At its X.commerce conference this week, eBay will likely unveil its PayPal Access platform, allowing sites to use PayPal as their login credentials. A deal with Facebook is also rumored.
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Asus Zenbooks: Hands-on pictures and first impressions

The Asus UX21 and UX31 run head to head with Apple's MacBook Air and a growing crop of fellow Ultrabooks in an attempt to whittle the notebook down to its very thinnest form factor.

Consumers won’t pay extra for electric cars, according to study

A new survey shows that while a good portion of consumers are ready to buy an electric vehicle, few want to pay higher prices or deal with any downsides to owning one.

91 percent of kids play video games, says study

NPD reports that 91 percent of kids ages 2-17 are playing video games, up 12.58 percent from two years ago. Much of this growth has been fueled by kids ages 2-5 and smartphones.
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AT&T announces five new Android phones, including the Atrix 2 and Samsung Captivate Glide

AT&T announced five new Android phones today: the dual-core Motorola Atrix 2, dual-core QWERTY Samsung Captivate Glide, and three budget phones (Pantech Pocket, Samsung DoubleTime, AT&T Avail)

Verizon to get full QWERTY Samsung Stratosphere Oct. 13 ($150)

Samsung and Verizon announce the Stratosphere, the first LTE Android phone with a QWERTY keyboard.

LG introduces first 720p 4G LTE phone

LG has matched Apple's Retina Display and upped it by an inch. The new Optimus LTE boasts a 4.5-inch 720p screen. Samsung's Galaxy Nexus already has competition.

Moped riders ransack Apple store in London

A group of malicious moped riders ransacked Apple's Covent Garden Store in London today, stealing iPads, iPhones, and MacBooks. Two have been arrested.

Windows Phone plays catch up: dual-core and LTE coming, HTC and Samsung step up

Microsoft's Andy Lees spoke out on a number of topics in the last few days, commenting on the iPhone 4S, dual-core, LTE, and how partners will be stepping up to help market Windows Phone 7.5.

Netflix backpedals: Qwikster is no more, DVDs staying at Netflix.com

Netflix has killed off its Qwikster brand before it launched. The company now says its DVD-by-mail service will stay at Netflix.com.
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How Steve Jobs changed everything, and what we’ll miss without him

As everyone remembers Steve Jobs fondly, we take a look back at how he's changed computers, phones, movies, music, and almost everything else. What will the world be like now that he's gone?
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Android Ice Cream Sandwich shots and video leak – unveiling delayed due to Jobs death

Video and screenshots showing the Galaxy Nexus have surfaced and they appear to be legitimate. Meanwhile, the actual unveiling of the phone may be delayed.

Steve Jobs made a biography so his kids would understand him

Walter Isaacson, who is writing the biography of Steve Jobs, has revealed new information about his last visit to the Apple founder's home.