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These screen shots show the Android-phone interface to the Android Market. The software shows what applications can be downloaded and reviews of applications that people are browsing.

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Arguably one of the best things to come out of the iPhone 2.0 firmware update, as well as the launch …

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Want to humiliate your smartphone? Here's how

"Phone Fingers may lead to increased targeting by bullies," notes CIO.com.

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You could embarrass your iPhone by loading it up with any number of the programs on our 10 absurd new iPhone apps list, or its sequel, 10 (more) absurd iPhone apps. Or you …

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Voice-activated text gets you to the Evite party

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As of Wednesday, Evite’s Send-to-Phone text alerts–which let users get event details on their mobile phone–include a voice-activated directions service. Yes, the addition of direction texts means partiers have lost one of their top excuses for being late. That drawback aside, this free new feature could be …

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Secrets of the mysterious iPhone girl

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The iPhone 3G was one of this year’s most anticipated products from Apple. With more than a million handsets sold, one in particular shipped with three images of an Asian Foxconn Technology Group worker posing over an iPhone assembly line.

The photos were posted by a …

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Talk to the (Bluetooth) headset

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Since most people wearing Bluetooth headsets already look like they’re talking to themselves, it won’t seem that much odder when they start talking to their actual headsets.

They’ll now be able to do that (and get something out of it) with BlueAnt Wireless’ new V1. …

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Hang a BlackBerry Bold from your ear

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In your face, iPhone! CrackBerry addicts now have a new way to show their loyalty to the smartphone–by dangling tiny versions from their ears.

And there’s no need to fear added radiation from these BlackBerry Bolds. The earrings, which measure about three-quarters of an inch high–are made …

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Sony Ericsson TM506 reviewed

The Sony Ericsson TM506 is new to T-Mobile.

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Last week we told you that T-Mobile launched the Sony Ericsson TM506. Over the past couple days we’ve had the opportunity to put it through its paces, and on the whole we like what we see. …

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On Call: Bluetooth radiation and unlocked phones

The Aliph Jawbone 2. Is its radiation harmful?

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Q: I’m curious as to whether Bluetooth headsets also emit radiation, which could prove harmful to one’s health. What can you tell me about this?
- Craig

A: Bluetooth headsets do emit radiation, but they do it at …

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Nokia takes wraps off N96 NAM, N85, and N79

Nokia scored a hat-trick today with the announcement of three new Nokia N series models: the Nokia N96 (North American Edition), the Nokia N85, and the Nokia N79. Keeping with the family, the trio of Symbian smartphones offer high-end multimedia features, such as a 5-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, …

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Nokia takes wraps off N96 NAM, N85, and N79

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