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Samsung muscle versus Apple's 'cool'

Its products may not, as one British judge put it, be as "cool" as bitter rival Apple's, but Samsung Electronics is speeding away from the iconic iPhone maker in the race for the global smartphone market.

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Smartphone use ups risk of unprotected sex among teens

Smartphone use increases the likelihood of being solicited for sex on the internet, and having sex with an internet-met partner among teens, according to new research from the University of Southern California.

Facebook sees mobile users to grow more rapidly

Social networking site Facebook anticipates its mobile users growth to outpace PC users growth in "foreseeable" future largely on the back of India, Brazil and the US.

Apple still worldwide tablet market leader but Samsung catching up

The tablet market has grown nearly 50 percent year-on-year, largely driven by Android device sales, new figures show.

Tablets are more popular than smartphones

A smartphone is the device of choice for younger people while tablets are favored by older, more affluent generations, according to a study published this week.

Windows 8 demand outpaces Windows 7: Steve Ballmer

Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Steve Ballmer said on Monday demand for the company's new Windows 8 operating system, released to the public on Friday, was running at a higher rate than its last release, Windows 7.

E-readers grapple with a future on the shelf

E-readers initially benefited from their reflective displays, which can be read in sunlight and require very little power. But the success of Apple Inc's iPad, improved backlit displays, power-saving technologies and new smaller tablets all point to one thing: the e-reader has become a transitional technology.

Tech focus now on Microsoft Windows 8, Surface tablet

Firm sales numbers for Microsoft Corp's Windows 8 and its new Surface tablet will not be available for three months, but it may be clear long before then if it has a hit on its hands.

Android to beat Windows in 2016: Gartner

Google's Android operating system will be used on more computing devices than Microsoft's Windows within four years, data from research firm Gartner showed on Wednesday, underlining the massive shift in the technology sector.

Google drawn into South Korea-Japan island dispute

South Korea on Thursday lashed out at Google for changing the name of an isolated set of islands at the centre of a territorial dispute with Japan on its English-language web mapping service.

Federal agency to switch to iPhone, drop BlackBerry

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) said it will end its contract with BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd in favor of Apple Inc's iPhone, dealing a new blow to RIM just months before it launches a vital new device.

Will Apple go for 'kill' with iPad Mini?

Just weeks after its momentous launch of the iPhone 5, Apple is back with what is expected to be another hot gadget --  a "mini" version of its market-leading iPad tablet.

Mobile revolution, economy trip up tech giants

Mobile may be the future for technology, but even with the worldwide proliferation of high-powered devices like smartphones and tablets, some companies are struggling to maintain consistent revenue streams.

Apple and Samsung are US's most popular smartphone brands

The latest mobile web traffic data shows that the two brands account for 63 percent of all use.

How the iPad Mini story broke

With the iPad Mini launch almost here, it's worth looking back to February, when the first rumor was first reported and see how stories about it have developed over the last eight months.

Worldwide smartphone users hit 1 billion mark

The number of active smartphoneusers around the world has topped 1 billion and the figure is only increasing, a new research has found.


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Gadget Review: Windows 8 is here!


With an attractive design, simple gestures and a touch experience, Microsoft makes a serious attempt to woo people away from the usual desktop. But is it worth the upgrade?
100,000 Android apps pose a potential security risk

A recently released survey indicates that 25 percent of apps available in Google Play are "suspicious" or "questionable."

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Smartphone use ups risk of unprotected sex among teens

Smartphone use increases the likelihood of being solicited for sex on the internet, and having sex with an internet-met partner among teens, according to new research from the University of Southern California.

Windows 8 demand outpaces Windows 7: Steve Ballmer

Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Steve Ballmer said on Monday demand for the company's new Windows 8 operating system, released to the public on Friday, was running at a higher rate than its last release, Windows 7.

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