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[CharleyO]

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Of course it isn't mine. That's why I quoted it and gave a link for those who wanted to know more.

If you are directing your comments towards someone else, it would be better to state that is what you are doing.
Otherwise, you are leaving the interpretation of your comments to those who read your comments.



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[CharleyO]

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5 Reasons You Shouldn't Count RIM Out Yet

Anyone following the tech world is familiar with Research In Motion's woes. Over the past two years, the former industry giant has seen its lunch get eaten in the smartphone market by rivals Apple and Google, with its market share (and its profits) slipping steadily.

 But, that doesn't mean the Waterloo, Ontario-based company should be pronounced dead just yet. Beneath all the bad news are little silver linings that could offer RIM a glimmer a hope.

 Whether it's RIM's own resolve to pick itself back up, or the anticipated arrival of a new mobile OS, here are five reasons BlackBerry may get that shot at revival after all.

In fact, Blackberry is still very big in Central America, South America, & in Asia.

See & read more at :
http://www.crn.com/slide-shows/mobility/240008305/5-reasons-you-shouldnt-count-rim-out-yet.htm


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[CharleyO]

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10 Recent Apple Milestones That Would Make Steve Jobs Proud

When late Apple CEO Steve Jobs passed away on Oct. 5, 2011, Tim Cook had some big shoes to fill. As Jobs' successor, he was tasked with maintaining that iconic Apple brand Jobs had worked so hard to build during his 14 years at the helm.

 And now, one year later, it's obvious Cook can play the part. Whether it's the launch of the new iPhone 5 or Apple's high-stakes legal victory over archrival Samsung, Cook has not only retained Apple's massive fanbase but also helped it grow.

 In honor of one of technology's greatest visionaries, here are 10 recent Apple milestones that would have done Steve Jobs proud.

See & read more at :
http://www.crn.com/slide-shows/mobility/240008423/10-recent-apple-milestones-that-would-make-steve-jobs-proud.htm


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[CharleyO]

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Windows 8, Phone 8 Release Date Looms: 10 Features Worth a Close Look

Microsoft is poised to have an awfully big fourth quarter. The company on Oct. 26 will release Windows 8, the latest version of its venerable desktop operating system. In addition, Microsoft will finally launch its latest mobile operating system version, Windows Phone 8. That platform will make its first appearance on Nokia’s Lumia 920, but will likely come to a host of devices from several major vendors, including HTC and Samsung. For those in the developer community, Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 have quickly become known quantities. For months now, Microsoft has allowed developers to try out the operating systems and create programs for them. And along the way, we’ve heard some good and bad things about both software products. But the legions of people who haven’t had a chance to try out Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 yet, are sure to have many questions about Microsoft’s latest operating system products. Will they work well? Will they be secure? And perhaps most importantly, will they be worth using? None of those questions will be answered so quickly. But for both consumers and enterprise users, now is a good time to find out about the features worth checking out to determine if, at least on paper, these operating systems are worth your hard-earned cash. Take a look at this eWEEK slide show to find out what features have the potential to make Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 worth buying.

See & read more at :
http://www.eweek.com/mobile/slideshows/windows-8-phone-8-release-date-looms-10-features-worth-a-close-look/?kc=EWKNLEDP10092012A


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[CharleyO]

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Reports: Smaller iPad to be revealed Oct. 23

Apple Inc. is set to reveal a smaller, cheaper version of the iPad at an event on Oct. 23, according to several reports published Friday.
The reports from Bloomberg News, Reuters and the AllThingsD blog are based on unnamed sources "familiar with the plans."

Apple Inc. hasn't said anything about a smaller tablet, a concept company founder Steve Jobs derided two years ago. But company-watchers have assumed for months that an "iPad mini" will appear before the holiday season.

Read more at :
http://my.earthlink.net/article/tec?guid=20121012/b3888e37-f91f-4528-87ce-a647b338c198


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[CharleyO]

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Swiss rail licenses use of iconic clocks to Apple

Apple Inc. has struck a deal with Switzerland's national rail company to license the use of its iconic station clocks for the iOS 6 operating system, which is used by iPhone and iPad mobile devices.

Swiss Federal Railways, or SBB, says the two parties have signed a licensing agreement, ending their dispute over Apple's use of round clock faces with black indicators except for the second hand, which is red.

SBB had approached Apple to tell the company that it owned the clock design.
In a statement Friday, it said the deal's terms including the amount of the licensing fee would remain confidential.

Engineer and designer Hans Hilfiker developed the SBB railway clock in 1944.

The whole article is above but can be read at :
http://my.earthlink.net/article/tec?guid=20121012/b061edc4-eaa7-4bfc-9034-43ec4aa80dce


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[CharleyO]

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Samsung Galaxy S III Mini: There's Now Something for Everyone

Samsung introduced the Galaxy S III Mini Oct. 11, a 4-inch version of its enormous smartphone that was an enormous hit.

Samsung has introduced a Galaxy S III Mini, a "compact" version of its Galaxy S III smartphone, the company announced Oct. 11—exactly the day tipsters pointed to, after Samsung showed off the device abroad.

The Galaxy S III Mini runs Android 4.1, known as Jelly Bean, and features a 4-inch WVGA Super AMOLED (active-matrix organic LED) display. There's a 1.4GHz dual-core processor, a 5-megapixel camera up front and a VGA on the back ......

amsung adds that the Mini has an "ultra-minimal curved frame" that has a "rich, natural feel." It also has S Voice, Samsung's voice-recognition software that can be used beyond searching for tasks like unlocking the phone, launching the camera or lowering the volume.

Read more at :
http://www.eweek.com/mobile/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-mini-theres-now-something-for-everyone/?kc=EWKNLEDP10152012B


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[CharleyO]

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Microsoft Surface: Pro and Con Arguments on Buying This Tablet

Microsoft's Surface tablet, which was unveiled earlier this year, has officially gone on preorder. The device, which comes with a 10.6-inch screen, Gorilla Glass 2, and Windows RT, starts at $499 for a model that includes 32GB of storage and doesn't include the Touch Cover, which covers the screen when the computer is off, but acts as an attachable keyboard when the computer is in use. The price quickly rises to $599 when the Touch Cover is added to the bundle and $699 for those who want 64GB of storage.

See & read more at :
http://www.eweek.com/mobile/slideshows/microsoft-surface-pro-and-con-arguments-on-buying-this-tablet/?kc=EWKNLEDP10182012A


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[CharleyO]

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iPad Mini Could Be Apple's New Cash Cow: 10 Reasons Why

Apple’s iPad Mini makes a lot of sense for the company, despite the late Steve Jobs objections to smaller-sized tables.

Apple has announced that on Oct. 23, it will hold a special press event. The company hasn’t said what it has planned for that event; its invitation said only that it has “a little more to show you.” But speculation abounds that the company will show off the long-awaited iPad Mini. That device, according to reports, will come with a 7.85-inch screen, and could deliver storage of between 8GB and 64GB. There’s even talk of the iPad Mini coming with support for 4G LTE in some versions.

Read more at :
http://www.eweek.com/mobile/ipad-mini-could-be-apples-new-cash-cow-10-reasons-why/?kc=EWKNLEDP10182012B


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[CharleyO]

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French authorities nab Android Trojan horse maker

Yet another case of malware found on Google Play. A 20-year-old man suspected of an elaborate Android Trojan SMS scheme was arrested in France. The alleged hacker tallied over 17,000 Android users that installed malicious software posed as copy cat apps. The scheme works by sending SMS messages at a premium cost. The hacker then earns a micro-transaction fee, leaving the unsuspecting user with an unexpected hefty monthly bill.

Read more at :
http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/french-authorities-nab-android-trojan-horse-maker-q412/


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[CharleyO]

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BlackBerry Dropped by Booz Allen Hamilton, Latest Example of RIM's Struggle

BlackBerry maker Research In Motion is having a bad week—a week that epitomizes its struggle to hold on to users amid the growing popularity of Apple's iPhone and Android-running devices.

On Oct. 15, The New York Times ran an article airing the grievances of some BlackBerry users who wish they were iPhone or Android users. ("I want to take a bat to it," said one.) On Friday, Oct. 19, BloombergBusinessweek reported that RIM had been dropped as the smartphone supplier to Booz Allen Hamilton—a company whose 25,000 employees provide consulting services to government agencies, including the U.S. Army, Navy and Department of Homeland Security.

Read much more at :
http://www.eweek.com/mobile/blackberry-dropped-by-booz-allen-latest-example-of-rims-struggle/?kc=EWKNLEDP10222012D


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[CharleyO]

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iPad Mini 7.9-Inch Tablet Sticks to Apple's Premium Pricing Model

In an event at the 85-year-old but still glistening California Theatre in downtown San Jose, Calif., Apple finally ended all the speculation about its forthcoming scaled-down tablet, iPad Mini, by introducing it to about 2,000 journalists and analysts from around the globe. The Mini, with its 7.9-inch diagonal screen, is lighter and thinner than its larger relatives ......

See and read more at :
http://www.eweek.com/mobile/slideshows/ipad-mini-7.9-inch-tablet-sticks-to-apples-premium-pricing-model/


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Apple iPad Mini Debuts Alongside New iMacs, MacBook Pro, iPad

Apple was expected to introduce an iPad Mini Oct. 23 and it delivered—but not before showing off a fourth-generation iPad, two outrageously thin all-in-one iMacs with a new storage option called the Fusion Drive, an updated Mac Mini and a 13-inch MacBook Pro with a Retina display.

See and read more at :
http://www.eweek.com/mobile/slideshows/apple-ipad-mini-debuts-alongside-new-imacs-macbook-pro-ipad/


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[CharleyO]

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Android Malware Takes off, Mostly Outside the U.S.

Attacks on mobile devices using malicious code continue to focus on Android, with 175,000 programs found in the last quarter

The activity in the third quarter is a steep increase from the previous quarter when the firm only found 30,000 apps that appeared to take malicious actions or aggressively gather information on a user. While mobile operating systems typically have more security controls than their desktop counterparts, much of the popular Android operating system's security relies on a knowledgeable user and regular policing by Google

A compelling reason to be using Avast Mobile Security on android devices.

Read more at :
http://www.eweek.com/security/android-malware-takes-off-mostly-outside-the-u.s./?kc=EWKNLEDP10232012E


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[CharleyO]

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Nokia Lumia 510, at $199 Retail, Is Cheapest Windows Phone Yet

Nokia has created a Lumia phone for emerging markets. The Lumia 510, with a $199 price tag, pairs a 4-inch display with Lumia perks like camera features and Nokia Maps.

Nokia introduced the Lumia 510 for emerging markets Oct. 23. While that's a group Nokia has so far addressed with its Asha line, with the 510, it's showing it has figured out how to fit the Lumia Windows Phone experience into a device for $199. That's not $199 after subsidy with a contract; that's $199 retail, no strings attached.

Read more at :
http://www.eweek.com/mobile/nokia-lumia-510-at-199-retail-is-cheapest-windows-phone-yet/?kc=EWKNLEDP10242012D


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