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Time waits for no one: 'Leap seconds' may be cut

Tue, 08/24/2010 - 7:20am
Problematic for computers, the leap second may be banished

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Review: Jaws for iPhone

Tue, 08/24/2010 - 7:15am
Jaws isn't exactly the greatest adaptation of a film to a game that you'll ever see, but it earns a cautious recommendation for the enjoyable challenge that the frenetic gameplay offers and its great usage of the license.

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How Apple's patent could improve iPhone and iPad security

Tue, 08/24/2010 - 7:05am
PCWorld's Tony Bradley speculates on what a recently unveiled patent application could mean for iPhone security.

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Add contact info to iPhone lock screen

Tue, 08/24/2010 - 5:00am
Worried about losing your iPhone? One Hints reader figured out a way to his contact information to his phone's lock screen.

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Sony introduces new cameras with translucent mirrors

Mon, 08/23/2010 - 11:00pm
Sony announced three new camera models on Monday, including two that feature a new translucent mirror technology.

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Sprint quietly sells 3G femtocell, Verizon set to follow

Mon, 08/23/2010 - 4:50pm
Sprint has begun offering a 3G EV-DO femtocell and Verizon plans to follow in the coming months.

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Review: Text'nDrive Pro for iPhone

Mon, 08/23/2010 - 4:25pm
This app focuses on helping you navigate your e-mail without having to look at your phone's screen. And while there's a clever concept behind this text-to-voice e-mail reader, it simply doesn't prove to be very useful in practice.

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Phishers continue to target iTunes users

Mon, 08/23/2010 - 4:11pm
Scammers are racking up hundreds of dollars in fake charges via hacked iTunes accounts.

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Quickly view sites at different resolutions with Resize

Mon, 08/23/2010 - 3:40pm
Resize is a simple, $5 Safari Extension that lets Web developers quickly view Websites at different resolutions.

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Lab tested: 27-inch Core i7 iMac/2.93GHz quad core with SSD

Mon, 08/23/2010 - 3:35pm
The 27-inch Core i7 iMac/2.93GHz quad core with an SSD is the fastest Mac we've seen.

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Review: Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days

Mon, 08/23/2010 - 3:20pm
About as subtle as two to the chest, Kane & Lynch 2 has a terrible aiming system, boring combat, and a story that can only be described as the product of a poorman’s Guy Ritchie.

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Google Mobile App update adds push notifications

Mon, 08/23/2010 - 2:53pm
Google Mobile App can now receive push notifications from your Gmail and Google Calendar accounts, allowing you to receive alerts and notifications on your iPhone without delay.

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Hands on: Flying an iPhone-controlled quadrocopter

Mon, 08/23/2010 - 2:45pm
The AR.Drone, a quadrocopter controlled by your iPhone or iPod touch, packs an impressive amount of technology into its styrofoam shell. While expensive, it's a lot of fun once you get the hang of its controls.

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Motorola's Android 2.2 rollout: What a mess

Mon, 08/23/2010 - 2:16pm
Delays, missing features, cease and desist letters -- Verizon's rollout of Android 2.2 to Motorola Droid phones is becoming an exercise in frustration.

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Facebook for iPhone now has over 100 million monthly users

Mon, 08/23/2010 - 1:00pm
The Facebook application for the iPhone now has more than 100 million active monthly users, of the 150 million people actively using Facebook from mobile devices.

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Two ways to freeze action with a camera flash

Mon, 08/23/2010 - 12:50pm
Explore unusual ways to use your camera's flash with a slow shutter speed in low-light scenes.

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Review: MotoGP 2010 for iPhone

Mon, 08/23/2010 - 12:40pm
I-Play's MotoGP 2010 is an andrenaline-fueled, easy-to-play motorcycle racing game for the iPhone and iPod Touch. While it's great arcade fun, those looking to get the experience of real life MotoGP Motorcycle racing will be disappointed.

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Freeway 5.5 get new gallery, template, and site tools

Mon, 08/23/2010 - 12:20pm
Web design apps Freeway Express and Freeway Pro got a major update, adding templates, site plug-ins, and more CSS layout tools.

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Add a soundtrack to your comics with ComicBookPad

Mon, 08/23/2010 - 12:20pm
ComicBookPad by Developica allows you to create a soundtrack from your iPad's music library to accompany your comic-book reading.

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ABC On The Go helps kids get ready to read

Mon, 08/23/2010 - 12:02pm
i-Itch's new app for iOS devices helps kids get ready to read by using teacher-created educational games.

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