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How to Benchmark Your Android Device Evaluating the performance of Android-based devices is serious business. We show you how to conduct testing in a way that produces consistent, repeatable results.
Delete Linked Calendar Entries In Android The calendar on Jstanaway's Android phone displays appointments that he never made--hundreds of them from someone else's calendar. He can't delete them. He asked the Answer Line forum for advice.
How to Migrate From BlackBerry to Android Whether you've persuaded your colleagues to take the plunge with you or are just striking out on your own, we provide a few essential tips for moving from a BlackBerry device to an Android handset.
How to Connect Your HDTV and Smartphone With MHL Do you own an MHL-certified smartphone, tablet, or HDTV? Mobile High-Definition Link technology lets your mobile device play movies, games, and apps in HD on your big screen. Here's how to make an MHL connection in your home theater.
How to Stay Below Your Data Cap on Android 10 easy tips to help Android users avoid cellular overage charges and data throttling.

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iPad Accessories for Music Lovers You love your iPad 2. You love music. Now, if only there was some way to marry the two. Here are some new and exciting iPad accessories out there. All of the accessories listed are compatible with both the iPad and iPad 2.
Samsung Galaxy S III Teardown Reveals Some Interesting Secrets A teardown of the Samsung Galaxy S III shows that the phone has a camera similar to the one in the iPhone 4S.
Reveal the Hidden Features in iOS's Built-in Apps You've probably mastered your favorite built-in iOS apps, like Camera, Mail, and Safari. But iOS comes with other stock apps too, with some handy and hidden features.
Intel Intros Dual-Core Ivy Bridge Chips; Releases Sneak Peek of Upcoming Ultrabooks The chipmaker also ramps up the standards for Ultrabooks.
How to Download and Install the Microsoft Windows 8 Release Preview The latest fine-tuned beta version of Window 8 is now available for your testing pleasure. It's free.

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Mozilla Shows Off Web-Based Phone Mozilla gives a demo of its Boot-to-Gecko-based smartphone system. The phone in the demo, which previously used Android--now runs without an operating system. Instead, all the functions run directly from the Web.
A Taste of Android at Mobile World Congress A glimpse into Google's elaborate Android booth reveals more than apps: the booth has a smoothie bar, slides for adults, and an Android robot making bejeweled smartphone cases.
A Tap of Your NFC-enabled Phone Can Pay For Groceries, Get Movie Times, and Turn on Your Car NXP, Near Field Communication (NFC) chip maker, demonstrated the capabilities of this technology at its booth at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

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Android Phones: Which Companies Do the Best Job With Android Updates? Are you choosing a new Android phone? We evaluate which carriers and manufacturers have the strongest track record for delivering Android updates.
Android Phone Updates: A Comprehensive Guide Is your phone on the list to receive the next major version of Google's Android OS? Consult our handy chart to see which phones get upgraded next.
TechHive: Mobile Surfing Moves Beyond Your Phone's Default Browser Third-party browsers can deliver many useful features. You just have to free yourself from the shackles of your default smartphone browser. Here are some alternatives.
TechHive: Hands on with the New Facebook Camera App In my brief hands-on tests, Facebook Camera came across as an app designed to harvest your phone number and current location rather than a compelling alternative to any other camera app.
TechHive: Hands on With Bing's Social Search Feature While Google famously promotes items from its Google+ service in search results, Bing includes results from multiple social networking sites.

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