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Windows Phone 7: Is Microsoft 'all in'?

Now that Windows Phone 7 has been released to manufacturing and is expected to launch in October, the tech industry is watching closely to see whether Microsoft has a winner. Deb Shinder spells out Windows Phone 7's key advantages and disadvantages. Read more

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10 things you should know about supporting mobile devices

The explosion of mobile device usage in business has led to some tricky and unexpected support challenges. Brien Posey lists some of the concerns IT pros should be aware of. Read more

Review: AndroZip File Manager for Android

Make the most out of the space and files on your Android device with the free AndroZip File Manager. Jack Wallen says it's the best file manager he has tried for the Android platform. Read more

Share media from Windows Media Player on Windows 7 to your Epic 4G phone

If you are the proud owner of a Samsung Galaxy S Epic 4G smartphone, read Jack Wallen's tutorial on how to share out your music library to your AllShare device from Windows Media Player. Read more

Consumers should reward carriers that offer an open platform

TR member dcolbert discusses the recent tech industry buzz about the abuses of wireless carriers and Android handset manufacturers. He argues that consumers should reward carriers that offer unlimited caps, unrestricted devices, and reasonable prices. Read more

RIM may launch its Black Pad tablet Monday

Research in Motion has been quietly touting a big press event Monday in San Francisco, and it appears its Black Pad may be the main event. Read more

Much-anticipated Android tablet coming to all four U.S. carriers this fall

Here comes the first mass market Android tablet and the first legitimate challenger to the Apple iPad. See why the Samsung Galaxy Tab could be a big hit, as well as the factors that could hold it back. Read more

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A look at some Windows Phone 7 apps (images) Microsoft today showed off several programs coming to Windows Phone 7 this year, including Twitter, Flixster, Netflix, and OpenTable. Here's a look at some of those apps. View on site
Sanyo Innuendo (photos) We still don't love the design concept, but the Sanyo Innuendo succeeds as a messaging phone with some multimedia. View on site
Motorola Charm (photos) If you can look past its design pitfalls, the Motorola Charm is an affordable and usable entry-level Android handheld. Android power users, on the other hand, may want to look elsewhere. View on site

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