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Google Android 2.2: Questions and Answers

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Google Android 2.2: Questions and Answers Google's next-generation Android operating system has arrived. Here's everything you need to know about Android 2.2 and what it'll do for you.
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Android 2.2: An Introduction Google's updated OS boasts Flash capabilities, a speed boost, and enterprise enhancements like Microsoft Exchange integration.
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Google Is Headed for Your TV Google partners with Sony and Intel to create Google TV. Sony says future TVs and Blu-ray players will run Google TV software.
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Googles Pac-Man Works on iPhone, iPad: Subtle Jab at Jobs? The playable Pac-Man on Google's home page looks like all fun and games, but it may be hiding a little dig at Apple.
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Social Networking Sites May Be Sharing Your Info with Advertisers Privacy loopholes continue to allow social networking sites to share users' info with advertisers.
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Google, Intel Work in Harmony in Logitech TV Box Logitechs Google TV companion box will ship this fall and incorporate Harmony software, which powers the companys popular universal remotes.
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The Empire Strikes Back Turns 30 Wondering how to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back? Check out how fans all over the Web have shown their devotion to this classic science fiction series.
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FCC Cites Industry Consolidation in Mobile Report UPDATE: Though the U.S. mobile wireless industry is becoming less competitive, commission draws fire for its inaction.
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iPad Makes Big Strides as E-reader Apple's iPad, while far more than an e-reader, is having a clear impact on the e-reader market, including the kind of content people are reading on it.
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