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Hands-On with Windows Phone 7

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October 27, 2010
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Hands-On with Windows Phone 7: Clean, Intuitive, But Missing Key Features The absence of features like copy/paste, third-party multitasking and Flash support could keep Windows Phone 7 from winning hearts and minds in its uphill battle against Android and Apple.
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Windows Phone 7's Success Depends on Its Apps If Microsoft can hit the sweet spot between Apple and Google when it comes to app development and distribution, the Windows Phone 7 might become a huge hit.
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Android Apps Hit 100K, Developers Not Going Wild Android announced today that its marketplace has over 100,000 apps--but Android developers are still disgruntled.
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Early Windows Phone 7 Apps Mimic the OS The first apps look great, but they may force you to do more scrolling and swiping than you'd like.
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Single Mom of Four Wins Windows Phone 7 App Contest Microsoft chose the winner of a Windows Phone 7 app contest.
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Samsung Fascinate: Another Excellent Android At last, a Samsung Galaxy S Android phone, the Fascinate, has come to Verizon ($200 with a two-year contract from Verizon).
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iPhone Security Flaw Allows Access to Contact Information Even when you've activated its passcode lock, your iPhone and its call data may not be as secure as you hoped: a newly revealed flaw lets strangers bypass the device's lock screen using the Emergency Call functionality.
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Teen Model Sues Apple Over Illicit iPhone App Pics A teen model is reportedly suing Apple for $1 million over steamy photos appearing on an iTunes App Store application.
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Android App: WaveSecure Use this app to remotely lock and track your lost phone, as well as to back up, wipe, and restore some of your private data.
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App: The Guardian for iPhone If there's a success story to be found among "old media" institutions adapting to the Internet Era, The Guardian must be it. The venerable British newspaper has evolved nicely, expanding its audience--and its coverage--to serve U.S. readers who went online seeking alternative news sources. Now The Guardian has moved into the mobile arena, with a $4 self-titled app that ranks among the best in the news business.
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Early Windows Phone 7 Apps Mimic the OS The first apps look great, but they may force you to do more scrolling and swiping than you'd like.
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