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Smartphone Camera Face-Off: Seven Phones Put to the Test

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May 2, 2012
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Smartphone Camera Face-Off: Seven Phones Put to the Test Your next smartphone also wants to be your next point-and-shoot camera. We tested seven of the hottest smartphones available right now to see which took the best still images and video.
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Twitter Updates IPhone, Android Apps Twitter released updated iPhone and Android apps Thursday that make it easier for users to search and find new information.
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