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Apple iOS 6 vs. Android vs. Windows Phone (Comparison Chart) New maps, an improved browser, and a smarter Siri are just some of the improvements that Apple has announced for iOS 6. We look at how these new features stack up against Microsoft and Android's offerings. Share: Smartphones 2012: The Best Are Yet to Come Thinking about buying a new mobile phone? You may want to hold off, once you see the amazing array of phone options arriving later this year. Share: Virgin Mobile iPhone 4S vs. Carrier Deals (Comparison Chart) Virgin Mobile is the second U.S. carrier to offer prepaid iPhone plans, which could save you more than $500 over the lifetime of the phone compared to the big three carriers. Share: Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 Review: Great All-Around Android Player Take the phone out of a top-notch Samsung phone and you get the Galaxy Player 4.2. It's an excellent media player and casual gaming device wrapped up in one of the nicest packages to date. Share: Android's Smartphone Market Share Likely to Peak This Year, Says IDC Google's Android will still be the king of smartphone OSes in four years, but its market share will erode as Windows Phone takes off, according to a report from... Share: Nokia Hopes to Boost Sales With Trio of Touchscreen Feature Phones Nokia has launched three new advanced feature phones with touchscreens offering a "smartphone-like" experience, the company said on Wednesday. Share: Emergency Mobile Phone Runs on Single AA Battery, Stows for 15 Years The phone doesn't have a charging port, or any ports at all. It doesn't even have a screen. Share: ScanBooth Turns Your Phone Into a Scanner This Kickstarter project keeps your smartphone in the perfect position for taking scan-quality photos of documents. Share: How many smartphones are in use? The explosive growth of Internet users, devices, and apps is creating demand for more IP addresses. 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