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Why You Shouldn't Get a Smartphone Right Now

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July 25, 2012
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Why You Shouldn't Get a Smartphone Right Now There are many great smartphones to choose from, but if you get one before fall you may quickly regret that you didn't wait a few months.
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Refreshed iPhone May Feature Micro Dock Replacing the 30-pin dock connector now used in iOS devices with a 19-pin connector would be handy and a headache for accessories.
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Motorola Atrix HD Review: Dazzling Display, Low Price Considering this phone's big, bright display and fast processor, it is hard to believe that the Motorola Atrix HD is only $100.
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App Spotlight: MobileDay Lets You Join Conference Calls with Just One Tap Available for Android and iOS, this incredibly handy app makes it simple to dial into a call from your smartphone.
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iPhone Cases for All Kinds of Lifestyles If you want simplicity in your handset accessories, SmartWraps are the iPhone's equivalent of a sandwich bag: You put your phone in them and zip them shut to protect your handset from dust, sand, food smudges, and water splashes.
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Back Up and Manage Your Android Device Locally With Moborobo Windows application Moborobo helps you manage your Android smartphone.
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Microsoft's SwordFight App Could Be the Next Generation of Motion Gaming Microsoft's FAR sound-ranging scheme will allow for extremely accurate sword fights using nothing but two smartphones.
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Voice Over LTE Explained: Better Voice Quality Coming Soon to Your 4G Phone What exactly is VoLTE (Voice over LTE)? In ten quick questions, we explain it, telling you how it works, when it may arrive, and why you might want it.
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10 Great Android and iOS Travel Apps Whether at home or abroad, using your smartphone or tablet can make any vacation better. Here are ten travel apps that will help you smooth out preparations for your next trip.
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