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Steve Jobs resigns as Apple CEO

Steve Jobs has resigned as CEO of Apple, handing the reins of the company he founded to Tim Cook. In a letter to the board, Jobs wrote, “I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first …

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EU Galaxy Tab injunction suspended, claims of altered evidence

Samsung has been granted a minor reprieve in its Galaxy Tab 10.1 patent dispute with Apple in Europe, with the German court suspending a temporary injunction on European sales and promotion for all countries in the region, except for Germany itself. The altered image of the Galaxy Tab, showing it with dimensions closer to Apple’s iPad than in reality. (Credit: …

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Now Steve Jobs has gone, who’s in charge at Apple?

Now Steve Jobs has resigned from Apple, the spotlight has turned to the people still toiling away at Apple HQ in Cupertino. The company is so closely identified with its iconic figurehead and uberboss, can those assuming the reins measure up to Steve’s success? So read on and say hello to Tim Cook, Jony Ive, Phil Schiller and the rest …

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Windows Phone Mango to support front

Back in May, Microsoft teased that the Windows Phone Mango update would bring more than 500 new features to the mobile operating system. We’ve already seen more of the major changes during our Windows Phone 7.5 preview, but it looks like more goodies are to come, including support for front-facing cameras and Internet sharing. According to the site Windows Phone …

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Samsung Gravity TXT T-Mobile T-Mobile announced a new messaging phone today called the Samsung Gravity TXT. It looks like a successor to the Samsung Gravity 3, with the same slider-QWERTY form factor. Features are fairly basic, and include a 2-megapixel camera, GPS, 3G, support for Microsoft ActiveSync in e-mail, and Bluetooth. (Via T-Mobile’s Twitter account)

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Nokia goes small, bright, and loud with new smartphones

In addition to detailing its upcoming Symbian Belle operating system, Nokia introduced three new smartphones today, the Nokia 600, Nokia 700, and Nokia 701. The trio is expected to ship in Q3, and will all run the new operating system, but each comes with its own claim to fame. Nokia 600 The Nokia 600 is being touted as the company’s …

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BBC 3G survey shows poor UK coverage

The BBC has published the results of its UK 3G coverage survey, and the results, somewhat unsurprisingly, are pretty dismal. Those taking part in the survey were only able to grab a 3G signal 75 per cent of the time on average. Despite operator claims that 90 per cent of the UK enjoys 3G coverage, those who took part in …

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Logitech unveils joystick, folding keyboard for iPad

The Logitech Fold-Up Keyboard for iPad 2 offers a full-size set of keys. Logitech Here at CNET, we’re big fans of Logitech’s Keyboard Case by Zagg–though we kind of wish it had wider, roomier keys. Like most iPad keyboards, it’s on the cramped side. Good news for the fat-fingered: Logitech’s new Fold-Up Keyboard for iPad offers a full-size set of …

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Android malware up 76 percent, nonexistent on iOS

McAfee A recent study has found that Apple’s iOS is still untouched by malware, whereas users who choose Google’s Android platform are 76 percent more likely to encounter funky software, making it the most susceptible mobile operating system in the world. McAfee’s Threat Report for the second quarter of 2011 outlined the issues facing mobile OS developers. It seems as …

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