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Understanding the Level 3

Internet backbone provider Level 3 says that cable giant Comcast is threatening the openness of the Internet and Comcast is accusing Level 3 of trying to get a free ride on its network. Which one is right? Accusations between the two companies have been flying since the end of the day Monday. Level 3 has …

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Angry Birds Christmas to be a free update, screenshots leaked

In what looks like a fit of generosity worthy of Santa himself, Rovio is going to make Angry Birds Christmas available for free. Providing you’ve already downloaded Angry Birds Halloween for 59p, the Christmas edition is coming in the form of an update at no extra charge. Unfortunately for Android owners, this official Rovio tweet says it’s only coming to the iPod touch, …

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Vodafone slashes roaming fees for Euro jet

We know you Crave readers are a metropolitan bunch of jet-setting hommes and signoritas, bopping off to Frankfurt or Lisbon like most people get the bus to Asda. As such, you’re bound to be interested in Vodafone’s excellent new European roaming deals — just £2 for 25MB of mobile data, or £10 for 25MB every day. That’s still highway robbery, …

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Jigsaw and Nokia Situations apps use motion, GPS to detect what you’re up to

A new smart phone app called Jigsaw is being developed that detects what you’re doing by analysing inputs from your microphone, GPS and accelerometer. Due for release next year on the iPhone and Nokia Symbian devices, it might share that information on Facebook, or create records a doctor might be able to use in assessing your fitness, the New Scientist reports. The …

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Content ratings latest feature on Android Market

Last week the Android Market underwent some changes ahead of the impending Gingerbread announcement. No we can add another enhancement to the list: content ratings. Effective tomorrow, developers logging into the Android Market console will be required to rate their applications. Similar to the system used in video games or movies, the ratings will vary based on guidelines created by …

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Galaxy S froyo available on Optus, Virgin

Optus has confirmed that the Android 2.2 update for the Samsung Galaxy S has finally landed. A Galaxy S with the Froyo update. (Credit: CBSi) Following a tweet from a reader, Optus confirmed that the update is available. Users keen to update their phones can access the firmware using the Samsung Kies software suite. Users are urged to back up …

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Make AirPrint work with non

Like many users, I was pretty excited about iOS 4.2’s AirPrint feature–until I learned that it would work only with AirPrint-compatible printers. Sorry, but I’m not ditching my perfectly good laser and inkjet models just so I can beam the occasional photo or document from my iPhone. Fortunately, I don’t have to. Following some instructions over at news blog Javox, …

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Xperia X10 2.1 update: first look

Now playing: Watch this: Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 update 3:10 Sony Ericsson has started rolling out its update for the Xperia X10, upgrading the Android platform to version 2.1, as well as enhancing a few key features. The most noticeable adjustments can be seen on the lock screen and home screen. When you power on the phone you’ll now have …

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iOS 4.2.1 bugs causing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 issues

TiPb As Apple continues to make its case for the iPhone (and iOS) being a better business phone solution, bugs in iOS 4.2.1 are causing problems for people using Microsoft Exchange 2003. The issue arises specifically when using the Calendar App for events. When accepting or creating a calendar event invitation, users find that the invitation e-mail will not send …

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