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Three new Nokias, no (a)MeeGos

Nokia took the wraps off a trio of new phones today, the C3, C6 and E5, three new phones running variations on Nokia’s existing Series 60 platform. While the lack of either Symbian^3 or MeeGo platforms may disappoint some, the focus on social messaging and the inclusion of QWERTY keyboards in all three models is …

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What I want from the Evo 4G

Now playing: Watch this: HTC Evo 4G (Sprint) 2:08 Excuse me for being a little anxious, but I can’t wait for the HTC Evo 4G to go on sale. I got to handle Sprint’s first WiMax cell phone at CTIA last month and liked what I saw immediately. Sure, you can argue that its hardware isn’t so different from the …

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Just who will love the Kins?

It was clear from the start of Monday’s press conference that Microsoft is after a certain user group with its new Kin phones. The event was held in a nightclub; the introductory video featured young hipsters waxing about the joys of Facebook; and the food spread featured hamburger sliders and French fries served in paper cones. And once we learned …

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Gmail redesigns its message window for Android, iPhone, iPad

Google is continuing the slow and steady march of improvements to its Android-, iPhone-, and now iPad-optimized site. On Tuesday, the company pushed out a handful of small changes to the way Gmail.com handles new messages. An update to Gmail.com for Android and iPhone lets you quickly add, remove, and manage contacts in the compose screen. Screenshot by Jessica Dolcourt/CNET …

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Sony Ericsson puts own spin on social media phones

The parade of “social media” phones continues this week as Sony Ericsson joins Microsoft and Nokia in unveiling two devices aimed at the text-happy set. The latest members of the Walkman family, the Sony Ericsson Zylo and Spiro, combine the usual music player with dedicated Facebook and Twitter apps in slider designs. Sony Ericsson Spiro and Zylo (photos) +4 more …

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Report: Palm putting itself up for sale

Palm is putting itself on the block and starting its search for bidders as early as this week, according to Bloomberg. Who is on the short list of potential buyers? It’s not Google, but close enough: HTC. That makes sense because buying Palm could save HTC in Apple’s patent infringement lawsuit. How? HTC may find in Palm the patent portfolio …

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FCC says hello to Samsung Galaxy S

Samsung Galaxy S Kent German/CNET The Samsung Galaxy S was one of the highlights from CTIA this year, so we don’t blame you if you’re waiting for it to hit stores. Unfortunately, we still don’t have an official release date, but the Galaxy S took another step toward reality Sunday when it dropped by the Federal Communication Commission for a …

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Hands on with the Kin One and Two

On Monday, Microsoft finally took the wraps off of Project Pink and revealed two new phones targeted toward the younger generation of social butterflies. The Kin One and the Kin Two will be available from Verizon Wireless starting next month, and, as CNET Reporter Ina Fried states, the phones are for men and women anywhere between the ages of 15 …

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