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IPhone hits 17% smartphone share, passed by BlackBerry

Electronista  Nov 06 09

Apple gained market share in the summer but slipped in the face of tougher competition, according to new IDC data. The iPhone's share of smartphones grew from 16.6 percent to 17.1 percent during the quarter but was overtaken by Research in Motion's record BlackBerry sales, which pushed it above Apple from 14.6 percent to 19 percent. The reversal is credited to the BlackBerry's wider distribution and the launch of a pair of key phones, the Tour and the Curve 8520.... Full story...

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Sony rolls PSP with Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker bundle

Electronista  2 hours ago

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Electronista  3 hours ago

Google today officially updated the Nexus One to support the 850MHz 3G band. The new version puts the range-topping Android device on AT&T's 3G for the first time and also supports use on Bell, Rogers and Telus in Canada.

Microsoft delivers webcams with 720p, dynamic color

Electronista  4 hours ago

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX to cost less than feared?

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