Thursday, March 1, 2012

AT&T relents on 'unlimited data' plan limits - Boston.com


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AT&T relents on 'unlimited data' plan limits
Boston.com
AT&T Inc. backed away from an unpopular service policy after smartphone subscribers complained that the company placed unreasonable limits on its “unlimited data'' plans. The cellphone company said Thursday that it will slow down service for “unlimited ...
Revising the Limits for the UnlimitedNew York Times
AT&T Ends All-You-Can-EatWall Street Journal
AT&T gives in on data-limit complaintsDetroit Free Press
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Android phones can copy photos, post them online - Boston Globe


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Android phones can copy photos, post them online
Boston Globe
By New York Times Developers who make applications for Apple mobile devices have access to a person's entire photo library as long as that person allows the app to use location data, as The New York Times reported this week. It turns out that Google, ...
iOS loophole gives developers access to photos, sources say a fix is comingThe Verge
Report: Android Vulnerable to Photo Snooping, TooPC Magazine
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The long wait ends: Canon 5D Mark III (hands on) - CNET


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The long wait ends: Canon 5D Mark III (hands on)
CNET
by Lori Grunin March 1, 2012 9:01 PM PST Follow @loricnet On the 25th anniversary of its EOS system, Canon finally announces the long-awaited update to its full-frame 5D Mark II dSLR. It's packed with capabilities for both still and video shooters, ...
It's Here: The Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIWired News
Canon EOS 5D Mark III: Video Chompin, Darkness Slaying, Digital Single Reflex ...Gizmodo
Canon announces EOS 5D Mark III: 22.3MP full-frame sensor, 6 fps, 102400 max ...Engadget
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Five ways Windows 8 is better - CNN International


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Five ways Windows 8 is better
CNN International
By Christina Bonnington, WIRED (WIRED) -- When Microsoft revealed the "consumer preview" of Windows 8 on Wednesday, it didn't just give the world a glimpse at a new OS â€" it also showed us that it can be a leader in touch-based user interface design.
Windows 8 Consumer Preview hits 1 million downloads in one dayLos Angeles Times
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Windows 8 Consumer Preview hits 1 million downloads in one day - Los Angeles Times


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Windows 8 Consumer Preview hits 1 million downloads in one day
Los Angeles Times
By Nathan Olivarez-Giles Microsoft's Windows 8 Consumer Preview, in its first 24 hours after being released, was downloaded 1 million times. Not too bad for an operating system still in beta, not finished and not ready for a consumer retail shelf.
Five ways Windows 8 is betterCNN International
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Windows 8 Beta: Visual TourInformationWeek
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Guess who'd like to 'throttle' AT&T now? - CNET


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Guess who'd like to 'throttle' AT&T now?
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by Charles Cooper March 1, 2012 5:11 PM PST Follow @coopeydoop AT&T customers are a decidedly unhappy lot after hearing about policy change on throttling data speeds for subscribers with unlimited data plans. Under growing pressure from subscribers to ...
Revising the Limits for the UnlimitedNew York Times
AT&T changes throttling policy for heavy data usersUSA TODAY
AT&T Ends All-You-Can-EatWall Street Journal
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In iPad trademark case, no formal negotiations yet between Apple, Proview - Washington Post


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In iPad trademark case, no formal negotiations yet between Apple, Proview
Washington Post
March 1 (Bloomberg) -- A lawyer representing Proview International Holdings Ltd. in its dispute with Apple Inc. over the iPad trademark in China said he hopes the US company makes contact to begin settlement talks. Roger Xie said the two sides haven't ...
Windows 8 could leapfrog Android to be the true iPad competitorCNET
What Windows 8 Means for TabletsPCWorld (blog)
Rumor: Supposed iPad 3 digitizer photos leakedTechSpot
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Window Shopping: A Look at the Windows Store - PCWorld


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Window Shopping: A Look at the Windows Store
PCWorld
By Jared Newman, PCWorld Mar 1, 2012 3:41 PM Like Apple's iOS App Store and Google's Android Market, the Windows Store is a central location for browsing, purchasing, and downloading apps. But it's hardly an exact duplicate of its rivals.
Six Features That Make Windows 8 a Tablet ContenderBusinessWeek
Will Windows 8 Be the Next Vista?PC Magazine
Hands on with Windows Server 8 betaComputerworld
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Six Features That Make Windows 8 a Tablet Contender - BusinessWeek


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Six Features That Make Windows 8 a Tablet Contender
BusinessWeek
By Kevin C. Tofel on March 01, 2012 On Wednesday, Microsoft debuted its Windows 8 Consumer Preview at the Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona. The software, already available for download, may be the most important Windows release to date, ...
Will Windows 8 Be the Next Vista?PC Magazine
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Windows 8 Beta: Visual TourInformationWeek
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Will Windows 8 Be the Next Vista? - PC Magazine


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Will Windows 8 Be the Next Vista?
PC Magazine
It's inevitable since Windows 7 was considered a decent operating system--Windows 8 is going to be called crap, whether it is or not. By John C. Dvorak That headline was a question asked around the recent confab where Windows 8 was showcased yet again.
Windows XP slide continues; Mac OS X posts record gainComputerworld
For Microsoft, Windows 8 is a matter of survivalSydney Morning Herald
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Hands on with the Windows 8 Store - PC Magazine


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Hands on with the Windows 8 Store
PC Magazine
By Michael Muchmore With the launch of the Windows 8 Consumer Preview, we finally get a look at the Windows Storeâ€"Microsoft's answer to Apple's iOS and Mac App Stores. In its present form, the Windows Store only offers free software.
Windows XP slide continues; Mac OS X posts record gainComputerworld
Metro-fied Windows Server 8 Goes Big on CloudWired News
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Windows XP slide continues; Mac OS X posts record gain - Computerworld


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Windows XP slide continues; Mac OS X posts record gain
Computerworld
By Gregg Keizer Computerworld - On the heels of yesterday's launch of Windows 8's preview, new statistics show that Microsoft's decade-old Windows XP again plummeted in usage share and will be surpassed by Windows 7 in June.
Hands on with the Windows StorePC Magazine
Metro-fied Windows Server 8 Goes Big on CloudWired News
Windows Server 8 beta ready for downloadRegister
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Hands on with Windows Server 8 beta - Computerworld


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Hands on with Windows Server 8 beta
Computerworld
By Jonathan Hassell Computerworld - Leap Day brought with it the chance to download the beta release of the next version of Microsoft's server platform, along with the Windows 8 Consumer Preview and first looks at the next versions of the company's ...
Microsoft Releases Windows Server 8 BetaPCWorld
Windows 8 Beta: Visual TourInformationWeek
Windows 8, the Missing Piece: HardwareNew York Times (blog)
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Report: Apple's 7.85-inch 'iPad mini' due later this year - Fox News


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Report: Apple's 7.85-inch 'iPad mini' due later this year
Fox News
Is a smaller version iPad coming out?Apple Apple is reportedly planning to launch a smaller version of its popular iPad tablet that will enter production during the third quarter this year at the earliest. DigiTimes on Thursday reported that Apple's ...
Smaller IPad Prototypes 'Delivered to Apple'PCWorld
Apple To Begin Production Of 7.85 Inch iPad Later This Year Sources SayForbes
Purported 'iPad 3' front panels show identically placed home button and cameraApple Insider
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Windows 8 Beta: Visual Tour - InformationWeek


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Windows 8 Beta: Visual Tour
InformationWeek
Fritz Nelson 03/01/2012 Take a closer look at Microsoft's radically revamped Windows 8 OS, out now in a consumer preview version. Here's the lowdown on features, apps, hardware, and more. Microsoft unveiled the consumer preview of its Windows 8 ...
Microsoft Releases Windows Server '8' BetaPC Magazine
Windows Server 8 beta available for downloadThe Seattle Times
XP loses ground to Windows 7 but still top OSCNET
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XP loses ground to Windows 7 but still top OS - CNET


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XP loses ground to Windows 7 but still top OS
CNET
by Lance Whitney March 1, 2012 8:04 AM PST Follow @lancewhit The 10-year-old operating system saw its market share drop in February but it still commands a leading 45 percent of the operating system world. Looking at OS stats for February, ...
Explosion of free messaging services force mobile carriers to try to fight backWashington Post
Windows 8 Consumer Preview: Video Hands OnPC Magazine
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Windows 8 Consumer Preview: Video Hands On - PC Magazine


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Windows 8 Consumer Preview: Video Hands On
PC Magazine
By Michael Muchmore Windows 8 occupies a unique place in the realm of operating systems: It's the first major attempt at system software that's equally comfortable in mobile devices and desktop computers boasting keyboard and mouse.
Windows 8 Consumer Preview videos now onlineCNET
Initial reaction positive as Microsoft shows off consumer test version of ...The Seattle Times
Windows 8: 8 Things SMBs Should KnowInformationWeek
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Windows 8 Consumer Preview videos now online - CNET


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Windows 8 Consumer Preview videos now online
CNET
by Lance Whitney March 1, 2012 6:13 AM PST Follow @lancewhit Videos from yesterday's keynote and demos of Microsoft's Windows 8 beta, aka Consumer Preview, are now available online. Windows 8 takes the stage at Mobile World Congress.
Windows 8: 8 Things SMBs Should KnowInformationWeek
Initial reaction positive as Microsoft shows off consumer test version of ...The Seattle Times
Nvidia expects to do well in Windows-on-ARM raceComputerworld
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Windows 8: 8 Things SMBs Should Know - InformationWeek


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Windows 8: 8 Things SMBs Should Know
InformationWeek
Microsoft released the beta version of its much-revamped operating system for PCs and tablets. Here are some key facts for smaller companies. By Kevin Casey InformationWeek Just finished migrating to Windows 7? Then you might view the news that Windows ...
Nvidia expects to do well in Windows-on-ARM raceComputerworld
Telecoms groups fight back against free messagingThe Associated Press
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Windows 8: What you need to get started - Computerworld


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Windows 8: What you need to get started
Computerworld
By Gregg Keizer Computerworld - Early yesterday, Microsoft shipped the Consumer Preview for Windows 8, the drastically different refresh of the venerable operating system. Head Windows executive Steven Sinofsky took to a stage in Barcelona, ...
Telecoms groups fight back against free messagingThe Associated Press
Why Windows 8 will be good for your businessCBS News
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7.85-inch iPad coming in Q3? - CNET


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7.85-inch iPad coming in Q3?
CNET
By Vincent Chang on Mar 01, 2012 Even before next week's launch of the Apple iPad 3, the tablet is already passe, at least for the rumor-mongers. According to Digitimes, samples of a smaller 7.85-inch iPad have been delivered to Apple for verification ...
Looming iPad 3 launch sparks tablet trade-in stampedeComputerworld
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Windows 8 upgrade marks computing giant's long-awaited move into tablets - CNN


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Windows 8 upgrade marks computing giant's long-awaited move into tablets
CNN
Barcelona, Spain (CNN) -- Microsoft unveiled Windows 8 for public testing on Wednesday in the hope that it will help the brand win back some of the ground it has been losing to Apple and Google. The new operating system works on tablets as well as PCs ...
Microsoft opens doors to Metro app store for Windows 8Computerworld
Smartphones Have Led, and Desktops Will FollowNew York Times
Two Hours to Windows 8: An Upgrade DiaryPCWorld
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Apple's iPad 3 May Sport Dual Backlights & Mini iPads to Ship in Q3 - Patently Apple


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Apple's iPad 3 May Sport Dual Backlights & Mini iPads to Ship in Q3
Patently Apple
There are two new reports out this morning from DigiTimes worth noting. The first report states that Apple is expected to launch 16GB and 32GB iPad 3 models during their March seventh event. In addition to the iPad 3, Apple is also expected to unveil ...
Apple to unveil cheaper iPad 2Fudzilla
Looming iPad 3 launch sparks tablet trade-in stampedeComputerworld
iPad 3 is old news: 7.85-inch model due in Q3, says reportCNET
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iPad 3 is old news: 7.85-inch model due in Q3, says report - CNET


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iPad 3 is old news: 7.85-inch model due in Q3, says report
CNET
by Brooke Crothers February 29, 2012 10:09 PM PST Follow @mbrookec Enough about the iPad 3 already. The first iPad to come in a smaller size is due for production in the third quarter, an Asia-based report says. Apple is likely to begin production of a ...
iPad trade-in rush as launch of latest version approachesYahoo! Contributors Network
Rumor: Apple to unveil 8GB iPad 2 alongside 'iPad 3' on March 7Apple Insider
Looming iPad 3 launch sparks tablet trade-in stampedeComputerworld
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