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It's the best of times to be a smartphone buyer. The competition is cutthroat, innovation reigns and multiple companies are vying for attention. The smartphone market is developing rapidly and arguably the most interesting tech sector to watch.
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2013: The year of the Ubuntu Linux tablet and smartphone?
Canonical appears to be getting ready to release a fully touch-enabled Ubuntu Linux operating system. Will Ubuntu tablets and smartphones be far behind?
IOGEAR Ultra Capacity Mobile Power Station provides a whopping 11,000 mAh
More and more mobile devices have integrated batteries so the only way to top them off on the go is to plug in to an outlet or mobile power station. The new IOGEAR Ultra Capacity Mobile Power Station, aka The 10K, provides plenty of capacity for your tablet or smartphone.
2012's 5 Most popular Linux stories
From Goobuntu to Mint to Windows 8, the un-Linux, here are the year's most popular Linux stories.
Samsung sells over 10M Galaxy devices in India
Korean electronics giant says more than 10 million Galaxy devices have been sold since these products made their debut in 2010, making Samsung the top smartphone manufacturer in India.
Global semicon revenues to hit $319B in 2013
IDC predicts smartphones, tablets and ongoing transition to 3G networks in developing markets will spur the industry upward from its sub-1 percent growth in 2012.
Hon Hai launches online shopping platform in Taiwan
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer unveils its first online shopping site domestically, and will promote its 60-inch TVs and Musn-branded phones, as well as Sharp's Aquos smartphones.
2012's Top five Linux stories with one big conclusion
2012 was a very quiet, but very successful year for Linux. How successful? The most popular end-user operating system is now Linux.
Samsung requests US ban on Ericsson products
Request comes in response to Ericsson's earlier request that U.S. International Trade Commission ban some of Samsung's products amid the ongoing patent dispute between both vendors.
Nokia signs $321M deal with 360buy
Finnish handset maker will sell its smartphones directly on the Chinese e-commerce platform in a bid to boost sales and market presence in China.
Uncovering the smartphone: a year 10 perspective
Students at North Sydney Girls High School recently spent six weeks away from normal classes to work on projects of their choice that were somehow related to the smartphone.
Year in Review: Best of Tech Broiler 2012
These were the articles from my column that inspired you the most this year. Surprise, surprise, it was all about Mobility and Tablets.
WSJ: Google, Motorola challenging Apple, Samsung with 'X phone'
Google's strategy for Motorola Mobility is beginning to unfold as reports of a "marquee handset" is on the way.
Some Windows Phone 8 devices get updated and more Microsoft news of the week
In this Microsoft news roundup, we talk 'Portico' for Windows Phone 8; features deprecated with Outlook 2013; HTC Windows RT tablet rumors; and new Windows Azure updates.
RIM's easy money will disappear with BlackBerry 10
RIM's service fee cash cow is going to slim down, but may not fall off a cliff due to international subscribers. Did RIM trade fees for carrier support?
My tech purchases of 2012, how they fared
I spend far too much money on tech purchases and this year was no exception. Here I recount the purchases made in 2012 and how they held up over time.