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Windows Phone 7 goes on sale today in the US

Following releases abroad, Microsoft's Window Phone 7 debuts in the US market.

Happy third birthday, Android: A timeline of Google’s mobile offspring

Before you know it, they're all grown up. Android celebrates it's third year on the market, and in such a short time, Google's open source platform has certainly grown.

Citigroup and Bank of America defecting from BlackBerry?

RIM's BlackBerry smartphones have long dominated the world of corporate users, but now rumor has both Citigroup and Bank of America are looking into iPhone and Android models - on the same day RIM lost Dell employees to Windows Phone 7.

Dell moves 25,000 employees off BlackBerry onto Dell phone

Dell is dumping 25,000 BlackBerry phones and switching its employees over to its new Windows-powered Dell Venue Pro.

Google Instant available on Android and iPhone

Google Instant is now available for iOS 4 and Android 2.2 devices, and it works pretty well!

Groupon makes it easier for merchants track coupons, gain analytics

Groupon has debuted a mobile redemption-tracking app. Available as a free download in the Android Marketplace and soon in the Apple App Store, the Merchant App allows staff to scan and verify Groupons using their device’s camera.

Twitter for Android updated to catch up to iPhone app

Twitter has made a variety of improvements to its Android app, bringing it up to par with its popular iPhone app.

Nielsen, comScore say RIM still leads smartphone pack

New reports from comScore and Nielsen show RIM is still the market leader in smartphones...but Android is coming on strong.

Archos now shipping 4.3- and 7-inch Android tablets

Archos is now shipping its 4.3- and 7-inch Android-powered tablets in the U.S. and Europe... and prices start at $249.

BlackBerry’s App World: Can it ever catch up to Apple, Android?

What RIM needs to do to improve its BlackBerry App World online store and compete with Apple and Android.

New WD app lets Android users remotely view photos on a PC

Western Digital announced the release of its new photo sharing app, allowing users to remotely view photos from a PC on an Android device.

Google offers cash rewards for finding security loopholes

Google will entice hackers to scour its domains searching for security flaws with cash rewards.

Lookout Premium to offer smartphone security, remote wipes

Lookout Premium will be able to locate lost phones, lock them or wipe them, backup data...and offer a security profile of installed apps.

GM releases mobile app that unlocks your car, honks

Owners of 2011 Chevrolet cars are in for a treat. Drivers can now access their vehicle information and OnStar services right from their smart phones.

Apple is bestselling smartphone, Android most popular OS

New research from Canalys shows Apple's iPhone as the most popular smartphone in the US, but Google Android is the most popular mobile operating system.