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OKCupid’s Crazy Blind Date aims to ease those lonely, lonely nights

Feeling lonely? OKCupid might have a solution for you. Or it might set you up on the worst date you've ever had. That's the risk you'll take with Crazy Blind Date, the new mobile app from OKCupid. Information about your date is limited and pictures are scrambled, so it's up to you to make the most of it.

Apps and updates worth downloading: eBay, Fitocracy, Noble Nutlings, and more

Before you get too excited about all the new devices announced at CES 2013, make sure that you're getting the most out of your current phone or tablet. Load it up with some of the best apps and updates from this week including EBay, Fitocracy, Bloom.fm, and Noble Nutlings.

ZTE bringing phones running Mozilla OS to Europe

Mozilla's mobile operating system appears as though it's almost ready to meet the public. ZTE, a Chinese phone manufacturer, would like to escort the new OS along the way. The first stop is Europe, where ZTE and Mozilla hope to have phones available this year.

T-Mobile becomes first carrier to offer HD Voice, shows it off with MLB partnership

T-Mobile made some major announcements during CES 2013. The first was a partnership with Major League Baseball, the sport's first such deal in 15 years. The second is will bring HD Voice to the bullpens at MLB stadiums and 4G enabled smartphones.

T-Mobile claims title of ‘Uncarrier’ and reveals unlimited 4G contracts and LTE expansion

T-Mobile made some noise at its CES 2013 press conference. We hope it amounts to be a bit more than just that talk. Unlimited data plans with no annual contract, expanded LTE coverage, and a new attitude as the "Uncarrier" are among the highlights of the company's CES event.

Apple may be making a less expensive version of the iPhone

Apple is making news even though it's not at CES 2013. The Cupertino company grabbed the spotlight by announcing its intentions to make a cheaper iPhone. It will likely be available later this year, though a date and price is still unknown.

Huawei makes its first Windows Phone, the Ascend W1

Huawei's Ascend W1 trots out with a 4-inch LCD and dual-core processor, and unlike many of the Chinese company's devices, is destined for United States later this year.

Acer announces new 7-inch tablet, the Iconia B1-A71

The Iconia B1-A71 will be priced at under $150 and will ship with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.
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Ascend Mate vs Galaxy Note 2: Spec showdown

Watch out Samsung Galaxy Note 2, there's a new phablet in town. Well, not yet, but when the Huawei Ascend Mate makes its way to market, it'll be the biggest screen on a phone to date. All 6.1-inches of the Ascend Mate's display will challenge the Galaxy Note 2 for phablet supremacy.
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Ascend D2 vs. Galaxy S3 vs. Droid DNA: Spec showdown

If you're going to compete, you might as well compete with the best. Huawei is ready to make its mark in the upper echelon of the smartphone market. It's entrant is the Ascend D2, a 5-inch phone with a gorgeous display. We put it up against the Galaxy S3 and Droid DNA to see who comes out on top.

Sony’s SideView app for Android delivers a ‘second screen’ experience

Sony's SideView app for Android pairs with Sony TVs and home theater equipment to deliver information related to what you're watching, right on your phone or tablet.
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Huawei declares phablet warfare, introduces Ascend Mate

Let the war of the giant screens begin. Huawei went big--real big--with the Ascend Mate.
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Nvidia’s Project Shield handheld takes PC games on the go

Nvidia's Project Shield will play both native Android games and PC games streamed from GeForce-equipped computers, displaying them on its 5-inch screen or on big-screen TVs via HDMI.

AcerCloud, Acer’s cloud computing solution, gets iOS support and Remote Access

AcerCloud, the cloud storage option that allows users to treat their home PC like a cloud-based hard drive, will be available for iOS later this month.

Nvidia unveils Tegra 4, the “world’s fastest mobile processor”

Nvidia didn't shock anyone by revealing the Tegra 4 processor for mobile devices, but that doesn't mean it didn't wow people. With 72 GPU cores, the Tegra 4 is the fastest mobile processor to date. Demos to show off speed and capabilities impressed and displayed its true power.

Vizio’s first Windows tablet makes debut with 11.6-inch screen

The first Windows 8 tablet made by Vizio has made its debut. The Vizio Tablet PC will pack a punch with an AMD processor and a 1080p display that will make the most of the sizable 11.6-inch screen.

Apps and updates worth downloading: Facebook Messenger, Cycloramic, Final Fantasy II, and more

Deck out your new phone or tablet with apps to use while you're un-decking the halls and recovering from the holidays. Facebook Messenger and Skype get updates, get a new app to manage your tasks or replace your keyboard, and relive classic games like Final Fantasy and Metal Slug on new platforms.

Weekly mobile news wrap: New Year’s Resolution edition

We all have our New Year's Resolutions, most of which we will inevitably dump before we even flip over the calendar to reach February. Mobile companies aren't excluded from this tradition, so let's guess their resolutions while we take a look back at the news of the week.

Welcome our robot overlords: U.S. has more internet-enabled devices than people

Is it possible to be too connected? The U.S. says no, as internet-enabled devices now outnumber people in the country. Smartphones and tablets are leading the way in what is clearly the biggest sign of the singularity we've seen yet.

It’s retro: Polaroid prepares Fotobar store for printing photos from smartphones

Sick of just being a name associated with old, out-of-date means of photography, Polaroid may have found a way back into the fray. A plan to open retail stores where consumers can edit and print out photos from their smartphones and online services will begin next month, with the first store opening in Florida.
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Here are all the apps Santa forgot to put on your new phone or tablet

2012 very well may have been the year of the filled up hard drives for mobile users. There were a ton of great apps on every platform to keep us swiping and tapping away. We've compiled some of our favorite apps of the year, including Sparrow, Figure, City Lens, and more.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Review (iPhone, iPad)

Most gamers remember the first time they played a Grand Theft Auto title. It was eye opening as it introduced players to an open world or crime. It's weird to think a game that was on consoles 10 years ago is on a mobile platform, but now gamers can revisit the '80's with Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.
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Google Maps iOS vs. Apple Maps: An In-depth comparison

Google Maps is finally back and available for download on iOS. Since the switch to iOS 6, Apple's first-party created Maps app has been the default for navigation on Apple's mobile devices. With Google Maps now available again, will it be able to reclaim its throne?

Hands on: Skype finally comes to Android tablets, for better and worse

The Android version of Skype's mobile app has been updated to include a login option for Microsoft account owners, a new audio codec, and a fresh look on Android tablets. While most of these features confirm Skype's dominance, it doesn't quite fit for seven-inch tablet users.

Hands on: Rhapsody is still around, Android app gets new look and features

Rhapsody is still around and offering its streaming music service. In its most recent update to its Android app, Rhapsody revealed a new look and new functionality. The biggest draw, Replay, is a beta feature that suggests music based on time-specific listening tendencies.

Hands On: Sony goes back to basics, brings e-book ‘Reader’ app to iOS

Sony might not be the first name you think of when you think written word, but it would like to be. The multimedia giant is bringing its e-book Reader app to iOS devices so Apple users can get the Sony Reader experience. We go hands on to see if its worthwhile.

Weekly mobile wrap: Hurricane and Halloween edition

Hurricane Sandy knocked out power on the East Coast, but it couldn't knock the wind out of the sails of mobile's top competitors. Microsoft unveils Windows Phone 8, Google releases its upcoming lineup, Apple is put in time out, and more in this week's Weekly mobile wrap.

Mobile weekly wrap-up: The five stages of grief edition

Apple may want to trademark the hashtag #iPhoneProblems, Microsoft is sitting pretty before the Windows Phone 8 launch, and Sprint's just happy someone might like them. That and more in this week's mobile wrap.

Hands On: Rovio’s Bad Piggies has that addictive Angry Birds magic

Rovio continues to expand the world of Angry Birds with an entirely new series that focuses on the bad guys. Bad Piggies is a fresh start in a familiar world.
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Best Nook Tablet Games

The Nook Tablet may not be the most popular tablet on the market, but there are a plethora of fun and addicting games available for Barnes & Noble's ereader. Check out our guide to the best Nook Tablet games.
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Best Nook Tablet Apps

The Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet might be less popular than other Android tablets and the iPad, but nevertheless there are lots of apps available for this versatile tablet.

Mobile Weekly Wrap: Easy app access and Blackberry’s comeback attempt

Google enters the patent battle, Blackberry lays low, and some awesome apps find new homes in this week's Mobile Weekly Wrap.
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Best NFL Football apps

It’s almost time for kick-off. The grass is cut, the lines painted across the field, the benches and chairs wiped down — though if everything goes right, there won’t be many butts in the seats. Players are finishing up their training regimen, coaches are fine tuning the play books, fans are practicing their chants and […]

Adding up GoSum, an educational tool disguised as a game [Interview]

Some games serve a greater purpose than just entertainment. We interview the creator of GoSum, a game that turns math into a competition.

LG Nitro HD owners, you’ve been blessed with Android 4.0

LG and AT&T have announced that Nitro HD owners will receive Android 4.0 on July 31. We've got a link to download.

Parallel Zombies interview: We speak with PerBlue about its GPS-enabled zombie slasher for Android

We interview the folks at PerBlue, the developer behind Parallel Zombies, a new GPS-enabled Android game that pits you against the undead.