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21 September 2011
News: Strangeloop enables faster downloads for Apple, Android, Microsoft smartphones

Strangeloop is coming out with a Web-site optimizer that speeds up page builds on mobile devices based on Apple, Android and Microsoft operating systems.
News: Samsung Galaxy S II Lands on AT&T October 4

AT&T customers are getting some galactic love with the arrival of the Samsung Galaxy S II on the carrier’s “4G” HSPA+ network. The Samsung Galaxy S II has been out in Europe for a few months now and the Sprint version, the Epic Touch 4G, has been out since September 16.
Opinion: Google+ Social Networking Now Open to Everyone

Google opened the gates to its social network, Google+, to everyone today and rolled out more than a dozen new features to the service, many of them aimed at mobile phone users.
Charm-laden HTC Rhyme launches on O2 in the UK

HTC's latest Google Android smartphone, the HTC Rhyme, will be offered on the O2 network in the UK and will be available in a distinctive plum colour that seems to be pitched at ladies. It has a 3.7in capacitive touchscreen, a 1GHz processor, 4GB of RAM and a Charm accessory to discreetly alert you to incoming calls
News: Trend Micro launches Titanium Tablet Security for Android

Trend Micro has unveiled Titanium Tablet Security for Android, security software designed for both smartphones and tablet PCs that run Google's Android OS.
20 September 2011
News: Patent madness! A timeline of the Android patent wars

How Android has gotten the entire mobile industry to sue itself.
Opinion: Verizon Sells 4G Android Phone for $100

If expensive handsets were holding you back from jumping on the 4G bandwagon, Verizon has a treat for you. The carrier is introducing the Pantech Breakout Android 2.3 smartphone running on its 4G network, a device that will cost you only $100 with a two-year contract.
News: Windows 8, Android to fight Apple iPad 3

Android tablets and Windows 8 tablets are forecast to take the mobile battle to Apple's iPad 3 in 2012.
News: Amazon's App Store for Android live in the UK?

Amazon's app store for Android appears to have gone live in the UK. A number of UK-based customer have reported being able to access the store, as have users in Australia, India and The Netherlands.
How-Tos: How to use Facebook Messenger

Facebook has finally given Brits the ability to access its Messenger app
Feature: Five of the best free fitness-related Android apps

As well as letting you keep in contact on the go, and even listen to music or watch videos, your smartphone can even help you in your quest to become fit and healthy.
19 September 2011
Opinion: Get an Early Taste of Firefox for Android Tablets

A few weeks ago Mozilla mobile user interface designer Ian Barlow posted some tantalizing mockups of the upcoming Firefox version tailored to Android tablets, but the software wasn't actually available to download at the time.
News: Appcelerator opens mobile marketplace for developers

Appcelerator, whose Titanium platform is used to develop cross-platform apps for smartphones and tablets, has opened Open Mobile Marketplace, a store where developers can download modules to expand the functionality of Titanium and more easily add features to their apps, the company said on Monday.
News: Facebook Messenger for iPhone and Android hits the UK

Facebook’s Messenger app, which is hoping to rival BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) and Apple's iMessage, has been made available to Brits.
How-Tos: How to stop your PC's Windows clock losing time

Does your PC keep perfect time? If not, our Helproom Expert's advice is for you.
News: Google expands languages supported by Voice Actions for Android

Google has expanded Voice Actions for Android to support British English, French, Italian, German and Spanish.
17 September 2011
Opinion: PlayBook Software Update to Finally Add Native Email

Research In Motion is looking to add more punch to its PlayBook tablet -- along with competitive pricing -- to spur sales.
16 September 2011
Opinion: Apps Created for Android, iPhone May Top 1 Million

A milestone was hit today in the market for smartphone apps. There may be a million of them out there.
Acer Iconia Tab A100 tablet

Acer has started UK sales of its shrunk-down Iconia Android tablet. The Acer Iconia A100 is a 7in screen tablet that comes in 8GB and 16GB iterations and runs the Google Android 3.2 – the latest tweak to the Honeycomb operating system. Pricing starts at £249.
Opinion: Google Reportedly Working on Flipboard App Rival

Google will soon launch a social news magazine for iPads and Android tablets called Propeller, according to reports. The app would compete with the popular Flipboard app on the iPad, which Google tried to buy but its offer was refused.