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After years of trailing Apple in the music player race, Microsoft has decided to dump the Zune media player. The company will instead focus on integrating Zune software into Windows Phone 7 and XBox 360. Good move? Microsoft never does well at consumer products so they might as well just focus on enterprise as far as I’m concerned.

Did you watch the #iPad 2 event the other day? Steve Jobs showed up to makes his customary pitch that everyone needs the new product. He also played some videos for the crowd, but I don’t remember seeing this one. Check it out and see what you think. Should this have the been the official #iPad 2 promo?…]]>

It looks like everyone likes Angry Birds, not just #iOS users. The #android version of the popular #iOS game was released and it’s a hit. The free #android version has been downloaded 30 million times according to Rovio’s Peter Vesterbacka.That’s a huge number of people playing the same game. The best part is that people stay interested in the g…]]>

Yep, you read the title right. The #Palm Pre 2 should never have been released because it’s not ready for the public. It is hands down the worst, most buggy phone I’ve ever used. It’s worse than beta software. The hardware is nice, but the OS is so buggy I would consider it alpha level. I had a #Palm Pre on launch day and have been a fan. I’m …]]>

Anyone who reads this site regularly knows I’ve experienced a ton of #webos 2.0 bugs. I’ve talked to all levels of support at #Palm and there’s just no getting around it. #webos 2.0 is not ready for prime time. I’ll have more on that later, but one of the most frustrating bugs is the Touchstone charge looping notifications at you. It just keeps…]]>

The #blackberry PlayBook will be launching just in time for tax day. According to BGR, several sources have confirmed that RIM’s first tablet will launch on April 10. Interestingly, the OS will have been upgraded since production so BGR says when you open the box you’ll be prompted to update the device to a new version of the OS….]]>

#Apple has unveiled the #iPad 2, and Steve Jobs showed up for the announcement. The new #iPad is 15% lighter, 1/3 thinner, and comes with the new A5 dual core CPU. It will hit the shelves on March 11.The new #iPad 2 comes with a custom made smart cover that is attached magnetically to the #iPad. Head on over to #Apple’s website and watch the vid…]]>

The #android 2.3 Gingerbread update for the Nexus One has been out for about a week now, and it’s even going out OTA. Nexus One owners were rejoicing at the news until they found out that the update can greak Google Voice. Hopefully, Google will fix the issue soon, but if you can’t wait for Google uninstall GV. Then go get the old Google Voice ….]]>

It looks like #android users will finally get one of the most popular games for #iOS devices. Cut the Rope is coming to #android. Cut the Rope is an addictive game and frankly, I think it’s better than Angry Birds, especially if you play it on an #iPad. These games don’t have quite the “pop” on #android devices as they do on #iOS devices, but if…]]>

Kara Swisher, of Boom Town, thinks Steve Jobs might make an appearance at tomorrow’s #iPad 2 event. In fact, she claims he’s “definitely” considering it. According to several sources close to the situation, #Apple CEO Steve Jobs