The top 10 mobile stories of 2012 you don't want to forget | Mobile - CNET News

The top 10 mobile stories of 2012 you don't want to forget | Mobile - CNET News: "Google Android and its biggest device partner, Samsung, had a very good year as they surged ahead of Apple and the iPhone. Meanwhile other players in the mobile market, such as Microsoft, Nokia, and Research In Motion, still struggled to make a dent against Google and Apple. And the impending "spectrum crunch" has driven a bevvy of wheeling and dealing on the carrier side."

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What the end of Google Sync means to you | Macworld

What the end of Google Sync means to you | Macworld: "f you use Google’s services for email, calendars, and contacts, you're probably aware that there are several different ways to access your data. You can use your favorite browser to access the Web interface. If you prefer dedicated Mac or iOS client app, you can use any that work with the industry-standard IMAP or POP protocols to access email, with CalDAV to access calendars, or with CardDAV to access contacts. On iOS devices, you've also had the option of using Google Sync—Google’s implementation of the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync protocol—for all those kinds of data."

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Three New Year's resolutions for PC users | PCWorld

Three New Year's resolutions for PC users | PCWorld: "A new year is upon us, and that can mean only one thing: resolutions. For most folks, these tend to be of the "get in shape" or "quit smoking" variety. But if you're a PCWorld reader, consider adding some PC-specific resolutions to the mix."

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NimbleTV, a Slingbox-like service with no box, starts trials | TechHive

NimbleTV, a Slingbox-like service with no box, starts trials | TechHive: "NimbleTV is a service that streams cable or satellite TV to any Internet-connected device, including phones, tablets, laptops, and connected televisions. After being announced in April, NimbleTV has begun a small beta rollout in New York, according to All Things Digital."

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