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New Steam Mac games released

Fri, 21st May 2010
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Steam Mac platform expands with new games, following a successful launch that saw 1.5 million downloads of Portal.
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Tweetie 2 becomes Twitter for iPhone

Fri, 21st May 2010
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Twitter unveils Twitter for iPhone, rebranding the acclaimed Tweetie 2 app as its official iPhone application, now available for free.
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Antivirus launches for Mac OS X

Wed, 19th May 2010
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BitDefender unveils its inaugural Mac OS X antivirus, offering real-time protection and intelligent scanning to safeguard against malware.
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App review: Twitter

Wed, 19th May 2010
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Explore the world with the revamped Twitter app: Real-time updates, trending topics, and more! Sign up directly or browse without an account.
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Scammers use iPhone 4G as bait

Tue, 18th May 2010
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The promise of a free next generation iPhone being used to gather email addresses and other personal information.
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Chinese workers suing iPhone LCD supplier

Sun, 16th May 2010
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Forty-four workers plan to sue Apple supplier Wintek after being poisoned by a chemical used to clean the LCD screens used in iPhones and other Apple products.
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Facebook integration for next iPhone?

Sun, 16th May 2010
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Rumour has it that the iPhone OS 4 will feature stronger Facebook integration, including synced contacts and messaging.
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Dell tablet to launch in Europe

Sun, 16th May 2010
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Dell confirmed that its tablet is planned to launch next month in Europe, to be followed by a US launch later this year.
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App review: SnapTell

Sat, 15th May 2010
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SnapTell revolutionises shopping with a snap: instant ratings, prices, and info for books, DVDs, CDs, and games, directly to your mobile.
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Adobe: Apple could undermine the next web chapter

Fri, 14th May 2010
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Adobe rebukes Apple, championing open markets and freedom after Jobs critiques Flash, fearing Apple's stance could limit the web's future.
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Google working on iPad rival

Fri, 14th May 2010
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Verizon Wireless and Google are collaborating on a new tablet to rival Apple's iPad, says Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam. A release date remains undisclosed.
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Second iPhone 4G found - video

Thu, 13th May 2010
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After an Apple employee lost an iPhone 4G in a US bar last month, a second iPhone 4G has turned up in Vietnam.
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Google tablet confirmed by US carrier

Thu, 13th May 2010
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Google teams up with Verizon to bring an Android-powered tablet to market, aiming to challenge Apple's iPad dominance.
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Bento released for iPad

Thu, 13th May 2010
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Bento's personal database app launches on iPad, offering sync with desktop and a Filemaker Light experience, priced at $4.99.
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Apple calls out smartphone research

Wed, 12th May 2010
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Company questions research that says smartphones using Google's Android OS have surpassed iPhone sales in the US.
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Steam launches on Mac

Wed, 12th May 2010
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From May 12, Mac users join the Steam community, enjoying a global game download service with over 25M gamers worldwide.
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Where are all the tablets?

Sat, 8th May 2010
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After the iPad was released, many thought that tablet fever would ensue, but in reality there are very few consumer-friendly tablets currently on the market.
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Netbook sales slump due to iPad

Fri, 7th May 2010
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In part due to the iPad and other tablet computers, netbook sales continue to drop as users purchase other mobile devices.
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iPhone jumps in smartphone market

Wed, 5th May 2010
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iPhone tops US sales, hitting 8.8m units this quarter and claims global 3rd spot, as smartphone market sees a 50% surge in sales.
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Apple acquires chipmaker Intrinsity

Wed, 5th May 2010
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In a bid to create faster chips for its devices, Apple has purchased Intrinsity, which has already created custom chips for the iPad.