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	Android 4.0: The ultimate guide (plus cheat sheet) Whether you're new to Android or upgrading from an earlier version, we've got the goods on how to find your way around Android 4.0, a.k.a. Ice Cream Sandwich, and make the most of its new features. Read More WHITE PAPER: Riverbed Accelerating Cloud Performance with WAN Optimization Today's smart CIOs are assessing their workloads against business needs and analyzing where each should run—locally or in the public cloud. Read on to learn about the benefits of cloud computing, and why its success or failure is often dependent on WAN optimization. Learn more. In this Issue 11 ways around using more spectrum for mobile data DOJ approves Verizon spectrum deal, but requires changes Sony's new 'stacked' image sensors open door to smaller devices, more pixels State Department cancels $16.5M Kindle contract Motorola Mobility files new patent claim against Apple with U.S. ITC Windows RT still alive at Acer, spokeswoman says McAfee focuses on privacy in mobile security software package for Android RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: FileMaker, Inc Create, deploy and manage custom business apps for iPad The FileMaker Platform is a complete software suite to create, deploy, and manage custom business apps for iPad and iPhone. Design and build stunning iOS apps. Integrate mobile apps into existing enterprise systems. Deploy and instantly update your apps. Secure your apps with industry-standard authentication. Learn more, Watch overview video, Read the white paper > 11 ways around using more spectrum for mobile data Despite widespread calls for more spectrum to carry mobile data, there is a wide range of technologies already being used or explored that could help to speed up networks or put off the day when more frequencies need to be cleared. Read More DOJ approves Verizon spectrum deal, but requires changes A U.S. Department of Justice investigation has concluded that a multifaceted $3.9 billion agreement between Verizon Wireless and four of the largest cable TV network operators in the country could substantially harm competition and lead to higher prices in the wireless communications market. Read More Sony's new 'stacked' image sensors open door to smaller devices, more pixels Sony, which makes the camera modules used in the latest smartphones from Apple and Samsung, said it will begin sales of a new image chip that is nearly half the size of current models. Read More WEBCAST: Box Mobilizing Your Collaboration Strategy Learn how you can leverage the cloud to ensure users can simply collaborate and share content regardless of their device or location. View now! State Department cancels $16.5M Kindle contract The U.S. State Department has withdrawn plans to place a $16.5 million order on Amazon.com for its Kindle Touch devices along with content management, and logistics, stating that it intends to conduct additional market research and re-examine its requirements for the program. Read More Motorola Mobility files new patent claim against Apple with U.S. ITC Google-owned Motorola Mobility has filed yet another claim against Apple with the U.S. International Trade Commission, this time asserting that devices including the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch infringe patents related to features such as email notifications, location reminders, and media players. Read More Windows RT still alive at Acer, spokeswoman says Acer does plan to produce Windows RT devices at some point, according to a company spokeswoman. Read More McAfee focuses on privacy in mobile security software package for Android McAfee is expanding its mobile security software for Android tablets and smartphones, as it sees an increase in threats targeting Android devices, the Intel subsidiary announced on Monday. Read More
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