Apple's 10 Million iPad Mini Gamble | 8 Musts For Win Phone 8

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Monday, October 08, 2012

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TOP STORY Apple Orders 10 Million iPad Mini Displays By Eric Zeman iPad Mini is already in production. Analyst touring Apple's Asia suppliers believes it will "outshine" the full-sized model. MUST READ 8 Must-Haves For Windows Phone 8 Microsoft plans to formally launch the next version of its mobile OS on Oct. 29. It could be the company's last chance to make a dent in the smartphone market. More Consumers Get Health Info On Mobile Devices Smartphones and tablets are playing a bigger role in healthcare, and more change will take place when providers connect with patients using mobile apps, healthcare experts say. HTC Losing Smartphone War One Quarter At A Time Despite making some of the best smartphones available, HTC struggles to gain market share against Apple and Samsung. Apple After Jobs: Cook's Real Challenge A year after the death of its charismatic leader, Apple is thriving. But CEO Tim Cook's success may depend on content services--not finding another iPad. HP's Smartphone Plans: Anything But Clear HP CEO Meg Whitman says she has no plans for a smartphone, but the company is trying to fill 50 webOS developer jobs. How Not To Be A Millionaire: Resell Stolen Cisco Gear Former Verizon engineer gets 4-year jail sentence and must pay $2.8 million in restitution after almost 10 years of fraudulently obtaining and then reselling Cisco networking equipment. MORE MOBILE & WIRELESS NEWS

ALSO IN THIS EDITION • HP's Smartphone Plans: Anything But Clear • How Not To Be A Millionaire: Resell Stolen Cisco Gear • Design on a Dime: 6 Game-Changing Mobile Payment Apps • Shifting Performance Strategies and Solutions for Mobile & Web Delivery • Windows 8: Why I Won't Upgrade • Exposing the Money Behind Malware • Take our 4G And The Future Of Mobility Survey JOIN THE CONVERSATION Posted By melgross: "It seems that those at Microsoft haven't used other phones. People love using their phones, and they are app centered, something the Win Phone isn't." In reply to: '8 Must-Haves For Windows Phone 8' View Entire Response | Post Your Own Reply

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FEATURED REPORT Design on a Dime: 6 Game-Changing Mobile Payment Apps Want to accept credit cards without excess hassle and expense? With more smartphones incorporating NFC, it makes sense to consider new payment apps that deliver convenience for -customers with reasonable fees for sellers-two are even free. We run down systems from Dwolla, Intuit GoPayment, Kuapay, LevelUp, Square and Tabbedout. DOWNLOAD NOW (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) MORE REPORTS

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