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Knowledge12 Report: The world according to Frank Slootman

As ServiceNow's CEO sees it, service management automation shouldn't be limited to IT.

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Microsoft's smartphone market share tumbles 27%. Will Windows Phone ever gain traction?

More bad news for Microsoft: Gartner research shows that its smartphone sales have tumbled by 27% compared to a year ago, and Microsoft now only has 1.9% market share. At this rate, it's not clear if Windows Phone will ever gain traction.

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iPhone 5 release: Display production begins June -- WSJ

The Wall Street Journal this morning reports Apple will begin production of new 4-inch displays for use in its iPhone 5 next month, the sixth generation of its device.

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Google's grand Android plan: Finally, it all makes sense

Android may be on the brink of its biggest change yet -- a shift that could redefine the platform and send waves through the entire mobile market.

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Apple WWDC: iOS 6 says farewell to Google Maps

What's the Mac web going to do now the iPhone 5 rumors are pointing to September? Speculation is all around iOS 6 -- specifically the seeming imminent replacement of Google Maps with a new feature the world and its brother this morning's calling: 'Apple Maps'...what?

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iPhone 5 release: Ditching the Dock Connector?

The Apple Dock Connector for iPhone, iPad and iPod is a legacy item, long past its sell-by date. When introduced you'd use it to sync your data and power up your device. iCloud sync means you only need the cable to pump power into the thing. So, is it time Apple dealt a new connection?

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Sprint: Android 4.0 hitting HTC EVO 3D and HTC EVO Design 4G in June

Got an HTC EVO 3D or HTC EVO Design 4G? Good news: You'll be getting the Android 4.0 upgrade next month, according to Sprint.

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Why Skype might help, not hurt, Windows Phone and Nokia with carriers

There's been plenty of talk that Microsoft's purchase of Skype is hurting Windows Phone's acceptance with carriers because they view Skype as a threat to their business. Recently, Nokia CEO Stephen Elop was quoted as saying that. But that's only part of the story -- Elop went on to say that Microsoft's ownership of Skype will help Windows Phone, not hurt it.

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iPhone 5 release date rumor claims September launch

The latest Digitimes-driven claim from inside the Apple iPhone 5 supply chain seems to confirm a September launch for the new smartphone.

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Why AT&T's CEO is flat-out wrong about Android

AT&T's CEO has a habit of getting himself in hot water when he talks about his company's network, and with his latest remarks about Android, he's managed to make himself look like a fool yet again.

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Pebble and the iPhone future for the iPod range

While we wait for iPhone 5 the Kickstarter funded Pebble smartwatch seems to combine many of the concepts I imagine Apple might introduce within a future device I'm calling the 'iPhone nano'.

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Windows Phone has 2% or less U.S. market share, say two reports

Windows Phone continues to struggle to make inroads into the smartphone market, with two well-known research firms finding that it had 2% or less U.S. market share in the first quarter of the year.

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Having the whole story helps

This IT boss pilot fish works for a small company, and his boss likes to keep certain problems inside the family -- such as his smartphone, for which he refuses to call the vendor when there are problems.

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Apple's iPhone 5 release date: Q3 launch?

Apple iPhone 5 speculation climbs yet another notch today on reports the company has begun winding down display orders for its existing model, making a third quarter iPhone 5 launch even more likely.

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Liquidmetal iPhone 5? Not this year, inventor claims

The season for iPhone 5 rumor continues, with Liquidmetal inventor, Dr. Atakan Peker telling Business Insider that Apple is likely "years away" from being able to deploy the tech in a major way.

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