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Review: Motorola gets back in the game with the Cliq, a social smart phone, but hiccups remain

Review: Motorola’s Cliq is a snappy smart phone

SAN FRANCISCO — Imagine how you’d feel if you peaked in middle school. That’s pretty much what happened to cell phone maker Motorola Inc., which had a megahit in 2005 with its Razr handset but has since failed to fashion another that can approach its popularity.

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How to prepare your iPhone for international travel so you don’t end up with a big bill

Preparing your iPhone for international travel

CANCUN, Mexico — An inventory for a trip to a tropical beach could read like this:

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RealNetworks’ Rhapsody on-demand music streaming service headed to Apple Inc.’s app store

Rhapsody streaming app approved for iPhones

LOS ANGELES — RealNetworks Inc.’s subscription music service Rhapsody has been approved for use on iPhones and iPod Touches, the first time Apple Inc. has allowed an on-demand music streaming program on its devices in the United States.

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Startup Raptr looks to make gaming more social, integrates Facebook, Twitter, chats

Social network for gamers helps friends play

NEW YORK — Raptr, a social network targeting gamers, is hoping to make it easier to see what your friends are currently playing on a broad range of platforms such as the Xbox 360 and personal computers.

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