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Twitter for Android!

Just after launching an application for Blackberries and acquiring Tweetie to make Twitter for iPhone, Twitter finally launched an application for the Android OS. Image source: Mashable http://mashable.com/2010/05/02/twitter-android-apps/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Mashable+%28Mashable%29 Android users now have to decide whether they will switch over to the new, glossy app or stick to applications they’ve been using for the past two years.

Nokia Launches Low-Priced Handset

Nokia launches the X2 in the Indian market for Rs. 5,000.  Features for this phone include dual speakers, dedicated music keys, FM stereo and up to 16 GB of storage support

Google TV App Developers Want To See Skin In The Game

Today, when launching a new technological product or advancement, to scale quickly and gain major traction, social networks, tech companies and search firms recruit the assistance of third party application developers . Similar approaches have been successfully undertaken by Facebook and Twitter.

AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition

The latest from AMD is their first ever desktop CPU featuring six physical cores, the Phenom II X6. Of course it doesn’t compete with Intel’s new $999 six-core CPU, the Core i7 980 Extreme, but it’s still one of the most powerful consumer-class options right now. AMD’s intention is to offer a six-core CPU that’s not too expensive, or in other words, offers a good bang for the buck

Samsung Announces Successor to Galaxy

Samsung recently announced the Galaxy line-up, but already news of the product’s successors has leaked. Next up is the 15800/15801 Galaxy and it will contain the Android OS and will have a 240 x 480 screen.    Image source: GSMArena http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i5800_galaxy_3_leaks_as_s5620_monte_goes_iron_man_2_-news-1624.php  Also announced, Samsung and O2 UK just launched the Samsung S5620 Iron Man 2 edition. This phone comes with the first Iron Man movie, and the trailer and behind-the-scenes videos from Iron Man 2