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<title><![CDATA[City of San Francisco's e-mail heads to Microsoft cloud]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 07:10:20 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[San Francisco is upgrading its e-mail system to a Microsoft cloud-based service to reduce IT costs and improve the city's response to disasters.The switch to Microsoft Exchange Online will occur over 12 months within 60 departments--starting with smaller departments before rolling out to departments dealing with public safety and eventually reaching the city's 23,000 employees. Jon Walton, chief information officer for the City and County of San Francisco, made the Microsoft contract announcement during a press conference today.First, the city will upgrade its e-mail system from seven different systems, including Lotus Notes, into one cloud-based system. In the future, there are other Microsoft options Walton would like to explore such as SharePoint, videoconferencing, and instant messaging--features that are available through Microsoft's Business Productivity Online Services. However, the initial contract with Microsoft includes only cloud-based e-mail and archiving. Recently, Microsoft's cloud-based customers suffered an e-mail outage. E-mail outages have happened before, but this time the outage affected the city for only four hours, Walton said. &quot;The Microsoft outage showed us we made the right decision&quot; in picking Microsoft after considering using competitors such as Google and Lotus Notes, Walton said. Others, such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture, have made the move to Microsoft cloud services. In December, the USDA announced that its 120,000 employees will use Microsoft's Exchange Online to replace its 21 different e-mail and communication services. Similar services from rival Google meet the requirements of the Federal Information Security Management Act and include the use of segregated data centers.As far as security, &quot;we were impressed by [Microsoft's] security solutions,&quot; Walton said. &quot;Microsoft has clients that require more security than the city does.&quot; The cloud-based initiative will cost the city $1.2 million per year.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[India to plug in solar-powered telecom towers]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:10:51 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>BestyMerryBMW</dc:creator>
<category>Eco</category>
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<description><![CDATA[A solar-powered mobile phone base station in Rajasthan, India.(Credit:Shashwat Nagpal/VNL)The high-powered schmoozing at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, has yielded a project to install solar-powered cell phone towers in India.Vihaan Networks Limited (VNL) and lithium ion battery maker Boston Power today announced that the two companies have successfully developed the small-scale telecom stations which VNL plans to roll out this year.The communications-based stations, called WorldGSM, are designed to operate entirely from a few solar panels and are not connected to the grid. The Boston Power batteries can power the tower, which can be set up in half a day, for up to three days without sunlight. The idea for the product came about at last year's World Economic Forum where the CEOs of both companies met after winning &quot;Technology Pioneer&quot; awards.VNL calls the WorldGSM towers a &quot;microtelecom&quot; product because they are designed for the billions of people who live in rural areas outside the mobile phone network's reach. VNL says these customers typically spend less than two dollars a month on mobile phone service.Coupling storage with cell phone base stations makes sense in many places where connecting to the grid is a challenge or adds significantly to the cost. The WorldGSM base stations are being tested now and are set for deployment in different areas this year. <br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Kauai grid gets solar storage]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:10:45 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>BestyMerryBMW</dc:creator>
<category>Eco</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Xtreme Power&amp;39's utility-scale energy storage units store energy and can be used to regulate the ebb and flow of intermittent energy sources like wind and solar into an electric grid.(Credit:Xtreme Power)The Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) announced Thursday it will install a 1.5-megawatt utility-scale storage battery for its Koloa substation.The battery storage unit made by Xtreme Power will be used to store and release energy to accommodate the intermittent nature of a nearby solar plant planned for installation on the island of Kauai.The 3-megawatt Kauai solar plant, which will be built and run by Poipu Solar, will be capable of generating enough electricity to power over 850 Hawaiian homes when running at full capacity.The solar installation coincides with Hawaii's goal to be generating 70 percent of all its energy used for electricity and ground transport from renewable resources by 2030. But on overcast days or during the night, that electricity flow from the solar plant will fluctuate.Xtreme Power's Dynamic Power Resource utility battery storage system will be used to regulate that ebb and flow of electricity between the solar power plant and the Koloa electricity grid.Texas-based Xtreme Power specializes in utility-scale storage batteries and already has other contracts in the Hawaii community.In March 2010, the company was chosen to provide a 10-megawatt storage battery system for Oahu's 30-megawatt wind farm. Xtreme Power is also set to provide 10-megawatts of storage to First Wind's 21-megawatt wind farm the Kaheawa Wind Power II, and 10-megawatts to the 30-megawatt Kahuku Wind project in Oahu. Xtreme Power won $29.5 million in Series C funding in July 2010, is also slated to provide energy storage units for the proposed TresAmigas SuperStation in Texas.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hot gear for a (very) cold winter]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 08:10:19 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>BestyMerryBMW</dc:creator>
<category>Technology</category>
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<description><![CDATA[With snowmageddon hitting the Northeast and cold fronts lowering temperatures in many other places (including Northern California, where it's gotten down to the, gasp, 40s recently--brrrr), it might be tempting to hibernate under the electric blanket and cancel all commitments that require leaving the cocoon of your house.  But don't despair. Inspired by a feature story from our friends at CBS' &quot;The Early Show,&quot; we've rounded up some gear that will help keep you warm in the blustery cold. Yes, it turns out, even your kidneys deserve thermal attention.Gear to keep you toasty (photos) <br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CES: Diskeeper 2011 aims to instantly defrag hard disk]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2011 08:10:43 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>BestyMerryBMW</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS--In its quest to keep your hard drive fully defragmented, Diskeeper plans to release a new program aiming to both prevent and instantly clear up fragmentation.Being demoed at CES this week, Diskeeper 2011 will combine two features to handle disk fragmentation. First launched in Diskeeper 2010, IntelliWrite will stop up to 85 percent of most fragmentation before it happens by intelligently writing data to the disk, according to the company. And the new Instant Defrag will instantly and automatically defrag any remaining fragments, the company says.The company sees Instant Defrag as a way to ensure continued system performance and reliability by not waiting for fragmentation to seep in.Diskeeper 2011 is set to launch in the first quarter of 2011.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[2010 Car Tech awards: And the winner is...]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:10:11 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[(Credit:Josh Miller/CNET)CNET TechCar of the Year for 20102011 Nissan LeafEarlier this month we invited you to vote for the 2010 Tech Car of the Year from our five nominees. This year proved an upset, though, as our staff judges came down on the side of the 2011 Nissan Leaf, these votes overruling the general support for the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid and the Audi A8. The MKZ Hybrid is an excellent car, although its very close relative, the Ford Fusion Hybrid, won last year's award. Audi came out this year with a phenomenal flagship sedan in the new A8, which exploited many interesting technologies. But we gave the edge to the Leaf, as it is likely a herald for a sea change in the automotive market. As a tech car, its pure electric power train shows simplicity and economy. Although limited in range, many people will find that the Leaf meets the majority of their driving needs. Staff judge Brian Cooley had this to say about his choice: &quot;The Leaf is a very livable and fun little commuter that has new-era efficiency without any serious space, cost, or other sacrifices--aside from range anxiety, and that is very real with all current EVs.&quot;Nissan's infotainment features in other models are cutting-edge, and we see the same electronics here, with added capabilities specifically to address the electric power train. According to judge Antuan Goodwin, &quot;Nissan has cleverly integrated a number of tools into the infotainment system that should help drivers to be realistic about the vehicle's capabilities.&quot; Likewise, the Carwings telematic system offers unprecedented connectivity. The Leaf earns the Tech Car of the Year award for pushing the boundaries of automotive technology beyond any competitor.The Car Tech 10There was a lot more going on in the past year besides five really, really good tech cars. So that's why we have The Car Tech 10, a set of inconsistent awards for various achievements in automotive technology. Most popular(Credit:Josh P. Miller/CNET)2011 Hyundai Sonata SEOut of 24 reader reviews for the new Hyundai Sonata, it scored an overall 4 stars, or 8.3 out of 10. Most reviewers were very impressed with the Sonata, giving it a perfect 5 stars, but there were a few dissenters. The flaw Snoopy_62 found with the car was a weak horn, while gigirn66 could find nothing bad about it whatsoever. On the flip side, BMXLaurier complained about its weak engine and mediocre handling.Rock crusher(Credit:Wayne Cunningham/CNET)2011 Jeep Grand CherokeeSome people may think the addition of high-tech accoutrements and the adoption of unibody design made the Jeep Grand Cherokee a soft-roader. Those people did not pilot it down a steep, sandy road, or maneuver it over a trail paved with boulders. We did and can assure you that Jeep capabilities are alive and well. Even among current four-wheel-drive vehicles, few could compete with the Grand Cherokee in this regard.Lowest-tech car(Credit:Josh Miller/CNET)2011 Mazda Mazda2Taking a maverick approach, the Mazda2 entered the market stripped of any real tech. No navigation,iPod port, or even a Bluetooth phone system. The Mazda2 is a back-to-the-future kind of car, seemingly coming to us straight from 1985. Its only Doc Brown feature is the MP3-compatible CD player.Attention getter(Credit:Josh P. Miller/CNET)2011 Cadillac CTS CoupeWe had a few cars that attracted more than their fair share of attention, such as the Ford Shelby or the Dodge Challenger, both of which made pedestrians take note. But people treated the CTS Coupe like a car from another planet. Keeping much of the concept design, the CTS Coupe has a unique look you wouldn't expect from Cadillac. If there is any car that will change this venerable American automaker's image, it is the CTS Coupe.Fake carbon fiber(Credit:Josh Miller/CNET)2010 Scion xDRight off the lot, the Scion xD would not have made us give it this award. But the one we saw was tricked out with Toyota Racing Development accessories, which included carbon fiber appliques on the B pillar. We had a good laugh over how this treatment did exactly the opposite of what real carbon fiber does: shave weight. That carbon fiber look continued on the inside, but only on the console, not on the more visible center stack.Least trunk room(Credit:Josh Miller/CNET)2010 Infiniti G37 ConvertibleMost convertibles lose some trunk space when the top is down. But the Infiniti G37 Convertible left less space than most. With its retractable hard top stowed, there was a mere narrow channel, enough space for a few umbrellas. Convertibles can be fun, but less so when you have to put all your luggage in the rear seat to enjoy open-top driving.Most improved tech(Credit:Josh Miller/CNET)2011 Subaru Impreza WRXWe've always liked the driving character of Subaru cars, but the company was slow to adopt cabin electronics, and in our tech-oriented reviews that proved fatal. But Subaru has more recently seen the light, so not only can we enjoy raising up rooster tails with the WRX on a dirt road, we can also note the very nice sound quality from the stereo and the useful navigation system.Living room on wheels(Credit:Josh Miller/CNET)2011 Toyota SiennaMinivan makers have been heating up the competition, fitting out their vehicles with new tech features and big, comfy chairs. Wide-screen rear-seat entertainment systems, which we saw on the Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey, have become de rigueur. But we are giving the nod to the Toyota for this award, as it came out of the gate first.Ugliest duckling(Credit:Josh Miller/CNET)2010 Porsche Panamera 4SNo car inspired more controversy over its looks than the Panamera. Some on staff grew to like its odd looks, but most couldn't help deriding its oddly bulbous rear. There was some strong competition in this category, as the Nissan Cube showed up with an asymmetrical design, and some suggested the Acura ZDX should be called the WTF. But the Panamera stuck out like the sorest thumb.Oil burner(Credit:Josh Miller/CNET)2010 Audi A3 TDIVolkswagen and Audi have just about earned this award in perpetuity. Volkswagen makes the most popular diesels in the U.S., and the Audi gives Jetta TDI owners something to which they can aspire. With our average of almost 40 miles to the gallon, the A3 TDI makes a good argument for practicality. And then there's that premium Audi interior. <br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[U.S. Cellular rolls outs unlimited prepaid plans for texters]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 08:10:31 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[U.S. Cellular rings in the holiday season with three affordable prepaid plans that will make messaging fans happy. They are $29, $39, and $49 respectively, and all include unlimited messaging.  The $29 per month plan has 200 minutes, the $39 option has 400 minutes plus 5GB of mobile surfing, and the $49 plan has 1,000 minutes. Interestingly, the $29 and $49 plans don't include the mobile surfing plan. If you want an all-in-one option, U.S. Cellular does offer a $69.99 Primary Plus plan that includes unlimited voice, text, and 5GB of data. <br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The biggest surprises of 2010: A lost iPhone prototype, Groupon snubs Google, and more]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov -001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Sometimes the most memorable stories of the year arena4a4t necessarily the biggest ones &amp;8212' instead, theya4a4re the bits of news that completely blindside us. While many of those surprising stories may indeed go on to be among the biggest of the year, wea4a4ve already covered those in our top stories of 2010 feature (see also our best and worst in mobile for 2010, and our top games).In this post, wea4a4d like to shine a light on the stories that truly surprised us this year as we gird ourselves for the surprises ahead in 2011. It&amp;'s also impossible to include every shocking story of the year in a list like this, so please let us know what surprised you in the comments.It almost seemed too good to be true. Months before Apple officially unveiled the iPhone 4, the gadget blog Gizmodo got its hands on a prototype version of the device that was left behind at a bar by one hapless Apple software engineer. For a company as secretive as Apple, the leak was unprecedented, and it led to a series of highly trafficked articles by Gizmodo as they milked the story for all it was worth. The site went as far as disassembling the phone to learn more about its new hardware.Gizmodo had apparently purchased the device for $5,000 from Brian Hogan, a bar patron who was eventually tracked down by Wired. Apple considered the device stolen property, which likely led police to raid Gizmodo editor Jason Chena4a4s house and seize his computers, even after the prototype was returned to Apple. Gizmodo owner Gawker Media sought protection for Chen under Californiaa4a4s journalist shield law.Despite the trouble the iPhone prototype eventually caused Gizmodo, it seemed worth it to have an exclusive product leak that would live in infamy.Things werena4a4t looking so good for Palm earlier this year, so it wasna4a4t a huge reveal to learn that it was looking to get bought out. What was surprising was who ended up snagging the former smartphone giant &amp;8212' HP announced in April that it would buy Palm for $1.2 billion.After the disappointing launch of its much-hyped Palm Pre smartphone last year and continuing slow sales, the company clearly needed some help. Rumors started swirling that Palm was looking for some sort of deal, either a buyout or some sort of licensing arrangement for its webOS mobile platform, early on in the year. We speculated that BlackBerry-maker RIM would be a good home for Palm, and we learned that both HTC and Lenovo were interested in getting their hands on the company too. We later learned that the HP deal apparently resulted from a whirlwind auction between five companies.The future of Palma4a4s technology is still uncertain, but at the moment it seems that HP is working hard to bring webOS to tablets early next year.Googlea4a4s stab at a Facebook/Twitter competitor of its own (no, Orkut doesna4a4t count, even though ita4a4s successful in some countries) left a lot to be desired. When Google Buzz was first announced, there was little compelling reason to use it since it didna4a4t bring any features not already offered by competing social networks. Buzza4a4s integration with Gmail, its one potentially useful differentiator, ended up being the source of major privacy concerns since it used your email history to build up your network of friends.To its credit, Google tweaked the service to address some privacy issues and later admitted to many mistakes with its initial Buzz rollout, saying that it would test future features before they rolled out. But by then, the damage was done. Now merely uttering the words a4AGoogle Buzza4 is a joke.I cana4a4t imagine that anyone was excited by Microsofta4a4s Kin phones, the company&amp;'s failed attempt at recapturing the a4Ayoutha4 mobile market. So it wasna4a4t entirely surprising when those phones were killed shortly after their release. What was shocking, though, was just how well Microsoft would succeed with its true Windows Mobile successor, Windows Phone 7.WP7 looked great when Microsoft showed it off earlier this year, and by the time the platform launched in October, it was clear that Microsoft was aiming for something truly different. The Metro UI used by Windows Phone 7 looks unlike any other phone platform out there, and Microsoft worked directly with developers to ensure that its first batch of apps were polished. The company recently announced that phone manufacturers shipped 1.5 million WP7 units to carriers and retailers in the platforma4a4s first six weeks. As Ia4a4ve previously argued, ita4a4s clear that Microsoft is in the mobile market for the long haul with Windows Phone 7, and that it will do whatever it takes to reclaim its mobile influence.Seemingly out of nowhere, HP CEO Mark Hurd resigned in August following sexual harassment allegations. We wrote at the time, a4Athe resignation comes as a big surprise, because of Hurda4a4s buttoned-down reputation. Hea4a4s also credited for having turned around HP, leading it back to its current status as the largest computer company in the world. The company had suffered years of turmoil under his predecessor Carly Fiorina. Under her reign, the company had fallen to No. 2. behind Dell.a4A Wall Street Journal report revealed that HPa4a4s board mistrusted Hurd after he settled a sexual harassment claim with a former contractor. Hurd later joined Oracle as its new co-president, and once again became a threat to HP. Oracle CEO Larry Ellison came to Hurda4a4s defense after he was fired, calling the move a4Athe worst personnel decision since the idiots on the Apple board fired Steve Jobs many years ago.a4Daily deal site Groupon defied expectations earlier this month when it turned down Googlea4a4s $6 billion buyout offer. Clearly, the site isna4a4t shedding any tears over the deal, as reports point to the company making $2 billion every year. Just yesterday we reported that Groupon is set to raise nearly $1 billion in another round of financing, which would make it worth as much as $7.8 billion &amp;8212' instantly shutting up critics who derided its decision to pass on Googlea4a4s offer.One of the hottest apps of the year is Instagram, a mobile photo sharing app by the folks who built Burbn, a location-based social network. If you havena4a4t heard of Burbn before, I wouldna4a4t be surprised. It managed to gather some buzz while it sat in stealth mode for a few months, but it eventually evolved into Instagram, which boiled down some of Burbna4a4s features to focus on one thing: Creating a kick-butt way to share photos with your friends on your smartphone.It seems the decision to pivot into photo sharing was a success. Instagram announced last week that it had reached 1 million users in two months, something that took years for popular social networks like Twitter and Foursquare.We knew that glasses-free 3D technology was bound to find its way to consumer devices, but I never expected that Nintendo would be the company to make it happen. The 3DS is the companya4a4s next major update to its megapopular DS handheld system that will let gamers experience 3D games and movies without the need for glasses. Additionally, Nintendo is adding features common to smartphones like a motion sensor and gyroscope, perhaps in a bid to take on the iPhonea4a4s burgeoning game scene. Judging from what wea4a4ve seen of it already, it appears that Nintendo has yet another hit on its hands.Next Story: Android trojan horse Geinimi spotted stealing user data in the wild Previous Story: ActaCell nabs $3 million for cheaper, better batteries for hybridsPrintEmailTwitterFacebookGoogle BuzzLinkedIn      DiggStumbleUponRedditDeliciousGoogleMore&amp;8230'          Tags: 3D, Google Buzz, iOS, iPhone, Kin, mobile photo, Windows Phone 7Companies: Apple, Google, HP, Microsoft, nintendo, PalmPeople: Mark Hurd          Tags: 3D, Google Buzz, iOS, iPhone, Kin, mobile photo, Windows Phone 7Companies: Apple, Google, HP, Microsoft, nintendo, PalmPeople: Mark HurdDevindra Hardawar is VentureBeat's lead mobile writer and East Coast correspondent. He studied philosophy at Amherst College, worked in IT support for several years, and has been writing about technology since 2004. He now lives in Brooklyn, New York. You can reach him at devindra@venturebeat.com (all story pitches should also be sent to tips@venturebeat.com), and on Twitter at @Devindra.VentureBeat has new weekly email newsletters.  Stay on top of the news, and don't miss a beat.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Apple working on smaller, cheaper iPhone to combat Android]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov -001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Apple is potentially developing a smaller iPhone that would be cheaper and better able to fend off inexpensive Android phones, Bloomberg reports.The  news comes after previous rumors that a smaller iPhone was in the works  &amp;8212' akin to how the iPod Mini followed the original iPod. One person who  saw a prototype of the smaller device said that it was about a third  smaller than the current iPhone, and it also lacked a home button.Apple was bound to offer a lower-cost iPhone eventually, especially now that cheaper Android phones like LGa4a4s Optimus One series have proven to be successful. A lower cost option will also make the iPhone more appealing in international markets.Apple  is apparently aiming to sell the smaller iPhone for $200 without the  need for a two-year contract. That would be a significant change from  the iPhone 4, which retails between $200 and $300, but requires a  two-year commitment. By being without a contract, users would be able to  easily move between multiple cellular carriers, something that would  also appeal to international users.If  Apple actually moves forward with the plan, it will certainly have to  make it clear to consumers why they would want to pay the same $200 for a  lesser iPhone that they would for the newest model. Such a low cost  also leaves the door open to some carriers offering the smaller iPhone  on contract for free.According  to Bloomberg, Apple is also working on a dual-mode iPhone that would be  able to work across GSM and CDMA cellular standards &amp;8212' the technologies  used by AT&amp;amp'T and Verizon, respectively. That doesna4a4t come as a huge  surprise, as we reported recently that the Verizon iPhone runs a  wireless chipset that could potentially run on AT&amp;amp'Ta4a4s network &amp;8212' a clear sign that Apple is aiming to support both standards in the iPhone 5.Apple  is also developing a technology called universal SIM that would allow  consumers to switch between multiple GSM networks without the need to  switch out traditional SIM cards. Such an innovation would make it  easier for users to jump between networks, and if paired with an  inexpensive iPhone without a contract, it could lead to newfound freedom  for cellular users.Calling all developers: We want to write up your app for VentureBeata4a4s Mobile AppSpotlight! If you have an innovative mobile app that hasna4a4t been featured on VentureBeat yet, submit it for consideration right away. The Mobile App Spotlight is sponsored by The Intel AppUp developer program.Previous Story: Epic Games believes 3D graphics will take mobile devices by storm (video)PrintEmailTwitterFacebookGoogle BuzzLinkedIn      DiggStumbleUponRedditDeliciousGoogleMore&amp;8230'          Tags: iPhone, iPhone 4, smartphonesCompanies: Apple          Tags: iPhone, iPhone 4, smartphonesCompanies: AppleDevindra Hardawar is VentureBeat's lead mobile writer and East Coast correspondent. He studied philosophy at Amherst College, worked in IT support for several years, and has been writing about technology since 2004. He now lives in Brooklyn, New York. You can reach him at devindra@venturebeat.com (all story pitches should also be sent to tips@venturebeat.com), and on Twitter at @Devindra. Have news to share Launching a startup Email: tips@venturebeat.comVentureBeat has new weekly email newsletters.  Stay on top of the news, and don't miss a beat.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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