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When a new device comes out, it's only natural to compare it to its immediate predecessor: Does this thing do something new the last thing couldn't do? It's a measuring stick, a way to put the new device into context. And when we're talking iPhones, it's a perfectly standard practice.

Another week, another iOS update: Apple's pushed out iOS 7.0.2, which it recommends for all users. The update fixes a few security vulnerabilities and a bug. (iOS 7.0.1 came out last week, but it specifically fixed issues with the iPhone 5c and 5s.)

Upcoming Gartner report will recommend that enterprise users quickly find alternatives to BlackBerry smartphones and servers.

Germany's Federal Patent Court invalidated an Apple photo-management patent because Steve Jobs showed how the technology worked during a keynote months before the company applied for the patent in Europe.

BlackBerry confirmed on Friday its US$965 million net operating loss in the second quarter, following low interest in the Z10 smartphone.

Not everybody at Oracle enjoyed the America’s Cup

The U.S. mobile industry would be more competitive with one less carrier, Sprint's CFO said on Thursday.

The first draft of anything is terrible, Ernest Hemingway once said (though in slightly more colorful language). Facebook is applying some similar thinking and allowing users to edit their posts.

What plans do organizations have for mobilizing enterprise applications? Big ones, undoubtedly. But as enterprises move ahead, what are the greatest struggles and costs that they face?

Tizen is for tablets, smartphones and laptops, but the operating system could also be headed to printers, cameras and smart TVs.

Compromises -- ones Apple decided not to make -- necessary to drive down component costs for a $400 smartphone.

If you're in the market for an Android tablet and have your eye on both of these terrific tablets, how do you choose which one is for you? Here's a quick breakdown designed to help make your decision.