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iPad Mini launches in Sandy's wake: Join CNET's live coverage
http://www.independent.ie/business/technology/ipad-mini-fails-to-draw-huge-crowds-in-asia-or-australia-3280580.html
iPad Mini launches in Sandy's wake: Join CNET's live coverage. CNET reporters converge on Apple stores across New York and San Francisco -- with some even riding bikes in lieu of NYC subway service -- to cover the debut of the iPad Mini.

Apple takes down Samsung 'apology' statement from UK site - but where's the ...
http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/apple-must-reissue-apology-to-samsung-20121102-28nsr.html
Apple takes down Samsung 'apology' statement from UK site - but where's the replacement? Summary: The company has removed a court-baiting statement about Samsung copying the iPad from its website, after the court told it to.

Samsung shifts three million Galaxy Note 2 handsets
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2222049/samsung-shifts-three-million-galaxy-note-2-handsets
KOREAN PHONE MAKER Samsung must be feeling pretty pleased with itself today, as it has revealed that it's already sold three million Galaxy Note 2 handsets.

Client vs. Server Architecture: Why Google Voice Search Is Also Much Faster ...
http://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonykosner/2012/10/31/client-vs-server-architecture-why-google-voice-search-is-also-much-faster-than-siri/
In writing about the latest version of Google's voice search that is now available for iOS devices, I came across many references to the differences between how Apple's Siri and Google's product handle voice recognition.

MIT researcher develops algorithm to identify Twitter trends before Twitter can
http://www.slashgear.com/mit-researcher-develops-algorithm-to-identify-twitter-trends-before-twitter-can-02255383/
Topics that are trending on Twitter generate huge amounts of traffic and have the potential to generate serious profits for companies able to take advantage of trending terms.

FTC staff recommends suing Google via antitrust law over FRAND patent abuse
http://appleinsider.com/articles/12/11/01/ftc-staff-recommends-suing-google-via-antitrust-law-over-frand-patent-abuse
FTC staff recommends suing Google via antitrust law over FRAND patent abuse. By Daniel Eran Dilger. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has made a formal recommendation to its commissioners to sue Google for violation of antitrust laws after the search ...

First impressions of the well-designed HTC Windows Phone 8X
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2012/10/30/tec-nokia-phone-verizon.html
First impressions of the well-designed HTC Windows Phone 8X. Summary: Microsoft's new Windows Phone 8 OS is launching on a couple of HTC devices and the first one I tested is the HTC Windows Phone 8X.

Google Wallet leaks physical credit card plans
http://mybroadband.co.za/news/quick-news/63796-google-wallet-leaks-physical-credit-card-plans.html
Google is looking at developing physical credit cards, according to an alleged leak. The leak comes from the yet-to-be released Google Wallet app update, and shows that physical credit cards could be introduced to sync up with a Google Wallet account.

Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris puts mobile apps on notice about privacy [Updated]
http://topnews.ae/content/213515-30-days-notice-period-reveal-privacy-policies
California Atty. Gen. Kamala D. Harris this week began putting top mobile app makers on notice that they will be held accountable for how they handle Californians' personal information.

Apple's fourth-generation iPad sells out of initial supply
http://venturebeat.com/2012/10/30/griping-aside-apple-sells-through-initial-ipad-4th-generation-units/
Customers looking to buy the new fourth-generation iPad with Wi-Fi are going to have to wait a bit. Apple's site currently lists the Wi-Fi-only model as shipping in one week.