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Windows 7 pre-beta (build 6801)

At first glance, Windows 7 appears to be an advanced iteration of Windows Vista, but more consumer-friendly, with many user interface enhancements.

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Samsung Omnia

In terms of features the Omnia stands out as one of the best smartphones to date. It's a shame this doesn't translate into a phone we'd enjoy using from day to day.

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HP TouchSmart IQ505a

The second generation TouchSmart as just a panel PC is gorgeous. The AU$1,999 price is fantastic as well — but we can't help but feel that there's so much more potential in the touchscreen aspect being left, ahem, untapped.

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Sbp Mobile Shell 2.0

Spb Mobile Shell 2.0 gives Windows Mobile an extreme makeover, giving the drab WM interface some flare and making the operating platform easier to use.

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Windows Mobile 6

Though it doesn't offer earth-shattering new features and interface issues remain, Windows Mobile 6 brings a collection of noteworthy improvements that makes its mobile devices easier to use and equips mobile professionals with more robust productivity tools.

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Revamped Google Picasa site identifies photo faces

A new face recognition feature on Google's Picasa Web Albums will help users label their photos with the names of subjects. That and other changes to the photo-sharing site are joined by a new beta version of the accompanying Picasa 3.0 photo-editing software.

Apple fights back with Aperture 2

The company touts better speed, a streamlined interface, and new editing tools for its high-end software for editing and cataloging "raw" photos. Plus: A price cut to AU$268.

Apple upgrades Aperture ambitions to 2.0

No, the company wasn't letting its high-end photo-editing tool wither on the vine. With Aperture 2.0, Apple put the ball back in Adobe's court for raw image editing.

Apple iCal: An insider's guide

iCal is Apple's personal calendar program to help organise work and personal lives. In this guide we'll show you the basics of the calendar service, integrating it with other Mac software, syncing your calendar to mobile devices, and sharing your schedule.

What's the best website for geotagged photos?

Photo-sharing websites are getting better at handling pictures based on where they were taken. Our top pick is Flickr, with smugmug and Google's Picasa tied for second place.

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