Running With Friends Adds a Dash of Diversity to Zynga’s Mobile Games Catalog

An important first step for the company toward better multiplayer gaming on mobile devices.
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Yahoo Quickly Plugs Summly’s Tech Into Its iOS App

That was fast.
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Groupon Expands Square-Like Mobile Payments Service to Android

What continues to stand out about Groupon’s mobile payments service is its price.
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Can a Touchscreen Replace a Mouse?

Walt answers a reader’s question on whether certain programs running on Windows 8 machines will require using only the touchscreen.

We’re Holiday Shopping Online With iPads for iPads

That said, all I want for Christmas is my two front teeth.
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Samsung Wants iPad Mini Added to Apple Suit

Hey, Apple’s the one saying it’s “every inch an iPad” …
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Belkin Says It’s Lightning Fast With New iPhone Accessories

Belkin, the first company to make plug-in accessories for the iPod, says it will also be first with Apple-sanctioned devices that use the new Lightning connector.
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It’s an iStorm: Scott Forstall Out at Apple, Along With Retail Head, as Other Top Execs Get Promotions

Apparently, there are storms in the West, too.
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With New Sizes and Features, iPods Grow Up

Katie reviews the new version of the iPod touch and the iPod nano.
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News Byte

Your New iPod Touch Is in the Mail

If you were among the first to pre-order Apple’s new iPod touch or iPod nano, there’s a good chance that the device will soon arrive on your doorstep. Apple began shipping the devices today, with multiple readers telling AllThingsD and others that they’ve received shipping alerts telling them to expect the device within a week. Those who placed their orders in mid-September report Oct. 15 as the estimated delivery date they’ve been given.

Finally, Facebook Speeds Up Its iOS App