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Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) next version of its iPad tablet will support LTE networks and arrive in March, according to a Bloomberg report. An LTE version of the iPad would be Apple’s first LTE product.

The report, which cited three unnamed sources familiar with the device, said that Apple will deliver an LTE iPad before an LTE iPhone because the tablet’s larger battery can more easily handle LTE’s power requirements. Given the release timeframe mentioned in the report, it’s likely that Verizon Wireless (NYSE:VZ) and AT&T Mobility (NYSE:T) will remain Apple’s U.S. carrier partners–at least for now. Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S), which started selling the iPhone in October, is not expected to launch LTE service until mid-year. 

An Apple spokeswoman did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The report also said that the next iPad will support a higher resolution screen than the iPad 2 and will run on a quad-core processor. Mass production of the iPad 3 started this month in China and will break for the Chinese Lunar New Year this month before ramping up to a peak in February.

The higher resolution screen, plus the inclusion of LTE, are steps Apple is taking to keep the iPad competitive with other devices such as LTE tablets from Samsung and Motorola Mobility (NYSE:MMI). Apple, which reports its quarterly earnings Jan. 24, sold 25 million iPads through the first three quarters of 2011.

For more:
- see this Bloomberg article

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The Droid Pro by Motorola is getting an OTA(Over-the-Air) update with some glitch fixes,increased Microsoft Exchange support and data encryption on the microSD card.  The update improvement are especially welcome for business users.

This software update by Motorola Version.3.8.7.XT610.Verizon.en.US. You can update your Droid Pro either when you get a notice or by checking, Menu>Settings>About Phone> System Updates. If you are roaming  you will not receive an update notice, you will have to enable Wi_Fi for the update.

When updating any Droid phone, be sure that your battery is at least 40%
charged and that you have at least half an hour to wait for the process
to complete.  Just in case, you should also back up your contacts, photos,
and note what software you had installed.

You cannot use your
phone or make emergency calls during the update.  Some settings and
applications will revert to default but may be resynced or reset
following the completion of the upgrade.

Here’s a list of features of the Droid Pro update:

• Device and SD card encryption. The software now nncrypts files in device memory and/or SD card with AES256 encryption and auto-generated device key.
• Within the Exchange ActiveSync initial email account configuration, you will now be prompted to enter a server name.
• Exchange ActiveSync email delivery delays have been corrected.
•  Exchange ActiveSync calendar events created on the device will now push to your PC calendar.
• Calendar events will no longer be deleted from your device if the meeting is updated.
•  Device will now allow Wi-Fi users to access external corporate networks.
•  Global Customers can now re-register on non-CDMA networks after Airplane mode is exited.
• The on-screen clock times remains up-to-date.
•  Bluetooth devices will now select the correct audio recording level for optimal voice capture and alert youwhen your audio levelis too low.
• V CAST Apps has been preloaded.
• The 3G Mobile Hotspot icon correctly reflects the 3G Moblie Hotspot status.

New ActiveSync Email Policy Support for the following:

•  Data encryption for both the internal and SD card memory.
•  Requires manual synchronization while roaming.
•  Allow HTML E-mail.

• Top Best Android an’ Droid Phones Now an’ Later.

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Tidal Pool Software today is proud to announce the release of Receipts 2.0 for iPhone and iPod touch. Receipts organizes and tracks your business and personal expenses (including car mileage). This major update includes new support for capturing multiple receipt photos, attaching a voice memo to a receipt, and uploading expense reports to Google Docs and Evernote.

Receipts is the most customizable expense tracking app on the App Store. Create accounts, categories, and five different types of custom receipt fields for local taxes, payment information, or anything else you want to track with your receipts.

Add new receipts quickly with an optimized user interface that requires fewer taps. Enter receipt details, one or multiple receipt photos (with cropping support), and even record a voice memo. Receipts can be added in any world currency with totals always available in your home currency.

Browse through the overview graphs to keep track of your spending. See how much money is spent on each account, category, unit (currency/mileage), and over time. Filter the results by account, category, unit, or time interval.

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