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We were among those who were quite surprised that Microsoft gave into the online criticism of its "buddy" ads starring Jerry Seinfeld and Bill Gates.

As we noted, the ads were getting a ton of people talking, and set up plenty of opportunities to later plug Microsoft products.

But, initially, they were just entertaining (if slightly awkward) content that did a good job bringing in viewers.

Comparisons between the latest mobile phones from Nokia, Google and Apple

A new iPhone application, freely available at the Apple App Store makes use of the iPhone's social networking and viral communications attributes.

Nobody likes DRM, especially not the Norwegian Consumer Council. Consumer Ombudsman Bjørn Erik Thon is, after two years of requests and meetings, giving Apple until November to make FairPlay-protected content compatible with competing portable music players.

The company is hoping to stop shady developers from propping up their applications with fake reviews, as well as keep users who haven't tried it from posting negative reviews.

Apple has been criticized for being inconsistent in its rationale for rejecting applications or pulling ones that have already been approved.

Our fearless community manager shares his thoughts on Apple's "Let's Rock" event from last week.

Microsoft plays Apple at its own game with a tongue-in-cheek advert features a mix of 'real' people and famous faces

Tech Source From Bohol: "We all love the iPod, but sadly, Apple is still not kind enough to provide an iPod manager for those of us who use Linux."

Linux Today Blog: "Remember Apple's famous 1984 commercial? That is one of the most brilliant TV commercials of all time..."