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According to a recent article in the Los Angeles Times, smartphones are now becoming more and more dominant in the global handset market, by capturing one-third of all phones accessing the mobile internet. This figure compares with only 26% using the net only six months ago. The findings are part of a report issued by mobile advertising company, AdMob.

The top 5 smartphones in the U.S. are the iPhone, the Blackberry Curve, the Blackberry Pearl, the Palm Centro and the HTC Dream (aka the G1), in that order, and as indicated in the report. Those phones generated 77% of mobile traffic in February, according to AdMob, showing a distinct stratification between what phones are attracting the most attention and how they are used to access the internet.

AdMob’s research also found that Apple’s iPhone has captured 33% of the smartphone market globally and 50% of smartphone traffic in the United States, a staggering figure and a reason for celebration for Apple fans everywhere.

So tell us, do you use your iPhone, Blackberry, Palm, or G1 to access the internet while your on the go? Do you download tunes? Watch videos? Email? Send instant messages? We want to know how your phone has changed the way you use the internet!

In a recent debut of an update for the iPhone due to hit this summer, Apple disclosed a myriad of new features that are sure to make iPhone lovers smile with delight. On the list, the ability to sell subscriptions that regularly deliver fresh content or additional levels for games or other applications. Now, iPhone users can utilize their favorite device as a digital bookstore, a digital newspaper, and much more.

Apple will also now let developers turn the iPhone into a control panel for practically any piece of electronics you can plug it into. That will allow users to, say, pair the phone with a set of speakers to turn the screen into a digital equalizer.

Another radical feature: the ability to automatically find and sync up wirelessly with software running on an iPhone or iPod touch. The gizmo’s Bluetooth wireless capability, standard on most smart phones, actually makes the thing a better gaming device. Finally, compete with friends at your favorite iPhone game together!

Once you’ve got your new iPhone complete with the update, be sure to protect it with an iPhone Case. After all- you don’t want this great device to get damaged while you let it rock your house like a hurricane!

Unless you’re interested in “Preferred Voltage and Impedance Values for the Interconnection of Audio Products,” or “Active Format Description (AFD) & Bar Data Recommended Practice,” you wouldn’t know much about the Consumer Electronics Association and it’s standards for new technology. However, in an effort to reach people just like you, The CEA has released a new and exciting document that’s sure the have most home entertainment gurus excited. The CEA, in conjunction with CEDIA, another trade association representing custom audio and video installers, have co-authored a document that sets “recommended practices” for setting up the audio in a high-end media room.

As reported in The New York Times, this guide is incredibly readable and helps explain to installers, contractors, and consumer do-it-yourselfers, audio performance objectives, the importance of sound isolation, acoustical treatments to reduce reverberation, how to maximize woofer effects, where to place seating, and other topics.

Available through the CE.org website at a download price of $82.00, the guide is an essential for high-end home theater consumers looking to ensure that they’re getting the most out of their theater design as well as theater equipment.

So if you’re looking for the right way to arrange your HDMI cables, projector, or other techie must-haves, take a look at this guide. You may find just what you’re looking for.

Trying to expand readership, Amazon.com has recently released a free application for the iPhone and iPod Touch to allow users to read electronic books purchased on the Kindle online bookstore. Able to perform many of the same function featured in the traditional Kindle 2 reading device, this application allows for you to bookmark, note, highlight, and adjust font size to customize your reading experience on the go.

While the Kindle allows owners to download books wirelessly, iPhone program users can’t buy directly through the application. Instead, to shop among the 240,000 electronic book titles, users must access the store via the phone’s Web browser or from a computer, which may spell out some inconvenience.

The Los Angeles Times reports that the application could cut into sales of the Kindle device, but it also expand the number of customers who can buy Amazon’s e-books. Analysts peg Kindle sales at fewer than half a million. Apple Inc., by comparison, sold more than 13.7 million iPhones in 2008, according to ABI Research. That’s not counting the millions of iPod Touch devices also sold.

So what do you think? Are the iPhone, The Kindle, and the iPod touch the future of books? Or will the printed treasures still stay on top? Either way, while you think about it, be sure to give your iPhone a great “book cover” with one of the iPhone Protective Cases from Huetron.com.

As 2009 continues forth, many techies are starting to brainstorm newer, more innovative ways to stay connected. 2008 saw a myriad of new cell phone developments, social media networking tools, and of course, the netbook boom. Netbooks have become a new staple of techies and professionals alike. ABI Research forecasts sales of 35 million netbooks this year, more than double the 15 million systems sold in 2008. However, there’s still one thing missing from a netbook to make it perfect: a built-in 3G modem.

“By adding a 3G data radio, an ordinary netbook becomes a powerful online tool,” explains Phil Solis, principal analyst at Oyster Bay, N.Y.-based ABI, in an interview with ComputerWorld. “By delivering wireless broadband speeds, it brings the office out into the field.”

With a connected netbook, a mobile executive can not only do the basics, like check on e-mail and keep up with the news on Web sites, but also view online videos, download media-heavy presentations and sit in on videoconferences. In other words, what can be accomplished in the office can now be taken anywhere, only with added speed and convenience. The netbook may have boomed, but now it’s beginning to blossom.

While only a handful of models are starting to implement this feature, Solis forecasts that by 2013, 72% of netbooks will have 3G built in – a statistic that looks favorable for netbook lovers everywhere, but maybe not so much for cell phone junkies. Some technological experts argue that by adding this feature, smart phone usage stands at risk of being neglected, or at least not as widely used. Could netbooks overcome the titans iPhone, BlackBerry Storm, or Palm Pre? Only time will tell.

So do you think that netbooks are the future of mobile phones? Let’s hear your input!

Since the game’s first release for the Playstation 2 in November of 2005, Guitar Hero has developed into a worldwide phenomenon. Across the nation, Guitar Hero players are engaging in competitions, inspiring young musicians, and developing a culture all its own surrounding the game.

Music store owners are even seeing a growth in interest for the art as a result. “There are certain stars involved with the video game that lend their names to it. And you know the kids see MTV, they see these guys on TV and it makes them want to play” added Michael Davis, owner of Ye Old Music in an interview with a South Carolinian news station.

But beyond the prestige awarded from being an excellent gaming musician, Guitar Hero, for many, leads to the development of a love for music. Parents of young children especially are finding that Guitar Hero inspires their child to want to learn the instrument for real. In fact, some think that Guitar Hero can be a great indicator of whether or not a child can be musically inclined to play the guitar. This “heroic” endeavour for children is certain to make the Guitar Hero franchise even more successful in the future, especially as parents fight to get their children involved in the arts to make them more well-rounded.

To make someone you know feel like a rock star (or maybe even inspire them to play a musical instrument), be sure to suit them up with a cool Guitar Hero Guitar from HuetronWorld.com. Rock on!

We know them. We love them. Superheroes have them. The Sidekick is a revered character in any story, including yours. While you may not be able to recruit someone to fight crime with, you can have a sidekick that’s there to keep you connected to everything you love. The T-Mobile Sidekick is the perfect mobile phone companion for anyone, even if they aren’t a superhero.

Built with enhanced Web browsing plus video recording, playback, and sharing capabilities, the Sidekick is essential for people who want all of their favorite media on the go. Plus, the Sidekick features best-in-class IM, texting, e-mail, and phone; the cool swivel screen; and a high-quality camera – it’s everything you need in a perfect companion.

To outfit your Sidekick with the best accessories, be sure to check out the selection at HuetronWorld.com. We feature awesome Sidekick Cases, chargers, Bluetooth Headsets and more so you can continue to fight crime and stay connected with your Sidekick!

Looking for another smart phone to satisfy your cravings for new technology? Palm will launch the Palm Pre exclusively on Sprint sometime in the first half of 2009, giving us all another reason to rejoice over the latest innovations in smart phone technology. We’re not quite sure of when the release will be, but what we do know is that the Pre looks really cool.

According to the official website, the Palm Pre promises to “make your life easier” by pulling different online calendars into one view, organizing your information, and allowing you to respond to messages intuitively. Yes, this is a really smart phone. Touting a breakthrough design, email, wi-fi, GPS, and dozens of other features to boost your connectivity, the Pre will be an exciting addition to the smart phone market in 2009.

Once the Pre is released, you can be sure that HuetronWorld.com will be soon to follow up with some fantastic accessories and additions that you can enjoy. While you wait, be sure to stock up on our other Palm Accessories, iPhone Accessories, BlackBerry Storm Accessories, and more!

As one of the world’s hottest and most exciting new innovations, the BlackBerry Storm is causing a stir, offering features that have never before been used in a traditional BlackBerry. If you love the ease, convenience, and sophistication offered by any of the other BlackBerry models, you’ll love the Storm even more because:

1.It features a high resolution 480 x 360 pixel color display – great for all of your pictures, video, and browsing through your favorite apps.

2.SurePress touch screen technology – it’s like the iPhone, only sleeker.

3.Numerous email integrations, including IBM Lotus Domino, Microsoft Exchange, and Novell GroupWise.

4.3.2 megapixel camera for capturing all of your favorite moments.

5.You can always rock a fantastic case from HuetronWorld.com. Stocked with enough cases to fit your mood and your style, HuetronWorld.com is your spot to get the latest and greatest in BlackBerry Storm Accessories.

6.Built-in GPS gets you where you need to go.

7.Corporate data access keeps you connected.

8.Take your favorite photos, video, and music with you using its built-it

9.BlackBerry Maps to find what you’re looking for.

10.Bluetooth v2.0 capability at its best.

If you’ve got a love of music, or just an itch to feel like a rock star, it’s time to break out your Wii and show your friends and family what you’ve got! Since the Wii came on the scene a few years ago, millions have discovered the fun and lighthearted game play the system can offer. From fitness exercises to music, the Wii has changed the way we play, especially if you’re the creative type.

Several awesome games have debuted in the past two years, each focusing on honing and developing musical talent and skill. Games like Rock Band, Boogie, and American Idol Encore have given people the chance to experience the thrill of music through innovative game play.

For your next party, think about adding a bit of beat to your plans. Everyone knows how much fun karaoke can be, especially with a group of your closest friends. Instead of looking for CDs to play or busting out your iPod, think about playing a few rounds of American Idol Encore or Rock Band as a great way to have fun at your next occasion. Your guests will certainly feel like a rock star as they strum guitars or belt their favorite songs into the Wii Microphone. Rock on!