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Toon Boom announces Storyboard Pro 2

Toon Boom Animation has announced the upcoming release of Toon Boom Storyboard Pro 2 (http://www.toonboom.com/products/storyboardpro/), a new version that the company says infuses more power and flexibility into the idea creation, development and visualization process.

New feature highlights include:

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iPad users stick with videos for five minutes

Despite the smaller screen, web video viewers stick around longer on mobile devices than they do on the desktop, according to data from MeFeedia (http://www.mefeedia.com), media search website that features videos, TV shows, movies, and music among other material that target the male demographic of age ranging 18-35.

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The iPhone coming to T-Mobile this year?

Verizon? Who needs Verizon? T-Mobile USA “is very close” to getting the iPhone in the fall, ending Apple’s exclusive relationship with AT&T, according to “Cult of Mac” (http://macosg.me/2/kn), quoting a “highly placed source at the wireless company.”

Talks between Apple and T-Mobile are at an advanced stage, the source says. “Cult of Mac” says its “80% likely” that the iPhone will be coming to T-Mobile in the third quarter of 2010.

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Compass is multitasking mobile stand for the iPad

Twelve South (http://www.twelvesouth.com) has introduced Compass, an US$39.99 compact folding stand made exclusively for the iPad. It’s designed to hold the iPad in two different modes.

In the upright easel mode, Compass displays iPad in both portrait and landscape positions. The work mode positions iPad at an angle for typing. Adding to the convenience, Compass folds down to the size of a candy bar for easy portability. Silicone feet prevent it from slipping or scratching whatever surface it’s placed upon.

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Samsung introduces new digital cameras

Samsung (http://www.samsung.com) has announced the latest additions to its DualView camera portfolio, the 14.2 mega-pixel ST600 (pictured) and ST100. They’re due in September for US$329.99 and $349.99, respectively.

The new flagship models of the Samsung DualView camera family each received an upgrade to their front LCD screens, activated by a simple tap, which now measure 1.8 inches compared to the 1.5-inch front LCD screens found on their DualView predecessors. The Samsung DualView ST600 and ST100 are encased in a slim compact frame with a metallic finish.

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