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The phone went officially on sale Friday for the first time but grey-market versions have been available for a long time.

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iPhone officially hits China

Motorola and Verizon unveil an Android smartphone, Toshiba launches a fuel cell charger, Apple releases the Magic Mouse, Nintendo’s profits slide, Netflix streams directly to Playstation 3 consoles, and a robot folds clothes.

World Tech Update 10/30

Since 2005, millions of people have relied on Google Maps for mobile to get directions on the go. However, there’s always been one problem: Once you’re behind the wheel, a list of driving directions just isn’t that easy to use. It doesn’t tell you when your turn is coming up. And if you miss a turn? Forget it, you’re on your own.

Today we’re excited to announce the next step for Google Maps for mobile: Google Maps Navigation (Beta) for Android 2.0 devices.

This new feature comes with everything you’d expect to find in a GPS navigation system, like 3D views, turn-by-turn voice guidance and automatic rerouting. But unlike most navigation systems, Google Maps Navigation was built from the ground up to take advantage of your phone’s Internet connection.

Here are seven features that are possible because Google Maps Navigation is connected to the Internet:

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Official Google Blog: Announcing Google Maps Navigation for Android 2.0

Sneak Peek: Motorola’s Droid smartphone

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Sneak Peek: Motorola’s Droid smartphone

Akibatteru #8 – Tokyo Geek Tour

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Akibatteru #8 – Tokyo Geek Tour

The direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) charger is a first of its kind device from a major consumer electronics maker. It was launched in late October in Japan.

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Toshiba’s fuel cell gadget charger

The Digital Contents Expo highlighted some of the latest university research, including a laundry-folding robot and robots that aid in virtual reality simulations.

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Robots, virtual reality collide

Thoughts on the Whitehouse.gov switch to Drupal

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The latest concept cars unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show on Wednesday are packed with high-tech gizmos and gadgets, including wrap-around LCD dashboards.

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Cars of the future!

Sony unveils a new 3D display that can be viewed from any angle.

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3D without the glasses

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer took to the stage in New York Thursday to launch Windows 7. In a day of worldwide events, Ballmer took on the role of chief salesman hoping to convince consumers and business to migrate to the new operating system.

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Windows 7 Now Official

Could this be the end of streering wheels? Some of the concept cars at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show were controlled by joysticks.

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Driving real cars with joysticks

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer sits down with Network World Senior Editor John Fontana to discuss SharePoint, online services and some of his highs and lows after 10 years being the Microsoft CEO.

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Steve Ballmer on SharePoint

A new material developed by Taiwanese researchers aims to put an end to fires and explosions caused by the lithium-ion batteries commonly found in phones and other mobile devices.

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Making lithium-ion batteries safer

Acer unveils a netbook running Windows 7, Adobe announces versions of its Flash Player for mobile devices, a new and improved Muratagirl unicycles across a balance beam, KDDI shows off a 3D joystick for mobile phones, and other tech news.

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World Tech Update 10/16