Apple today announced that iPad 2, the second-generation of its breakthrough post-PC device, will arrive in Japan on Thursday, April 28 and Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore and eight additional countries on Friday, April 29.

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This is a gameplay video of the Eternal Legacy game for Android devices. Enter a huge world made of cinematic 3D environments in this intense role-playing game, a worthy heir of its Japanese predecessors. The absorbing story implies heavy responsibilities: as Astrian, you must save Algoad from destruction and restore the living bond between humans and nature. Enjoy dozens of hours of exploration and fighting in majestic landscapes. Talk to the people you meet, featuring full voice acting: they may join your team, reveal some secret, give you a quest, and more. The thrilling turn-based fighting system will bring you to the heart of action!

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To deliver on its new strategy, Nokia today announced plans to align its global workforce and consolidate site operations. These measures are part of Nokia’s target to reduce its Devices & Services non-IFRS operating expenses by 1 billion euros for the full year 2013 in comparison to the full year 2010, as announced last week.

Earlier today, Nokia announced plans to form a strategic collaboration with Accenture that would result in the transfer of Nokia’s Symbian software activites, including about 3,000 employees to Accenture. In addition, Nokia also plans to reduce its global workforce by about 4,000 employees by the end of 2012, with the majority of reductions in Denmark, Finland and the UK. In accordance with country-by-country legal requirements, discussions with employee representatives started today.

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Nokia and Accenture today announced plans for a strategic collaboration in which Nokia would outsource its Symbian software activities and transition about 3,000 employees to Accenture. At the same time, Accenture would provide mobility software services to Nokia for future smartphones.

The collaboration, which is subject to final agreement, calls for Accenture to provide Symbian-based software development and support services, with the expected transition of about 3,000 Nokia employees to Accenture. The companies expect completion of the final agreement during summer 2011, and expect the transition of employees by the end of the calendar year 2011. Transitioning employees, located in China, Finland, India, United Kingdom and the United States, will initially work on Symbian software activities for Nokia. Over time, Accenture and Nokia will seek opportunities to retrain and redeploy transitioned employees.

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PhoneArena presents a thorough comparison of the Google Nexus S and Samsung Epic 4G.

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PhoneArena reviews the Sony Ericsson LiveView. This tiny Bluetooth device, measuring in at just 35 x 25 x 11mm, features a 1.3 inch AMOLED screen and is compatible with phones using Android 2.0 or above. It can be attached to your wrist using its included wristband, or can be clipped onto your belt.

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Sony plans to launch two models of Android tablets in the fall, marking the company’s long-awaited entry into the tablet PC market. IDG News Service’s Martyn Williams reports from Tokyo.

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Bear Vs Penguins is a funny strategy game for the iPhone. Evil penguins rush fiercely forward to the bear’s ice house. In defense of hearth and home, what the bear can only do is to unite a large number of animals in fighting against the invasion of the penguins.

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