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Gossip Grind: Today’s Wall Street Buzz In 60 Seconds (GS, AAPL)

The dot-com IPO boom is back, baby! No profits? Check. Planning an IPO? Check. Ridiculous, expensive idea? Check!

iPhone 4 vs. Droid X Feature Comparison [INFOGRAPHIC]

While Apple fans line up around the world (in a few countries, at least) to get their hands on the new iPhone 4 , there is no better time than now to see how the newest Apple phone stacks up to its latest competition. Although we’ve only had our hands on each phone for a few hours, we’re curious how the iPhone 4 compares with the Motorola Droid X, an Android phone that was just revealed yesterday . We’ve laid out the pertinent specs in the infographic below and both phones look impressive on paper. Only real-world testing will help us figure out which one has the edge. In the meantime, compare the phones using our chart and let us know in the comments which one you’d rather have. More About: android , apple , comparison , data visualization , droid , droid x , infographic , iphone , iphone 4 , Motorola , verizon , verizon wireless For more Mobile coverage: Follow Mashable Mobile on Twitter Become a Fan on Facebook Subscribe to the Mobile channel Download our free apps for iPhone and iPad

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New Version of Tweetie for Mac Rolls Out

Amidst the iPhone 4 chaos , Atebits has released an updated version of Tweetie for Mac , the first since its acquisition by Twitter . Tweetie 1.2.7 — not to be confused with the new Twitter for iPhone that supports multitasking — is a minor upgrade from the previous versions. Users can expect small tweaks including increased security, bug fixes and a new advanced setting that supports updating iChat status. Additionally the app, which is now available for free, no longer asks users to register their copy. The full list of updates is as follows: Increased security around your account. Disable posting to image hosts using the deprecated authentication method. Registration no longer needed. Section removed. In accordance with the Twitter Terms of Service, on July 1 Fusion Ads will no longer be displayed. Tweets no longer say they’re from “Twitter for iPhone,” but instead “Tweetie for Mac.” An option in “advanced” to update your iChat…

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Top 10 Resources for Design Inspiration

This series is supported by Ben & Jerry’s Joe , Ben & Jerry’s new line-up of Fair Trade and frozen iced coffee drinks. Learn more about it here . On a daily basis, designers are challenged to constantly be inspired by the world around them. It’s hard to be on top of your game every day, and sometimes you’re just left completely and utterly uninspired. Thankfully, there are plenty of visual resources on the web where designers and creatives can turn for inspiration. With all the noise out there, it’s helpful to pick just a handful of such sites to bookmark. In this list, you’ll discover the best places on the web for those times when you’re in need of a creativity jump start. 1. FFFFOUND! If you’re searching for a web service that guarantees a constant stream of inspiring user-submitted images, you’ve FFFFOUND it. The service changes its behavior based on your activities on the site, displaying photos catered to your tastes the longer you use it. FFFFOUND! even has an …

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How iOS 4 and iTunes Work Together [VIDEO]

With iTunes 9.2 , iOS 4 devices are natively supported. This also means you can add PDF files to sync with iBooks and you can create folders and better manage the organizational structure of you iPhone or iPod touch. Check out the video above to get familiar with what’s new with iTunes and iOS 4. For more Apple coverage, follow Mashable Apple on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook Reviews: Facebook , Twitter Tags: iOS 4 , iphone , iPod Touch , itunes

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Nikkei Slips After The Big US Choke

After the disappointing day for US equity bulls, Japan’s Nikkei is continuing the trend. On the other hand, US futures have tipped up somewhat after hours, so it’s not a total washout. Says Mike O’Rourke of BTIG : We would venture to say that the lack of enthusiasm for the rally and its inability to sustain the gains led to mild or even quiet de-risking late in the session as the Russell

iPhone-to-Mac FaceTime video calls might not happen until next year — because Apple may be saving it as a big featur…

iPhone-to-Mac FaceTime video calls might not happen until next year — because Apple may be saving it as a big feature for Mac OS X 10.7, expected in 2011, Daring Fireball’s John Gruber writes . Join the conversation about this story

"Only on an Apple product would desktop folders and a unified inbox be considered innovative and exciting." — Tweet …

“Only on an Apple product would desktop folders and a unified inbox be considered innovative and exciting.” –

iOS 4 "Multitasking" — Everything You Need To Know

It’s no secret that “multitasking” is one of the great new features of iOS 4. Unfortunately, many people have a misconception about what Apple has implemented. Hopefully this short essay will help you understand the restrictions and the good reasons for having these limits. Continue reading at Furbo.org → Join the conversation about this story

CHARTS OF THE WEEK: Where Are All The Cable Cord Cutters? (CMCSA, GOOG, CVC)

Click here to see this week’s charts as a slideshow → Or select individually: Hey Google, Better Figure Out Another Business (Other Than Search) Print Misses The Ad Recovery Mobile Search Is Exploding, But Ad Revenue Is Tiny Where Are All The Cable Cord Cutters? Pandora Totally Owns The Internet Radio Market Click here to see this week’s charts as a slideshow → See Also: CHART OF THE DAY: Where Are All The Cable Cord Cutters? CHART OF THE DAY: Pandora Totally Owns The Internet Radio Market CHART OF THE DAY: Mobile Search Is Exploding, But Ad Revenue Is Tiny Hey Google, Better Figure Out Another Business (Other Than Search) Google’s stock has taken a beating this year, falling more than 20% since January. There’s a bunch of small reasons for Google’s stock to be dinged, including the failure of the Nexus One , pulling out of China , and the weaker Euro posing some problems…

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