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  In Pictures: 9 iPhone and iPad apps that invade your privacy, and 1 that doesn't

  Most iPhone and iPad apps appear harmless and fun, but don't fall for them. Some apps are virtual Trojan horses that swipe personal data when you're not looking. Appthority has put together a list of some of the worst offenders and you may be shocked to learn that a couple of the most popular apps made the list, such as Facebook and Angry Birds Star Wars. Be sure to check out the app at the end of the list for the one most honest.

  In Pictures: 9 iPhone and iPad apps that invade your privacy, and 1 that doesn't
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  In Pictures: 13 useful add-ons for Microsoft Excel and Word 2013

  For some reason, Microsoft has taken to calling the mini-programs that you can install into their Office applications “apps”. Functionally, though, most of these are similar to Web browser add-ons - in the sense that they add to or enhance the feature set of the main program. Here are the most useful ones for the latest versions of Excel and Word.

  In Pictures: 13 useful add-ons for Microsoft Excel and Word 2013
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  In Pictures: 10 essential Windows 8 travel apps

  You're in good hands with Windows 8

  In Pictures: 10 essential Windows 8 travel apps
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  In Pictures: Presidential Inauguration - there’s an app for that

  Where to watch the big event on Jan. 21, plan your trip to DC, or watch President Obama dance Gangnam style

  In Pictures: Presidential Inauguration - there’s an app for that
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  In Pictures:6 tools for rapid mobile development

  No-code, low-code, and Cloud-based offerings give developers even more options for rapid prototyping and deployment of mobile apps

  In Pictures:6 tools for rapid mobile development
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  In pictures: Google Maps for iOS

  Google has finally released its long-awaited Maps application for iOS.

  In pictures: Google Maps for iOS
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  In Pictures: Android apps of the week ending December 9

  Highlights and lowlights from the Google Play Store’s “trending” section, fast-moving freebies and more.

  In Pictures: Android apps of the week ending December 9
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  In Pictures: Cool Yule apps

  13 new things to put onto your iPad or tablet

  In Pictures: Cool Yule apps
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  In Pictures: Mobile apps for me, me, me

  Narcissism on the go has never been so easy.

  In Pictures: Mobile apps for me, me, me
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  In Pictures: App wars - Windows 8 Metro vs. the iPad

  Microsoft's Metro environment in Windows 8 and Windows RT takes the iPad approach to apps, but is it better?

  In Pictures: App wars - Windows 8 Metro vs. the iPad
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  IN PICTURES: Best Free Android Apps of 2011

  From word games to new social networks and streaming services, it was a very good year for beefing up your Android device without having to drop a single dime. Here are some recommendations.

  IN PICTURES: Best Free Android Apps of 2011
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  IN PICTURES: Top 15 app accessories for iPhone and iPad

  Turn your iOS device into a pinball machine, a helicopter cockpit, or the ultimate TV remote with these imaginative combinations of hardware and apps

  IN PICTURES: Top 15 app accessories for iPhone and iPad
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  IN PICTURES: 20 best browser apps of 2011

  Whether you want to stay on top of your to-do list, find out who is tracking you online or sling a few birds at pesky pigs, here are 20 apps that are well worth your time

  IN PICTURES: 20 best browser apps of 2011
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  IN PICTURES: 15 must-have iPhone camera accessories

  These accessories will help you take your iPhone photos to the next level

  IN PICTURES: 15 must-have iPhone camera accessories
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  In pictures: Steve Jobs and Apple - The successes and flops

  From the Lisa to the App Store, here are 11 products from Steve Jobs's tenure as Apple's CEO that made an impact - whether they succeeded or not

  In pictures: Steve Jobs and Apple - The successes and flops