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With a revamped design, a sparkling new display, a speedy processor, and additional features, Apple iPhone 4 is the biggest upgrade to Apple's smartphone since the iPhone 3G. It's also the showcase handset for Apple's newest operating system, iOS 4, which adds a selection of long-overdue features, plus a selection of smaller tweaks that we weren't expecting.

If they existed independently, iPhone 4 and iOS 4 wouldn't be much more than blips on the smartphone radar screen. When combined into one handset, however, the result is a sleek, satisfying, and compelling device that keeps Apple strongly competitive in an increasingly crowded marketplace. Indeed, the iPhone 4 is fast, the new hardware is a looker, and some of the new features blew us away. On other points, however, we have some concerns. Call reception still has its problems, and though we welcome multitasking with open arms, it has its drawbacks. Also, though the FaceTime video calling is more than noteworthy, we wonder if our interest will last more than a week.

U.S. defeats Algeria, 1-0

Landon Donovan's goal in extra time lifted the U.S. to a dramatic 1-0 win over Algeria on Wednesday, sending the U.S. on to the second round of the World Cup for just the third time in history.

The options were clear for the U.S. entering the game: Win and go on, or lose and go home. And that's not a scenario the U.S. has had success with, never having won a third game in a World Cup, going 0-7 while being outscored 20-6.

For more than 90 minutes Wednesday, it appeared as though that wasn't going to change. But in the first minute of extra time, after a clutch save by U.S. goalie Tim Howard, Donovan pushed the ball up the right wing on a counterattack. He fed Jozy Altidore deep in the Algerian side, but Altidore's cross to Clint Dempsey hit Dempsey's foot at about the same time Algerian goalkeeper Rais M. Bolhi did.

England defeats Slovenia, 1-0

Fabio Capello believes England can put a traumatic group stage behind them and approach the rest of their World Cup campaign "without fear" following a 1-0 victory over Slovenia.

Jermain Defoe's first-half goal ensured England's progress to the knockout stages but with Landon Donovan scoring in the dying seconds of USA's game against Algeria, Capello's side will finish second in the group. That means old rivals Germany could await in the second round if they top Group D.

The win over Slovenia draws a line under a traumatic few days for England. Following a disappointing 0-0 draw against Algeria, Capello said his side were crippled by fear, and the unity of the camp was called into question when John Terry said in a press conference he would be challenging the manager's authority at a team inquest into the Algeria result.

10 Ways to Score an iPhone 4 on Launch Day

With the iPhone 4 launching on Friday, Consumers and even some enterprise customers are undoubtedly excited to finally get their hands on Apple's new smartphone. Such excitement is understandable. The device is arguably the best iPhone, at least on paper, that Apple has ever released.

Not only does it run the company's new iOS 4, which boasts multitasking, it includes a new feature called Face Time, which allows users to place video calls over Wi-Fi. Further, thanks to a new and improved display, the fidelity of the iPhone 4's touch screen should be second to none.

But most folks already know that. Now, they want to know how they can get their hands on an iPhone 4 on June 24. For some, pre-ordering was the way to go. Those that were lucky enough to get through the trials of pre-ordering an iPhone 4 on June 15 should have their smartphones in-hand that day.

Maradona wants an apology

Diego Maradona said his Argentina team's easy progression to the knockout stages has silenced the critics, who he insisted should apologise for the way they dismissed his side.

Argentina's 2-0 victory over Greece - thanks to late goals from Martin Demichelis and veteran striker Martin Palermo - saw them top Group B with maximum points.

That contrasted sharply with their performances in the qualifying campaign - when they had to win their last two matches to reach South Africa.

"They (the critics) should apologise to the players, who are 100% professional,'' said Maradona. "We are doing our duty, which is to defend the Argentina shirt. Sometimes they are wrong, but those who have also criticised are wrong and should apologise.''

Spain vs. Honduras: At World Cup, Spanish get back on track with win

JOHANNESBURG -- Spain couldn't afford any more missteps in this World Cup, not after dropping its debut match in spectacularly disappointing fashion. On Monday night at Ellis Park, a team desperate to remain in the Group H race and resurrect its championship aspirations performed with style and grace against badly overmatched Honduras.

David Villa scored twice in the 2-0 victory, but Spain squandered numerous other opportunities. Villa, brilliant on the left side of the attack, should have had four goals. The misses could prove costly if the round-of-16 berths are decided by goal differential.

With the satisfactory result, Spain (1-1) moved into second place, three points behind group front-runner Chile (2-0), the Spaniards' opponent Friday in Pretoria. A victory in the finale by the reigning European champions would leave the teams even on points. Chile has a plus-two goal differential, Spain plus-one.

Chile Vs. Switzerland on World Cup 2010

The second scheduled football match today, June 21, 2010 in the World Cup 2010 in South Africa will about to start at 4PM at Nelson Mandela Bay. The game is between Chile vs. Switzerland.

Looking back at their previous World Cup 2010 football matches, Chile faced Honduras at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit last Wednesday and Chile won with a final score of 1-0. In contrast, Switzerland faced Spain on the same day at Durban Stadium and Switzerland won with a final score of 1-0 against Spain. With that said, which team is likely to win in this World Cup 2010 football match? Is it Chile or Switzerland?

First-Place Yankees Greet First Day of Summer

It's not a natural pairing, to be sure, but Teixeira hit big home runs on both Saturday and Sunday to help the Yankees win the series from the Mets and pass the Rays to take sole possession of first place. Hopefully he won't take any fashion cues from the pop star, the world isn't ready to find out that Teixeira wears a bra and fishnets under his uniform, but perhaps her own streak of big hits rubbed off on Tex.

Lady Gaga, as you can tell from her ubiquity, is taking advantage of every opportunity that comes her way. Teixeira has done that from time to time this season but he hasn't been as consistent a hitmaker as the Yankees' unlikely lucky charm. He may be getting into a groove -- sorry to mix pop star metaphors -- as he's got a 1010 OPS over the last 13 games but we're still cautious about proclaiming him totally alive.

Nintendo's 3DS Opens All Eyes At E3

A year ago many analysts and video game industry pundits wondered if growth for industry leader Nintendo (NTDOY) had peaked. In the fiscal year that ended in March, revenue fell 16 percent while profit tumbled 12 percent, to $2.5 billion, in part because of slowing console sales.

Earnings gains may prove even more challenging in the coming months. Nintendo's motion-sensing Wii game console faces holiday season challenges from Microsoft (MSFT) and Sony (SNE), both of which this year will introduce console accessories that also track a player's movements.

Sales of the company's handheld devices, the Nintendo DSi and DS Lite, also are under pressure as Apple (AAPL) goes after the mobile-gaming market with its iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. Facebook's inclusion of Zynga and other social games is adding to the strain.

Brazil coasts into World Cup second round with 3-1 win

A World Cup match involving Brazil bears a different vibe than the other in the tournament. It's not just a game; it's an event. Everything is magnified.

You see the difference in the rush of activity on the access roads seven hours before kickoff, in the burst of camera flashes and in the balloons floating from the upper deck. You hear it in the waves of drums and song, a rhythm rudely interrupted by the vuvuzela scourge.

After making its 2010 debut in a side theater last week, the green-and-yellow ensemble took center stage Sunday evening at Soccer City Stadium, the mammoth showcase of this South African World Cup.

With Kaka orchestrating the attack before his late ejection and Luis Fabiano scoring twice, Brazil rolled to a 3-1 victory over Ivory Coast in front of 84,455 spectators.

While Germany, England, Italy and France -- holders of nine World Cup titles among them -- are in danger of missing the elimination stage and European champion Spain slipped in its opener, the five-time champion Selecao needed just its first two matches in Group G to secure passage to the round of 16.

"The Brazilian team can go the whole way," Ivory Coast Coach Sven Goran Eriksson said. "To beat Brazil, you have to be almost perfect."

Brazil (2-0) has not played with the grace and artistry of past campaigns, but with Dunga, the team's coach, preaching substance, discipline and power, that method wasn't necessarily in the script.

With the latest triumph, Brazil continued South America's unbeaten stroll through the tournament, a 7-0-2 record produced by its five participants. Brazil also further exposed the shortcomings of Africa, which is 1-7-4 and facing the embarrassing prospect of losing all six teams in the first round.

Ivory Coast (0-1-1) was the continent's best hope for long-term success with a lineup that boasted five players from English Premier League clubs, including Chelsea striker Didier Drogba. His right forearm in a cast that was hidden by a green sleeve, Drogba made his first start since suffering a fracture in the Elephants' final tune-up.

He had played the final 24 minutes of the scoreless draw with Portugal, and posed the greatest threat to Brazil, which labored to a 2-1 victory over group lightweight North Korea in its opener.

The Elephants showed promise at the start, using pace in midfield to create mild chances and clinical tackling to interrupt Kaka's runs. But in the 25th minute, the Real Madrid star combined with Robinho and Fabiano to produce the first goal.

Capping an eight-touch possession, Robinho pushed the ball to Fabiano, who back-heeled to Kaka. In tight space, Kaka broke away from one defender and beat Didier Zokora before slotting a pass past Kolo Toure to Fabiano for a ferocious eight-yard shot from an acute angle. The ball streaked over goalkeeper Boubacar Barry and hit the roof of the net.

There was more to come five minutes into the second half, when Fabiano beat Siaka Tiene to a header, chipped the ball over Zokora and then did the same to Toure. In settling the ball, however, Fabiano appeared to use his right arm before striking a low shot into the right corner for his 27th goal in 40 international matches. When the Elephants protested, French referee Stephane Lannoy tapped his chest to indicate a fair play.

When asked if he had handled the ball, Fabiano started laughing before saying, "It hit my shoulder but it was a beautiful goal, like a painting."

Brazil added another goal in the 62nd minute as Kaka beat Toure to the end line and crossed back to Elano, who had gotten a step on Siaka Tiene and tapped in from eight yards for his second goal in two matches.

Drogba scored in the 79th on a 10-yard header, and although the outcome had long been decided, the Elephants had some fight left in them. The match unraveled, however, with unnecessary challenges, theatric falls and several confrontations.

Kaka received a yellow card in the 85th minute, and with the tone becoming nastier, he elbowed Kader Keita in the chest. For dramatic effect, Keita reached for his face and crumbled to the ground. When the commotion died down, Lannoy sought out Kaka and showed him a second yellow and a red card, which will prevent him from playing in the group finale against Portugal.

Fabio Capello will have a clear message for his England players

Fabio Capello will have a clear message for his England players during a crisis meeting on Sunday night: "Just play".

Former England captain John Terry confirmed during a press conference that Capello would hold a meeting with the players to allow grievances to be aired after the failure to beat USA and Algeria left England needing a victory in their final game to progress.

However, Capello is not planning a dressing down within the dressing room but instead wants to explain to the players that they need to play without fear in the final group match against Slovenia.

A source close to Capello told Soccernet: "Fabio wants to tell the players to 'play', to play their natural game, to forget about all the criticism, to forget about what people think, to focus purely on their own game and that of the team.

Paraguay beat Slovakia 2-0

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa — Enrique Vera and Cristian Riveros scored and Paraguay beat Slovakia 2-0 on Sunday to move closer to advancing at the World Cup.

Playing with a three-man front line spearheaded by Roque Santa Cruz, Paraguay controlled the tempo from the start at Free State Stadium.

Kinect for Xbox 360 vs. Playstation Move. Which Will be a Leader

The more time I spent with Playstation Move and Kinect for Xbox 360, the more I'm convinced that they're both hitting the market about six months too early.

Not that there's anything wrong with the hardware. Kinect, a special camera that tracks motion, worked fine -- if not a tad laggy -- in the games I played on the show floor. Same goes for the Move, which behaves a lot like a Wii remote, but also with a camera that traces the positioning of the controller in 3D space, and of course the benefit of better graphics. But before the show, I , and neither the Move nor Kinect have it -- yet.

I played two of Microsoft's Kinect games developed in-house -- a suite of mini-games called Kinect Sports and yet another suite of mini-games called Kinect Adventures -- plus Dance Central, essentially a full-body Dance Dance Revolution by Harmonix, makers of Rock Band. The Microsoft games felt like tech demos. While it was definitely neat to grab a virtual bowling ball out of thin air and see it move in my hands on the screen, it's still Wii Sports all over again, and the hurdle-jumping game I played was eerily similar to the Nintendo Power Pad from the late 1980s. Dance Central had more substance, but if the novelty of music games can wear off, the same will be said for aerobic dancing games.

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