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> AT&T opened registration for its annual developer event, Jan. 5-7 in Las Vegas. Release
> Verizon Wireless completed its purchase of New Mexico RSA #6 from Plateau Wireless. Release
> Best Buy is reportedly planning to sell its own tablet, the Android-based 'nsignia Flex.' Article
> RIM opened its first global developer center for BlackBerry 10 developers. Article
> Apple will reportedly start selling the iPad "Mini" on Nov. 2. Article
> Washington, D.C.'s Metro system said it may be unable to completely outfit the 106-mile system with cell service until 2015. Article
> Google's Larry Page talks about privacy, mapping and regulation at a conference in Arizona. Article
Mobile Content News
> Square abruptly shut down Checker, a pilot service enabling New York City taxi passengers to more efficiently pay their fare via credit card. Article
> Apple has acquired Particle, a San Francisco-based HTML5 mobile app startup. Article
> Sprint Nextel and AT&T Mobility are rolling out new initiatives targeting the senior citizen segment. Article
And finally… Google makes geeks everywhere happy by opening the doors to its top-secret data center. Article