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Sometimes you stumble upon something great on the Internet. Other times, your friends send you a link that makes your day. Take for example this Pac-Man wallpaper sent by a pal that fits your iOS 4 iPhone or iPhone 4.

The wallpaper surrounds your folders and app icons with dots and Pac-Man ghosts to show off your love for retro gaming (get the full image from this Japanese website). Need to know how to set a background wallpaper? Check out my complete iOS 4 guide. Of course, this wallpaper is awesome, but I do wish it was animated a la the Google Pac-Man birthday Doodle (or, ahem, an Android device). Maybe my dreams will become reality with the iPhone 5.

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Heading overseas this Summer? Your smartphone may be an essential gadget to have along on any trip, but data roaming and voice calls while outside your coverage area can lead to big surprises on your next cell phone bill. So how do you keep costs down? Check out these tips that will help ensure you stay within your budget, and not break the bank next time you travel abroad.

• Use WiFi where you can - After you kill your data, 3G, and cellular functions, enable your WiFi to jump on free signals to check email or make calls via Google Voice or Skype.
• Turn your iPhone's "Fetch" and "Push" off - I have my iPhone set to "fetch" my data every 30 minutes, and a ton of apps set to push new messages and alerts as they happen. This is great for keeping up with news and messages when I'm at home, but very bad if abroad since it uses 3G data instead of my known WiFi networks. Turn your "fetch" functions off on your iPhone, just go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, and Calendars > Fetch

If you took my advice to Spring clean your computers inside and out, you can take your desktop organization a step further by getting your cables and cords under control. Desktop cables can be a distraction to your work flow but can also trip you up if your laptop's Ethernet cable keeps slipping dow

With thousands upon thousands of apps available in the Apple App Store, there's more than enough to choose from, and way more than your iPhone, iPod, or iPad can handle. However, with the recent update to iOS 4, there are just a handful that have been optimized for fast app switching and multitasking, and even some that have added new features to go along with the new OS. Out of all the iOS 4-optimized apps we've come across, here are some of my faves, and some essentials.

• Twitter (Free) - The official Twitter app allows fast app switching, and even sends tweets when you've switched out of the app, including photos and video.
• I Am T-Pain ($1) - Now, in iOS 4, you can share your recordings with friends on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, or email, and also record video when used for the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4!
• Pandora (Free) - Play your tunes in the background!

• Windows Live Messenger (Free) - This just-released app is primped and primed for iOS 4 with its

Checking in on Foursquare can get you more than Mayorship - it can get you some pretty sweet deals if you know where to look. More and more businesses are offering up discounts for their Mayors, and even kicking back a little coin just for visiting. Find out how you can save money, get a great deal, and even make a little cash, just by using Foursquare, Loopt Star, or other location-based apps.

• 25 Percent Off Gap Purchases - Just by checking in twice at your local Gap store on Loopt Star, you'll get an automatic 25 percent off of your purchase!
• Mayors Get $10 Off at Sports Authority - Check in enough times at one of 463 Sports Authority locations, and it can save you money - Mayors get $10 off their purchases!
• Mayors Get $1 Off Frappuccinos at Starbucks - Through June 28, Mayors of nationwide Starbucks locations get a cool $1 off of their favorite Frappuccino.
• Earn Travel Reward Points With TopGuest - An emerging membership service, TopGuest, lets you

Had your heart set on getting your own white iPhone 4 on Thursday morning? Although no one has been able to crack the case of the missing white iPhone, you still have a few options - wait until the white iPhone 4 hits the market sometime "later this Summer," or suck it up and buy a different model phone. Good news is, there are a few awesome alternatives that can satisfy your color preference, and your need for a new gadget at the same time - you just have to know where to look. Best part? You probably won't have to call in sick to work and sleep on the sidewalk to get your hands on one.

• BlackBerry Bold 9000 ($200) - A favorite of celebrities and business-types alike, the BlackBerry Bold 9000 is sleek, stylish and is a tried-and-true smartphone from the inside out. A crisp and clear VGA backlit LCD screen shows over 65,000 colors, comes with a 2MP camera, and syncs up with your Windows Media Player or iTunes for easy transfer of your favorite jams.
• HTC EVO 4G ($200) -

(Updated) Although you can buy an iPhone at a number of locations on launch day, not all retailers will be offering up preorders tomorrow. For example, you'll have to wait until June 24 to get your hands on an iPhone at Walmart. So get your game plan ready, study up on the new iOS 4 while you're waiting, and check out my list of locations that are accepting iPhone 4 preorders below. Apple Store

• Where to order: In store and online (time yet to be announced).
• Deposit: None
• Pickup: Delivery, or pick up at store you requested.
• Additional info: Best way to order since you'll be guaranteed to get your new iPhone 4 on launch day.

• Where to order: In store and online at regular opening hours.
• Deposit: Confirmed by AT&T that your card will be authorized for full amount during preorder, but won't be charged until your iPhone 4 is shipped.
• Pickup: In same store, or delivered.
• Additional info: There have been reports that you will not be guaranteed delivery on

If you don't know how to use it, a BlackBerry is just a phone. If you know your way around those little buttons, it's a lifeline to organization. Here are some of my favorite guides for utilizing your little machine to its full potential.

• BlackBerry Tips and Tricks Vol. 1 - Start streamlining your smartphone life with these tips.
• BlackBerry Tips and Tricks Vol. 2 - So, you're a semi pro, but you still need some support: Check out this roundup of tricks that will help make things easier on the go.
• BlackBerry Tips and Tricks Vol. 3 - You think you know, but you have no idea.
• 12 Free Must Have Apps for the BlackBerry - Tired of all the iPhone app talk? Fear not! Download these essential and handy (not to mention, free!) apps.