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Vimeo app lands for Windows Phone, lets you upload your next student film over 3G

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Vimeo for Windows Phone

Hello there Mango fans, is YouTube just a little too lowbrow for you? Well, fret not, Vimeo is here to stream all the HD student shorts your little Microsoft-loving heart desires.

Boxee's working on bringing Netflix to the UK

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Just yesterday, Netflix announced that it was coming to the UK, and today the Queen's subjects who are fans of the movie service got some more good news from from the folks at Boxee.

Sports Tracker arrives for Windows Phone, motivates runners with statistics

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Tired of running and sweating with nothing to show for it but improved stamina and a svelte physique?

Apple iPhone Apps

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Amazon Mobile

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Are you a bargain hunter? Then download this app, which catalogs Amazon’s complete inventory. Next time you’re in a brick-and-mortar store, use the snappy barcode search (iPhone and Android only) to search for better prices. Add an item to your wish list or buy it on the spot with a few taps.

WIRED Search results update as fast as you can type. Offers links to track outstanding orders.

Marathon

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This trainer was designed specifically for Windows Phone 7, and it shows. Track your duration, distance, pace, and more with easy-to-read type. Swipe to chart your speed and altitude or view your route on a map. Set a goal and the app delivers voice reports on your progress.

Marathon

WIRED Mile-by-mile training details. Works for running, biking, skiing, and hiking. Competition mode lets you race against your previous times.

Zipcar

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Zipcar’s 9,000-plus fleet of vehicles has brought the car-share model of urban transport to 15 metropolitan areas in the US, Canada, and the UK. A $60 annual fee gets you in, and rates start at $7.75 an hour (gas included). Tell the app where and when you need a ride, and use the virtual key fob to unlock the car when you arrive.

WIRED Search by vehicle type. Cheaper than car insurance.

Backgrounds

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Backgrounds offers hi-res downloadable wallpapers ranging from photos (landscapes, cars, puppies) to swirling psychedelic abstractions. Browse recent additions or dig in by category.

WIRED Updated frequently. Android version has convenient Set as Wallpaper button (iOS users must save to a library first).

SeekDroid

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Ever had your phone swiped? This mobile security guard lets you track your device on a web-based map, set it on lockdown, and even wipe out its data to make sure the thievery goes no further. Not sure whether it’s been stolen or just gone missing in your own home? You can sound off an alarm, even if the phone’s set to vibrate.

SeekDroid

WIRED Easy setup requires only a username and password.

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