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Apple Mobile Devices Cleared for U.S. Military Network Use

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The Pentagon cleared Apple Inc. devices for use on its networks, setting the stage for the maker of iPhones and iPads to compete with Samsung Electronics Co. and BlackBerry for military sales.

The Defense Department said in a statementBloomberg Terminal today that it has approved the use of government-issued Apple products running a version of the iOS 6 mobile platform.