Sunday, August 30, 2009

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Video: Gigabyte GSmart MS820 video review

Posted: 29 Aug 2009 12:35 PM PDT

Here's a quick look at the GSmart MS820 Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional smartphone from Gigabyte. It features a 5 megapixel AF camera and a VGA resolution touchscreen display.
Watch the video here.


Saturday, August 29, 2009

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Press Release: Sales of the Samsung 'Star' Mobile Phone Surpass 5 Million Units at Rocket Speed

Posted: 28 Aug 2009 11:59 AM PDT

New sales mark reached in just 4 months, faster than any previous Samsung mobile
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Video: Nokia E55 review - part 1 of 2

Posted: 28 Aug 2009 11:54 AM PDT

Part 1 of Russell's look at the new Nokia E55, a business smartphone that sports a 20-key hybrid QWERTY layout. Nokia's E52 is basically the same device with a regular keypad.
Watch the video here.


Video: Nokia E55 review - part 2 of 2

Posted: 28 Aug 2009 11:54 AM PDT

Part 2 of Russell's look at the new Nokia E55, a business smartphone that sports a 20-key hybrid QWERTY layout. Nokia's E52 is basically the same device with a regular keypad.
Watch the video here.


Spotify music subscription app gets approved by Apple

Posted: 28 Aug 2009 06:51 AM PDT

Apple's App Store has approved music subscription service Spotify's application, which lets users stream and download playlists to play offline. It comes as somewhat of a surprise since Spotify potentially threatens Apple's music business.
Read the full story here.


FCC opens public inquiry into wireless industry

Posted: 28 Aug 2009 06:07 AM PDT

The Federal Communications Commission has approved an inquiry into the wireless industry that could result in more regulation. FCC Chairman Genachowski said it needs to be "relentless" in developing policies that maximize the industry's potential.
Read the full story here.


China Unicom enters three year deal to sell Apple's iPhone

Posted: 28 Aug 2009 05:35 AM PDT

After weeks of speculation, China Unicom has officially announced an exclusive three year deal to sell the Apple iPhone. The iPhone is expected to be available in the fourth quarter.
Read the full story here.


Friday, August 28, 2009

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J.D. Power and Associates: U.S. call quality improving, Verizon leads competitors

Posted: 27 Aug 2009 07:28 AM PDT

A new report from J.D. Power and Associates says that wireless call quality is improving and dropped calls are reducing thanks to network upgrades. Verizon Wireless still leads the other network carriers in call quality.
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Google now crowdsourcing anonymous Maps traffic data from My Location

Posted: 27 Aug 2009 07:26 AM PDT

Google now applies anonymous data from opt-in My Location users to figure out traffic patterns in Google Maps.
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"Exploding" iPhone cases surface in France; Apple and watchdogs investigating

Posted: 27 Aug 2009 07:23 AM PDT

After a half-dozen individuals have come forward to say that their Apple iPhone display shattered dangerously, the company is investigating and watchdog organizations are keeping a close eye on the matter.
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Sirius XM Radio launches XM SkyDock iPhone satellite radio add-on

Posted: 27 Aug 2009 06:17 AM PDT

Sirius XM Radio has announced the XM SkyDock, an in-vehicle docking station that lets users listen to satellite radio with the iPhone and iPod touch.
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Nokia launches N900, a slick Maemo 5 Linux powered smartphone

Posted: 27 Aug 2009 05:54 AM PDT

Nokia has announced the N900, an impressive and full-featured slider phone that is the first to feature the company's slick, next-generation Maemo 5 operating system.
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