Wednesday, February 24, 2010

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Video: Samsung Beam, Monte, Monte Slider, Monte Bar - video first look

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 05:36 AM PST

Here's a quick look at some of the new handsets offered by Samsung at Mobile World Congress, including the projector-equipped Beam, which runs Android 2.1, and the Monte, Monte Bar, and Monte Slider feature phones.
Watch the video here.


Telmap's iPhone Application Exceeds 100,000 Downloads

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 05:29 AM PST

Telmap, the original pioneers in mobile location solutions, today announces that the iPhone version of its mobile location companion has exceeded 100,000 downloads.
Read the full story here.


Slacker Radio updates Android and BlackBerry apps for wireless caching

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 02:19 PM PST

Today Slacker Radio, the popular streaming internet radio service, issued updates to its Blackberry and Android radio applications. Users on those platforms can now cache their favorite radio stations while connected to a 3G or WiFi network. That allows you to play stored music later when your phone loses wireless coverage. Cached music lasts for 14 days.
Read the full story here.


Sprint CEO announces "green design criteria" with new manufacturer report card system

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 11:24 AM PST

Testifying in front of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and Internet today, Sprint's CEO Dan Hesse laid out new green design requirements that manufacturers must follow if introducing new devices to Sprint's network.
Read the full story here.


Sprint "Buyback" program now accepting most phones, regardless of carrier or brand

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 10:28 AM PST

On Capitol Hill today, Sprint's CEO Dan Hesse said that the carrier will now accept over 900 devices as part of its Buyback program, which provides Sprint account credit, regardless of the carrier or manufacturer.
Read the full story here.


Motorola issuing CLIQ 1.3.18 over-the-air software update

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 10:15 AM PST

Motorola is issuing software update 1.3.18 out to T-Mobile Motorola CLIQ phones beginning today. The update should improve battery life, the touch screen's sensitivity, and GPS performance. It includes the latest versions of Google Maps, Talk, YouTube, and Market. Other enhancements involve better SIM card management, stability fixes, support for new .WMA and .WAV Windows media files, and improved caller notifications. Motorola recommends keeping your phone fully charged during the update.
Read the full story here.


Messaging behind the wheel? NHTSA wants ban on texting while driving

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 07:18 AM PST

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has asked the goverment to ban texting and driving. If a driver causes a serious injury or death while texting and driving, it could be considered a felony offense.
Read the full story here.


Microsoft updates Marketplace - smartphone apps can now install to memory cards

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 06:58 AM PST

The update to the Windows Mobile Marketplace that Microsoft announced a few days ago is now available. Among the updates is the new ability to install downloaded applications to an external memory card. The ability to look at apps intended for different countries has also been added.
Read the full story here.


Apple removes some sexy applications from App Store

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 06:57 AM PST

Apple recently began removing large amounts of applications from its App Store that involve scantily clad women, citing complaints from its users. Perhaps parental controls could be a better answer.
Read the full story here.


Press Release: FoneSync for LG phones supports 17 new phones and features a demoversion

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 06:42 AM PST

Press Release: Vodafone UK customers to share mobile videos through Qik

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 06:40 AM PST

Vodafone UK customers can now access the Qik mobile video service, enabling them to easily record and share videos from their mobile phone
Read the full story here.


Gartner: Mobile phone market flat in 2009; 8 percent growth in Q4

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 05:47 AM PST

Gartner's latest research report "Competitive Landscape: Mobile Devices, Worldwide, 4Q09 and 2009" found that sales of mobile phones decreased overall in 2009, also found an increase in smartphone sales. The report reveals new information on manufacturer and OS market share as well.
Read the full story here.


Press Release: SONY ERICSSON VIVAZ AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER FROM VODAFONE UK

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 04:38 AM PST

The Sony Ericsson Vivaz can now be pre-ordered from Vodafone UK through its online shop.
Read the full story here.


Checking out Acer's low-cost beTouch e110 Android smartphone

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 01:00 PM PST

Here's a small gallery and quick video of the Acer beTouch e110 Android smartphone that we shot at Mobile World Congress last week.
Read the full story here.


How the HTC Legend's aluminum body is carved out

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 11:20 AM PST

We've posted a few photos that show some of the steps in the making of the solid aluminum body of HTC's new Legend smartphone.
Read the full story here.


Google Earth for Android 2.1 and Nexus One now available

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 11:02 AM PST

Google has released version of its Google Earth 3D mapping system for the Android smartphone platform. Devices running Android 2.1 or later, like the Nexus One, can find the free application in the Android Market by searching on "Google Earth."
Read the full story here.


LG GD510 Pop touchscreen feature phone surpasses one million sales, new colors coming soon

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 09:45 AM PST

LG announced that the GD510 Pop has surpassed one million sales in just 100 days. Beginning next month, the phone will be available in two new colors.
Read the full story here.


ITC investigating Apple patent complaint against Nokia

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 07:06 AM PST

The United States International Trade Commission will begin investigating Apple's claims that Nokia has infringed on its patents.
Read the full story here.


LG's Android powered LU2300 smartphone to ship with augmented reality app

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 06:50 AM PST

LG plans to ship its new Android-powered LU2300 with a built-in augmented reality application.
Read the full story here.


Press Release: Dex One Launches Android App to Connect Local Businesses with On-the-Go Shoppers

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 06:46 AM PST

Company Enhances Mobile Offering by Developing Unique Search Features for DROID by Motorola, Other Android Mobile Devices
Read the full story here.


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