Thursday, March 18, 2010

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Samsung S8000 Jet Ultra Edition feature phone launches exclusively for O2 UK

Posted: 17 Mar 2010 01:11 PM PDT

Today O2 UK launched the Samsung S8000 Ultra Edition feature phone. The device is free with £15 ($22.94) per month 2-year contract or a 18-month contract with a £20 ($30.59) per month plan. The device has a gamut of features including an 800MHz processor, a 5 megapixel camera, and Samsung's TouchWiz user interface. Read out our review of the unlocked version.
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Video: Casio Brigade for Verizon video - part 1 of 2

Posted: 17 Mar 2010 12:37 PM PDT

Here's a look at the rugged QWERTY keyboard-equipped Brigade for Verizon. It is water, dust, and shock resistant and offers push-to-talk and solid multimedia features. Full written review coming soon.
Watch the video here.


Technical issues delay Palm's AT&T launch until summer?

Posted: 17 Mar 2010 12:22 PM PDT

According to a new analyst report, Palm's webOS devices may not launch on AT&T until this summer. The delay is said to involve technical issues.
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Sprint version of Google Nexus One coming soon

Posted: 17 Mar 2010 11:58 AM PDT

Today Sprint said that a Sprint version of Google's Android powered Nexus One is on its way. The carrier has not yet announced pricing or a release date, although we suspect it could be a similar time frame as Verizon Wireless' Nexus One, due out this summer. The device will be available online at google.com/phone. For more information on the Nexus One, read our full review.
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Mobile app industry will surge to $17.5 billion in 2012

Posted: 17 Mar 2010 10:58 AM PDT

A new study conducted by Chetan Sharma Consulting for GetJar has found that the mobile application market will be worth $17.5 billion in 2012. The study also offers some interesting tidbits on who consumes the most applications, and who pays for them.
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Samsung updates I5700 Galaxy Spica to Android 2.1

Posted: 17 Mar 2010 10:38 AM PDT

Today Samsung announced that Android 2.1 is available for the I5700 Galaxy Spica smartphone. Owners can upgrade using Samsung's PC Studio 7 software, which is available from www.samsungmobile.com. Android 2.1 includes pinch-to-zoom inside its browser, gallery, and maps application. It also includes enhancements to homescreen widgets, a more attractive main menu, and more. For more information on the Galaxy Spica, check out our hands-on review.
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Will Sprint's HTC Supersonic be the first 4G smartphone?

Posted: 17 Mar 2010 10:21 AM PDT

Sprint is planning launch the first smartphone that's capable of running on a 4G network, the HTC Supersonic, according to The Wall Street Journal. The announcement is expected during CTIA next week.
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Press Release: WHERE Announces Real-Time Integration of Where.com with iPhone, Android, Blackberry, Palm and over 100 Other Mobile Devices

Posted: 17 Mar 2010 10:14 AM PDT

People can now Discover, Save and Share Places and Events on the Web and Automatically Synch them with their Phones
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Motorola DROID Android 2.1 upgrade rolling out

Posted: 17 Mar 2010 10:07 AM PDT

Today Verizon Wireless posted a PDF document with instructions on how to upgrade the Motorola DROID to Android 2.1 The latest update, version AP:ESE53/BM: C_01.3E.03P includes pinch to zoom support for the browser, gallery, and Google Maps. It also adds live wallpaper support, voice-to-text entry, enhanced weather and news apps, and a host of improvements. There are also reports that Verizon Wireless will issue an over-the-air update beginning on Thursday.
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T-Mobile's Android-powered Motorola CLIQ XT with MOTOBLUR review

Posted: 17 Mar 2010 08:05 AM PDT

The new Motorola CLIQ XT for T-Mobile USA, known as the QUENCH in other markets, is an Android-powered smartphone in a slim, attractive form factor that features the MOTOBLUR social networking system. Learn all about it in Todd's full review.
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AT&T launches Airo Wireless A25is Windows Mobile rugged smartphone

Posted: 17 Mar 2010 07:47 AM PDT

Today AT&T announced its first rugged smartphone capable of handling all of its business mobile applications, the Windows Mobile 6.1 powered Airo Wireless A25is.
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AT&T ZERO Charger eliminates vampire power drawing

Posted: 17 Mar 2010 07:29 AM PDT

Today AT&T announced a new eco-friendly charging solution, the AT&T ZERO Charger. The device helps conserve energy by eliminating "vampire drawing," which happens when a charger pulls power even when it's not needed. The device uses a USB connection, allowing it to work with most cellphones. The charger will be available in May and will cost the same as replacement chargers do.
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BlackBerry Push Service open to all BlackBerry developers

Posted: 17 Mar 2010 07:06 AM PDT

Today Research in Motion (RIM) announced that developers working with the BlackBerry platform can now use BlackBerry Push to quickly deliver up to 8KB of content to customers. BlackBerry Push also provides users with notifications about applications that are running in the background. Developers can visit blackberry.com/developers/pushservice for more information.
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Google enables gesture search on Android 1.6

Posted: 17 Mar 2010 06:51 AM PDT

Two weeks after announcing gesture search functionality for Android 2.0, Google has announced that the application is now available for Android 1.6 smartphones. The software allows you to search your Android device by swiping your finger across the screen. It's available now in the Android Market or on Google's mobile blog.
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Motorola CLIQ XT Android smartphone launches on T-Mobile for $129

Posted: 17 Mar 2010 05:58 AM PDT

T-Mobile launched the CLIQ XT today for $129 with a 2-year contract. The Android powered smartphone follows the original CLIQ XT but ditches the QWERTY keyboard and adds a few unique multimedia features. We'll have our review up shortly.
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