Friday, March 19, 2010

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Google Buzz widget launches for Android

Posted: 18 Mar 2010 01:07 PM PDT

Today Google announced that smartphone owners with Android 1.6 or newer installed can now download a Google Buzz widget. The widget lets you "Buzz" what's going on in your current location, and you can also include a picture with your post. The software is free and can be installed from the Android Market. To display the widget on your homescreen tap Menu > Add > Widgets > Google Buzz.
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Press Release: Virgin Media goes Android crazy

Posted: 18 Mar 2010 12:01 PM PDT

Android handsets arrive in force on Virgin Media.
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Press Release: Yahoo! Named as the Exclusive Search Service on Telefonica's Mobile Portal in Spain

Posted: 18 Mar 2010 11:02 AM PDT

Yahoo! Continues to Extend Mobile Presence by Providing Millions of Telefónica Customers Across Spain With an Industry-Leading Mobile Search Experience
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Motorola DROID Android 2.1 update delayed?

Posted: 18 Mar 2010 10:25 AM PDT

Even though we were told an update was expected to begin at noon today, rumor has it a last minute bug has delayed the Verizon Wireless Motorola DROID update to Android 2.1. According to a screenshot obtained by Engadget, "The OTA software update for the Droid by Motorola is TBD. A new date will be communicated as soon as possible."
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T-Mobile USA considering joint venture with Clearwire for additional spectrum

Posted: 18 Mar 2010 10:07 AM PDT

During an investor meeting, T-Mobile's chief executive, Robert Dotson, said that the company has been in joint venture discussions with cable companies, namely Clearwire, in an effort to gain more spectrum.
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Help Nokia design a concept phone

Posted: 18 Mar 2010 08:46 AM PDT

Nokia recently launched its Design by Community initiative, in which it's asking mobile phone users to help create a concept device. You'll be able to vote on what the concept phone will look like, and what its specs are.
Read the full story here.


Nokia launching unlimited Comes with Music program in India

Posted: 18 Mar 2010 08:34 AM PDT

Nokia said recently that it will release its unlimited "Comes with Music" service in India. The application allows supported Nokia phones to download unlimited digital rights management (DRM) locked music for one year. The tunes can then be played back on the device or on a computer.
Read the full story here.


China Mobile pursuing Apple iPhone and iPad

Posted: 18 Mar 2010 07:32 AM PDT

China Mobile has its eyes on the iPhone and the iPad, according to AFP. "We're hoping we'll come to an agreement on the iPhone as soon as possible," China Mobile's chairman and chief executive, Wang Jianzhou said. "We will continue to express our interest in the iPhone. But not just the iPhone, also the iPad." Another Chinese carrier, China Unicom, already sells the iPhone.
Read the full story here.


Sprint introduces new Mobile Broadband on Demand for wholesale partners

Posted: 18 Mar 2010 06:29 AM PDT

Today Sprint and Telspree Communications announced Mobile Broadband on Demand. Sold through Telspree, the service will allow Sprint Wholesale partners to add prepaid wireless broadband products and services to their offerings. Telspree will help wholesale customers decide what they need and integrate backend systems and assist with billing and logistics.
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Google denied "Nexus One" mobile trademark

Posted: 18 Mar 2010 06:09 AM PDT

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has denied Google the Nexus One trademark name, citing "a likelihood of confusion." Another company, Integra Telecom, owns the Nexus brand.
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Google updates Maps for Android to version 4.1

Posted: 18 Mar 2010 05:34 AM PDT

Google updated its Maps application to version 4.1 for Android 1.6 and newer, as well as added live wallpaper support for Android 2.1 devices. The software includes a host of upgrades including swipe support, and a Latitude widget.
Read the full story here.


HTC responds to Apple's legal actions

Posted: 18 Mar 2010 05:24 AM PDT

Today HTC issued a response to Apple's claims that HTC has infringed on 20 patents involving hardware and user interfaces. The company says it disagrees with Apple and will fully defend itself.
Read the full story here.


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