Wednesday, May 12, 2010

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Leaked Windows Phone 7 RC1 screen shots show close ties with KIN user interface

Posted: 11 May 2010 07:17 PM PDT

WinSuperSite.com has posted a heap of screen shots from a leaked Windows Phone 7 release candidate firmware that show what's in store for Microsoft's newest smartphone platform, and also its close ties with the KIN handsets for Verizon.
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Verizon pushes out HTC DROID Eris Android 2.1 update

Posted: 11 May 2010 06:25 PM PDT

Verizon has started pushing out an over the air firmware update for the HTC DROID Eris that upgrades the device to the Android 2.1 OS. The update appears to offer HTC's latest Sense UI enhancements, as seen on the Desire, which includes the thumbnail-based 7 panel homescreen view. All Eris users should receive the update within a week if all goes well.
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Verizon CEO talks of Google Android tablet to compete with Apple iPad

Posted: 11 May 2010 06:14 PM PDT

Verizon Wireless CEO Lowell McAdam told the Wall Street Journal today that his company was working with Google on an Android based tablet computer. Bloomberg also quotes a Verizon rep as saying that more information on the tablet will be made available later this week.
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T-Mobile Garminfone set to launch in June for $199.99

Posted: 11 May 2010 05:19 PM PDT

Today T-Mobile USA said that the Garminfone, an Android 1.6 powered smartphone, will begin retailing in June for $199.99 with a 2-year contract. T-Mobile didn't give specific details on the release date. The device offers voice guided turn-by-turn directions and features that the carrier says are superior to those offered on Garmin's high-end personal navigation devices, and it comes preloaded with a host of Garmin services.
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Google Maps 4.2 for Android now offers biking directions, sharing feature

Posted: 11 May 2010 12:18 PM PDT

Today Google announced that Google Maps 4.2 with Android now provides biking directions, among a few other enhancements. Bike-only trails are marked in a dark green color while roads with bike lanes are light green. You can now add a Navigation shortcut to your homescreen, so that you can quickly begin navigating without first opening your main menu. Google also added a "Sharing" feature that lets you share a place's address and phone number, or your exact location (including an optional snapshot). The software works on Android smartphones with Android 1.6 or newer installed, and you'll need to update Maps to the latest version by re-downloading it in the Android Market.
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Microsoft Bing free voice-guided navigation lands on Windows 6.x smartphones

Posted: 11 May 2010 10:15 AM PDT

Today Microsoft announced a new Bing app that will now provide free voice-guided navigation on Windows 6.x smartphones on AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile. There's also a redesigned Bing homepage for smartphones.
Read the full story here.


"Everything Everywhere" is name for Orange and T-Mobile U.K. joint venture

Posted: 11 May 2010 08:45 AM PDT

"Everything Everywhere" is officially the name of the company that will run both Orange and T-Mobile U.K. when it is integrated on July 1. Tom Alexander is the chief executive of Everything Everywhere, a 16,500 employee company, and says "We are Everything Everywhere - it's our name, our vision, and our ambition - and we run two of the U.K.'s biggest brands Orange and T-Mobile." Orange and T-Mobile U.K. will still exist as separate brands for customers.
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AT&T's iPhone exclusivity lasts until 2012, court documents show

Posted: 11 May 2010 05:52 AM PDT

AT&T's exclusivity on the Apple iPhone was originally set for 5 years, or until 2012, court documents show.
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Nokia restructuring to increase competitiveness

Posted: 11 May 2010 05:37 AM PDT

Today Nokia announced that it will restructure the company by July 1, 2010 into three sectors: Mobile Solutions, Mobile Phones, and Markets. The move was made in order to become more competitive.
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