Wednesday, June 16, 2010

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Apple iPhone 4 sold out during busiest online sales day in AT&T history

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 05:03 AM PDT

Due to strong demand during Apple iPhone 4 preorders yesterday, AT&T said that it had sold out of the iPhone. Customers are still able to order it, but may receive their units later than June 24th. According to Engadget AT&T said: "Because of the incredible interest in iPhone 4, today was the busiest online sales day in AT&T history. As of Tuesday afternoon, customers who preorder the iPhone 4 moving forward will receive their device on June 25 or later, depending on when the order is placed. We'll email customers with confirmation once their order is placed, and again when it ships. In addition, we will have devices available on a first-come, first-serve basis in our stores beginning on June 24."
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T-Mobile USA expands HSPA+ network to cover 25 major cities

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 04:56 AM PDT

Today T-Mobile USA announced that its HSPA+ network now covers over 25 major metropolitan areas, inclduing: Los Angeles; Dallas; Atlanta; Houston; Seattle; Tampa and Orlando, Fla.; Pittsburgh; Charlotte, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem, N.C.; Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Okla.; New Orleans; and Charleston, S.C. T-Mobile hopes to expand even further, to over 100 markets, by the end of the year. T-Mobile has 15 3G devices that can take advantage of its HSPA+ network.
Read the full story here.


First look at AT&T's HTC Aria Android smartphone

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 04:18 PM PDT

The HTC Aria arrived on our doorstep today and we've had some time to play around with the device, which is AT&T's second Android powered smartphone.
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Verizon Wireless to debut new DROID smartphone on June 23rd

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 01:59 PM PDT

According to Barron's, Verizon Wireless is planning to debut a new Motorola DROID smartphone in New York on June 23. The event will be co-hosted by John Stratton, Verizon Wireless's marketing chief, Andy Rubin from Google, Motorola Co-CEO Sanjay Jha, and Shantanu Narayen, the CEO of Adobe. With Adobe's CEO in attendance, I'm sure we can expect some sort of Flash announcement as well.
Read the full story here.


Free Starbucks WiFi powered by AT&T begins July 1

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 09:04 AM PDT

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz said recently that beginning on July 1, Starbucks will offer one-click free WiFi in all of its U.S. stores. The service is powered by AT&T, and the goal is to provide a better in-store WiFi experience. Beginning in the Fall, Starbucks will also turn on its free Starbucks Digital Network, which will provide free access to WSJ.com and other paid-sites.
Read the full story here.


RadioShack offering $100 for iPhone 3G, $200 for iPhone 3GS in good condition

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 08:58 AM PDT

RadioShack announced that it will accept trade-ins for the iPhone 3G and the iPhone 3GS for store-credit gift cards provided that they are in good condition. It will pay $100 for the iPhone 3G and $200 for the iPhone 3GS (16GB and 32GB) beginning June 24th and through July 25th. RadioShack says that "good condition," means that the phone has no water damage or screen cracks. You can have your phone appraised at a local RadioShack store.
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T-Mobile USA offering free phones to new family plan subscribers on June 19th

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 08:52 AM PDT

T-Mobile USA has said that it will offer free phones to anyone who signs up for a new family plan, with at least two new lines, on June 19th, according to the Associated Press. The promotion will begin at 9am and current customers can take advantage of it by converting their single line into a family plan, or by adding new lines to an existing family plan. The deal includes feature phones and smartphones.
Read the full story here.


White Apple iPhone 4G unavailable for preorder

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 08:46 AM PDT

Today Apple started its Apple iPhone 4G preorders. Oddly, the white version of the device, which is available in both 16Gb and 32GB flavors, is not yet available for preorder for a June 24th pickup. We'll keep you updated when it becomes available, but for now it looks like you'll only be able to own a black version of the phone on the 24th.
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Apple iPhone 4 coming to Tesco Mobile in the U.K.

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 08:38 AM PDT

Tesco Mobile has just announced it will offer the highly anticipated Apple iPhone 4 smartphone to its mobile users. For more information on pricing and data plans, visit www.tescomobile.com.
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Apple iPhone 4 preorders begin today

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 08:36 AM PDT

Beginning today you can begin preordering your Apple iPhone 4. This can be done online on Apple's website, on AT&T's website, or in stores at Best Buy or at RadioShack. The iPhone 4 will then be available for pickup on June 24th.
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Apple formally announces SIM free iPhone 4 prices for the UK

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 08:32 AM PDT

Apple has officially announced its pricing for the iPhone 4 in the UK. The SIM-free unlocked iPhone 4 prices start at 499 GBP ($739) for the 16GB smartphone and jump to 599 GBP ($887) for the 32GB. The iPhone 4 can be pre-ordered online now.
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Acer announces beTouch E130 Android 1.6 powered smartphone with full QWERTY

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 08:24 AM PDT

Acer announced the beTouch E130 today. It's an Android 1.6 powered smartphone with a full QWERTY keyboard and a 2.6-inch touchscreen display. The phone is expected to launch in August.
Read the full story here.


Acer outs beTouch E120 touchscreen Android smartphone

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 08:22 AM PDT

Today Acer announced the beTouch E120, an Android 1.6 powered smartphone with a 2.8-inch screen that Acer hopes will attract first-time smartphone buyers.
Read the full story here.


Samsung introduces B6520 Omnia Pro 5 Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphone

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 07:04 AM PDT

During the CommunicAsia tradeshow in Singapore today, Samsung announced the B6530 Omnia Pro 5, a Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphone with a full QWERTY keyboard that Samsung hopes will be attractive to business users.
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Samsung B7350 Omnia Pro 4 Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphone announced

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 06:55 AM PDT

Today Samsung announced the B7350 Omnia Pro 4, a device with a full QWERTY keyboard that Samsung hopes will attract business users. It's powered by the aging Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system.
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Samsung outs i5500 Galaxy 5 Android smartphone

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 06:42 AM PDT

Today Samsung announced the Android powered Samsung i5500 Galaxy 5, the big brother to the Galaxy 3. The device has a focus on social networking and multimedia, and Samsung hopes that it attracts a youthful audience.
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Samsung Wave 2 Pro bada powered QWERTY phone announced

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 06:27 AM PDT

During CommunicAsia in Singapore Samsung announced a gamut of new smartphones. Among them is the Samsung S5330 Wave 2 Pro, a QWERTY slide device that runs Samsung's bada operating system.
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