Thursday, June 17, 2010

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T-Mobile USA launches Android Device Tune-up Beta application

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 06:05 AM PDT

T-Mobile has launched a new application for Android devices called Device Tune-Up Beta. The application runs in the background and will automatically shut down applications that aren't being used, which helps battery life and overall phone performance. The application runs on Android devices running Android 2.1 and below. Instructions for installing it are available here.
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Fujitsu to control Toshiba's mobile unit

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 05:47 AM PDT

Fujitsu will take over Toshiba's mobile unit, the two companies said today, after reaching an agreement to merge the mobile sectors of both firms. "Our handset business is profitable and strong as it is, but we can't assume it will remain so," Etsuro Yamada, a Fujitsu spokesperson said. Toshiba said the move was part of its mobile restructuring steps.
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European Union investigating Qualcomm in antitrust case

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 05:37 AM PDT

The European Commission is investigating Qualcomm in an antitrust case, The Wall Street Journal is reporting. The case is currently in a "fact finding stage," and has its roots in a complaint from Icera, a wireless chip maker base in the U.K. Icera claims Qualcomm has "engaged in anticompetitive activity," Qualcomm said. The Wall Street Journal says the complaint involves how Qualcomm links other patents to its own in order to increase its own sales.
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Orange UK outlines Apple iPhone 4 pricing

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 01:11 PM PDT

Orange in the UK has provided further details on its plans for the iPhone 4 from Apple. The iPhone 4 will go on sale starting June 24 and will be offered on monthly or pay-as-you-go plans. For the the full pricing matrix, go here.
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HTC Desire Android 2.1 smartphone landing on Cellular South

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 12:55 PM PDT

Cellular South announced today that the HTC Desire will be added to its growing lineup of Android devices. The HTC Desire smartphone features a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, runs the Android 2.1 OS, and sports a lovely 3.7in AMOLED touchscreen display. The HTC Desire will be available online and in Cellular South retail stores soon, with pricing yet to be announced. For more information on the HTC Desire, check out our review.
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HTC Desire Android smartphone to launch in U.S.

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 09:03 AM PDT

Today HTC announced that the HTC Desire will launch in the United States on select regional operators. Details on what carriers weren't discussed, but HTC said that the phone will launch in August. For more information on the phone we've called "the Nexus One with Sense," check out our full review.
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AT&T halts Apple iPhone 4 preorders

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 09:00 AM PDT

Today AT&T said that the preorder sales for the iPhone 4 were 10 times that of the iPhone 3GS first day sales, and that it is going to suspend preorders until it fulfills the orders it has already received. "The availability of additional inventory will determine if we can resume taking preorders. We are working hard to bring iPhone 4 to as many of our customers as soon as possible." AT&T said in a press release.
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Apple iPhone 4 launch was "largest number of pre-orders" Apple has ever taken

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 08:56 AM PDT

Today Apple released a statement explaining why some of the preorder systems weren't working properly, and on how many units it sold yesterday. "Yesterday Apple and its carrier partners took pre-orders for more than 600,000 of Apple's new iPhone 4. It was the largest number of pre-orders Apple has ever taken in a single day and was far higher than we anticipated, resulting in many order and approval system malfunctions. Many customers were turned away or abandoned the process in frustration. We apologize to everyone who encountered difficulties, and hope that they will try again or visit an Apple or carrier store once the iPhone 4 is in stock."
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San Francisco cellphone radiation law passed, requires retailers to post SAR ratings

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 08:18 AM PDT

Today San Francisco passed a new cellphone radiation law that requires anyone selling mobile phones to also post the specific absorption rate (SAR) ratings (the amount of radiation a phone emits) on next to the phone for sale. According to The New York Times, this has the CTIA a bit worried that this will misinform customers into thinking that one phone is safer than another. "We believe there is an overwhelming consensus of scientific belief that there is no adverse health effect by using wireless devices," John Walls, a CTIA spokesperson, said.
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Swype Beta reopens for all Android smartphones

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 08:14 AM PDT

Today Swype announced that its Swype Beta virtual keyboard product is now available for a limited time, "probably a few days," for all Android phones with HVGA and WVGA resolutions on their handsets. The keyboard is available in English, Spanish, and Italian. Visit Swype's website to download the beta Unfamiliar with Swype? Check out our video walkthrough.
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Nokia lowers devices & services forecast in Q2 2010

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 06:34 AM PDT

Today Nokia said that it expects its net sales from its Devices and Services unit to be lower than original projected.
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HTC Hero Android 2.0 Eclair update coming in June

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 06:27 AM PDT

Today HTC announced that it will update its HTC Hero to Android 2.0 "Eclair" at the end of June. The upgrade will roll out in two parts, the first of which should occur this week. The second part will come at the end of the month and will wipe the data on the handset, so be sure to backup all of your media and contacts ahead of time. HTC advises using a WiFi connection during the upgrade.
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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 smartphones to receive Android 2.1 upgrade

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 06:23 AM PDT

Today Sony Ericsson announced that its Xperia X10 smartphones, the X10, X10 mini, and X10 mini pro will be upgraded to the latest Android operating system, 2.1. The upgrades are set to take place in Q3 of this year. The handset manufacturer also said that its Xperia X10 will receive further upgrades in Q4, allowing it to connect wirelessly to television sets, and also record HD video.
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Nokia E73 Mode smartphone now available from T-Mobile

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 06:19 AM PDT

T-Mobile USA is now offering a new smartphone in its line-up, the Nokia E73. The 3G handset offers WiFi, a 5 megapixel camera, a 3.5mm headphone jack, GPS, a full WebKit-based web browser, and support for Mail for Exchange, IBM Lotus Traveler, and more. The E73 Mode is available now for $69.99 with a two-year service contract. For more, check out our full review of the Nokia E73 Mode.
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Verizon Wireless Motorola DROID X Android smartphone revealed in photos

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 06:18 AM PDT

Yesterday we reported that verizon Wireless was set to debut a new DROID smartphone. Shortly after, Engadget posted pictures of the new device, dubbed the Motorola DROID X. The phone sports a 4.4-inch display with an 854 x 480 resolution and resembles the HTC EVO 4G. We assume this is the device that will be announced on June 23rd in NYC.
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Sony Ericsson announces Yendo Walkman touchscreen phone

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 06:13 AM PDT

Today Sony Ericsson announced its first Walkman touchscreen phone, the Yendo. The device has a focus on music playback, and offers a 2.6-inch touchscreen display.
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Sony Ericsson introduces Xperia X8 Android 2.1 smartphone

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 06:12 AM PDT

Today Sony Ericsson announced its latest Android smartphone, and the newest addition to its Xperia family of devices, the Xperia X8.
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Sony Ericsson launches affordable 3G Cedar feature phone

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 06:12 AM PDT

Today Sony Ericsson announced the Cedar, a GreenHeart feature phone that offers a relatively basic feature set. Sony Ericsson plans to launch the Cedar in two color schemes during the third quarter.
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