| Press Release: TripAdvisor Teams up With Nokia to Empower Even More Travellers Posted: 30 Jul 2010 06:48 AM PDT |
| FCC approves Samsung SCH-R900, the first U.S. 4G LTE phone Posted: 30 Jul 2010 06:48 AM PDT The FCC has recently approved the Samsung SCH-R900, and it's the first U.S. 4G long term evolution (LTE) phone. The device supports 1700MHz/1900MHz bands for both LTE and EV-DO connectivity. Other specs are currently unknown. In March, MetroPCS and Samsung announced the SCH-r900 and said that it would launch on MetroPCS' network during the second half of 2010. Read the full story here. 
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| Video: Sound ID 510 Bluetooth headset video review Posted: 30 Jul 2010 06:11 AM PDT The Sound ID 510 Bluetooth headset features a nice physical design, triple microphones for noise reduction, and an iPhone application that allows the user to tune the headset as well as use it to amplify ambient sound when not used during a call. Watch the video here. 
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| Samsung sold 63.8 million phones in Q2 2010, up 22 percent over 2009 Posted: 30 Jul 2010 05:39 AM PDT Today Samsung reported its second quarter 2010 earnings. The company saw increased revenues year over year, as well as a 22 percent growth in handset sales. Read the full story here. 
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| Mozilla updates Firefox Home and Sync for iPhone Posted: 30 Jul 2010 05:20 AM PDT Mozilla has updated its Firefox Home app for the iPhone to version 1.0.1, as well as Firefox Sync. Firefox Home now supports usernames with uppercase letters, and Mozilla also added a help button on the login page. Error messages are also said to be more helpful. Firefox Sync now supports multi-byte characters in passwords, can finish the initial sync even if your browser is set to private browsing mode, and has a new UI indicator to show the status of your current sync. Read the full story here. 
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| Apple iPhone 4 available on T-Mobile U.K. today Posted: 30 Jul 2010 05:15 AM PDT The Apple iPhone 4 is available on T-Mobile U.K. today. The device, available in 16GB and 32GB flavors, is free with a minimum of a £60 monthly plan ($93.75). The website lists both the black and white version, but only the black version is available now. T-Mobile U.K. says that a pay-as-you-go plan will soon be available for the 16GB iPhone 4. Read the full story here. 
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| HTC Desire Android 2.2 Froyo update landing this weekend Posted: 30 Jul 2010 05:10 AM PDT HTC plans to roll out Android 2.2 Froyo to Desire devices the weekend, according to an email we've just received. HTC has added a few of its own touches to the update, including a revamped caller ID app, an App Sharing widget, and support for 720p video recording. iTunes support will also be included through HTC Sync. The update is expected to be pushed out over the air to unlocked versions, with carrier branded updates expected in the following weeks. Read the full story here. 
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| Sprint: HTC EVO 4G users getting Android 2.2 Froyo update next week Posted: 29 Jul 2010 05:49 PM PDT Today Sprint announced that it would be the first carrier to offer the Android 2.2 Froyo operating system to its smartphone users, and that its HTC EVO 4G customers would be the lucky initial recipients. Read the full story here. 
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| Samsung U.K.: Android 2.2 Froyo coming to all networks at the end of September Posted: 29 Jul 2010 01:16 PM PDT From its Twitter account today, Samsung U.K. said that it will begin pushing out the Android 2.2 Froyo update at the end of September to all networks. It's unclear if this means U.S. networks or just those in the U.K., however. The official tweet said: "We've seen a lot of Q's about the Froyo update; it's currently in development & will be released for all networks at the end of September." Read the full story here. 
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| Android-powered 32GB Dell Streak now available from O2 UK Posted: 29 Jul 2010 01:13 PM PDT O2 UK has added the 32GB version of the Dell Streak to its line-up of Android devices, including its little sister, the 16GB Streak. The device is an Android-powered smartphone tablet-like device that runs the Android 1.6 OS and features a large 5-inch touch display, WiFi, 3G data connectivity, and built-in GPS. The Streak is available for free on a 40GBP ($62) voice and data plan. Read the full story here. 
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| Press Release: Gartner Says Indian Mobile Handset Sales To Reach 138.6 million in 2010 Posted: 29 Jul 2010 12:39 PM PDT Top Five Manufacturers will Continue to Hold More Than 75 Percent Market Share During Next Five Years Read the full story here. 
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| RIM outs BlackBerry App World 2.0 beta Posted: 29 Jul 2010 11:07 AM PDT Today Research in Motion (RIM) released a beta version of BlackBerry App World 2.0. The new App World sports carrier billing, credit card payment support, BlackBerry ID, and more. Read the full story here. 
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| Samsung SCH-u460 Intensity II QWERTY slider feature phone headed to Verizon Wireless Posted: 29 Jul 2010 10:26 AM PDT Today Verizon Wireless and Samsung announced the SCH-u460 Intensity II, a feature phone with a horizontal sliding QWERTY keyboard. The device is priced at an affordable $49.99 with a 2-year contract and $50 mail-in-rebate. Read the full story here. 
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| T-Mobile USA ranked #1 in J.D. Power Wireless Customer Care study Posted: 29 Jul 2010 09:51 AM PDT Today JD Power and Associates released its 2010 U.S. Wireless Customer Care Performance Study Volume 2, and it ranked T-Mobile USA as the top wireless carrier. The study also found a few more compelling industry tidbits. Read the full story here. 
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| HTC reports 66 percent revenue growth, higher unit sales in Q2 2010 Posted: 29 Jul 2010 08:38 AM PDT Today HTC reported its second quarter 2010 financial results. The firm reported large revenue growth during the quarter, as well as a big increase in unit sales. Read the full story here. 
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| Palm updates Facebook client, adds photo tagging and landscape viewing Posted: 29 Jul 2010 07:18 AM PDT Palm has released a new beta version of its webOS Facebook client, version 1.2.30. Added features include photo tagging support, news feed filters, inline comments, and landscape viewing - in addition to overall speed improvements and bug fixes. Read the full story here. 
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| HTC China to launch Desire, Wildfire with Android 2.2 Froyo, hinting at coming updates Posted: 29 Jul 2010 07:08 AM PDT According to HTC China's website, the Android smartphones that the company recently announced its intent to ship in China will all run Android 2.2 Froyo from the start. Two of those devices, the Desire and the Wildfire, are available in other markets and are already expected to see their own Froyo updates this quarter. Read the full story here. 
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| RIM registers BlackPad.com, hinting at upcoming tablet product Posted: 29 Jul 2010 06:55 AM PDT BlackBerry maker Research In Motion has registered the BlackPad.com domain, potentially tipping its hand as to the name of the frequently rumored BlackBerry companion tablet it is expected to launch. The name has been associated with the BlackBerry tablet project for some time, which lends merit to the possibility it will be used. Read the full story here. 
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| Best Buy Connect 4G WiMAX is fruit of Best Buy, Clearwire partnership Posted: 29 Jul 2010 06:38 AM PDT Today Best Buy and Clearwire officially announced Best Buy Connect LLC, a subsidiary of Best Buy, will offer 4G WiMAX plans using Clearwire's 4G network. Best Buy will begin to offer 4G services in 2011, where WiMAX is available, in tandem with the 3G services it currently provides. Pricing for the plans has not yet been announced. Read the full story here. 
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| Apple investigating iPhone 3G speed, battery, and heat issues with iOS 4 Posted: 29 Jul 2010 06:29 AM PDT According to the Wall Street Jorunal, an Apple spokesperson has said that Apple is investigating reports of problems with the iPhone 3G after it has been upgraded to Apple iOS 4. Users are reporting that their devices are running slowly after the upgrade, and some have noted battery life and excessive heat issues, as well. Apple currently offers no simple way to downgrade one of its smartphones to an older OS version. Read the full story here. 
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| Android wallpaper app exploit stole info from millions of users Posted: 29 Jul 2010 06:05 AM PDT An Android application, available in the Android Market and developed by Jackeey Wallpaper, has reportedly been stealing information from millions of users and sending it to a website based in Shenzhen, China. The unnamed app was discovered by mobile security firm Lookout and has reportedly been downloaded 1.1 to 4.6 million times. According to Venture Beat, the software then sends private information, such as your SIM card number, browsing history, voicemail password, and subscriber identification, off to www.imnet.us, a site owned by a Chinese resident. The breach of the Android Market gives some weight to Apple's strict application approval process. Read the full story here. 
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| Motorola Q2 2010 reports shows drop in mobile sales, gain in smartphones Posted: 29 Jul 2010 05:53 AM PDT Today Motorola released its second quarter financial results for 2010. Motorola's mobile devices segment saw a 6 percent decrease in mobile sales. Read the full story here. 
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| LG Optimus Z Android TV smartphone launched in Korea Posted: 29 Jul 2010 05:38 AM PDT Today LG launched the new Optimus Z Android smartphone in the South Korean market. The Z features mobile TV support, a 5 megapixel camera, and a WVGA resolution touchscreen display. Read the full story here. 
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| Nokia N8 preorders begin on Nokia's Italian web store Posted: 29 Jul 2010 05:20 AM PDT The Symbian^3 powered Nokia N8, which we had a chance to go hands-on with in June, is now available for preorder from Nokia's Italian web store. The N8 is priced at 469.00 EUR ($608) and it is expected to ship in September. The Nokia N8 features a 3.5-inch touchscreen display, a 12 megapixel camera with xenon flash, and even HDMI-out for outputting video to an HDTV. The phone was originally announced in April. Read the full story here. 
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