Thursday, July 22, 2010

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Dell Streak 5-inch display Android smartphone to be available in the U.S. this month

Posted: 21 Jul 2010 06:36 PM PDT

Dell has announced via its website that its Streak Android powered smartphone, which features a huge 5-inch touchscreen display, will go on sale later this month. Those that sign up now can take advantage of a pre-sale event.
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WSJ: Motorola files suit against Huawei, alleges multi-year plot to steal trade secrets

Posted: 21 Jul 2010 06:10 PM PDT

According to the Wall Street Journal, Motorola has filed a lawsuit against Chinese mobile equipment manufacturer Huawei that alleges Huawei engaged in a multi-year plot to steal Motorola trade secrets.
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Skype for iOS 4 now supports multitasking, plans for fee-based 3G calls scrapped

Posted: 21 Jul 2010 05:54 PM PDT

Today VoIP service provider Skype released an update for its iPhone client that supports the new Apple iOS 4 multitasking features. Users can receive Skype calls while using other applications or when the phone is locked, and can likewise switch to other applications during Skype calls. The company has also scrapped plans to introduce a fee for 3G based Skype calls.
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Google: Android 2.1 running on 55.5 percent of Android smartphones

Posted: 21 Jul 2010 12:57 PM PDT

Today Google published data suggesting that 55.5 percent of all Android smartphones are running the Android 2.1 (Eclair) version of the Android OS. Android 2.2 (Froyo) accounts for 3.3 percent, Android 1.6 (Donut) is on 22.1 percent, and Android 1.5 (Cupcake) 18.9 percent. The numbers were culled from 2 weeks of Android Market data ending on July 15, 2010.
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T-Mobile now offering LG dLite feature phone

Posted: 21 Jul 2010 12:02 PM PDT

The LG dLite, a flip-styled feature phone, for T-Mobile USA is now available. The dLite is a solid messaging device (text, picture, and email) that offers a built-in 2-megapixel camera with video capabilities, a music player, GPS navigation, and fast 3G connectivity on T-Mobile's network. Mobile users can also enjoy the handsfree options the phone has to offer, including stereo Bluetooth and an integrated speakerphone. The LG dLite is available now for $49.99, after rebates and with a qualifying EvenMore plan.
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Press Release: ABC NEWS RELEASES INNOVATIVE APPLICATION FOR iPAD

Posted: 21 Jul 2010 11:14 AM PDT

App Features Unique Three Dimensional Interactive Globe Allowing Users to Spin, Shake and Touch to View ABC News Videos, Stories and Photos
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Press Release: Did You Know? Verizon Wireless Global Data Usage Alerts Help Travelers Monitor Costs Overseas

Posted: 21 Jul 2010 11:02 AM PDT

Press Release: Cellular South Unveils Much-Anticipated Android 2.1 Software Update for HTC Hero Advanced Touchscreen Smartphone

Posted: 21 Jul 2010 11:01 AM PDT

Mobile Operating System Software Release Now Available Free For Customer Download
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Fring for Android gets video chat improvements

Posted: 21 Jul 2010 10:42 AM PDT

The Fring VoIP application for the Android smartphone platform has received a number of video chatting improvements. According to a post by the developer, the new Fring release offers significant audio improvements, support for new devices like the Galaxy S, and a fix for an echo problem. Other smaller bug fixes are also in the update. Fring recently made headlines when Skype announced that Fring would no longer be allowed to support its service.
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Apple iPhone 4 coming to Telus Canada on July 30

Posted: 21 Jul 2010 10:01 AM PDT

Canada's Telus has announced that it will offer the highly anticipated Apple iPhone 4 smartphone to its mobile users starting on July 30. No further information regarding pricing or data tariffs has been announced at this time.
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Google's Nexus One sold out on Google store, never to be replenished

Posted: 21 Jul 2010 08:52 AM PDT

It appears that the Google Nexus One Android smartphone has finally sold out on Google's online store. As Google said recently, there will be no more direct Google sales of the Nexus One once the supply has dried up, and dried up it has. The Nexus One is still available from some carriers, such as Vodafone.
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T-Mobile launching HSPA+ capable smartphone this summer

Posted: 21 Jul 2010 05:34 AM PDT

Today T-Mobile USA announced that it has plans to offer a new HSPA+ capable smartphone to its customers before the end of the summer. T-Mobile's HSPA+ network, which is available to over 85 million people, is capable of providing download data speeds of well over 5 megabits per second, which compares favorably with home broadband services. No additional details have been given at this time.
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Verizon rolling out LG Ally firmware upgrade

Posted: 21 Jul 2010 05:23 AM PDT

Verizon is rolling out an over the air firmware update for its LG Ally, an Android-2.1 powered smartphone with a full QWERTY keyboard. The update includes improvements to the keyboard, Bluetooth, alerts, and messaging speed as well as some new pre-loaded applications. LG Ally users should expect to receive a notice about the update on their phone in the coming weeks.
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