Thursday, August 5, 2010

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T-Mobile USA sheds more customers in Q2 2010

Posted: 05 Aug 2010 04:58 AM PDT

Today T-Mobile USA reported its second quarter 2010 results. Revenues were up slightly from the previous quarter, but the carrier lost more customers.
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Clearwire to conduct 4G LTE trials in Arizona

Posted: 05 Aug 2010 04:42 AM PDT

Today Clearwire said that it plans to test a LTE 4G network in Phoenix, Arizona this fall and during 2011 in order to test the coexistence of WiMAX and LTE.
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Motorola DROID Android 2.2 Froyo manual update available

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 01:06 PM PDT

Looking to get your hands on the Motorola DROID Android 2.2 Froyo update ahead of the over-the-air rollout? There's a version of the update available on AndroidForums.com that's not Verizon Wireless sanctioned, but will update your device to the latest version of Android. Head over to the Android Forums for a guide and the necessary files needed for the update.
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Rogers now offering 3G capable BlackBerry Curve 9300 and Motorola Flipout smartphones

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 12:41 PM PDT

Canada's Rogers Wireless has just added two new smartphones to its roster, the Motorola Flipout and RIM's BlackBerry Curve 9300. The Flipout is a cool QWERTY keyboard packing phone that has a unique swivel to expose its 5-row keyboard. The device features a 2.8-inch QVGA touchscreen display and supports GSM/HSPA/WiFi/Bluetooth connectivity. The Motorola Flipout will be available for $29.99 with a three-year service agreement or $374.99 retail. The BlackBerry Curve 9300 smartphone offers a 2.4-inch display screen, 2mp camera/camcorder, GPS, and supports GSM/HSPA/WiFi/Bluetooth connectivity. It is the first Curve model to support 3G data. The RIM BlackBerry Curve will be available for $79.99 with a three-year service agreement or $399.99 retail.
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NPD: Android sales surpass iPhone, BlackBerry in Q2, names top 5 devices

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 11:42 AM PDT

Today NPD released a new report which found that 33 percent of all smartphones bought during the second quarter were Android devices. 28 percent of the smartphones purchased were BlackBerry devices, and 22 percent were iPhones. "For the second consecutive quarter, Android handsets have shown strong but slowing sell-through market share gains among U.S. consumers," Ross Rubin, executive director of industry analysis for NPD, said. The Top 5 selling Android smartphoens during the quarter were the Motorola Droid, HTC Droid Incredible, HTC EVO 4G, HTC Hero, and HTC Droid Eris.
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Google adds search history link for Android, iPhone

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 11:25 AM PDT

Google recently announced a new search feature for Android and iPhone users. After logging in to Google and visiting m.google.com, you'll now see a "History" link at the bottom of the page which will show you your most recent searches that you've performed while logged in, even if you searched from a laptop or a desktop. Google also allows you to star items or remove specific searches from your history.
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Over 27 million Symbian devices shipped during Q2 2010

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 11:16 AM PDT

Research firm Canalys recently released a new report which revealed that over 27 million Symbian powered devices were shipped during the second quarter of 2010, a milestone for The Symbian Foundation. That figure equates to about 300,000 devices per day, 207 devices a minute, or over three devices sold every second. "The fact we continue to outsell our competitors by such large margins, combined with all the feature commitments and developments published on our roadmaps, make us highly confident in our outlook and we will continue to embrace the challenges ahead," Lee M. Williams, executive director of Symbian, said.
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Video: RIM BlackBerry Torch 9800 video hands-on

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 11:08 AM PDT

A quick, and noisy, look at the new BlackBerry Torch 9800 from the AT&T launch event. The phone felt a bit laggy, but was running pre-production software according to RIM (even though it ships in 8 days). To me it feels very much like a BlackBerry and not new enough to lure new customers.
Watch the video here.


RIM BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone headed to Orange UK

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 09:25 AM PDT

Though no details have been provided regarding availability and pricing, Orange UK announced that it will offer the new BlackBerry device to its customers soon. The Torch 9800 is the first of its kind for RIM, offering users a touchscreen display and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. The Torch was announced yesterday at a press event in NYC. For more, check out our video tour of the RIM BlackBerry Torch 9800 here.
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Hackers release iPhone 4 carrier unlock for jailbroken phones

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 09:21 AM PDT

Today hackers released a piece of software that lets jailbroken iPhone 4 owners unlock their device for use on other GSM carriers. The software is called "ultrasn0w" and works with the iPhone 4, iPhone 3G, and iPhone 3GS provided they have the appropriate baseband installed.
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Indonesia considers BlackBerry ban

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 09:13 AM PDT

Days after the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia said that they were considering banning BlackBerry smartphones, Indonesia piped in to add that it's also considering a ban, according to the AP. "We don't know whether data being sent through BlackBerrys can be intercepted or read by third parties outside the country," Gatot Dewabroto, spokesman for Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Information, said. Indonesia, UAE, and Saudi Arabia worry that tight BlackBerry security could be used by terrorists.
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AT&T WiFi Hotzone lands in Chicago

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 08:57 AM PDT

Just a week after launching in Charlotte, North Carolina, AT&T launched its WiFi Hotzone in Chicago, Illinois. The hotspot is in the neighborhood of Wrigleyville, the area around the Wrigley Field baseball stadium. Chicago is the third launch market for AT&T's WiFi hotzone; it also currently exists in New York City's Times Square.
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Vonage Mobile app for Facebook provides free calls for iPhone, Android devices

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 07:17 AM PDT

Today Vonage announced a new application that allows Vonage users to place free mobile calls to their Facebook friends using the same application. The software is free and works on the iPhone, iPod touch, and Android devices. Users can place calls over WiFi or 3G/4G networks. More information is available on Vonage's website.
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Motorola and Verizon working on Android powered TV tablet

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 06:33 AM PDT

Motorola and Verizon are working on a new tablet that could debut this fall, according to the Financial Times. The device is said to sport a 10-inch display and is powered by the Android operating system. Sources have said that the tablet will play into Verizon's FiOS offering. The tablet plans come just months after Sanjay Jha hinted to Barron's that it was considering creating a tablet device.
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Facebook for Android gets major update

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 06:23 AM PDT

Today Facebook released its latest Android client, and the app adds a host of new features, such as a photo reel and the ability to RSVP to events directly from the application itself.
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Press Release: Vonage Gives Facebook Users a Voice New Mobile Application Provides Free, One-Touch Calling For Facebook Users Worldwide

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 06:20 AM PDT

Press Release: Clearwire Introduces iSpot Nation's First Dedicated 4G Support for Apple Mobile Devices

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 06:11 AM PDT

Video: RIM BlackBerry Torch 9800 video demo

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 06:05 AM PDT

Live demo of the BlackBerry Torch 9800 from the AT&T launch event in New York. The 9800 features a large touchscreen display with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, and is the first BlackBerry to run the new BlackBerry OS 6 smartphone operating system, which has been optimized for touch.
Watch the video here.


Cricket signs wholesale agreement with Sprint, can now offer service in new markets

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 06:03 AM PDT

Cricket Communications announced that it has penned a 5 year wholesale resale agreement with Sprint that will allow Cricket to act as a Sprint MVNO in markets that Cricket does not currently serve. This is different from a roaming agreement in that it will allow Cricket to actively market in parts of the country where it has no network infrastructure, rather than merely allowing its customers to roam onto Sprint's network when out of their home markets. With this agreement, Cricket can now go after customers on a national level.
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Pantech ditching Samsung AMOLED displays in smartphones, for now

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 06:01 AM PDT

Today a Pantech source told The Korea Herald that it does not plan to use AMOLED displays in its upcoming smartphones. Pantech attributed the switch to AMOLED display shortages, an issue that has delayed smartphones such as the HTC Incredible in the United States. Samsung's Mobile Display unit makes the AMOLED panels, and Pantech said that it could use the screens again during the second half of 2011 when Samsung introduces the latest generation of its displays.
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Press Release: Orange expands business offering with Nokia Email

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 05:44 AM PDT

Apple outs iOS 4.1 Beta 3 for developers

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 05:31 AM PDT

Apple recently began pushing out iOS 4.1 Beta 3 to its developers, along with the corresponding SDK for developing applications for the platform. New features weren't listed in the latest version of the operating system.
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Orange U.K. now offering Nokia Email for Business

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 05:30 AM PDT

Today Orange U.K. announced that it will begin offering Nokia Email for business. The software offers small and medium businesses using Nokia handsets the option to purchase a £6.38 ($10.14) plan that provides unlimited email and 500MB worth of web browsing. The plan supports up to ten different email addresses.
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