Thursday, August 12, 2010

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Video tour of BlackBerry Torch 9800, on sale today

Posted: 12 Aug 2010 04:58 AM PDT

The BlackBerry Torch 9800 is available starting today for $199.99 with a 2 year contract from AT&T. We put together 3 in-depth videos of the Torch in preparation for our full review, and you can watch them now to see exactly what the Torch and its new BlackBerry OS 6 are like.
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Sony Ericsson supposedly planning PSP phone on Android 3.0 gaming platform

Posted: 12 Aug 2010 04:50 AM PDT

Sony Ericsson could be planning a new Android 3.0 phone that also doubles as a Playstation branded PSP gaming device. According to sources speaking to Engadget, the phone may also help kick off a new Google gaming ecosystem.
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Sprint Samsung Epic 4G Android WiMAX smartphone available August 31

Posted: 12 Aug 2010 04:37 AM PDT

Today Sprint announced the pricing and availability date of its second 4G WiMAX smartphone, the Samsung Epic 4G. The Epic 4G will be available beginning on Tuesday, August 31 in all Sprint retail channels, as well as in RadioShack, Best Buy, and Walmart. Sprint stores will open at 8am local time on August 31. The Samsung Epic 4G will cost $249.99 with a 2 year contract, after a $100 mail-in rebate.
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Apple outs iOS 4.0.2 PDF security fix for iPhone, version 3.2.2 for iPad

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 12:33 PM PDT

As expected, today Apple released iOS version 4.0.2 for the iPhone and iPod touch through iTunes. It provides a fix for "viewing a PDF document with maliciously crafted embedded fonts [that] may allow arbitrary code execution." The PDF was used by JailbreakMe and allowed users to jailbreak their iPhones.
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RIM launches free BlackBerry Podcast Service

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 12:02 PM PDT

RIM has launched a new and free podcast service for its BlackBerry smartphone users. The new service allows users to search, download, and subscribe to audio and video podcasts directly from their handsets.
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Press Release: J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Green and Fitness-Minded Consumers, and Domestic Duos Utilize the Most Functions and Capabilities of Their Mobile Phones

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 10:57 AM PDT

Press Release: Samsung Mobile unveils premium Galaxy S smartphone accessories

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 07:50 AM PDT

New class of smart phone accessories feature compact desktop dock, convenient portable vehicle dock, and affordable spare battery charging solution to help make the Galaxy S smart phone experience brilliant.
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Verizon Wireless reveals Samsung Gusto flip phone

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 07:27 AM PDT

Today Verizon Wireless announced the Samsung Gusto, a flip phone that sports a host of relatively basic features. The device is available online now for free with a service agreement, and will be in stores in the coming weeks.
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Google unveiling "cool new mobile features" tomorrow

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 07:10 AM PDT

Press invites have been going out for a Google event tomorrow that promises the "unveiling of a couple of cool new mobile features." Google wasn't specific on what will be unveiled, but there's speculation that the event could involve a Google music service, a desktop version of the Android Market, or possibly some highlights of Android "Gingerbread." We'll keep you updated as the news unfolds.
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Cellular South launches Android powered Motorola Milestone

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 06:53 AM PDT

Today Cellular South announced that it's launching the Motorola Milestone. The device runs Android 2.1 and sports a 3.7-inch touchscreen display. Although it retains the Milestone moniker, as a CDMA phone, the device is more akin to the Motorola DROID on Verizon Wireless. The Milestone is available today online and in Cellular South retail stores for $149.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate.
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Boost Mobile outs Samsung SPH-m350 Seek touchscreen phone with a full QWERTY keyboard

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 06:32 AM PDT

Today Boost Mobile announced the availability of the Samsung SPH-m350 Seek, the carrier's first touchscreen phone that also sports a full QWERTY keyboard. It's available for $149.99 in Boost Mobile stores today.
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U.S. Cellular to launch HTC Desire Android smartphone on August 27th

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 06:18 AM PDT

This morning U.S. Cellular announced that it will launch the HTC Desire, an Android powered smartphone, on August 27th. The Desire sports a 3.7-inch touchscreen, a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, a 5 megapixel camera, and HTC's Sense user interface. U.S. Cellular said that it plans to launch three more Android phones later this year. U.S. Cellular did not disclose the price of the Desire.
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Mobile phones, wireless devices, banned from U.S. prisons under new law

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 05:47 AM PDT

President Obama today officially signed a new law banning inmates from using cell phones and wireless devices in the U.S. prison system. Inmates found using mobile phones in prison could be sentenced to an extra year in jail. The ban is meant to prevent prison violence, particularly among gang members.
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Verizon Wireless Motorola DROID 2 smartphone available online today for $199.99

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 05:15 AM PDT

Yesterday Verizon Wireless announced the Motorola DROID 2, an Android 2.2 powered smartphone, and the device is available today online for $199.99 with a 2-year Verizon Wireless contract and free shipping. The DROID 2 sports a beefier 1GHz processor, a 3G Mobile HotSpot feature, and Adobe Flash Player 10.1, among other high-end specs.
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LG exhibiting on Mobile World Congress showfloor this year

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 05:06 AM PDT

According to GSM Association, which sent out an email today, LG will be one of the exhibitors on the Mobile World Congress showfloor this year in Barcelona, Spain. Last year the company decided, along with Nokia, not to have a booth presence at the event. According to IDG News, LG hasn't confirmed itself whether or not it will have a booth, and said that it will have a presence but won't comment further.
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