Saturday, August 28, 2010

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Video: Motorola Charm for T-Mobile USA video tour - part 1 of 2

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 01:44 PM PDT

The Motorola Charm is an inexpensive QWERTY bar shaped Android 2.1 smartphone for T-Mobile USA that features Motorola's MOTOBLUR social networking widgets and comes with both standard and extended batteries included in the box.
Watch the video here.


Mozilla Firefox Mobile "Fennec" alpha browser now available for Android, Nokia N900

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 09:58 AM PDT

Mozilla has put out an alpha release of the next version of its Firefox Mobile browser, code named Fennec, for Android and Nokia N900 smartphones. Fennec for Android requires Android 2.0 or later and 30MB of available internal storage. There are both ARMv7 and ARMv5 CPU optimized builds available. As it is an alpha product, there are likely some bugs present. You can download the Fennec alpha by visiting Firefox.com/m/alpha on your Android or Nokia N900 smartphone.
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Video: Samsung Eternity II for AT&T unboxing and video tour

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 09:09 AM PDT

Samsung's SGH-a597 Eternity II is a touchscreen equipped feature phone for AT&T that sports Mobile TV and social networking capabilities and comes in a cool looking, electric blue design.
Watch the video here.


U.S. Cellular to offer Samsung Galaxy S Android smartphone in October

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 08:40 AM PDT

Buried in its HTC Desire announcement today, U.S. Cellular noted that it will offer a Samsung Galaxy S Android smartphone beginning in October. Pricing and a specific release date weren't named. U.S. Cellular will join AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, and Verizon, all of which have already announced, or released, Samsung Galaxy S smartphones
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U.S. Cellular HTC Desire Android smartphone now available

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 08:24 AM PDT

Today U.S. Cellular announced that it is now offering the HTC Desire, an Android 2.1 powered smartphone with a 3.7-inch touchscreen GPS, WiFi, and a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. The Desire is available for $199.95 after a $70 mail-in-rebate with a two-year contract. For more information on the phone, check out our review of the European version of the HTC Desire.
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HTC DROID Incredible Android 2.2 Froyo update rolling out

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 08:10 AM PDT

Verizon Wireless has announced, via its Twitter account, that the HTC DROID Incredible's Android 2.2 rollout is beginning today. Android 2.2 should speed up the device's performance, and adds a number of new features, including the ability to store apps on a microSD card, and install multiple app updates at once. Verizon may also offer the wireless hotspot feature on the device, although it's unclear if that's supported just yet. For more information on Android 2.2 Froyo, read our coverage of the initial announcement.
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Intel close to purchasing chipmaker Infineon

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 06:40 AM PDT

Intel may be finalizing a deal with Infineon, a smartphone chip maker whose products have powered the iPhone, IDG is reporting. The two companies could seal a deal this week, and Infineon is reportedly looking for $1.91 billion. IDG says that Broadcom and Samsung are also interested in purchasing Infineon, although Intel is expected to win the bid.
Read the full story here.


MetroPCS launching 4G LTE network next month, Samsung says

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 06:36 AM PDT

According to a Samsung executive, MetroPCS will launch its long term evolution (LTE) 4G network next month, making its mark as the first U.S. wireless carrier to launch a commercial LTE network. Samsung's Jaebeom Choi, vice president of systems research and development, told The Wall Street Journal that the network will debut in Las Vegas and Dallas in September. The Samsung Craft, a 4G LTE phone, is expected to launch in tandem with the service.
Read the full story here.


Nokia C6 Symbian^1 smartphone now free with Vodafone U.K. contract

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 06:31 AM PDT

The Nokia C6, a Symbian^1 powered smartphone with a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard and a 3.2-inch touchscreen display, is now free on Vodafone with a contract with a minimum £20 ($31) monthly plan. Other C6 features include a 5 megapixel camera, WiFi, and GPS. For more information on the C6, view our original C6 launch story.
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Verizon eyes Alaska for LTE 4G rollout

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 05:29 AM PDT

Verizon, with its eyes set on rolling out its upcoming long term evolution (LTE) 4G network in Alaska, has placed an application with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to purchase a block of wireless spectrum from a company called Triad. According to Fierce Wireless, Verizon is interested in buying the 700MHz C block spectrum license, which Triad paid $1.8 million for in 2008. The 700MHz spectrum would allow Verizon to offer its full gamut of services in Alaska, including an LTE network. Verizon doesn't currently offer wireless services in Alaska (without roaming).
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Monthly cell phone plans have dropped 50 percent since 1999

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 05:22 AM PDT

According to a new Government Accountability Office report, which analyzed the mobile phone industry, cell phone plans have been halved since 1999. Despite a decrease in prices, coverage has increased. The report also found that 40 percent of U.S. households now rely on wireless devices. The full report is available on the Government Accountability Office website (PDF).
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Verizon Samsung Fascinate Galaxy S Android smartphone pre-orders begin at Best Buy Mobile

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 05:07 AM PDT

Today pre-orders for Verizon Wireless' Galaxy S smartphone, the Samsung Fascinate, begin at Best Buy Mobile. Best Buy Reward Zone members can reserve the phone today, and the general public can reserve the Android powered smartphone on August 29. To pre-order the Fascinate, visit a local Best Buy or Best Buy Mobile standalone store, pricing and the official launch date have not yet been announced. For more information on the Samsung Fascinate, which features a 4-inch AMOLED display, a 1GHz processor, and more, check out our hands-on gallery.
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