Tuesday, September 7, 2010

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Samsung considering Android OS in TV sets

Posted: 07 Sep 2010 05:25 AM PDT

A Samsung television executive has told Bloomberg that his company is considering the use of the Android operating system in its future consumer TV set products.
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GSMA hosting Macworld Mobile during 2011 Mobile World Congress tradeshow

Posted: 07 Sep 2010 05:04 AM PDT

The GSMA has announced that it will feature Macworld Mobile during the Mobile World Congress tradeshow in Barcelona. "At Mobile World Congress, we will help international iOS developers to strengthen their skills, as well as facilitate connection with other developers and the worldwide audience of mobile decision makers who attend," the chief executive officer of IDG World Expo, Mary Dolaher, said. Macworld is a popular U.S. tradeshow for Apple developers and accessory makers, and Macworld mobile will provide a global meeting place for those working with Apple's mobile products. We'll be attending Mobile World Congress, which will occur between February 14th and 11th of 2011.
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Samsung Fascinate Galaxy S Android smartphone for Verizon available tomorrow

Posted: 07 Sep 2010 04:57 AM PDT

Today Verizon Wireless announced that its own version of the Samsung Galaxy S Android-powered smartphone, the Samsung Fascinate, will be available tomorrow on Verizon's website and will be available in Verizon stores on Thursday, September 9. The Fascinate features a 4-inch {Super AMOLED} touchscreen display, a 1GHz Samsung processor, and a 5 megapixel camera that can also record 720p HD videos. The Fascinate will be available for $199.99 with contract, after a $100 mail-in rebate that comes in the form of a debit card.
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LG: dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 Optimus smartphones launching in Q4

Posted: 07 Sep 2010 04:49 AM PDT

LG has announced that it will introduce multiple smartphones that will be powered by NVIDIA's dual-core Tegra 2 processor. The Tegra 2 piocessor will offer 2x faster web browsing, a 5x better gaming experience, and 1080p HD video playback. LG will use the processors in its Optimus series of devices, one of which we had a glimpse of during the IFA tradeshow in Berlin last week.
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Nokia expected to debut E7 smartphone at Nokia World

Posted: 07 Sep 2010 04:45 AM PDT

According to Reuters, Nokia, the world's largest cellphone manufacturer, is expected to debut new smartphones at its London based media and industry event, Nokia World. Nokia is expected to take the wraps off of the E7, a new flagship device for the company, as well as a new N8 variant that expected run on the Symbian^3 operating system. Sources have also indicated that there will be a few other smartphones announced at the event. The London show starts on September 14.
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Orange, T-Mobile create largest network in UK with Everything Everywhere

Posted: 06 Sep 2010 09:03 PM PDT

UK's T-Mobile and Orange have melded together to create Everything Everywhere, a new carrier that enables thirty million people to get access to both networks at no extra cost.
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Sony Ericsson Vivaz now available from AT&T

Posted: 06 Sep 2010 12:53 PM PDT

In case you missed it due to a busy holiday weekend schedule, the Sony Ericsson Vivaz Symbian S60 smartphone is now available for purchase from AT&T. The Vivaz features an 8.1 megapixel camera with 720p HD video recording capabilities, and sports a touchscreen slab form factor. It is available for $79.99 with a 2 year contract on AT&T.
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HTC GSM/CDMA Android slider smartphone for Verizon approved by FCC

Posted: 06 Sep 2010 12:07 PM PDT

An unknown Verizon-branded HTC Android smartphone has been approved by the FCC in the U.S. and is expected to run on both GSM and CDMA networks for global roaming.
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Palm webOS 2.0 to feature virtual keyboard

Posted: 06 Sep 2010 08:53 AM PDT

An anonymous tip sent to PreCentral.net pointed out the presense of a "VirtualKeyboard" section in a file found in the webOS 2.0 early release software development kits provided to some developers. Palm had initially reacted to the leak by closing the SDK early access application process, but has since re-opened it. A virtual keyboard is seen as a key piece of the webOS puzzle if it is to move onto different form factors, such as tablets. Palm has made no official mention of virtual keyboards so far.
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LG Encore touch phone now on sale at AT&T

Posted: 06 Sep 2010 08:52 AM PDT

AT&T is now offering a new feature phone, the LG Encore. The Encore offers the latest in features including a large 3-inch touchscreen display, Bluetooth, and 3G and connectivity.
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Android grows mobile web share, gaining on Apple iOS

Posted: 06 Sep 2010 07:12 AM PDT

Statistics on mobile web use published by Quantcast indicate that Google's Android OS is rapidly gaining ground on Apple's long-dominant iOS devices, such as the iPhone and iPad.
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LG introduces Optimus 7 brand for Windows Phone 7 smartphones

Posted: 06 Sep 2010 06:49 AM PDT

By way of an earlier press release touting LG's new DLNA media sharing technology, LG has officially made public the name of its upcoming brand of Windows Phone 7 smartphones: LG Optimus 7. The Optimus brand is already in use with the company's Android powered smartphones. LG says that Optimus 7 devices will be available early in the fourth quarter of 2010.
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Video: Hands-on with the Samsung S7230E Wave 723 bada powered smartphone

Posted: 06 Sep 2010 06:04 AM PDT

Todd found the Samsung S7230E Wave 723 bada powered smartphone on the show floor of IFA in Berlin. Here's a brief video walkthrough of Samsung's second bada powered smartphone, which is equipped with 5 megapixel camera with flash and a 3.2-inch touchscreen display.
Watch the video here.


Nokia N8 to ship on September 30

Posted: 06 Sep 2010 05:55 AM PDT

According to Finish newspaper Kauppalehti.fi,Tapani Kaskinen, of Nokia's corporate communications group, said that "advanced orders" of the new Nokia N8 flagship smartphone will begin shipping on September 30. This statement is in line with the "end of September" time frame promised by the Nokia USA website, which has the device available for pre-order.
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Vodafone UK confirms pending arrival of Samsung Galaxy Tab

Posted: 06 Sep 2010 05:17 AM PDT

Today Vodafone UK confirmed that its customers will soon be able to purchase the newly announced Samsung Galaxy Tab, an Android 2.2 internet tablet with a 1GHz processor and a large 7-inch touchscreen display. Vodafone has not released any specific availability or pricing information at this time.
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