Wednesday, October 13, 2010

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T-Mobile working on G2 Wi-Fi calling, tethering

Posted: 13 Oct 2010 05:09 AM PDT

T-Mobile recently issued a statement on a rumored over-the-air update for the T-Mobile G2. The carrier said that it is working on adding additional functionality, such as Wi-Fi calling and sharing.
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Android Market updated on older devices

Posted: 13 Oct 2010 04:59 AM PDT

According to some users across the web, Google's Android Market has been updated on older versions of Android. Users on devices as far back as Android 1.6 are reporting the new ability to update apps in bulk, and also the option to allow applications to update themselves. According to Life Hacker, the update isn't being applied to every phone, and some users may need to restart their phones to notice the change.
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Microsoft Windows Phone 7 sync for Mac coming later this year

Posted: 13 Oct 2010 04:54 AM PDT

Microsoft has confirmed that a Mac sync client for Windows Phone 7 devices will be released by the end of this year. In a statement to Mobile Burn, Microsoft said, "Later in 2010 Microsoft will make a public beta available of a tool that allows Windows Phone 7 to sync select content with Mac computers." Currently, Windows Phone 7 devices can only sync with PC computers.
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Apple outs iOS 4.2 beta 3 for developers

Posted: 13 Oct 2010 04:48 AM PDT

Apple has released the latest beta of its iOS 4 operating system for developers, iOS 4.2 beta 3. The beta software is supported on the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. Apple also released iTunes 10.1 beta 2 which includes support for wireless printing from an iOS application.
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ZTE Light 3G Android tablet introduced

Posted: 12 Oct 2010 11:01 AM PDT

China's ZTE has announced a new Android-powered tablet, the Light. This new device offers users a 7-inch color touchscreen display and UMTS based 3G data. The Light will run Google's Android 2.1 operating system and features GPS, Wi-Fi, a camera, an FM radio, and Bluetooth. ZTE did not provide availability information or pricing details at this time but did indicate that it has received many orders for the Light already.
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Apple in talks for CDMA iPhone in India

Posted: 12 Oct 2010 10:47 AM PDT

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Indian telecom operators Reliance Communications and Tata Teleservices Ltd. are reportedly in talks with Apple to sell a CDMA version of the iPhone. Apple has declined to comment.
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Samsung delays Galaxy Tab launch in South Korea

Posted: 12 Oct 2010 10:43 AM PDT

Samsung Electronics has said today that it will be delaying the launch of its recently announced Android-powered Galaxy Tab tablet computer in its home market of South Korean. The company initially planned on debuting the tablet on October 14, but, according to company spokesperson Jason Kim, the event will be pushed back a week or two to better equip the device with localized applications for the Korean market.
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Press Release: Verizon Customers Can Now Use a Mobile 'My Verizon' Tool to Manage Key Account Features, FiOS Internet and TV Options

Posted: 12 Oct 2010 09:00 AM PDT

Customers Use Internet-Capable Wireless Phones or Devices to Connect to E-Mail, FiOS TV DVR, Billing and More
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Telus getting HTC 7 Surround Windows Phone 7 smartphone

Posted: 12 Oct 2010 08:06 AM PDT

Telus has added the new HTC 7 Surround smartphone to the coming soon section of its website. This Windows Phone 7 device features Dolby Surround Sound with SRS enabled speakers as well as a 1GHz processor, 8GB of storage under the hood, and a 3.8-inch touchscreen display with an 800 x 480 pixel resolution. The built-in 5 megapixel camera is also capable of recording HD video. Pricing and availability have not been announced at this time.
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Samsung Focus Windows Phone 7 to offered exclusively by Rogers Canada

Posted: 12 Oct 2010 07:44 AM PDT

Samsung Electronics Canada announced the release of the Samsung Focus, a new smartphone running Microsoft's latest OS - Windows Phone 7. The Focus is a lightweight device offering a 4-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen display, a 1GHz processor, and 8GB of internal memory. It also offers a 5 megapixel camera and camcorder. Pricing and availability details have not been announced. For more, take a look at our hands-on with the new Samsung Focus.
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Apple seeks approval to sell iPad in South Korea

Posted: 12 Oct 2010 07:41 AM PDT

Apple is seeking approval to sell its tablet, the iPad, in South Korea according Korea's Communications Commission. The Commission said it hopes to make a decision within five days of the request by Apple, which means it will decide next week whether it will approve the device for use in South Korea. A spokesman for KT Corp, the local distributor of Apple's iPhone, said KT Corp hopes to release the iPad in November once the certification is completed.
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Video: HTC 7 Surround for AT&T Windows Phone 7 smartphone - video first look

Posted: 12 Oct 2010 07:28 AM PDT

The HTC 7 Surround is the first Windows Phone 7 smartphone from HTC for U.S. carrier AT&T. The phone features a large touchscreen display as well as surround sound capability that is backed up by a slide-out speaker.
Watch the video here.


Windows Phone 7 LG Optimus 7 to be offered by Canada's Telus

Posted: 12 Oct 2010 07:21 AM PDT

Canadian operator Telus is jumping on the Windows Phone 7 bandwagon and has added the LG Optimus 7 to its smartphone lineup. The Optimus 7 is currently listed as coming soon and Telus does not provide pricing or availability at this time. The LG Optimus 7 features a large 3.8-inch WVGA touchscreen display, a speedy 1GHz processor, a 5 megapixel camera, 16GB on internal memory, and Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity. For more, read our story on the LG Optimus 7 here.
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Palm Pixi Plus for AT&T receives webOS 1.4.5 update

Posted: 12 Oct 2010 06:45 AM PDT

Palm has begun rolling out its webOS version 1.4.5 update for Pixi Plus users on AT&T via an over-the-air update. The update is said to offer a better web experience, fixes for podcast downloading, and enhancements to the webOS PDK.
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ESPN Radio now available for BlackBerry users

Posted: 12 Oct 2010 06:15 AM PDT

BlackBerry users rejoice as ESPN Radio is now available for your phones. ESPN Radio offers users live internet broadcasts of sports talk shows, college football, an on-demand SportsCenter channel, and more. ESPN Radio for BlackBerry is available now from the BlackBerry App World store for $2.99.
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Samsung Omnia 7 Windows Phone 7 to be offered by UK's Orange, Three, and T-Mobile

Posted: 12 Oct 2010 05:42 AM PDT

Customers looking to purchase Samsung's newly launched Omnia 7 smartphone, which runs on the Windows Phone 7 operating system, in the UK can breathe easily as three different wireless carriers have announced they will offer this thin, new device: Orange, Three, and T-Mobile. All three operators will offer the device starting October 21 with varying price plans.
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Sprint intros Certified Pre-Owned Wireless Device Program

Posted: 12 Oct 2010 05:14 AM PDT

Sprint Nextel has announced a certified pre-owned device program that allows its customers to choose from refurbished handsets with a more affordable price tag. Sprint is kicking off the new program with three pre-owned handsets: Research In Motion's BlackBerry Tour, the Samsung Reclaim, and the Sanyo 2700. For more, visit www.sprint.com.
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Wal-Mart to offer Apple iPad nationwide online and in stores

Posted: 12 Oct 2010 05:04 AM PDT

Wal-Mart has announced that it will offer Apple's iPad starting this Friday at hundreds of stores throughout the United States. Wal-Mart comes a bit late to the game with both Best Buy and its main rival, Target Corp., already selling the iOS-powered tablet. Wal-Mart will offer the iPad both in-store and online starting at $499 for the 16GB WiFi version.
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