Saturday, January 8, 2011

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Sudden Verizon NYC event on January 11 smacks of iPhone

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 05:51 PM PST

Earlier today we received an invitation to an event in New York City on January 11 to be hosted by Lowell McAdam, president of Verizon Communications and former CEO of Verizon Wireless. No information beyond time and address is provided, but the fact that it takes place mere days after CES wraps up seems very odd. While Verizon has made no such indication, the fact that McAdam is presiding and that the event didn't take place at CES certainly has people thinking Apple. Certainly seems like a good time to announce an Apple iPhone for Verizon....
Read the full story here.


Panasonic to offer VIERA Android tablets this year

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 02:01 PM PST

Android-powered tablets are everywhere now, and Panasonic, not wanting to be left out, has introduced the VIERA tablet line at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Read the full story here.


Sony Ericsson: No Android OS updates for Xperia X10 devices

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 12:37 PM PST

Our friends over at Android Community have gotten confirmation that Sony Ericsson will not provide Android OS updates beyond 2.1 Eclair for its X10 line of smartphones, which includes the Xperia X10, X10 mini, and the X10 mini pro. The company said, "We believe that the current Xperia range on Android 2.1 coupled with Sony Ericsson's proprietary upgrades and unique hardware delivers a user experience that is on par with, and in many cases better than, a vanilla installation of Android 2.2."
Read the full story here.


Video: HTC Thunderbolt for Verizon video preview

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 12:34 PM PST

The HTC ThunderBolt is a new Android 2.2 powered 4G LTE smartphone for Verizon Wireless. It features a large 4.3-inch display and offers a kickstand on the rear cover, as well as dual cameras - including an 8MP main unit.
Watch the video here.


Simultaneous 10MP photo and 1080p video sensor launched by OmniVision

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 12:20 PM PST

Today OmniVision launched the OV10810p, a new camera sensor that can simultaneously record 10 megapixel still images and 1080p HD video. The sensor is intended for use in smartphones and similar devices.
Read the full story here.


New BlueAnt S3 Compact Bluetooth speakerphone offers voice control features

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 11:25 AM PST

BlueAnt launched a new voice controlled Bluetooth speakerphone for cars at CES, the BlueAnt S3 Compact.
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Press Release: Slacker Radio Announces Optimized App For Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband Network

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 11:19 AM PST

4G LTE Network Supercharges Slacker Mobile Music Experience Providing High-Fidelity Audio, High-Resolution Album Art and Faster Station Caching
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Press Release: Rhapsody To Bring Exclusive Music Experience To Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Customers

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 11:13 AM PST

Anytime Access to 11 Million Songs in High Fidelity, Faster Downloads Plus Exclusive Video Content
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Best Buy to slash Sprint Samsung Galaxy Tab to $300

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 11:07 AM PST

Sprint's Galaxy Tab from Samsung looks like it may be receiving a price drop at Best Buy, according to a leaked document.
Read the full story here.


Press Release: Sling Media Announces Subscription Offering for Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Customers

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 11:00 AM PST

Complete Package to Include Slingbox and SlingPlayer with Easy Billing for Subscriber
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Motorola ATRIX 4G for AT&T live - a docking monster of a smartphone

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 09:58 AM PST

We caught up with new Motorola ATRIX 4G for AT&T at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The ATRIX offers dual-core processing power, a large display, big data speeds, and the ability to dock with monitors and keyboards. Check out the photos and video of it in this gallery.
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HTC Inspire 4G for AT&T - live CES video and photos

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 09:06 AM PST

The HTC Inspire 4G is an HSPA+ capable Android 2.2 smartphone with a large 4.3-inch display that is headed to AT&T (and Telus Canada) in the coming months. We show some photos and video footage of it at CES.
Read the full story here.


Press Release: Appcelerator's Titanium Platform Enables Web Developers to Create Mobile Apps for V CAST Apps

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 08:53 AM PST

Videos of Sony Ericsson's PlayStation phone

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 08:29 AM PST

We've put together a sample of videos of what appears to be an upcoming PlayStation Android powered smartphone from Sony Ericsson. The videos all come from China, and some of them show the R800i name that's become associated with SE's first PSP style Xperia smartphone.
Read the full story here.


Apple iTunes accounts hacked for online sale in China

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 07:46 AM PST

According to China's Global Times, Apple's iTunes has been hacked, allowing over 50,000 accounts to be sold illegally through online store taobao.com in China. The iTunes accounts are being sold for as little as 200yuan (US$30) and are linked to active credit cards from hacked iTunes customers allowing buyers access to an assortment of movies, music, and apps.
Read the full story here.


Sony Ericsson Xperia PlayStation smartphone previewed

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 07:44 AM PST

New photos have surfaced from China showing Sony Ericsson's upcoming PlayStation phone. The new photos offer a bit more detail and show a sliding gamepad and a SE Xperia logo around back. The phone is rumored to offer a large 4.1-inch display screen and a 5 megapixel camera with flash, and is expected to run on a fast 1GHz processor with the Android 2.2 operating system.
Read the full story here.


Apple iPhone 3GS now on sale at Best Buy for $50

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 07:05 AM PST

Best Buy Mobile is now offering Apple's iPhone 3GS 8GB for $49.99, with a new two-year service agreement or qualifying upgrade on AT&T Wireless. Both Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores will be selling the smartphone nationwide today.
Read the full story here.


RIM needs 18-24 months to address India email security issues

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 07:02 AM PST

According to India's Economic Times, Research In Motion says that it needs an additional 18 to 24 months to provide the Indian government with the access to BlackBerry secure email that it demands.
Read the full story here.


T-Mobile shows new Android 3.0 Honeycomb videos

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 06:33 AM PST

T-Mobile has posted a number of short videos highlighting the features of the Google Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system for tablet computers, which will be at the core of the carrier's new LG G-Slate tablet that was launched officially yesterday at CES 2011 in Las Vegas.
Read the full story here.


Apple iPhone 3GS available for $49 starting today

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 06:15 AM PST

Starting today, Friday January 7, Apple's iPhone 3GS is available from AT&T for $49. The price slash is available to both new and existing customers that are eligible for an upgrade. Customers can purchase the iPhone either online at www.att.com/iphone or at AT&T stores nationwide now.
Read the full story here.


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