Tuesday, February 1, 2011

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Google launches speak-to-tweet service with Egyptians in mind

Posted: 01 Feb 2011 05:11 AM PST

Google, in partnership with SayNow which it recently acquired, has announced a new service that allows users to call a number and "speak-to-tweet" their Twitter messages. It hopes that Egyptians will take advantage of the service to share their message with the world.
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LG launching Optimus 3D smartphone at Mobile World Congress

Posted: 01 Feb 2011 05:03 AM PST

LG has confirmed that it is launching the Optimus 3D smartphone during Mobile World Congress next month. The Optimus 3D offers a glasses-free 3D LCD display and is also capable of recording 3D video.
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ZyXEL launches 3G mobile router

Posted: 01 Feb 2011 05:01 AM PST

Today a firm called ZyXEL announced a 3G wireless modem that allows an unlimited number of connections. It's available through retailers now for $115.
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BlackBerry 6 now available for Sprint Bold 9650, Curve 3G 9330

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 10:42 AM PST

Research In Motion has released the BlackBerry 6 operating system update for Sprint's BlackBerry Bold 9650 and BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330. BlackBerry 6 will offer a better web browsing experience, universal search, social feeds, and more. To update, just head over to RIM's website and follow the instructions.
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LG to intro NFC mobile payment system in 2010

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 10:35 AM PST

LG is currently testing a near field communications (NFC) mobile payment system that is expected to debut in Europe next year. LG joins a growing group of companies that are working on the technology which will allow consumers to use their phones as digital wallets.
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New Angry Birds Rio game coming in March

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 09:47 AM PST

Rovio, the company behind the popular Angry Birds franchise of games, will launch its newest title called "Angry Birds Rio" in March. The new version will initially offer 45 new levels for gamers to play through.
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Motorola reveals XOOM Honeycomb tablet Superbowl commercial teaser

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 09:19 AM PST

Motorola recently revealed its Superbowl commercial teaser for the XOOM, an upcoming 10.1-inch Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet that will launch soon on Verizon Wireless.
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Google holding Android event on February 2

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 08:02 AM PST

Google has sent out invites for an event on February 2 that will be held at its headquarters in Mountain View. The invite says it will take an in-depth look at Honeycomb Android ecosystem news and that Google will provide hands-on demos with the operating system. We'll keep you up to date on Wednesday with more information.
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T-Mobile Dell Streak 7 landing February 2 for $199.99

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 07:55 AM PST

Today T-Mobile announced that the Dell Streak 7 will launch on February 2 for $199.99 with a new two-year T-Mobile contract and after a $50 mail-in rebate. The Dell Streak 7 offers full Adobe Flash Player support, Qik-powered video chat with front and rear-facing cameras, and more. For more information about the Dell Streak 7, head over to our hands-on gallery from CES.
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Sprint activates 4G roaming in Jamaica, Taiwan

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 07:05 AM PST

Today Sprint announced that customers can take advantage of its 4G network while traveling in Jamaica and in Taiwan. Sprint announced that it was working with Global Mobile in Taiwan and Digicel in Jamaica back in December, and the networks are now active. A 24-hour Daypass costs $14.99 excluding surcharges and taxes, and Sprint's SmartView Connection Manager will automatically detect the Digicel or Global Mobile networks.
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Sprint outs Motorola Brute i686 rugged flip phone

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 06:52 AM PST

Today Sprint officially announced the Brute i686, a rugged flip phone that's available now for $119.99 with a new two-year Sprint agreement.
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Android tops Symbian in Q4 smartphone shipments

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 05:26 AM PST

According to research frim Canalys, for the first there were more Android devices shipped in Q4 2010 than Symbian smart phones. According to the first Android now has a 32.9 percent share of the global smartphone market.
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Virgin Mobile LG Optimus V Android smartphone available from RadioShack

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 04:58 AM PST

RadioShack is now offering the LG Optimus V, an Android smartphone that has not yet been announced by Virgin Mobile. The Optimus V is similar to the other Optimus branded smartphones on other U.S. carriers. It offers a 3.2-inch screen, a 3MP camera, and runs Android 2.2 Froyo. It's currently available from RadioShack for $149.99 although Virgin Mobile doesn't have it listed on its own site yet.
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Google hiring "dozens" of mobile software developers

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 04:51 AM PST

According to The Wall Street Journal, Google is planning to hire dozens of mobile software developers, from UI experts to product managers, to work on projects for smartphones. Sources speaking to The Journal said that Google has only created about 20 applications in-house and that the new hires will likely work on products specifically for Android. It's unclear what apps Google has in mind, but some believe it may try to create games to compete with Rovio's Angry Birds and a check-in service similar to Foursquare.
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