Tuesday, February 8, 2011

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Sprint Kyocera Echo dual-screen Android smartphone announced for $199.99

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 03:33 PM PST

During a press event in New York City tonight Sprint and Kyocera announced the Kyocera Echo, an Android smartphone that offers two touchscreen displays that can run two different applications independently. The device will launch this Spring for $199.99 with a new two-year Sprint contract.
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Texas Instruments outs OMAP 5 mobile applications platform

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 12:38 PM PST

Today Texas Instruments introduced its OMAP 5 mobile applications platform, the successor to its OMAP 4 platform. TI says it will offer 5 times the 3D graphics performance and 3 times the processing performance of OMAP 4 while utilizing up to 60 percent less power.
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Google intros Gmail mobile with priority inbox for HTML5-capable devices

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 11:25 AM PST

Today Google announced that its priority inbox for Gmail mobile is now available from all HTML5-capable phones at gmail.com. After setting up your priority inbox on the desktop version of Gmail, you'll be able to open your phone's browser and see all of your importance markets stored in your inbox. The feature has been available on Android smartphones, but will now run on iOS 3+ devices as well, such as the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
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Android-powered Samsung Galaxy Tab for Sprint updated

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 10:49 AM PST

Sprint is rolling out a software update for its Samsung Galaxy Tab. The 7-inch Android tablet update is expected to offer new drivers for the LCD, apply a QIK software update, which will replace existing version, and some minor tweaks to its Exchange email client. The update is occurring in stages, with all devices expecting to be updated within four days from today.
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LG Optimus S for Sprint gets an update

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 10:40 AM PST

The Optimus S by LG is receiving an update for users on Sprint's wireless network. The new update is expected to provide a better overall user experience as well as a few fixes and improvements that include new drivers for the LCD, an SD card detection fix, and removing an annoying language selection from the Optimus S's start up wizard. The LG Optimus S is based upon LG's popular Optimus One Android smartphone.
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Telus to offer SIM unlocking codes for its customers

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 10:39 AM PST

Canada's Telus has informed BGR that it will start offering SIM unlocking for users on February 15. Telus is expected to charge $50 for the unlock code, which will allow users to use their devices on other networks running on the same GSM technology.
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Sprint to announce Kyocera Echo, a dual-screen Android smartphone

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 08:35 AM PST

Sprint will announce a new Android smartphone with two 3.5-inch touchscreen displays during a press conference in New York City tonight, The Wall Street Journal says. Read on for some more info, but we'll be in attendance to bring you the full announcement later tonight.
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Aircell's Gogo to offer in-flight movies, more online content

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 08:19 AM PST

Aircell, the company that offers the popular in-flight Gogo Wi-Fi service, has plans to launch in-flight movies and other content. The firm recently raised $35 million in new funding.
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Alcatel-Lucent working on golf-ball sized mobile phone base stations

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 07:15 AM PST

Alcatel-Lucent announced a new lightRadio technology that will enable mobile base stations to be just slightly larger than a golf ball. It hopes this will help wireless operators cut power requirements and save on network operating costs. Verizon, Orange, and China Mobile are expected to test the new tech this year.
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Press Release: ZAGG's New invisibleSHIELD Smudge-Proof Film Available Nationwide Exclusively at Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile Stores

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 07:07 AM PST

Latest Premium Film from ZAGG Available One Month Earlier Than Forecast
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Press Release: Calling all commitment-phobic text addicts!

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 06:34 AM PST

Tesco offers unlimited texting and 150 call minutes for just £7.50 a month
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Press Release: Alcatel-Lucent maps the future of mobile technology

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 06:26 AM PST

lightRadio Promises Greener, Simpler, Lighter Networks: Multi-Billion Euro Savings in Infrastructure & Power Costs, Addressing Major Elements of Global "Digital Divide
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T-Mobile officially drops Samsung Galaxy Tab pricing to $250

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 06:02 AM PST

Via its Facebook page, Samsung Mobile USA announced that T-Mobile officially slashed the pricing of its Galaxy Tab to $249.99, with contract. The Galaxy Tab was Samsung's first Android tablet, but it's expected that Samsung will announce the Galaxy Tab 2 next week during the Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona. For more information, check out our full review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab for T-Mobile.
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Vodafone U.K. to offer white Google Nexus S smartphone

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 06:00 AM PST

Vodafone U.K. customers rejoice, you will soon be able to purchase a white Google Nexus S by Samsung. The exclusive white version of the handset offers the same hardware as the original, which includes a 1GHZ processor and a 4-inch Super AMOLED screen. It also runs Google's Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system.
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Huawei to announce S7 Slim tablet at Mobile World Congress

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 05:52 AM PST

Huawei recently tweeted from its official Twitter account saying "The Huawei IDEOS brand expands to include tablets. Take a look at the latest S7 Slim which will be launched at MWC." It didn't provide details on the tablet, but there are a few images available that are worth checking out. We hope the S7 Slim runs Android 3.0 Gingerbread, but Huawei hasn't listed any specs just yet. We'll find out more during Mobile World Congress next week, which we'll be attending.
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Press Release: DOCOMO Begins Field Experiments of 4G LTE-Advanced System

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 05:51 AM PST

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play lands on O2 in the UK

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 05:48 AM PST

O2 in the UK announced via its Twitter account that it will soon offer the Xperia Play from Sony Ericsson. The Xperia Play is an Android smartphone that has been referred to as the PlayStation phone and is expected to offer a full PlayStation style controller and large touchscreen display. No word yet on pricing or availability.
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New Angry Birds update available for Android and iOS devices

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 05:42 AM PST

Fanatical Angry Birds users will be happy to know that a new update is rolling out for Apple iPhone and iPad users. The new iOS update offers users 15 more levels of play, along with a secret 16th level. Android users will also be able to purchase the Mighty Eagle for $0.99 using SMS. Roxio has named the update Ham 'Em High and it is available now from the Apple App Store and the Android Market.
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Nokia expected to shake-up executive board

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 05:42 AM PST

According to a source speaking to The Wall Street Journal, Nokia's CEO, Stephen Elop, may let a number of Nokia's executives go. The changes will be discussed during an analyst event on Friday.
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