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Apple iPad dominates Q3 tablet sales figures
SlingPlayer Mobile for Android updated with high quality video mode
Angry Birds coming soon to Windows Phone 7
NOOK app for Android Honeycomb coming this spring
Sprint stops pushing Epic 4G Android 2.2 Froyo update
AT&T Samsung Galaxy S Captivate Android 2.2 Froyo update now available
Xoom Corp sues Motorola over XOOM tablet name
ChaCha Search suing HTC over ChaCha phone name
Sprint outs HTC Arrive, its first Windows Phone 7 smartphone
Mozilla Firefox 4 Beta browser for Android and Maemo updated
LG Optimus Pad pre-orders for NTT DOCOMO customers starts March 15
Facebook-centric HTC ChaCha and Salsa smartphones launching on June 17 in the UK
Dell Streak 5 Android 2.2 Froyo update rolling out for AT&T and Rogers customers
Press Release: DOCOMO Unveils Three New Smart Mobile Devices for Japanese Market

Apple iPad dominates Q3 tablet sales figures

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 05:16 AM PST

New data from ABI Research suggests that sales of the Apple iPad represented 93 percent of the 4.5 million tablet sales during the third quarter of 2010.
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SlingPlayer Mobile for Android updated with high quality video mode

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 05:03 AM PST

Sling Media has updated its SlignPlayer Mobile for Android application to version 1.2. The update packed in support for a new high quality video mode. It also fixed an issue that affected some T-Mobile users connecting over cellular networks, and also fixed bugs found with the Motorola ATRIX. SlingPlayer Mobile for Android is available in the Android Market for $29.99.
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Angry Birds coming soon to Windows Phone 7

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 12:48 PM PST

Today Microsoft confirmed that Rovio's hit game Angry Birds will soon be available in the Marketplace for Windows Phone 7 smartphones. Microsoft didn't provide an exact launch date, but said that Angry Birds, as well as Doodle Jump, Plants vs Zombies, Hydro Thunder Go, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1, and geoDefense, would start launching on April 6. All of the games are compatible with Microsoft's Xbox LIVE service, which means you can compete for a spot on the leader boards and earn achievements.
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NOOK app for Android Honeycomb coming this spring

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 12:11 PM PST

Bookseller Barnes & Noble has indicated that it will put out a new version of its NOOK for Android application this spring that will take advantage of Android 3.0 Honeycomb's support for larger displays, such as that found on the newly launched Motorola XOOM. The application will offer enhanced graphics, a grid view, and will optimize the reading and shopping experiences for larger tablet displays.
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Sprint stops pushing Epic 4G Android 2.2 Froyo update

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 10:48 AM PST

Sprint has posted on its community forums that it is no longer rolling out the Android 2.2 Froyo update to Samsung Epic 4G owners. "There have been an increased number of calls into Care regarding issues with the Epic following the upgrade. As a result, the upgrade will not be pushed to more devices until a resolution for these issues is in place," Sprint said, noting that users were reporting data connectivity issues and SD card problems after applying the update. If you have those issues, Sprint suggests a hard reset. For more information, head over to Sprint's community forums.
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AT&T Samsung Galaxy S Captivate Android 2.2 Froyo update now available

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 09:47 AM PST

Samsung has announced that the Android 2.2 Froyo update for the Captivate on AT&T is now available. The new features include support for USB tethering, mobile hotspot, Flash 10.1 support, enhanced Microsoft Exchange, speed and performance optimizations, the option to install apps to your SD card, and more. Head over to Samsung's website for the update and more info.
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Xoom Corp sues Motorola over XOOM tablet name

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 07:44 AM PST

Xoom Corporation, a global money transfer service, has filed a trademark infringement suit against Motorola Mobility over Motorola's naming of its Android-powered XOOM tablet, which is set to launch this week. The lawsuit was filed in the California Northern District Court yesterday.
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ChaCha Search suing HTC over ChaCha phone name

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 07:40 AM PST

ChaCha Search, the popular service that provides answers to quick questions, is suing HTC for trademark infringement. During Mobile World Congress, HTC announced a new phone called the ChaCha that will be sold in the United States on AT&T. The lawsuit was filed in Indiana Southern District Court.
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Sprint outs HTC Arrive, its first Windows Phone 7 smartphone

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 06:20 AM PST

Today Sprint announced its first Windows Phone 7 smartphone, the HTC Arrive. The Arrive is powered by a 1GHz processor, has 16GB of storage, and sports a QWERTY keyboard with a tilt-up display form factor.
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Mozilla Firefox 4 Beta browser for Android and Maemo updated

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 06:06 AM PST

Today Mozilla announced the latest version of its Firefox 4 Beta browser for Android and Maemo smartphones. Mozilla says the update should improve stability and performance on both platforms and is also generally faster and easier to use. A boost in JavaScript performance should also allow for faster page load times and a better panning/zooming experience.The update is available now, and Android users can nab it from the Android Market.
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LG Optimus Pad pre-orders for NTT DOCOMO customers starts March 15

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 05:50 AM PST

LG has announced that NTT DOCOMO customers in Japan can pre-order the Optimus Pad tablet computer starting March 15. The Japanese version of the Optimus Pad runs on the Android Honeycomb platform and offers a large 8.9-inch touchscreen with 1280x768 resolution and a 15:9 aspect ratio. The device also boasts a 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra dual-core processor and dual cameras with 3D and full HD 1080p video capabilities. For more, check out our hands-on video and gallery of the LG Optimus Pad.
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Facebook-centric HTC ChaCha and Salsa smartphones launching on June 17 in the UK

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 05:27 AM PST

Expansys in the UK is now offering a better hint at when HTC's recently launched ChaCha and Salsa phones will hit store shelves. The site gives a June 17 ship date and has opened for pre-orders for both devices. The ChaCha and Salsa both run on the Android operating system and offer a unique Facebook button that, when pressed, automatically delivers Facebook functionality to its users. Pricing for the handsets has not been announced.
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Dell Streak 5 Android 2.2 Froyo update rolling out for AT&T and Rogers customers

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 05:23 AM PST

Dell is finally rolling out Google's Android 2.2 Froyo OS for its customers on AT&T and on Rogers in Canada. Froyo will add support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1 content, and Dell's update will also add Dell's Stage application which should provide quicker access to the application that you most frequently use. Dell says the update should be fairly straightforward but suggests backing up your data first.
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