Tuesday, July 31, 2012

MobileBurn.com

MobileBurn.com


Android loses ground to iOS in the U.S. during Q2 says new report

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 11:06 AM PDT

According to a new report released by Strategy Analytics today, Android lost some of its lead over iOS in the U.S. during the second quarter of this year. Though Android is still the most popular operating system in the U.S., Apple's platform saw a significant jump in market share compared to the same period last year.
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T-Mobile launching Samsung Galaxy Note August 8 for $249.99

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 09:56 AM PDT

T-Mobile recently confirmed long-standing rumors that it will launch the Samsung Galaxy Note later this summer. Today, the company finally revealed more specific details about when customers will be able to purchase the Galaxy Note.
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Sony says 2011 Xperia phones won't get Jelly Bean, LG says Optimus 2X won't get Ice Cream Sandwich

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 08:43 AM PDT

Both Sony and LG disappointed customers over the weekend by confirming that popular Android smartphones will not receive firmware upgrades.
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AT&T outs the Pantech Renue eco-friendly quick messaging phone

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 07:35 AM PDT

AT&T announced today the Pantech Renue, a new quick messaging device made from recyclable materials.
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Nokia Lumia smartphones get updated Weather Channel app with new social features

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 07:04 AM PDT

The Weather Channel has released an updated version of its app for Windows Phone that contains a number of new features, including social sharing and new alert capabilities. The new app is exclusive to Nokia Lumia smartphones for a limited time, after which it is expected to be available for all Windows Phone devices.
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Apple rumored to announce new iPhone, smaller iPad on September 12

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 06:15 AM PDT

A report from iMore claims that Apple plans to announce its next-generation iPhone and a new, smaller version of the iPad as soon as September 12 of this year, with an expected retail launch of the devices slated for September 21.
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Apple accused of infringing upon a Taiwanese university's patents with Siri personal assistant

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 05:51 AM PDT

A university in Taiwan has sued Apple for allegedly infringing upon the school's patents with the Siri virtual assistant found in the iPhone 4S and soon the iPad. The National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) says that all of Apple's devices with "voice activated assistant capabilities" infringe upon its patents. Apparently, the lawsuit is in retaliation for Apple's legal actions against HTC in the U.S., which is a Taiwanese company. The NCKU filed its lawsuit in Texas because of its favorable climate for patent owners, though the school is not saying how much it wants in compensation from Apple at this time.
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Sunday, July 29, 2012

MobileBurn.com

MobileBurn.com


Sony Xperia P (unlocked) review

Posted: 29 Jul 2012 02:28 AM PDT

The Sony Xperia P is the company's mid-range member of its line of NXT smartphones. We put it to the test to see if it is a worthy contender in our full review.
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