Wednesday, May 19, 2010

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Facebook teams with carriers worldwide, launches text-only mobile site that's free of mobile data charges

Posted: 18 May 2010 08:18 PM PDT

Facebook has launched 0.facebook.com, a new text-only mobile site that is viewable free of carrier mobile data charges in 45 countries from 50 carrier partners.
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T-Mobile HTC HD2 software update now available, back up your data first

Posted: 18 May 2010 04:54 PM PDT

Today T-Mobile announced an update to the HTC HD2. Unfortunately, upgrading will reset your phone to factory settings, so T-Mobile suggests that you back it up using Microsoft My Phone first, and save your media to a microSD card. The update improves stability and performance, and also adds T-Mobile's MyAccount application for managing your T-Mobile account directly.
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Verizon's Microsoft KIN TWO Windows Phone review

Posted: 18 May 2010 01:31 PM PDT

Todd gives his take on the Microsoft KIN TWO, one of Verizon's most debated feature phones to come along for some time. The KIN phones use a brand new user interface that people will love or hate. We've even included a sample of the TWO's HD video recording in this in-depth review.
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Google purchases Global IP Solutions, setting stage for Skype competition

Posted: 18 May 2010 12:48 PM PDT

Today Global IP Solutions (GIPS) announced that Google will make a $68.2 million cash offer to buy the company, whose currently clients include AOL, Yahoo, Cisco, and more.
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AT&T launches myWireless Mobile for Android smartphones

Posted: 18 May 2010 12:01 PM PDT

Today AT&T announced its free myWireless Mobile account management software for Android smartphones. The software, available in the Android Market, lets you manage your account features, pay your bill, check your account data usage and minutes, and even change your plan. The software currently works with AT&T's Motorola Backflip smartphone, and is already available on a couple of other non-Android handsets.
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Research in Motion and Prism Technologies settle patent infringement disagreement

Posted: 18 May 2010 11:07 AM PDT

Today Research in Motion (RIM) and Prism Technologies settled a patent infringement lawsuit from December 2009, when Prism Technologies accused RIM of patent infringement over authentication systems patents.
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Sennheiser intros EZX 60 mobile Bluetooth headset

Posted: 18 May 2010 10:52 AM PDT

Today Sennheiser announced its latest Bluetooth headset, the EZX 60. The device features noise and echo cancellation and offers up to 7.5 days of talk time.
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General Motors' OnStar and Google team up for Chevrolet Volt Android application

Posted: 18 May 2010 10:42 AM PDT

Today OnStar announced that its OnStar in-car navigation and emergency system will work with Android smartphones when the Volt launches next fall.
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HTC Wildfire Android smartphone coming to T-Mobile U.K. on June 14

Posted: 18 May 2010 09:36 AM PDT

Today T-Mobile UK announced it will offer the newest Android phone from HTC, the Wildfire. The Wildfire is an affordable Android handset that shares design elements of the popular HTC Desire and features a 3.2-inch QVGA capacitive touchscreen display, 5 megapixel camera, WiFi, Bluetooth, aGPS, and is good for up to 7.3 hours of talk time.
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Press Release: QuickPlay Media Extends Its PrimeTime2Go Mobile TV Service to Motorola Android-Powered Smartphones

Posted: 18 May 2010 06:54 AM PDT

Award-Winning PrimeTime2Go Service Lets Consumers Enjoy Hit TV Shows Anywhere, Anytime
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Virgin Media UK to offer HTC Wildfire Android phone

Posted: 18 May 2010 06:14 AM PDT

HTC's newly announced Wildfire Android smartphone looks to be headed to Virgin Media UK in Q3 of this year. The new low cost handset offers the Android 2.1 OS, a 5 megapixel camera, aGPS, WiFi, and more. Pricing has not been announced at this time.
Read the full story here.


Adobe preparing Flash 10.1 on Nexus One and Motorola DROID

Posted: 18 May 2010 06:03 AM PDT

Adobe has two websites dedicated to providing a list of Flash enabled sites for the Nexus One and the Motorola DROID, further sparking the speculation that Android 2.2 and Flash 10.1 support are imminent.
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Kindle for Android announced by Amazon, due out this summer

Posted: 18 May 2010 05:41 AM PDT

Today Amazon announced its Kindle for Android application. Amazon expects the software to be available this summer for free inside the Android Market. It will support phones running Android 1.6 or newer.
Read the full story here.


Research in Motion shares details on BlackBerry Internet Service 3.1

Posted: 18 May 2010 05:27 AM PDT

On its website Research in Motion (RIM) has posted an overview of BlackBerry Internet Service 3.1. The latest version will offer two-way wireless sync for Alt-N MDaemon v11 via SyncML, Windows Live Hotmail, and Yahoo Mail contacts sync. Group email contacts for those services are not supported. Also, when you swap your BlackBerry now, you'll need to first insert your SIM to change your PIN associated with your BIS email accounts. CDMA users will still have to call their wireless carrier first.
Read the full story here.


Autonet powering WiFi in school buses in roughly 25 school districts

Posted: 18 May 2010 05:19 AM PDT

A new report from NPR has found that up to 25 school districts in the U.S. are now offering WiFi inside school buses. The service appears to have begin particularly helpful for students with longer commutes.
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