Thursday, July 1, 2010

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Microsoft merging KIN team with Windows Phone 7, cancels European KIN launch

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 03:31 PM PDT

Today Microsoft told CNET that it no longer has plans to sell its KIN ONE and KIN TWO devices in Europe, and that it will merge the existing KIN team into its Windows Phone 7 team.
Read the full story here.


Sprint updating the HTC EVO 4G - again

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 11:30 AM PDT

Sprint has announced that the update for its EVO 4G smartphone is once again available and that all issues have been addressed. Earlier this week, Sprint released an over-the-air (OTA) update, 1.47.651.1, for the newly launched HTC device but halted the update when users started reporting that it was causing their phones to be bricked. The new update is expected to improve WiFi performance and Exchange syncing.
Read the full story here.


ABI Research: mobile subscriptions to exceed 5 billion by Q4 2010

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 11:28 AM PDT

ABI Research today said that there will be over 5 billion mobile subscriptions, globally, by the end of 2010. Africa is the fastest growing market.
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Motorola taking more time on CLIQ Android 2.1 upgrade

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 11:22 AM PDT

Today Motorola made a statement in regards to the Motorola CLIQ Android 2.1 upgrade. The statement said: "For those asking for an update regarding a software upgrade on CLIQ in the U.S., we've made a decision to take more time on the release to optimize the experience in some key areas. We will continue to work to deliver it as soon as possible and apologize that we have been unable to provide an upgrade to these users in Q2 as planned. We are working hard to provide an upgrade to Android 2.1 as soon as we can. Our consumers' experience is our first priority and we will provide an upgrade when we can deliver the best possible user experience."
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T-Mobile USA LG Sentio touchscreen phone available today for $69.99

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 08:38 AM PDT

Today T-Mobile announced the pricing for its LG Sentio touchscreen feature phone. The device will cost $9 per month for 20 months with T-Mobile's Even More Plus plan, or $69.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate with a two-year T-Mobile contract.
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eBay for BlackBerry application now available

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 08:34 AM PDT

Today eBay and Research in Motion (RIM) announced the official eBay application for BlackBerry smartphones. The application was originally available in the BlackBerry App World Test Center as a beta product and is now an official release that allows users to view scheduled items for sale, archive items, re-list sales, and more. The application is available for free in North America, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the U.K. in BlackBerry App World.
Read the full story here.


Sony Ericsson pushing out Xperia X10 software update

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 08:31 AM PDT

Today Sony Ericsson announced a few details on its Xperia X10 software update that the company has begun to roll out to devices in some markets. The update improves general performance, speed, and responsiveness of the Xperia X10, specifically in the camera UI and messaging applications. Sony Ericsson is also adding a free backup and restore applications.
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Cisco outs Cius Android tablet, 4G support coming later

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 08:23 AM PDT

Today Cisco announced the Cius, an Android powered tablet with a 7-inch touchscreen display and WiFi and 3G support for video calling. Cisco said that 4G support will come at a later date.
Read the full story here.


Motorola's DROID X, a big brute of an Android smartphone for Verizon

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 08:08 AM PDT

It's big, it's fast, and it's good looking. Motorola's new DROID X for Verizon Wireless is a slick Android 2.1 powered smartphone with a massive 4.3-inch display, just like the HTC EVO 4G for Sprint. Michael tests it out for us in this in-depth review.
Read the full story here.


Samsung Galaxy S Android phone heading to Bell Canada

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 07:51 AM PDT

Joining in on the Galaxy S fun, Bell Canada has announced it will offer the Samsung Galaxy S Android smartphone in Canada. The Galaxy S is an Android 2.1 powered device with a host of premium features, including a large 4-inch Super AMOLED display. Availability and pricing are unknown at this time.
Read the full story here.


Hulu Plus now available for iPhone

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 07:18 AM PDT

The Hulu Plus mobile application is now available in the iTunes App Store as a free download. The free application provides a bit of free content, but otherwise requires a Hulu Plus subscription that costs $9.99 per month and is only available to a test market of invited users, for now.
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Test driving Sprint's Samsung Epic 4G WiMAX Android smartphone

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 07:10 AM PDT

The new Samsung Epic 4G is the second WiMAX smartphone to be added to Sprint's lineup, and we had the chance to mess with this QWERTY keyboard equipped version of the Samsung Galaxy S at an event in New York last night. Check out our live photos and video of this super smartphone.
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Samsung Captivate for AT&T - hands-on with AT&T's Galaxy S Android smartphone

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 06:45 AM PDT

The Samsung Captivate is AT&T's version of the Samsung Galaxy S Android 2.1 smartphone, and we caught up with it at the Samsung Galaxy S U.S. launch party in New York last night. The Captivate features a nice design that includes a Super AMOLED display and an HD capable camera.
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Samsung Fascinate Galaxy S smartphone for Verizon Wireless - hands-on

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 06:13 AM PDT

Last night in New York we got to shoot photos and video of the new Samsung Fascinate for Verizon Wireless, an Android 2.1 powered smartphone that is based very heavily upon the much sought after Samsung Galaxy S. It sports an HD capable camera and features a beautiful Super AMOLED touchscreen.
Read the full story here.


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