Thursday, July 8, 2010

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Google launches new YouTube Mobile site for iPhone and Android smartphones

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 05:04 AM PDT

Google has announced a new version of its YouTube Mobile site, located at m.youtube.com. The updated site is faster than the previous one and includes a more touch friendly interface. It also offers search query suggestions and the ability to favorite, like, and unlike videos. The improvements can be viewed on the iPhone, or on Android powered smartphones.
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Qik updates HTC EVO 4G 2-way video chat client

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 04:45 AM PDT

Qik has updated its HTC EVO 4G client to version 3.54. The latest version of Qik, which allows HTC EVO 4G owners to hold video chats, includes bug fixes for connectivity issues. It also offers better performance in low network conditions. Version 3.54 no longer requires SMS verification, and video chats aren't automatically archived for playback, as they were in the past. Qik for HTC EVO 4G is available in the Android Market for free.
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Apple MobileMe Calendar beta launched for iPhone and iPad

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 06:15 PM PDT

Apple has launched a limited beta program for those that would like to access its completely new version of the MobileMe Calandar, which features a new interface, calendar sharing, and RSVP tracking.
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Apple beefs up App Store security after developer fraud incident

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 02:22 PM PDT

Following the violation of the developer program license agreement that saw Vietnamese programmer Thuat Nguyen blocked from its App Store for fraud, Apple has beefed up its security in its iTunes application store. Apple has said that will now ask users more often for CCV codes during credit card purchases. The CCV code is found on the back of most credit cards and is three or four digits long.
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Sprint launches Samsung Intercept Android QWERTY smartphone

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 01:49 PM PDT

Today Sprint announced the July 11 availability of its Samsung Intercept, an Android 2.1 powered smartphone that features a slide-out full QWERTY keyboard like Sprint's current Samsung Moment smartphone.
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RIM's new BES 5.0.2 delivers enhanced operational efficiency, cost savings

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 11:31 AM PDT

Today Research in Motion (RIM) released BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0.2. The new software features some highlights, such as "single sign-on" and support for new web browsers, but RIM also says BES 5.0.2 is more efficient and will help your firm save more money.
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Skype for Symbian gets updated

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 10:29 AM PDT

Skype for Symbian version 1.1 has been rolled out and is now ready for most 3rd Edition and 5th Edition Symbian smartphones. The new update can be downloaded from m.skype.com on a compatible handset or from the Ovi store directly. The update provides a few cosmetic changes as well as reducing the amount of RAM needed to run the app.
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Clearwire CLEAR Spot 4G and 4G+ hotspots now available nationwide

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 09:53 AM PDT

Today Clearwire announced that its CLEAR Spot 4G and Clear Spot 4G+ WiFi hotspot devices are available for purchase nationwide and online.
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AT&T: Software defect caused slow upload speeds in some markets

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 09:45 AM PDT

Yesterday a few sites reported that AT&T was capping its upload speeds in some markets. Today, AT&T addressed the issue and said that it wasn't capping speeds, and that instead, there was a software defect impacting performance.
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Motorola CHARM - T-Mobile's latest Android 2.1 QWERTY smartphone

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 08:02 AM PDT

Today Motorola and T-Mobile USA announced the Motorola CHARM, an Android 2.1 powered QWERTY smartphone that features a host of compelling features, including a 3 megapixel camera with Kodak Perfect Touch, MOTOBLUR, and a 2.8-inch touchscreen. T-Mobile expects to launch the phone this summer.
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T-Mobile USA outs 3,000 minute Family Talk plan

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 07:27 AM PDT

T-Mobile USA has revealed a new 3,000 minute Family Talk plan that will sit between the existing 1,500 minute plan and an unlimited minute option. The standard Family Talk plan with 3,000 minutes will set you back $79.99 without an annual contract, or $99.99 per month with a 2-year contract and subsidized phone prices. You'll pay an additional $20 if you decide to add unlimited text messages, and $60 more for unlimited web and unlimited texting.
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Best Buy Connect mobile broadband website launches

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 07:15 AM PDT

Best Buy has launched a part of its Best Buy Connect website, which will soon offer Best Buy branded mobile broadband plans. According to the site's FAQ page, there are 24 month, 12 month, and no-contract options for 5GB or 500MB, and the no-contract option also offers a 250MB option. Pricing ranges from $29.99 to $59.99 depending on the option you choose, and the early termination fees for the 2-year and 1-year plans are $175 and $125, respectively. Despite early rumors of a 4G WiMAX option, it doesn't appear that those plans will be available at launch.
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Official Twitter for BlackBerry application out of beta

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 07:05 AM PDT

Today Research in Motion (RIM) announced that the official Twitter for BlackBerry application, which launched as a beta in April, is now out of beta. The application is available for free in BlackBerry App World and supports English, Portuguese, Japanese, Indonesian, Russian, Turkish, Dutch, and Korean languages as well as a robust feature set. For more information, including screenshots, check out our review of the beta version.
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Borders eReader apps now available for BlackBerry and Android smartphones

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 05:57 AM PDT

Today Borders released versions of its eBooks eReader application for BlackBerry and Android smartphones. The Android client is available in the Android Market and runs on OS 2.0 and higher. The BlackBerry client supports the BlackBerry Bold 900 with OS 4.6, the BlackBerry Bold 9700 with OS 5.0, the Curve with OS versions 4.5 and 4.6, the Curve 850 with OS 5.0, and the Tour with OS 4.7. The BlackBerry client is available from www.borders.com/blackberry.
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