Wednesday, August 25, 2010

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Google Finance updated for Android and iPhone smartphones

Posted: 25 Aug 2010 05:04 AM PDT

Today Google announced that it has updated its Google Finance for mobile web application. The new mobile website offers nearly all of the functionality of the desktop client. Google Finance provides stock quote search, market overviews, access to your portfolio, and market news. Android and iPhone owners can access the new website by performing a Google search for stock tickers or company names from their smartphones.
Read the full story here.


RIM buys app storefront developer Cellmania

Posted: 25 Aug 2010 04:59 AM PDT

Research in Motion (RIM) has purchased a mobile application distributor named Cellmania. Cellmania says that it is the leading provider of wireless search, provisioning, and billing solutions for wireless carriers, and its application store infrastructure has been used by clients such as Sprint, Telefonica, Telstra, Orange, Telus, T-Mobile, and more. Its website says that, as a part of RIM, it will continue to bring its expertise in application storefront development to the BlackBerry platform.
Read the full story here.


Motorola acquires web development firm to focus on Android development

Posted: 25 Aug 2010 04:53 AM PDT

Motorola has purchased 280 North, a firm that created the programming language "Cappuccino," which can be used for creating web applications. Motorola plans to use the technology to "foster the Android ecosystem," with web-based apps.
Read the full story here.


Motorola CHARM, T-Mobile's latest Android-powered smartphone, now on sale

Posted: 25 Aug 2010 04:46 AM PDT

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, is now on sale at T-Mobile for $74.99 with a two-year service agreement and qualifying plan. For more, please check out our overview of the Motorola Charm here.
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Samsung Galaxy S is first Android device to be certified with DivX HD rating

Posted: 25 Aug 2010 04:44 AM PDT

DivX, Inc. has announced that the Samsung Galaxy S family of smartphones, available in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, are the first Android devices to be DivX Certified for HD video playback at a 720p resolution. The Samsung Wave is the only other phone on the market with a DivX HD certification. More information on DivX can be found at http://www.divx.com.
Read the full story here.


Verizon pushing out Motorola DROID 2 update

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 02:47 PM PDT

Verizon has started pushing a minor upgrade to its new DROID 2 smartphone users. Despite complaints of dropped 3G calls, this update is set to improve text and picture message scrolling, improve set up of the visual voice mail feature, improve contact sync with Corporate Exchange, and provide more accurate contact pictures when reviewing recent call logs. For step-by-step instructions, visit Verizon's Droid 2 support page.
Read the full story here.


T-Mobile G2 HSPA+ smartphone appears to get FCC approval

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 02:42 PM PDT

A device that appears to be the upcoming T-Mobile G2 by HTC has been approved by the FCC. The G2 is to be T-Mobile's first HSPA+ capable smartphone, and will be powered by Google's Android operating system.
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Dell Aero Android smartphone now available on AT&T for $99

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 09:58 AM PDT

Today Dell let the wraps off on its latest smartphone, the Dell Aero for AT&T. The device runs an older Android 1.5 operating system, and will be available for $99 with an AT&T contract or $299 without a contract.
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Samsung: Galaxy Tab Android tablet launching on September 2nd at IFA

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 09:19 AM PDT

Samsung recently released a teaser video of its upcoming Android tablet, the Galaxy Tab. Little is known about the tablet other than that it will offer a 7-inch screen, video calling, an Android 2.2 Froyo. However, the teaser video also said that the Samsung Tab will make its debut in Germany on September 2nd, which is during the IFA trade show. We'll be in attendance so stay tuned for hands-on and more.
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Video: Samsung Galaxy Tab tablet teaser video

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 09:11 AM PDT

Samsung released a video showing us our first official glimpse at the Galaxy Tab. There are few details at all in the video, but it sure looks nice. It runs the Android 2.2 Froyo OS and features video calling, and is thought to feature a 7-inch touchscreen.
Watch the video here.


Google Earth 1.1 for Android offers ocean exploration

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 07:08 AM PDT

Google Earth 1.1 for Android (2.1 or later) now lets its users explore the oceans. You just have to download the app, and then zoom in on an area until you're under water. Google Earth 1.1 also offers an "Explore the Ocean" layer which has hundreds of photos and videos who contributed to the layer. Those with Android 2.2 and Flash embedded videos, too. Google Earth 1.1 is available in the Android Market for free.
Read the full story here.


LG GT540 "Loop" Android smartphone finds home on Rogers

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 06:50 AM PDT

The LG GT540, which was originally announced in January, has landed on Rogers as the LG Loop. The Loop offers a 3 megapixel camera, an outdated Android 1.6 operating system (with a custom user interface), a 3.5mm headphone jack, and chic chrome-colored accents. Rogers is offering the phone with a 2GB microSD card, too. The LG Loop is retailing for $29.99 with a 3-year plan, and can be purchased for $299.99 without a contract.
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Vodafone U.K. BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 smartphone now available

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 06:40 AM PDT

Today Vodafone U.K. announced that the BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 is now available. The Curve 3G 9300 is free with monthly plans starting at £25 ($38). The Curve 3G 9300 sports a 2 megapixel camera, a comfortable full QWERTY keyboard, WiFi, GPS, an optical trackpad, and more.
Read the full story here.


Former Sprint execs work to bolster Huawei's U.S. presence

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 06:32 AM PDT

Huawei Technologies, a Chinese telecom and wireless parts manufacturer approached Amerilink Telecom Corp. as a consultant in winning more contracts to build-out U.S. wireless carrier networks. Amerilink has seven employees that once worked at Sprint, including its chief officer.
Read the full story here.


Nokia 5250 Symbian^1 powered touchscreen smartphone announced

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 06:22 AM PDT

Today Nokia announced the 5250, a Symbian^1 powered smartphone that packs a 2.8-inch touchscreen display, a 2 megapixel camera, and a focus around music in an affordable package. The 5250 is expected to ship during the fourth quarter.
Read the full story here.


Microsoft: Windows Phone 7 SDK final landing on September 16

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 06:06 AM PDT

Microsoft released its Windows Phone 7 beta SDK in July, and the final version will land on September 16. Over 300,000 developers, big and small, downloaded the beta version of the SDK, according to Microsoft. The final SDK includes Silverlight controls, as well as pivot and Bing maps controls. Microsoft added that the next step is "getting apps and games in front of customers," a step that we're excited for.
Read the full story here.


Nokia and Intel researching 3D holographic displays on mobile devices

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 05:34 AM PDT

Nokia, Intel, and the University of Oulu announced a new joint research center, part of Intel Labs Europe, that will focus on new user interfaces, including 3-D technology. The group said it would even study the possibility of displaying a 3-D hologram of the person you're talking to.
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