Saturday, September 18, 2010

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Press Release: Cellular South Releases the HTC Desire - Its Third Android-Powered Smartphone - Featuring One of the World's Richest Media Experiences

Posted: 17 Sep 2010 11:38 AM PDT

Advanced Touchscreen Device Features Superfast 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon Processor, Android 2.1 Platform Along With Powerful, Built-in Google Mobile Services
Read the full story here.


Unlocked HTC Desire Z to be available October 11

Posted: 17 Sep 2010 11:05 AM PDT

Amazon U.K. is set to offer the recently announced HTC Desire Z smartphone, which features a massive 3.7-inch display screen, 5 megapixel camera, HD video recording, and more.
Read the full story here.


Google adds Gmail & Docs search support for BlackBerry mobile app

Posted: 17 Sep 2010 11:02 AM PDT

Today Google announced that it has added a new piece of functionality to its Blackberry Google Mobile App. The latest versions lets users search the cloud to find queries in their Gmail, Google Contacts, and Google Docs. Users can type or speak their query. To download the latest version visit m.google.com from your BlackBerry web browser.
Read the full story here.


Apple, Google, others to settle with DOJ over staff poaching agreements

Posted: 17 Sep 2010 10:55 AM PDT

The Department of Justice and tech firms, including Adobe, Apple, Intel, Google, Intuit, and Pixar Animation, are said to be close to reaching a settlement over a case that was opened when it was revealed that the firms had secret deals not to poach each other's employees.
Read the full story here.


Best Buy CEO says iPad cannibalizes notebook sales by 50 percent

Posted: 17 Sep 2010 10:23 AM PDT

Best Buy recently said that it will begin to sell Apple iPads in all of its 1,093 U.S. stores beginning on September 26, which will likely continue to hinder notebook sales in its stores. Speaking to The Wall Street Journal, Brian Dunn recently said that Apple iPad sales had "cannibalized sales from laptop PCs by as much as 50 percent." "People are willing to disproportionately spend for these devices because they are becoming so important to their lives," Dunn added, noting that he wants Best Buy to be a place where its customers can come see, and test, the "best of the connected world."
Read the full story here.


Verizon Wireless launches 4G teaser site

Posted: 17 Sep 2010 09:19 AM PDT

Today Verizon Wireless launched a new website teasing its long term evolution (LTE) 4G network. The new site, located at verizonwireless.com/4G, offers an area to sign up for alerts on when its 4G network will launch, pricing, coverage, and more. Yesterday Verizon reaffirmed its plans to deploy its 4G network in 25-30 networks by the end of 2010.
Read the full story here.


Qik video calling software coming to Android soon

Posted: 17 Sep 2010 09:00 AM PDT

Last night during Samsung's U.S. Galaxy Tab press event, executives demoed a version of Qik for Android that allowed two Galaxy Tab owners to video-chat with one another. According to PC Magazine, Qik's software is coming to other Android devices as well. Qik expects the application to hit the Android Market within a month, and it will only run on devices with an ARM Cortex-A8 processor. Samsung's Galaxy S line of smartphones, as well as other high-end Android devices on U.S. carriers meet that requirement.
Read the full story here.


HTC DROID Eris not getting Android 2.2 Froyo update

Posted: 17 Sep 2010 07:46 AM PDT

Verizon Wireless has confirmed that its HTC DROID Eris Android smartphone will not be updated to the latest Android 2.2 Froyo operating system. "We have other options in Android devices, so this is part of the normal evolution of our portfolio," a Verizon Wireless spokesperson told Computerworld.
Read the full story here.


Facebook Places launches in U.K.

Posted: 17 Sep 2010 07:42 AM PDT

Today Facebook announced that its Places feature is launching in the U.K. Places lets Facebook users on the iPhone, or those who access http://touch.facebook.com from a WebKit-based mobile browser, to check-in to various points of interest, such as restaurants. Places users can also view a "Who's here now" feature. For those that don't want to use the feature, there are a number of privacy controls available in Facebook's settings. The service deployed in the United States in mid-August.
Read the full story here.


Apple iPad launches in China today

Posted: 17 Sep 2010 07:20 AM PDT

The Apple iPad began retailing in China, on schedule, today. According to Apple Insider, crowds of over 100 people were lining up outside Apple's stores in Beijing to get their hands on the iOS 4 powered tablet. The 16GB model costs 3,988 CNY ($589), while the larger 32GB model is priced at 4,788 CNY ($708). The 64GB iPad costs CNY ($826). Apple is only selling the WiFi capable iPad right now, and the 3G + WiFi model is still listed as "coming soon."
Read the full story here.


Hands-on with Samsung's Galaxy Tab Android tablet

Posted: 17 Sep 2010 07:19 AM PDT

We've put together some hands-on impressions and photos and video of the new Samsung Galaxy Tab from last night's U.S. launch event. The Android 2.2 powered tablet ran quickly and smoothly, and looked great with its slick, split-screen applications.
Read the full story here.


RIM sees revenue growth, increased shipments in Q2 2010

Posted: 17 Sep 2010 07:05 AM PDT

Today Research in Motion reported its 2010 second quarter earnings. The firm noted increased sales year-over-year, as well as growth in revenue.
Read the full story here.


Video: Samsung Galaxy Tab hands-on impressions video

Posted: 17 Sep 2010 05:54 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy Tab, an Android 2.2 powered 7-inch tablet, was launched on all four major U.S. carriers at a Samsung press event in New York City. We got some hands on time with the device at the event, and took a look at some of the custom apps created for its unique screen resolution.
Watch the video here.


LG Electronics CEO resigns

Posted: 17 Sep 2010 05:51 AM PDT

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that LG Electronics' CEO, Nam Young, resigned today. He will be replaced by Koo Bon-joon, brother of the of the chairman of LG Corporation and a member of the founding family of the company.
Read the full story here.


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