Thursday, October 7, 2010

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Sony outs 16.41 megapixel camera sensors for phones

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 04:56 AM PDT

Sony has announced two new back-illuminated camera sensors for phones, including one capable of taking 16.41 megapixel pictures. Sony says the sensors, dubbed "Exmor R," offer high photographic performance with high sensitivity and low noise. They are also capable of shooting 1080p HD video. Sony will also launch two new lens modules, which it says are the smallest and thinnest available for mobile phones. The 16.41 megapixel sensor is set to ship in January 2011 and a 8.13 megapixel version will ship in April 2011.
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Samsung Galaxy S Mesmerize smartphone announced for U.S. Cellular

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 05:04 PM PDT

Today Samsung and U.S. Cellular announced that the Galaxy S class Mesmerize smartphone will be available to U.S. Cellular customers later this month.
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Press Release: Samsung Mobile and Cellular South Debut the Samsung Showcase, a Galaxy S Smartphone at CTIA Enterprise and Applications

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 04:20 PM PDT

Features an Android 2.1 Platform, 4-Inch Super AMOLED Touchscreen Display, 1 GHz Application Processor, Entertainment and Social Networking Features
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Free AT&T Wi-Fi now available at FedEx centers in the U.S.

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 04:14 PM PDT

Shipping giant FedEx today announced it is now offering free, unlimited Wi-Fi from AT&T at its U.S. based locations.
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T-Mobile to offer LG Optimus T Android 2.2 smartphone for the holidays

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 03:53 PM PDT

Today at the CTIA show in San Francisco, T-Mobile USA and LG unveiled the new LG Optimus T, an Android 2.2 Froyo powered smartphone that is meant to be both easy to use and affordable.
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Sprint reveals Samsung Transform Android 2.1 smartphone

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 03:08 PM PDT

Sprint announced that it is adding the Samsung Transform to its lineup of smartphones today. The Samsung Transform is an Android powered handset that offers a 3.5-inch touchscreen as well as a slide-out full QWERTY keyboard. It has a number of compelling features, including a forward facing camera for video chats.
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Sprint shows LG Optimus S budget Android smartphone

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 02:43 PM PDT

Today at the CTIA event in San Francisco, Sprint announced the pending availability of the new LG Optimus S Android 2.2 powered smartphone. This low-cost smartphone comes with features like a 3G Mobile Hotspot application and Sprint's new ID pack support.
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Sprint intros Sanyo Zio Android smartphone

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 02:42 PM PDT

Today Sprint announced that it will carry the Sanyo Zio, an Android smartphone that will offer support for its new Sprint ID user experience. The Zio will be available on October 10 for $99.99 with a new Sprint contract and after a mail-in-rebate.
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Sprint announces Sprint ID UI packs for Android

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 02:22 PM PDT

Today Sprint announced a new user interface for its upcoming Android smartphones called Sprint ID. Sprint ID will be available in different "ID packs," and users can download and install the packs to customize their phones. Sprint has a host of content partners involved, too, including Amazon, MTV, and ESPN.
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Verizon LTE phones to support simultaneous voice and data

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 12:44 PM PDT

While it might be an obvious thing to some of the engineers out there, Verizon seemingly today confirmed that when its 4G LTE based devices hit the market next year, users will be able to place voice calls and access wireless data at the same time. This is a competitive advantage that AT&T has been lording over Verizon this year in its television advertising campaigns. Starting next year, it seems, AT&T will have to find another banner to wave.
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Cricket lands Huawei Ascent Android smartphone

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 12:44 PM PDT

Today Cricket announced its second Android smartphone, the Huawei Ascent. The Ascent will be available in mid-October for $149.99 and features a 3.5-inch touchscreen, Huawei's Canvas user interface, and Android 2.1.
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WSJ weakly suggests CDMA iPhone for Q1 is "Verizon-ready"

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 12:33 PM PDT

The Wall Street Journal claims a "Verizon-ready" Apple iPhone is in the works, and that mass production of a CDMA-based iPhone is set for Q4 of this year. The publication stops well short of saying that Verizon will actually offer the device, though.
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Wolfram|Alpha application launches for Android smartphones

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 12:27 PM PDT

Today Wolfram|Alpha, the computational knowledge search engine, launched an Android application in conjunction with the T-Mobile G2 launch. Wolfram|Alpha allows users to search by voice or text, and ask questions about math, science, engineering, health and nutrition, geography, economics, linguistics, people and history, sports, music, and more. I've personally used Wolfram|Alpha a great deal during the past few years and am a big fan of the service. The application is available for $1.99 (US) through the T-Mobile channel and in the Android Market. It is supported by Android 1.6 or newer.
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Motorola files patent infringement suit against Apple

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 11:34 AM PDT

Today Motorola filed patent infringement suits against Apple with the International Trade Commission and two district courts over 18 patents that Motorola claims Apple products, such as the iPhone and iPad, infringe upon.
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Nokia N8 smartphone goes on sale in the U.K.

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 11:25 AM PDT

Nokia has announced that starting October 15 online, or October 22 in stores, consumers can pick up its N8 Symbian^3-based smartphone in the United Kingdom.
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RIM outs AT&T BlackBerry Torch 9800 software update with performance improvements

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 11:17 AM PDT

Today RIM announced a new software update for the BlackBerry Torch 9800. The firmware, version 6.0.0.695, offers faster page loading and improved panning in the browser. It also handles user input more efficiently, resulting in improved responsiveness. RIM says that applications should load faster, and also switch and exit quicker. The home screen was improved with faster rendering and smoother transitions between panes, and thumbnails for photos should render quicker. The email and messaging apps were also improved with faster scrolling, and RIM says it improved the voice software for improved audio quality. Head to either www.att.com/bbdownloads or www.blackberry.com/updates for the software package.
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AT&T Encrypted Mobile Voice offers two-factor encryption for smartphones

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 11:02 AM PDT

Today AT&T announced its new AT&T Encrypted Mobile Voice service, which uses a TrustChip from KoolSpan as well as a software from SRA International. The encryption service is targeted at government agencies, international businesses, and financial service institutions.
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comScore: Samsung grows lead, Android gobbling market share in U.S.

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 10:55 AM PDT

Today comScore released data from its U.S. mobile study that shows Samsung is growing its lead in the cell phone market while RIM is rapidly shedding smartphone OS market share to Google's Android.
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Verizon Wireless to launch 4G LTE in 38 markets by end of year

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 10:51 AM PDT

During CTIA in San Francisco, Verizon Communications' president and chief operating officer Lowell McAdam said that Verizon Wireless will deploy its 4G LTE network in 38 metropolitan areas by the end of the year.
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T-Mobile G2 HSPA+ Android smartphone now available

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 10:29 AM PDT

T-Mobile's latest Android smartphone, the G2, is now available online and in T-Mobile USA stores. The G2 runs Android 2.2 and comes equipped with a 3.7-inch touchscreen, an 800MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, a 5 megapixel camera capable of recording 720p HD video, and 8GB of storage. The device runs on T-Mobile's HSPA+ network and is priced at $199.99 with a 2-year T-Mobile contract.
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AT&T outs Pantech Laser, the thinnest full slider-QWERTY phone

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 09:15 AM PDT

Today AT&T announced the Pantech Laser. AT&T says that the Pantech Laser is the thinner full sliding keyboard device yet. The Laser sports a 3.1-inch AMOLED touchscreen display, a 3 megapixel camera, and more.
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PayPal for iPhone now offers check deposit feature

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 08:53 AM PDT

Today PayPal announced that its iPhone application now supports a new feature called Mobile Check Capture. The feature lets customers simply snap a photo of a check to transfer it into their PayPal accounts. PayPal said users just need to hold onto the check for 15 days after depositing it before they can throw it out. For more information on Mobile Check Capture, head to the PayPal blog. The app is available in iTunes now.
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Nokia X3-02 Touch and Type headed to T-Mobile U.K.

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 08:10 AM PDT

T-Mobile U.K. has posted a splash page for its upcoming Nokia X3 Touch and Type feature phone. The X3 Touch and Type offers a 2.4-inch touchscreen display, a 5 megapixel camera, an alphanumeric keypad, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and more. For a hands-on walkthrough of the device, check out our video unboxing.
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AT&T reveals its first HSPA+ 3G modem, the USBConnect Shockwave

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 06:30 AM PDT

AT&T has announced its first HSPA+ capable modem, the USBConnect Shockwave. The USBConnect Shockwave will be available shortly and will be free with a 2-year AT&T contract.
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Motorola outs CommandOne Bluetooth headset with 15 minute fast charging

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 06:00 AM PDT

Today Motorola announced the CommandOne, a Bluetooth headset that will support its new MotoSpeak 2.0 technology. The CommandOne offers CrystalTalk technology for background noise elimination, fast charging, and more.
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T-Mobile to offer Wi-Fi calling on Android smartphones

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 06:00 AM PDT

Today T-Mobile USA announced its intentions to offer UMA based Wi-Fi calling support on its Motorola DEFY and T-Mobile myTouch smartphones. T-Mobile said it plans to expand the feature to more Android phones in the future, too.
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Samsung officially unveils Wave II smartphone with bada 1.2 OS

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 05:46 AM PDT

Today Samsung revealed full information on its newly announced Wave II smartphone, which runs an updated version of the company's OS, bada 1.2. The Wave II gets a larger touchscreen display than the original, but loses the original's Super AMOLED technology for an improved type of TFT LCD.
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HP webOS smartphones landing next year

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 05:23 AM PDT

Speaking to Reuters recently, HP senior vice president Eric Cador said that HP plans to release new webOS powered smartphones soon. "You will see us coming early next year with new phone," Cador said. While we expect HP to release some new phones, Cador's comment is in contrast to statements made by HP's former CEO, Mark Hurd, who said in June that HP "didn't buy Palm to be in the smartphone business." Cador didn't offer more information on the new devices, although HP has said that it plans to introduce a webOS tablet in early 2011, too.
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Microsoft would work with Motorola on Windows Phone 7, CEO says

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 05:15 AM PDT

Despite filing a lawsuit against Motorola for copyright infringement, Microsoft's CEO Steve Ballmer says that Microsoft would be willing to collaborate with Motorola should Motorola decide to build Windows Phone 7 devices. "We are always excited to collaborate with anybody who wants to collaborate with us," Ballmer said. Motorola's CEO recently said that Motorola would be open to creating a Windows Phone 7 device if the operating system is compelling enough.
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Motorola CITRUS Android smartphone for Verizon revealed

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 05:15 AM PDT

During the CTIA trade show in San Francisco, Motorola officially announced the CITRUS, an Android 2.1 powered handset with MOTOBLUR for Verizon Wireless. Motorola is marketing this device as an entry-level smartphone.
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