Friday, October 8, 2010

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Samsung Wave2 Pro renamed to Wave533, more specs revealed

Posted: 08 Oct 2010 05:14 AM PDT

Today Samsung announced more details about the Samsung Wave 2 Pro, which has been renamed the S5330 Wave533. The device offers a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a 3.2-inch touchscreen display, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, and runs on Samsung's own bada smartphone platform.
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Samsung S5750 Wave575 bada smartphone announced

Posted: 08 Oct 2010 05:10 AM PDT

Today Samsung announced the S5750 Wave575, a bada powered smartphone. The Wave575 is, essentially, a re-badged version of the S5250 shown at CommunicAsia, which will now be an EDGE-only phone called the Wave525. The Wave575's feature list includes 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, and a 3.2-inch touchscreen display. The Wave575 will make its debut in Sweden, with other locations planned.
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Samsung Vibrant getting OTA GPS fix

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 12:46 PM PDT

Today Samsung announced via Twitter that it has issued an over-the-air software update for the T-Mobile Samsung Vibrant. The "JI6" software update should fix the amount of time it takes the phone to lock onto a GPS signal and will continue to be pushed out during the coming weeks.
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Amazon Android app store in the works

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 12:31 PM PDT

Amazon has an Android application store of its own in the works, The Wall Street Journal is reporting today. Amazon's store will likely take a 30 percent cut of application sales, leaving the remaining 70 percent to the developers. Apps sold through Amazon's Android store cannot be sold at lower prices elsewhere. The name of Amazon's application store is not yet known, and The Journal did not report when it might open.
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iPhone 4 rechargeable case now available from Energizer

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 12:27 PM PDT

Looking for a rechargeable case for your iPhone 4? Energizer has just announced the AP1201 that will double the life of your iPhone.
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Vlingo outs InCar voice-driven service for Android smartphones

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 12:03 PM PDT

Today Vlingo announced InCar, a new beta service for Android smartphones on Sprint. InCar lets users send and receive text messaging without using their hands. Using Bluetooth connectivity, drivers simply need to speak a "wake up word," and then they'll be able to send text or email messages, search the web, update Facebook and Twitter, open 3rd party applications, and more. Vlingo is free for Android 2.1 and the InCar software is only available to Sprint customers.
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Press Release: Kineto's Smart Wi-Fi Application to Be Preloaded on Android Smartphones From T-Mobile USA

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 11:57 AM PDT

Press Release: Vlingo Announces 'Vlingo InCar,' The First and Only Completely Hands Free Solution to Send and Respond to Messages, Make Calls, and Get Directions While Driving

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 11:51 AM PDT

Sprint Supports Vlingo InCar App to Help Combat Texting While Driving
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Press Release: comScore Releases First Comparative Report on Mobile Usage in Japan, United States and Europe

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 11:30 AM PDT

Social Networking Shows Highest Reach among U.S. Mobile Users, While Europeans Text the Most
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Yahoo updates mobile search for Android, iPhone

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 11:26 AM PDT

Yahoo has announced that it has updated its mobile search website for the Apple iPhone as well as Android smartphones. Users who point their mobile web browsers to http://m.yahoo.com will notice richer, better organized results. Yahoo says that it also leverages HTML5 technology, too. Yahoo recommends testing the new features by searching for a stock quote or a local business listing.
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Sonim outs XP1300 waterproof rugged phone

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 11:02 AM PDT

Today Sonim announced the XP1300 Core, a rugged phone that's also waterproof up to 2 meters. Designed for tough environments, the XP1300 meets military spec ratings for salt fog, humidity, transport shock, and thermal shock resistance.
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Motorola DROID X component shortages reported, sales lower than expected

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 09:19 AM PDT

Analyst firm MKM Partners published a report through Barron's recently which says that Motorola has hit some component shortages for the DROID X. That, combined with sales of Samsung's Facinate, have resulted in lower sales for Motorola than was expected. The firm also worries that Motorola's FLIPSIDE and FLIPOUT phones could be a flop.
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Nokia adds N8 plugin for Apple iSync

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 08:48 AM PDT

Today Nokia released a new plugin that will allow Apple's iSync software to work with the N8. iSync needs to be running on at least OS X 10.4.9 to work correctly. To download the appropriate plugin for the Nokia N8, head over to Nokia's iSync support page, choose the N8, and download the plugin file. After running the plugin, open iSync, and you should be good to go.
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Jabra WAVE Bluetooth headset headed to Verizon Wireless

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 08:39 AM PDT

Today Jabra announced its latest Bluetooth headset, the WAVE. The WAVE will be sold exclusively through Verizon Wireless in November, and offers a number of features including voice guidance, wind-noise reduction, and DSP technology.
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Helio agrees to settle class action lawsuit, will issue ETF refunds to customers

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 08:16 AM PDT

Helio has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit. The class action suit was brought to Helio by customers who were charged a flat-rate early termination fee (ETF) when they canceled their contract before the expiration date. Helio has established a $950,000 fund to refund the settlement class members. Those members include current and former Helio customers within the U.S. who, before October 4, 2010, had a Helio contract with an ETF provision. Customers will receive either $10 or a refund for the difference between the ETF and the pro-rated ETF, should one have been in place. Helio will no longer charge flat-rate ETFs, and Helio denies wrongful conduct.
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Nokia announces five Bluetooth headsets

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 08:15 AM PDT

Nokia has announced five new Bluetooth headsets, including the BH-109, the BH-217, the BH-218, the BH-609, and the BH-806. Some of the headsets are available now, and some will make their debut in the coming months.
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WSJ: Verizon iPhone in Q1; new iPhone form factor in the works

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 07:53 AM PDT

The Wall Street Journal has beefed up its iPhone on Verizon story from yesterday with new details and, more importantly, direct statements that Verizon will begin offering an Apple iPhone in the first quarter of 2011.
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HTC Sense website launches for Desire Z, Desire HD

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 06:51 AM PDT

Today HTC launched its HTC Sense website for two of its smartphones, the Desire Z and the Desire HD. The website was announced during September, and allows Sense users to remotely manage their phones. If you lose your phone, for example, you can use the website to login and remotely sound the ringer, find the phone, or remotely wipe its data. To check it out for yourself, head on over to http://www.htcsense.com
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W3C says HTML5 not ready for production

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 06:06 AM PDT

A World Wide Web Consortium official recently recommended that developers steer away from developing HTML5 websites until the standard is finalized.
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Intel: No MeeGo smartphones until 2011

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 05:39 AM PDT

Intel's vice president of software and solutions and general manager of systems software, Doug Fisher, recently said that MeeGo powered smartphones and tablets likely won't hit the market until 2011.
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