Thursday, October 28, 2010

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Google Gmail optimized for iPhone, iPod touch

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 05:15 AM PDT

Google has announced that its GMail.com client has been optimized for mobile Safari on the iPhone. Google says that iPhone users will notice that scrolling is snappier and should reflect the speed of which you swipe the screen. Toolbars will also now stay on the screen as you scroll down, which allows users to interact with them at any time. To see the changes for yourself, visit Gmail.com from your iOS 4 powered iPhone or iPod touch.
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Opera outs Opera Mini 5.1 browser for Symbian

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 05:10 AM PDT

Today Opera announced the latest mobile web browser for Symbian smartphones, Opera Mini 5.1. The browser offers support for a greater amount of devices, offers faster start-up time, has improved page load and scrolling performance, supports device text input methods, has improved fonts, and integrates copy and paste with the email client. Symbian users used to have to use a Java version of Opera Mini, however the latest version is designed to run on Symbian devices, and so should perform much better. Symbian users can download Opera Mini 5.1 by visiting m.opera.com/
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HTC Wildfire Android smartphone hitting U.S. in Q4

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 05:05 AM PDT

Today HTC announced that its Wildfire, a compact Android 2.1 smartphone with HTC Sense, will land on American regional carriers in during the fourth quarter of this year. The HTC Wildfire has a 5 megapixel camera, a 523MHz processor, 802.11 b/g/ Wi-Fi, aGPS, and Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity. The phone launched in Europe during the third quarter of this year. HTC did not specifically name wireless carriers that will launch the phone. For more information check out our hands-on impressions of the HTC Wildfire.
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White iPhone 4 pulled from Apple Store

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 04:50 AM PDT

After a series of delays for the white version of Apple's iPhone 4, Apple appears to have pulled the device from its online store entirely, an odd move considering the device was just starting to pop up in its mobile Apple Store app. Apple used to show the device with a small tag saying that it wasn't yet available, however, the white iPhone 4 is no longer displayed. Yesterday, Boy Genius Report caught word that there's a chance the white iPhone 4 won't ever ship. We'll keep you updated if anything changes.
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Apple iPad now available from Verizon Wireless

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 04:00 AM PDT

On schedule, the Apple iPad tablet is now available for Verizon Wireless customers online and in stores nationwide. Verizon is selling three models of the iPad paired with its MiFi 2200 Hotspot device and is also selling the device by itself. Pricing starts at $629.99 for the 16GB iPad Wi-Fi + MiFi with a $20 monthly data plan.
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T-Mobile myTouch renamed myTouch 4G, landing November 3 for $199

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 03:16 PM PDT

We just got back from a T-Mobile event where we had a chance to pick up our review units for the T-Mobile myTouch 4G. T-Mobile told us that the device is now officially called the T-Mobile myTouch 4G (as opposed to just the myTouch) and that it will launch on November 3 for $199 with a 2-year T-Mobile contract. The myTouch 4G is an Android 2.2 powered smartphone that runs on T-Mobile's HSPA+ network. Stay tuned for an unboxing, feature tour, and, ultimately, a review.
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Sony Ericsson delays Xperia X10 family Android 2.1 rollout again

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 12:46 PM PDT

Sony Ericsson has said that it is delaying the roll-out of its Android 2.1 update for the Xperia X10, X10 mini, and X10 mini pro yet again. This time it's a "couple of more weeks." Despite naming that time frame, Sony Ericsson did say the roll-out will begin at the end of October. The Android 2.1 roll-out schedule has changed many times. Sony Ericsson originally promised the update in Q3 2010, then it said September. Eventually it was pushed until "late October."
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Sprint to phase out iDEN network

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 10:44 AM PDT

In an interview with Fierce Wireless, Sprint's CEO Dan Hesse said that has plans to phase out its iDEN network to free up some space for its CDMA network. "Over time, we'll have fewer and fewer customers on the iDEN network. That allows us to use some of that capacity on the network that is freed up and use it for CMDA. It's a gradual process. There will be an end date for all 2G, just like there was an end date for 1G," Hesse said. There's speculation Sprint could use the freed 800MHz frequency spectrum to build out its CDMA 1X Advanced network for voice services.
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Apple iPad on sale tomorrow from Verizon Wireless

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 08:43 AM PDT

Verizon Wireless will start selling Apple's iPad tablet tomorrow in over 2,000 of its stores across the nation. Verizon is pairing up the iPad with its MiFi 2200 Mobile Hotspot for fast internet connectivity, but it can also be purchased as a stand alone device. Pricing starts at $629.99 for the iPad Wi-Fi 16 GB + MiFi. The 32GB iPad with a MiFi is $729.99, and the 64GB iPad with a MiFi device will set you back $829.99. Verizon is also offering a special monthly plan for those that buy the iPad + MiFi, and that costs $20 per month for 1 GB of data. 
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HP may release five new Palm webOS devices in 2011

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 08:43 AM PDT

According to sources speaking to China Economic News Service, Palm could release five or six new webOS smartphones in 2011.
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Samsung Mesmerize Galaxy S smartphone now available from U.S. Cellular

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 08:04 AM PDT

Today Samsung and U.S. Cellular announced the availability of the Android-based Samsung Mesmerize at U.S. Cellular stores and USCellular.com. The Mesmerize is a version of Samsung's popular Galaxy S smartphone, and it features a 1GHz processor and a 4-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen display. It is available for a price of $199 with a two-year contract, after an $80 mail-in rebate.
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Pantech Crux touchscreen phone announced for Verizon Wireless

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 07:05 AM PDT

Today Verizon Wireless announced the Pantech Crux, a feature phone with a 3-inch touchscreen display. The Crux will launch for $49.99 with a new Verizon contract.
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RIM announces BlackBerry Bold 9780 smartphone

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 06:56 AM PDT

Today RIM announced its latest BlackBerry, the Bold 9780. The Bold 9780 offers an identical form factor to the Bold 9700 but offers a 5 megapixel camera and the new BlackBerry 6 operating system. It will make its U.S. debut on T-Mobile next month.
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Video: Sprint BlackBerry Style 9670 video tour

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 06:46 AM PDT

Research In Motion recently sent us the Sprint BlackBerry Style 9670, the second BlackBerry 6 device in the United States. Here's an unboxing and feature tour of this QWERTY clamshell smartphone. A full review is in the works.
Watch the video here.


LG Octane QWERTY phone launches on Verizon Wireless

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 06:42 AM PDT

Today Verizon Wireless announced the LG Octane, a feature phone with a clamshell form factor and a full QWERTY keyboard. The device will launch for $99.99 with a new Verizon contract.
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Nokia X3-02 Touch and Type available now

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 06:09 AM PDT

Today Nokia announced that its X3-02 Touch and Type phone is available in its UK store for GBP159 ($251). The X3 Touch and Type offers a touchscreen, a 5 megapixel camera, an FM radio, and more. Nokia says it will also be available from Phones4U, Orange, The Carphone Warehouse, and Three Mobile. For more information on the Nokia X3 Touch and Type, watch our video tour.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab lands on T-Mobile November 10 for $399

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 06:09 AM PDT

Today Samsung announced that the Galaxy Tab, a 7-inch Android 2.2 tablet, will land on T-Mobile on November 10. T-Mobile customers interested in signing up for more information on the Galaxy Tab can head to T-Mobile's Galaxy Tab splash page. The Tab will be available for $399 with a new 2-year agreement and after a $50 mail-in rebate. For more on the Galaxy Tab, watch our hands-on video.
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Sprint shows subscriber growth, financial loss in Q3 2010 earnings report

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 05:43 AM PDT

Today Sprint reported its Q3 2010 earnings. The carrier noted a gain in overall subscribers and an improved churn rate, but still posted a large operating loss for the quarter.
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