Tuesday, November 2, 2010

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Apple iOS 4.2 now available for Apple developers

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 04:49 PM PDT

This evening Apple released the latest version of its iOS operating system, iOS 4.2. It's currently unclear what the latest version of the operating includes, but Apple developers can work with it on the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch.
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Next gen iPhone could sport NFC app for remote computing

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 12:20 PM PDT

An anonymous source speaking to CultofMac claims that the next generation iPhone could offer near-field communications support for remote computing. The technology could potentially allow you to carry all of your Mac settings with you on your phone, and apply them to an NFC-capable Mac on-the-go.
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Apple iPhone 4 remains top smartphone, Android is most popular operating system

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 11:35 AM PDT

A new report from NPD Group says that Android's U.S. market share has increased 11 percentage points from the second quarter of 2010. It was installed on 44 percent of all smartphones purchased in the U.S. during the third quarter of 2010. Despite those figures, the iPhone 4 remains the most popular smartphone.
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Apple iPhone nabs highest share of U.S. smartphone shipments, Android OS most popular: Report

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 08:01 AM PDT

According to a new report from Canalys, which focused on the U.S. and global smartphone markets during Q3 2010, Apple shipped the largest number of units (aside from a grouped set of Android devices) during Q3. The report also found a large global growth of Android smartphone shipments.
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Sprint outs Samsung M360 flip phone

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 07:29 AM PDT

Today Sprint launched the Samsung M360, a free flip phone that offers a 1.3 megapixel camera, a 3.5mm headphone jack, up to 6.2 hours of talk time, and more.
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T-Mobile Comet Android 2.2 smartphone launching November 3 for $9.99

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 07:00 AM PDT

Today T-Mobile announced the T-Mobile Comet, a budget friendly Android smartphone that will launch on November 3 for just $9.99 with a 2-year contract and a $50 mail-in-rebate.
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Samsung Evergreen QWERTY phone announced for AT&T

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 06:49 AM PDT

Today Samsung announced the Evergreen, a QWERTY messaging phone that will launch on AT&T on November 7. The Evergreen is made of 70 percent post-consumer plastics, and a percentage of device sales will go to charity.
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T-Mobile intros tethering and Wi-Fi sharing plan for smartphones

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 06:30 AM PDT

Today T-Mobile officially announced a new tethering plan that will allow smartphone owners to use their devices as wireless 3G modems. T-Mobile customers can now add a $15 tethering plan to their existing unlimited $30 monthly data plans. Wi-Fi hotspot sharing will make its debut on the T-Mobile myTouch 4G.
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ViewSonic announces ViewPad Android tablets for the U.S.

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 06:23 AM PDT

Today ViewSonic announced two Android tablets that will launch in the United States. The first is the ViewPad 7, an Android 2.2 powered tablet with a 7-inch touchscreen. The second is the ViewPad 10, a 10-inch tablet that will run Android 1.6 and Windows 7 Home Premium. The ViewPad 7 is expected to debut for $479 while the ViewPad 10 will cost $629.
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ZTE announces world's first CDMA 1X Advanced voice call

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 06:16 AM PDT

Today ZTE announced that it has placed the first CDMA 1x Advanced voice call. The firm noted a four-fold increase in voice capacity. ZTE's general manager of its CDMA and LTE product line, Li Jian, said that it's easy for operators to deploy the CDMA 1x Advanced technology on their existing networks/ "The existing investment can be protected to the maximum, as only the 1x channel card needs to be replaced," Li said. CDMA 1x Advanced technology should offer increased voice capacity, expanded coverage, and improved voice quality. ZTE said it plans to launch a commercial version during Q1 2011.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab available from Vodafone UK today

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 06:04 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy Tab is now available from Vodafone UK. It costs £499 ($800) with a data plan, and compatible plans start at £3 for occasional data users, and are offered in £10 (1GB per month), £15 (3GB per month), and £25 (5GB per month) packages, too. For more information on Vodafone's Galaxy Tab, hit up Vodafone's website.
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Sprint 4G WiMAX network launches in NYC, 5 other markets

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 05:56 AM PDT

Today Sprint announced that its 4G WiMAX network is now available in New York City. It's also available in Hartford and New Haven, Connecticut, New Brunswick and Trenton, New Jersey, and Tampa, Florida. Sprint's 4G WiMAX network is available in a total of 61 markets.
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Samsung denies making Nexus Two smartphone

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 05:51 AM PDT

Samsung is not building Google's Nexus Two Android smartphone, according to a Korean website named danawa.com. The site quotes Samsung as saying that rumors to the contrary are "simply not true." The statement comes following a report from Gizmodo last week which claimed that Google is planning to release the Nexus Two and that it will be manufactured by Samsung.
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Mount Everest now has its own 3G network

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 05:45 AM PDT

A firm called Ncell has deployed a 3G network on Mount Everest, BBC News is reporting. Mount Everest climbers could be able to place calls from the summit of Mount Everest from the cell tower located 17,000 feet up the mountain, although climbers have not yet tested a call from the peak. Ncell is owned by a Swedish company called TeliaSonera. The 3G tower will also be used for weather reports and information on safety.
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Press Release: BlueAnt Wireless Announces Availability of Durable T1 Bluetooth Headset at all Best Buy Stores in North America

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 05:45 AM PDT

Sturdy, Feature-Rich Headset Offers Superior Sound Quality & Advanced Noise Reduction at an Exceptional Value while Meeting Active Lifestyle Needs
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Orange UK intros Samsung Galaxy Tab

Posted: 01 Nov 2010 05:37 AM PDT

Today Orange UK announced that it will offer the Samsung Galaxy Tab, a 7-inch Android tablet. The device will offer a customizable Orange homescreen with quick-links to Orange applications including Orange Maps, Your Orange, and a cinema ticket app. The Galaxy Tab will be available for as low as £499 ($800) with qualifying Orange Raccoon and Orange Dolphin data plans.
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