Wednesday, November 10, 2010

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Yahoo Messenger with video chat launches on Android

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 05:36 AM PST

Today Yahoo announced that it is launching its Yahoo Messenger client for Android and that it is updating its Yahoo Mail Android client. Yahoo Messenger will offer two-way video calling with PCs, the iPhone, other Android phones, or any other internet enabled device. It also provides enhanced photo and video sharing and contact sync. Yahoo Messenger with video chat requires Android 2.2 Froyo and a Yahoo Messenger Video add-on. T-Mobile says support for the myTouch 4G and the HTC EVO 4G will be coming in the next few weeks. Yahoo Mail now provides support for multiple accounts, as well as enhanced photo viewing with a new gallery view feature. Both applciations are available for free in the Android Market.
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SlingPlayer for Windows Phone 7 now available

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 05:35 AM PST

The SlingPlayer Mobile streaming TV viewer application for the Windows Phone 7 smartphone platform is now available, according to Sling Media. The application will allow users of Microsoft's latest smartphone platform to remotely view home television content from their Slingbox streaming media servers with a smartphone. The application is available only in English currently, but the company has plans for adding more languages in the future.
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Google News revamped for smartphones

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 05:27 AM PST

Google has announced that it has redesigned its Google News website for the iPhone, the Palm Pre, and Android smartphones. Google says it has improved the site's usability and has added visual enhancements. By default, stories are now collapsed in an effort to prevent too much scrolling. You can expand a story by tapping "more sources." Google also enhanced the accuracy of tapping article links. To check out the latest features, head to http://news.google.com.
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Smartphone sales jump 96 percent during last 4 quarters, Android sees most growth

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 05:24 AM PST

A new report from Gartner finds that smartphone sales increased 96 percent during the last year. It also says that Android had the fastest growing adoption rate worldwide, and that it now has a 25.5 percent global smartphone operating system market share.
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AT&T cuts BlackBerry Torch 9800 price in half

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 05:23 AM PST

AT&T has started selling the BlackBerry Torch 9800, the first BlackBerry OS 6 device in the United States, for $99. The phone is priced with a new two-year AT&T contract, and is half of its original $199 launch price. AT&T also began offering the Torch 9800 in both red and in white earlier this week. For more information on the BlackBerry Torch 9800, as well as a closer look at BlackBerry 6, check out our full review of the smartphone.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab available from T-Mobile today

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 04:54 AM PST

The Samsung Galaxy Tab is making its U.S. debut today in T-Mobile stores. The 7-inch Android tablet is available for $399 with a new 2-year T-Mobile contract after online discounts. The Galaxy Tab is powered by a 1GHz processor, offers a 3MP rear camera and a secondary front-facing camera for video chats. For more information on the Galaxy Tab, view our hands-on gallery and video.
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Video: Samsung Continuum for Verizon video hands-on

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 12:32 PM PST

Samsung and Verizon Wireless recently launched the Continuum, a Galaxy S Android smartphone that will launch on November 11 for $199.99. Here's a quick feature tour of the device, which sports dual front-facing displays and a 5 megapixel camera with 720p HD video recording, and runs the Android 2.1 smartphone OS.
Watch the video here.


Nokia N8 Symbian^3 smartphone now available from Rogers Wireless

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 12:25 PM PST

Nokia has announced that the N8, its Symbian^3 smartphone, is now available in Canada with Rogers Wireless. The N8 offers a 12 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss Optics, HD video recording, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, and a plethora of social networking features. The Nokia N8 is available now from Rogers for C$79.99 on select 3-year data and voice plans. For more, read our full review of the Nokia N8.
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Angry Birds for Android updated with new levels

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 09:17 AM PST

Today Rovio announced that it has updated its popular, and free, Angry Birds game for Android smartphones. Version 1.4.2, available from GetJar or the Android Market, includes support for QVGA devices and bug fixes for devices running Android 1.6. It also offers a new episode called The Big Setup which pushes the total number of playable levels to 195. Check the Android Market for your free update now.
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Apple says iOS 4.2 coming soon

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 08:33 AM PST

In an email to developers, Apple said that iOS 4.2 will "soon be in the hands of millions of customers around the world." Apple wasn't specific as to how soon the update will roll out, but there's speculation that it could happen as soon as this week. iOS 4.2 will add multitasking and the Game Center to the iPad (two features already available on the iPhone and on the iPod touch). It will also add Apple's AirPrint technology, which enables wireless printing from the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. Apple announced some of the new features in early September, and introduced the beta version to developers on September 15.
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Google intros Instant Preview in search

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 08:30 AM PST

Today Google introduced a new feature to its search results. After performing a search, users now have the option to preview a snapshot of websites that appear in search results. By clicking a small magnifying glass next to a given result, a thumbnail will pop up to reveal an Instant Preview. After activating the Instant Preview feature, you can view thumbnails of all search results by hovering over them. While this feature is limited to desktop browsers now, we wouldn't be surprised to see a form of it appear on mobile platforms, such as Android, in the future. After all, Google introduced Instant Search in September, and added the feature to Android and iPhone devices earlier this month.
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Nokia to offer NFC on future Symbian devices

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 08:03 AM PST

Speaking to Bloomberg recently, Nokia's senior vice president, Jo Harlow, confirmed that Nokia plans to add near-field communications (NFC) capabilities into future Symbian smartphones. The Nokia C7, which was announced in September, supports the technology. Nokia hasn't confirmed where NFC technology might be used, although some banks have started to test tap-and-go style transactions.
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Verizon Motorola DROID Pro Android smartphone available now

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 07:24 AM PST

Ahead of schedule, the DROID PRO is now available on Verizon Wireless' website. Yesterday Verizon Wireless said that the DROID PRO would not ship until November 18, but it's possible to add the device to your cart and check out now. Engadget says some readers have reported overnight shipping confirmations, too. The DROID PRO offers a 3.1-inch 480 x 320 pixel touchscreen display and a full QWERTY keyboard. It runs Android 2.2 Froyo, supports Adobe Flash Player 10.1 content, and has a 5 megapixel camera with auto-focus and dual-LED flash. The DROID PRO is priced at $179.99 after a $100 mail-in-rebate with a new 2-year Verizon Wireless contract. For more information on the DROID PRO check out our hands-on video.
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Motorola CLIQ Android 2.1 update now available

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 07:14 AM PST

After many delays, today Motorola released the Android 2.1 update for its CLIQ smartphone. The software is available as a .zip file on Motorola's website and is not being pushed out over-the-air. It includes a number of new features that include a task manager, a Sticky Note widget, improved calendar and weather widgets, contact quick tasks, and more. Android 2.1 also provides up to 7 home screen panels for customization. Head over to Motorola's website to get started on the update.
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Samsung Zeal QWERTY phone revealed for Verizon Wireless

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 06:29 AM PST

Today Samsung and Verizon Wireless announced the Zeal, a feature phone with a dual-hinge design that provides both a standard alphanumeric keyboard, as well as a landscape QWERTY one. Like the Alias 2 that came before it, the Zeal's keyboard uses E Ink technology.
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