Tuesday, November 16, 2010

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AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon create ISIS mobile payment joint venture

Posted: 16 Nov 2010 05:49 AM PST

Today AT&T, Verizon Wireless, and T-Mobile announced the creation of a new joint venture called ISIS. ISIS' goal is to create a mobile payment network that will allow U.S. wireless subscribers to use their smartphones for mobile payments.
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Google Maps for Android updated with Hotspot recommendations

Posted: 16 Nov 2010 05:37 AM PST

Google has released its latest version of Google Maps for Android smartphones. Google Maps 4.7 includes a new Hotspot feature that allows you to rate local spots of interest, and it also provides recommendations based on your ratings.
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GE exec tapped to run U.S. wireless carrier mobile payment joint venture

Posted: 16 Nov 2010 05:06 AM PST

An executive named Michael Abbott, who worked as a chief marketing officer with GE Capital, has been asked to lead a joint venture between Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, and AT&T that will focus on a new mobile payment system.
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LG sells 1 million Optimus One Android smartphones in first 40 days

Posted: 16 Nov 2010 04:50 AM PST

Today LG announced that it has sold over 1 million of its new Optimus One Android 2.2 Froyo powered smartphones in the device's first 40 days on the market. The low-cost Optimus One is sold in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and in the USA (where it is known as the Optimus T for T-Mobile and the Optimus S for Sprint). The Optimus One features a large 1,500mAh battery, a half-VGA resolution touchscreen display, and comes in a variety of colors. LG says that the device will soon be available with 120 different carriers throughout the world, and that it expects the Optimus One to eventually be its first smartphone to break the 10 million mark in total sales.
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Google Shopper v1.3 for Android updated with search filters

Posted: 16 Nov 2010 04:45 AM PST

Google has released the latest version of its Google Shopper application for Android, version 1.3. Google Shopper 1.3 includes search filters for price and brand, which helps users find exactly what they're looking for while shopping. Google Shopper 1.3 also includes "featured lists" which is a list of products that are featured as suggested gifts or purchases. iPhone users can take advantage of the software by navigating to m.google.com/products. Google Shopper 1.3 is available for free in the Android Market.
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Google CEO flashes Nexus S, talks of NFC and Gingerbread

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 04:00 PM PST

Today at the Web 2.0 conference in San Francisco, Google CEO Eric Schmidt showed what he called "an unannounced phone" for "an announced carrier" that appears to be what the rumor mill has labeled as the Nexus S. The phone was running on the T-Mobile network during the demonstration, and will likely be the first device to run on Android 2.3, also known as Gingerbread. Schmidt said today that Gingerbread would start shipping in a few weeks, and that it would feature support for Near Field Communications. NFC is a technology that promises to be important for contactless mobile payment systems.
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Comcast offers Xfinity TV app for Apple iPhone, iPad - Android coming next month

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 03:40 PM PST

Comcast has launched a free application that turns Apple's iPhone and iPad into a remote control, channel guide, and portable video terminal. The Comcast Xfinity app should also pop up in the Android Market starting next month.
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Facebook announces integrated email and messaging service

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 12:37 PM PST

Today Facebook announced a new messaging service that will begin to roll out over the next couple of months. The messaging service will allow users to register for @Facebook email accounts, and provides a unified inbox that includes emails, Facebook chat messages, SMS texts, and more.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab hitting U.S. Cellular for $399 on November 19

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 12:10 PM PST

Today U.S. Cellular announced that it will offer the Samsung Galaxy Tab,a 7-inch Android 2.2 Froyo tablet, on November 19. The Galaxy Tab will be priced at $599 without a contract, or it can be purchased for $399 after a $100 mail-in rebate and with a 2-year U.S. Cellular contract.
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AT&T settles class action suit over collected data taxes and fees

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 11:46 AM PST

It appears that AT&T has quietly settled a class action suit over allegations that it collected illegal taxes, fees, and surcharges from users of its mobile data services. According to mocoNews, some AT&T customers received text messages last week alerting them to the fact that a refund is coming their way. The suit alleged that the collection of those taxes and fees violated the Internet Tax Freedom Act.
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HTC Trophy WP7 phone hitting Verizon early next year

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 11:31 AM PST

The HTC Trophy could be available from Verizon Wireless in early 2011, according to a leaked internal document obtained by Engadget. The Trophy was originally announced as the HTC 7 Trophy in October.
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Press Release: LightSquared Announces the Successful Launch of Next-Generation Satellite

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 11:01 AM PST

T-Mobile Garminfone Android 2.1 update now available

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 10:58 AM PST

T-Mobile and Garmin-ASUS have released the Android 2.1 update for T-Mobile's Garminfone. The update is available on T-Mobile's forums, but it's not being rolled out over the air. Full instructions for installing the update are also available on T-Mobile's forums. The Garminfone launched in May of last year. For more information on the device, read our full review.
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Cellular South not taking part in Verizon rural LTE program

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 10:45 AM PST

Cellular South has said that it is not interested in participating in Verizon Wireless' Rural America LTE licensing program. It says it is focused on building its own business and not working with Verizon to expand its network.
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iTunes Ping social networking now available on iPad

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 10:34 AM PST

Over the weekend Apple added Ping support to the iTunes application on the iPad. Ping is a social networking feature of iTunes that allows users to follow their favorite artists, discover new music, and more. It has been available on the iPhone and on the iPod touch for the past few months now. You should be able to access Ping on your iPad by opening the iTunes application and tapping the "Ping" tab.
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AT&T now offering LG Quantum Windows Phone 7 device

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 10:26 AM PST

Today LG announced that its first Windows Phone 7 device, the Quantum, is available from AT&T. The LG Quantum was announced in October and offers a 3.5-inch touchscreen display with an 800 x 480 pixel resolution, a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, and more. It is available from AT&T now for $199 with a two year AT&T contract. For more information on the Quantum, check out our hands-on video.
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AT&T Samsung Galaxy Tab launching November 21 for $650

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 10:14 AM PST

Today Samsung and AT&T announced that the Galaxy Tab, a 7-inch Android tablet, will launch on AT&T for $649.99 on November 21. The device is available without a contract and can be used with a $14.99 pay-as-you-go plan which offers 250MB of data, or a $25 plan that provides 2GB of data per month. AT&T customers will receive a $50 Media Hub Movie Rental credit with the purchase of a Galaxy Tab. For more information on the tablet, watch our hands-on video.
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AT&T myWireless mobile launches for BlackBerry Torch

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 10:11 AM PST

Today AT&T announced that its myWireless Mobile application is available for BlackBerry Torch owners. The app allows users to schedule AT&T payments, auto-pay their bill, and locate AT&T Wi-FI hotspots. It's available for free for AT&T subscribers from the BlackBerry App World.
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White HTC EVO 4G now available in Sprint stores

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 09:38 AM PST

The white HTC EVO 4G, which originally launched in Best Buy stores exclusively, is now available in Sprint stores and online. The HTC EVO 4G costs $199 with a new 2-year Sprint contract and after a $100 mail-in-rebate. For more information on the HTC EVO 4G, read our full review. The EVO 4G is capable of running on Sprint's 4G WiMAX network, which is currently available in 63 markets.
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Sprint launching 4G WiMAX in San Francisco next month

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 09:32 AM PST

A Sprint spokeswoman confirmed today via her Twitter account that Sprint will launch its 4G WiMAX network in San Francisco during December. Sprint's 4G WiMAX network is currently available in 63 markets, including Sacramento, which was activated today.
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RIM pulls Kik messaging app from App World

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 08:38 AM PST

RIM has reportedly pulled the Kik messaging application from its App World application market. According to Venture Beat RIM did not give an explanation for pulling Kik, an app that serves as a bit of an alternative to its BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) service. Kik works across multiple platforms, including Android devices and the iPhone, and provides fast messaging with received and read message confirmations. BBM is currently a more robust application, however, and it allows for group chats with photo sharing and more. Kik is fairly new, and may add those features in the future. RIM told Venture Beat it "could not elaborate," on its decision to pull the app.
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Video: Verizon Fivespot 3G hotspot unboxing and video tour

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 08:29 AM PST

The Verizon Wireless Fivespot is a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot that shares its 3G connectivity with other devices, or can be used directly as a USB modem. The device works on CDMA networks as well as the GSM/UMTS networks used outside of the USA.
Watch the video here.


Apple making surprise iTunes announcement tomorrow

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 08:01 AM PST

Today Apple posted a message on its website which says "Tomorrow is just another day. That you'll never forget. Check back here tomorrow for an exciting announcement from iTunes." Judging by the clocks posted on the same page, the announcement will occur at 10am EST/7am PST. There's speculation that the announcement could be a subscription music service, which will likely apply to the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, if true. Perhaps it could coincide with an iOS 4.2 launch, too. We'll keep you updated tomorrow.
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Motorola aims for January split

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 07:56 AM PST

Motorola is planning to split into Motorola Mobility and Motorola Solutions in January, Reuters is reporting. In February, Motorola announced that it planned to split into two independently traded companies. Motorola's current Devices and Home businesses will separate and form Motorola Mobility. Motorola Inc., will become Motorola Solutions and it will house Enterprise Mobility Solutions and Networks divisions. Dr. Sanjay Jha will be the CEO Motorola Mobility division and Greg Brown will serve as the CEO of Motorola Solutions.
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LG Vortex Android 2.2 Froyo smartphone headed to Verizon

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 07:30 AM PST

Today Verizon Wireless announced that it will soon offer the LG Vortex, an Android 2.2 Froyo smartphone. The Vortex offers a 3.2-inch touchscreen, Swype text input, a 3.2 megapixel camera, and more. It will launch for $79.99 after a mail-in rebate and with a new Verizon Wireless contract.
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LG Cosmos Touch feature phone hits Verizon Wireless

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 06:54 AM PST

Verizon Wireless and LG today announced the Cosmos Touch, an affordable feature phone with a 4-row slide-out QWERTY keyboard as well as a full touchscreen display.
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AMD joins Nokia, Intel on MeeGo project

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 05:51 AM PST

Today AMD announced that it has joined the MeeGo project, a smartphone platform created by both Intel and Nokia that combines the technologies from Intel's Moblin and Nokia's Maemo operating systems. The first devices to run MeeGo are expected to launch in 2011. AMD's role in the project remains unknown, but we'll keep you updated as more about its involvement is announced. MeeGo is expected to power devices ranging from smartphones to netbooks.
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India orders Vodafone to pay $553 million deposit in tax dispute

Posted: 15 Nov 2010 05:28 AM PST

The Supreme Court in India has ordered Vodafone to pay a deposit on alleged back taxes owed to the government after an $11 billion acquisition of Indian carrier Hutchison Essar.
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