Friday, November 19, 2010

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Gowalla teams with Disney for theme park check-ins

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 05:00 AM PST

Gowalla has announced that it has teamed up with Disney to provide badges for check-ins around Disney theme parks. There are now over 100 new stamps within Disney Parks, and Gowalla expects to add another hundred by the end of the year. Gowalla is a geo-location service that is similar to Foursquare in that you can use it to "check-in" to destinations. Its mobile client is available on the iPhone, BlackBerry, and on Android smartphones.
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O2 Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Android 2.1 update now available

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 04:49 AM PST

Today O2 announced that the Android 2.1 update for its Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 smartphone is rolling out. O2 said that it should be "fully available," by this afternoon, which we take to mean that it will have been pushed out to all of the devices. Android 2.1 should provide a host of enhancements to your user experience, including an increased number of customizable homescreens.
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Nokia says some N8 smartphones have faulty power management issue

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 12:05 PM PST

Nokia has confirmed that some of its N8 smartphones have power management issues. The problem is covered under warranty and Nokia advises anyone with the problem should contact Nokia Customer Care.
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BlackBerry PlayBook landing in corporate hands

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 11:27 AM PST

RIM has begun distributing samples of its upcoming 7-inch tablet, the PlayBook, to some corporate users, The Wall Street Journal is reporting. While the tablet won't debut until early 2011, it appears a few tech executives are getting their first samples now. "I actually got my hands on the first unit today, and will get demo devices in December," Dave Codack, vice president of employee technology and network services at TD Bank, told The Wall Street Journal. TD Bank Financial Group and Sun Life Financial have both noted their intentions to order the tablet. Sun Life plans to use the devices to "facilitate enrollment in retirement savings plans," The Wall Street Journal said, citing an executive who found the device particularly attractive because of its security features.
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U.S. Cellular starting Black Friday Android sale on November 22

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 11:17 AM PST

Today U.S. Cellular announced that it is starting its Black Friday sale early, on Monday November 22. U.S. Cellular will be selling its Samsung Mesmerize, a Galaxy S phone, for $99 and the HTC Desire for $49 after $80 mail-in rebates. It's also selling the LG Apex and Samsung Acclaim for free after an $80 mail-in rebate and with a new two-year contract.
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Unlocked Palm Pre 2 available from HP today

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 10:50 AM PST

Today HP began selling an unlocked GSM version of the Palm Pre 2 for $449.99 without any carrier contracts. The Palm Pre 2 offers a 3.1-inch glass touchscreen display with a 480 x 320 pixel resolution, the new webOS 2.0 operating system, and a 1GHz processor. We had a chance to check out the device first-hand not too long ago, and we were impressed with what we saw. HP and Palm plan to launch a CDMA version of the phone on Verizon Wireless in the coming months, although it's not clear when. The Palm Pre 2 also launched on SFR in France during October. The Pre 2 should ship within 24 hours.
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Novatel Wireless intros North America's first dual-cell HSPA+ USB modem

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 10:38 AM PST

Today Novatell Wireless announced the Ovation MC547, a USB modem that will launch on Bell Mobility in Canada. The Ovation MC547 is reportedly the first dual-cell HSPA+ capable USB modem, and it will run on Bell Mobility's HSPA+ network. The device supports theoretical peak downlink rates of up to 11Mbps and uplink up to 11Mbps. Pricing and a specific launch date were not announced.
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BlackBerry Traffic out of beta today

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 10:38 AM PST

RIM released the full version of BlackBerry Traffic today. BlackBerry Traffic is an application that estimates your time of arrival, lets you know if a road is closed, and provides alternate driving routes. You simply need to enter in the address you're heading to and then the app provides an ETA and emails or texts a message to any recipients waiting for you on the other end. If you're late, they'll be notified. BlackBerry Traffic requires BlackBerry Maps, a GPS-equipped BlackBerry, and a data connection. BlackBerry Traffic is available for free in BlackBerry App World.
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The Economist for iPhone and iPad launches tomorrow

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 10:38 AM PST

Today The Economist announced that its application for the iPad and the iPhone will be available tomorrow, November 19. The Economist is free for current web and print subscribers, and the publication is urging its subscribers to be sure they've activated their online accounts first. The app will provide full access to The Economist content. There was no mention about the possibility of an Android application.
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Kyocera RIO now available on Cricket for $130

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 10:37 AM PST

Today the Kyocera RIO, a relatively basic feature phone with a 2.8-inch touchscreen, launches on Cricket. The RIO was announced yesterday and costs $129.99. It's available in Cricket-branded retail stores.
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Qualcomm discussing FLO TV spectrum sale with AT&T

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 10:37 AM PST

Qualcomm has talked to AT&T about possibly selling the 700MHz spectrum it used for its FLO TV service, Bloomberg is reporting. Qualcomm recently decided to stop offering the service, which provides near broadcast quality television on mobile devices used on AT&T and Verizon Wireless. Qualcomm reportedly spent $683 million to use the spectrum between 2003 and 2008.
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GSMA announces embedded SIM initiative for connected devices

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 07:06 AM PST

Today the GSMA announced a new initiative and task force with the goal of developing a remotely activated and embedded SIM. Using embedded SIMs, the GSMA task force hopes to enable mobile broadband capabilities on consumer electronics devices other than phones, including cameras, MP3 players, PNDs, and more.
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Android catches up to iOS ad clicks

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 06:40 AM PST

A new report from Millennial Media for the month of October has found that there are an equal number of clicks on Millennial Media's network ads coming from Android smartphones as there are from Apple's iOS devices.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab available now for $600 on Bell Canada

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 06:27 AM PST

Bell Canada introduced the Samsung Galaxy Tab, a 7-inch Android powered tablet. The Galaxy Tab is powered by a 1GHz Hummingbird processor, offers a 1.3MP camera for video chats and a secondary 3MP camera for photos, Flash 10.1 support, and 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi. The Samsung Galaxy Tab from Bell is available for $599.95 after postpaid bill credit or for $649.95 on a prepaid plan. For more information, visit Bell.ca/galaxytab. Watch our hands-on for a deeper dive into the Samsung Galaxy Tab.
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Motorola DROID Pro for Verizon gallery

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 05:59 AM PST

Since we're still working on the full review, we've put together a few photos of the new Motorola DROID Pro for Verizon Wireless to coincide with the fact that the phone is available for purchase today.
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Verizon debuts Smartphones Talk Free promotion for the holidays

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 05:47 AM PST

Verizon Wireless is introducing a new promotion on November 19 that will allow customers to add a new smartphone on a secondary line for a $9.99 monthly credit on a new line. To take advantage of the Smartphone Talk Free plan, you'll first need a Nationwide Family SharePlan, which starts at $69.99 per month, and a $29.99 data plan. The offer ends January 7, 2011
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Verizon Wireless revives KIN ONEm and KIN TWOm phones

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 05:36 AM PST

Verizon Wireless is again selling the KIN ONE and the KIN TWO phones, but this time the devices are called the KIN ONEm and the KIN TWOm. While it appears the phones still support data connectivity, there's no mention of the original cloud-storage "Loop" feature. It appears the Zune pass is still available over Wi-Fi. The KIN ONEm is available for $19.99 with a contract or $119.99 without one. The KIN TWOm is available for $49.99 with a 2-year contract and $219.99 without one. Microsoft and Verizon Wireless originally announced the phones in April, before killing them off in July.
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Qualcomm outs next-gen dual-core Snapdragon chipset with LTE support

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 05:30 AM PST

During its annual Analyst Day meeting in New York, Qualcomm announced the latest member of its Snapdragon family of processors, the MSM8960. The MSM8960 is a dual-core chip that should deliver five times the performance of the original Snapdragon chip while consuming 75 percent less power. That means better performance for a longer amount of time. The MSM8960 is equipped with a multi-mode modem that supports 3G and long-term evolution (LTE) 4G networks. Built in WLAN, GPS, Bluetooth, FM Radio, and upgraded graphics capabilities are also included.
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Motorola DROID Pro Android smartphone available from Verizon Wireless today

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 05:26 AM PST

Today Verizon Wireless is launching the Motorola DROID Pro, an Android smartphone that's targeted at business users with its BlackBerry-esque QWERTY keyboard. The DROID Pro has a 3.1-inch 480 x3 20 pixel display, runs Android 2.2, and also offers a 5 megapixel camera. Its global roaming support will allow you to use global networks in more than 220 countries. The DROID Pro is available for $179.99 with a $100 mail-in rebate and a new 2-year Verizon Wireless contract. For more information, check out our hands-on video.
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