Saturday, March 12, 2011

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Samsung Galaxy S II passes through FCC with AT&T 3G

Posted: 11 Mar 2011 01:57 PM PST

The new Samsung Galaxy S II has been approved by the Federal Communications Commission. This Android-powered smartphone made it through the FCC with support for the 850MHz and 1,900MHz 3G frequency bands necessary for connectivity on AT&T. Now, just because the Galaxy S II can function on AT&T's network doesn't necessarily mean that AT&T will pick up the device, but at least now we know that the mega-carrier has the option. Some features of the device include a dual-core processor, a 4.3-inch touchscreen, and the TouchWiz 4 user interface - all in a package less than 8.5mm thick. For a hands-on look at the Galaxy S II, see our video hands-on.
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iPhone, iPad get Instapaper 3.0, now with more social!

Posted: 11 Mar 2011 11:54 AM PST

Popular offline caching service Instapaper has updated its iOS application to version 3.0. This update adds social sharing features so that users can post articles to Facebook, Twitter, Evernote, and other services. Stars have been changed to Likes, which get shared with friends that follow you in Instapaper. You can easily read the things your friends have Liked right within the app. Also built in is a full browser so you can add articles from the web directly to the app. There are also numerous improvements to the speed and stability of the application. The update is available in the Apple App Store now.
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Scoreloop asks iOS developers to Go Android

Posted: 11 Mar 2011 11:52 AM PST

Gaming development company Scoreloop has recently announced the launch of Go Android, a program designed for developers to simplify the process of moving applications to Android from Apple's iOS. The program initially launched in the beginning of January hoping to get rid of the operational, legal and financial complexities of porting games from one platform to another.
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Apple iOS 4.3 jailbreak done, available soon

Posted: 11 Mar 2011 10:54 AM PST

Those crazy hackers in the iPhone dev community have wasted no time in developing an untethered jailbreak solution for the iOS 4.3 release that Apple dropped on Wednesday. Since the jailbreak is untethered, users will not have to apply the jailbreak each time they reboot the phone. The developer who found the exploit has decided to wait to release it to the public until Apple releases iOS 4.3.1 in order to stay one step ahead of Apple's software engineers.
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Motorola XOOM gets update to prep for Adobe Flash, coming March 18

Posted: 11 Mar 2011 10:46 AM PST

Verizon Wireless is pushing an update to the Motorola XOOM today that will prepare it for Adobe's Flash Player plugin. Other items addressed in the update is a fix for a Daylight Savings time bug that will prove helpful this coming weekend. Flash Player 10.2 will be available to phones and tablets running Android 2.2 Froyo, 2.3 Gingerbread, and 3.0.1 Honeycomb on March 18. Improvements over version 10.1 include hardware acceleration and deep integration with the Android browser for Android 3.0.1, and enhanced performance and automatic soft keyboard support for other versions of Android.
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Tsunami coverage streams live with NHK iPhone app

Posted: 11 Mar 2011 10:43 AM PST

In the wake of last night's massive earthquake and the tsunami that followed, hitting Japan, as well as other territories off the Pacific, Japan's national broadcaster NHK has launched a free English-language application so users can stay in touch with what's happening in the country. The NHK World TV Live application streams live coverage (in English) from NHK straight to the mobile device, and even offers English subtitles during interviews with Japanese. The app was made for iOS devices and is available now on the iPhone and iPod Touch. Created as an iPhone/iPod touch-specific app, NHK World TV Live still runs in 2x compatibility mode on the iPad.
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AOL launches Play app for sharing tunes

Posted: 11 Mar 2011 10:23 AM PST

Today AOL launched a new application called Play by AOL Music. Play by AOL Music is a social music portal for users who enjoy sharing their favorite music with friends. For the Play initiative, AOL partnered up with Rdio to provide the service.
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Elop cost Nokia $6 million

Posted: 11 Mar 2011 09:58 AM PST

In a corporate filing released today, Nokia disclosed that it is paying CEO Stephen Elop over $6 million in exchange for him coming over from Microsoft last year. The Canadian CEO is receiving the amount in two installments, one paid last October, and one being paid this coming October. Elop's base salary is $1.45 million, slightly less than his predecessor Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, who received $1.63 million in 2009. Since Elop has become CEO, Nokia has struck a deal with Microsoft to produce smartphones running Windows Phone 7 instead of Symbian, which it used previously.
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Apple introduces GarageBand, iMovie for iPad, iPad 2

Posted: 11 Mar 2011 09:00 AM PST

Last week Apple announced the launch of the iOS versions of the iMovie and GarageBand applications for the iPad 2. Both apps were originally scheduled to arrive today, along with the long-awaited iPad 2. However, in keeping with the early iOS 4.3 update, the newest versions of the apps have become available earlier in the day than expected.
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iPhone 4 and BlackBerry Torch 9800 succumb to hackers in competition

Posted: 11 Mar 2011 08:55 AM PST

The iPhone 4 and the BlackBerry Torch 9800 have been hacked in the second day of the Pwn2Own hacking competition. The iPhone was exploited using a browser flaw that Apple patched in iOS 4.3. The Torch was cracked into using a vulnerability in the Webkit browser. Both hacks won the contestants $15,000 and the device that they hacked. It should be noted that neither Android nor Windows Phone 7 were hacked because no contestant has attempted it as of yet.
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Yahoo fixes IMAP mail bug, Windows Phone 7 saves data usage

Posted: 11 Mar 2011 08:29 AM PST

Since Yahoo Mail has been targeted as the culprit for the large data usages in found on some Windows Phone 7 smartphones, users have had to rely on manually syncing their email instead of allowing it to be automatically managed. Well, Yahoo has updated its IMAP settings and everything seems to be fixed, with data usage back down to normal. Users can now rely on automatic syncing to retrieve their Yahoo Mail and not see large data usage from their phone. This is good news for those with limited data plans that don't enjoy seeing their megabytes disappear before their eyes. Note that this should be beneficial for iPhone users with limited data plans who rely on Yahoo Mail as well.
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WinAmp 1.0 for Android now available

Posted: 11 Mar 2011 07:35 AM PST

Nullsoft has updated its WinAmp app for Android to version 1.0, adding some new features while polishing up some bugs.
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RIM rolls out in-app purchases for BlackBerry

Posted: 11 Mar 2011 07:09 AM PST

RIM has rolled out in-app purchasing on its BlackBerry smartphones with the new BlackBerry Payment Service 1.0, finally giving developers the opportunity to create profitable apps and users the chance to purchase products or services from within the application itself. Using their BlackBerry ID and password, the same information required to purchase applications from the BlackBerry App World, not only can users purchase goods, such as music and e-books, from within applications, but some free apps will even offer in-app payments to remove the advertisements that support them. Once logged on via BlackBerry ID, users have a 20-minute grace period before having to re-enter their information. The BlackBerry Payment Service 1.0 also sends a "Confirm Purchase" screen, displaying full price with tax before the purchase can be made.
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Apple iPad 2 online orders have to wait 2-3 weeks for delivery

Posted: 11 Mar 2011 06:40 AM PST

Online orders of Apple's next generation tablet, the iPad 2, are expected to be delivered in two to three weeks time. All versions of the iPad 2, both Wi-Fi and 3G models in both black and white, are affected by the delay. As with the original iPad, orders are limited to a maximum of two tablets per customer. Customers who do not want to wait for delivery can buy an iPad 2 in-stores at 5 p.m. today.
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NVIDIA announces PlayStation games coming to Android devices with Tegra

Posted: 11 Mar 2011 06:27 AM PST

Through its TegraZone gaming portal, NVIDIA has announced that it will be offering PlayStation games to Android phones and tablets powered by the Tegra chipset. This is in partnership with Sony's PlayStation Suite, which offers classic PlayStation games as well as titles specific for the Android platform. Currently, the Motorola XOOM and the ATRIX 4G, as well as the LG Optimus 2X, have a Tegra 2 chipset, while many more phones and tablets with it are expected to be coming soon. Expect to see the PlayStation Suite for Tegra devices later this year.
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Apple iPad 2 now available for order

Posted: 11 Mar 2011 06:24 AM PST

The Apple iPad 2 is now available for order at Apple's online webstore. Customers can choose between a Wi-Fi only version or a 3G version compatible with AT&T or Verizon Wireless. All options are available in black or white. Orders are limited to two per customer. Customers who do not wish to order online may purchase the iPad 2 in-store today at 5 p.m..
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Bill to limit new cell phone taxes rears its head again in Congress

Posted: 11 Mar 2011 05:44 AM PST

A bill to limit the rising rates of taxes on cell phone service has been brought up again in the U.S. Congress. Titled the Wireless Tax and Fairness Act, this marks the third consecutive Congressional session where a bill of this type has been brought forth. The bill is said to limit future taxes, not reduce current ones, and it will likely not affect fees related to 911 and other emergency services. Cell phone taxes are averaging over 16 percent in the U.S., as opposed to the average sales tax of 7.4 percent. A hearing for the bill is scheduled for March 15.
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HP releases webOS 2.1 update for unlocked Palm Pre 2

Posted: 11 Mar 2011 05:41 AM PST

HP has released an official update for unlocked versions of the Palm Pre 2, bringing the webOS software up to version 2.1. The update adds two new features to the devices: Exhibition Mode for use with the Touchstone charging accessory, and Voice Dial for calling contacts via voice recognition. Exhibition Mode is currently supported by the Time, Photos, and Agenda apps and can be enabled by third-party applications as well. Voice Dial can be initiated by opening the application, holding a volume key, or by tapping and holding on the phone dial pad. The webOS 2.1 update also addresses some bugs and security issues in the platform. Head on over to the source link to see the full change log. Users of unlocked phones can go to the Updates app to download the new version if they have not received the notification already.
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Press Release: NTT DOCOMO to Remove SIM Lock from New Mobile Devices

Posted: 11 Mar 2011 05:11 AM PST

Also will provide SIM cards and micro SIM cards
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Press Release: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Launches My Daily Clip App for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch

Posted: 11 Mar 2011 05:08 AM PST
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