Tuesday, March 22, 2011

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T-Mobile Sidekick 4G gets priced out: $99 with unlimited data plan

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 05:12 AM PDT

T-Mobile has announced the pricing of its upcoming Sidekick 4G Android-powered slider here at CTIA 2011. The Sidekick 4G will be $99 on a two-year agreement when paired with an unlimited data plan or $149 if you opt for the 200MB data plan for $10 per month. We are still awaiting a release date from T-Mobile and we plan to get hands-on with the Sidekick 4G as soon as we can.
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Wi-Fi CERTIFIED will bring easy access to hotspots around the world

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 05:00 AM PDT

The Wi-Fi Alliance, the trade association that certifies devices to use the Wi-Fi protocol, has announced the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Hotspot program - an effort to make connecting to Wi-Fi hotspots easier for travelers.
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T-Mobile to offer LG G-Slate Android Honeycomb tablet for $529.99

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 04:06 AM PDT

T-Mobile has offically announced the pricing of its first Android Honeycomb tablet, the LG G-Slate, which will launch later this spring.
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BlackBerry PlayBook tablet pre-orders today, shipping April 19

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 03:55 AM PDT

Today Research In Motion announced that its upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook tablet computer is available for pre-order today from Best Buy, Best Buy Mobile, and Future Shop stores across the U.S. and Canada, as well as from the company websites, after 8AM east coast time. Three models will be offered: 16GB of storage for $499, 32GB of storage for $599, and 64GB of storage for $699. The tablet is scheduled to be available on April 19, 2011. U.S. customers can order from BestBuy.com/playbook, while Canadians can order from BestBuy.ca/playbook or FutureShop.ca/blackberry
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BlackBerry Playbook to be available at 20,000 locations

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 03:43 AM PDT

Today Research In Motion (RIM) announced plans to make its upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook tablet computer available to consumers at over 20,000 retail locations across the U.S. and Canada.
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Press Release: muvee Device Solutions Group Releases 3D Video Editing Technology for Android

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 03:26 AM PDT

Skips application for the PC; Becomes first to release 3D video editing technology for Android in the compressed domain
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Press Release: Kyocera Launches Android Developer Program, Attracts Leading Application Developers to Support the New Dual-Touchscreen Kyocera Echo Smartphone

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 03:05 AM PDT

First Dual-Touchscreen Smartphone to Debut at Sprint on April 17 with Optimized Applications Available from Industry Leaders Including EA, Gameloft, Namco Bandai, MobiTV, Jibe Mobile, Telenav and More
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Nokia E7 business smartphone headed to O2 in May

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 01:39 AM PDT

Joining Three UK and Vodaphone UK, O2 UK has listed the Nokia E7 as coming soon on its website. While there is no price listed, it does state that the Symbian^3 powered smartphone will be available in May. We are in the process of compiling a review of the E7 now, but in the meantime check out our initial impressions from the hands on we got at Nokia's press event last October.
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Press Release: Audi Names T-Mobile as the Wireless Carrier for Advanced Audi Connect Systems in the U.S.

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 12:58 AM PDT

Customers to Tap Voice-activated Google Earth, Obtain Real-time Traffic, Fuel Price and Weather Information, and Access Mobile Wi-Fi HotSpot
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T-Mobile G2x dual-core Android smartphone coming this spring

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 09:02 PM PDT

Today at the 2011 CTIA Wireless show, T-Mobile USA announced that it will offer the G2x Android 2.2 Froyo smartphone this spring. The G2x features a dual-core 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor, an 8 megapixel 1080p HD capable camera, and a 4-inch touchscreen display. The device also supports T-Mobile's Video Chat service thanks to a forward facing camera. While the carrier did not reveal it, the T-Mobile G2x is believed to be based upon LG's Optimus 2X smartphone that we reviewed earlier this year.
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T-Mobile doubles HSPA+ speeds to 42Mbps in New York, Vegas, and Orlando

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 09:01 PM PDT

Today at CTIA 2011, T-Mobile USA announced that it has doubled the speed of its already speedy HSPA+ 4G network to a theoretical 42Mbps in three markets: Las Vegas, New York, and Orlando.
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Video: Nokia Astound / C7 (T-Mobile USA) launch event

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 07:02 PM PDT

Here's a quick look at the new Nokia Astound (C7) for T-Mobile USA from the Nokia launch event at the 2011 CTIA show in Orlando, FL. The Astound is a near clone of the C7 that is sold in Europe, but features an improved browser and text input options (including Swype). Its spec sheet boasts an AMOLED display, an 8MP HD capable camera, and Nokia's Ovi Maps software.
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Nokia announces Astound (C7) smartphone for T-Mobile USA

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 03:59 PM PDT

Nokia has announced the Astound Symbian^3 touchscreen smartphone for T-Mobile USA, which is based upon the C7 that has been available in Europe for some time.
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Large-screen smartphones gain traction says study

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 02:40 PM PDT

Remember Ben Stiller's cell phone in the movie Zoolander, the tiny little 1-inch flip phone that was satirically representative of all things hip? Back in 2001, consumers were searching for the smallest, most compact phone out there. Now, almost ten years later, after the dominance of the smartphone has been established, consumers seem to be moving in the opposite direction.
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AT&T, T-Mobile deal riles up Consumer Reports

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 02:18 PM PDT

Consumers Union, the nonprofit publisher of Consumer Reports, today released a statement imploring federal regulators to look very closely at the potential harm that may be caused to both consumers and competition in the wake AT&T's purchase of T-Mobile. The statement indicated that consumers already feel taken advantage of in the wireless marketplace. "From a consumer's perspective, it's difficult to come up with any justification or benefits from letting AT&T swallow up one of its few major competitors," writes Parul P. Desai, policy counsel for Consumers Union. Consumers Union closed the statement by announcing its dedication to scrutinizing this deal, alongside regulators and lawmakers, to investigate what this deal may mean to the consumer's pocketbook.
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School bus driver faces charges for texting while driving

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 02:05 PM PDT

After allegedly sending and receiving upwards of 1,000 text messages from behind the wheel of a childrens' school bus, bus driver Evelyn Guzman is now facing criminal charges. She was fingered during the investigation of her daughter, a bus monitor, for repeatedly assaulting a 9-year-old autistic girl on the bus. While police were reviewing on-board surveillance footage for the latter case, Guzman was seen on her phone and her own investigation ensued.
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SuperTooth launches all-voice-command Bluetooth speakerphone

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 01:39 PM PDT

SuperTooth, creator of the car-visor Bluetooth concept, has recently announced the launch of the SuperTooth HD, a Bluetooth speakerphone touted to be three times more powerful than its competitors. The SuperTooth HD also gives the user the ability to communicate on social networks via voice commands.
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Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi Android 3.0 tablet lands at Telus

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 01:23 PM PDT

Telus today announced it will offer the Motorola XOOM Android tablet for its customers. The XOOM is the first tablet to run on Google's Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system and features a massive 10.1-inch HD 1280x800 touchscreen display, HDMI support, a 5 megapixel rear facing and 2 megapixel front facing camera, 1GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard memory, and Adobe Flash support. Check out our full review of the 3G XOOM here. Pricing for the XOOM Wi-Fi starts at $599.99.
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Verizon's 4G LTE fastest in the land, by far

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 01:14 PM PDT

Mobile testing company RootMetrics put together a report of all four major carriers' 4G networks, testing both the download and upload speeds that the networks were capable of. The results were not entirely surprising: Verizon Wireless' LTE network soundly triumphed over the other carriers' networks.
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Sprint Google Nexus S 4G smartphone presale begins at Best Buy

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 12:54 PM PDT

Exclusive to Best Buy, Sprint's Nexus S 4G Android smartphone, is now available for pre-order.
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ZTE snubs Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 platform

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 12:36 PM PDT

ZTE, currently the fifth-largest handset manufacturer in the world, announced today that the company has no plans whatsoever to launch a Windows Phone 7-powered device. But why?
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Nokia may face shortages due to Japan quake

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 12:06 PM PDT

News continues to pour in regarding shipment delays and supply shortages since the devastating March 11 earthquake that struck Japan. Alongside Toshiba and the Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co., Nokia was not immune to the natural disaster. The world's largest mobile phone maker has announced there may be shortages of some phones due to disruption caused by the quake. Nokia's announcement came on the heels of some good news from Sony, which announced plans to partially resume production at a lithium ion battery plant on Tuesday in Tochigi prefecture. Even with the Tochigi plant, Sony still has six other non-operational sites, which manufacture devices ranging from integrated circuit cards to Blu-ray discs. Around 12 percent of Nokia components are sourced in yen, but after a recent renegotiation of supply contracts, Japanese components are expected to represent a larger share. "Nokia is in a difficult enough position as it is," said Ben wood, head of research at CCS Insight. "The sheer number of phones it sells means it is likely more vulnerable to unexpected disruptions to component supply than rivals." Nokia maintains that, while shortages may occur, the impact on earnings will be limited.
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Press Release: Samsung Smart LTE Solution Promises More Intelligent 4G Service Offering

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 11:40 AM PDT

AT&T to use T-Mobile 3G bands for LTE, forcing users to upgrade

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 11:14 AM PDT

The proposed merger of AT&T and T-Mobile USA would see the new, larger entity using T-Mobile's current 3G AWS spectrum for the company's LTE roll-out, forcing current T-Mobile 3G phone owners to purchase new devices.
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Google fined in France over Street View privacy concerns

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 10:51 AM PDT

Google has been hit with its first fine regarding privacy concerns. French privacy watchdog CNIL has fined the big G $139,100 for violations of collecting personal data from Wi-Fi networks via its roving Street View cars and bicycles. More than 30 countries have complained about the data collection that was discovered by investigations in Germany and Canada, however France is the first country to file a sanction against Google for it. Google has issued apologies and claims to have immediately ceased collection of the data once it discovered what was happening. The company also promises to delete the data that was collected. Google has two months to appeal the fine but the company has not stated whether it will do so.
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Vodafone offers Google Nexus S in white

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 10:46 AM PDT

If you're anything like me, the craving for something new always takes a backseat to the things I already own and love. However, Vodafone is offering a limited edition deal that mixes the comfort of what you know with a fresh new change. The limited edition white version of the Android 2.3-powered Google Nexus S is now in stock on Vodafone's web site. Vodafone is offering the smartphone for free with a 35 GBP monthly contract. However, those who purchase the phone for 199 GBP can knock down that monthly cost to 25 GBP per month.
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Cricket announces LG Optimus C Android smartphone

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 10:26 AM PDT

Cricket has announced the LG Optimus C, an Android smartphone that runs 2.2 Froyo and has a 3.2-inch touchscreen. Like the Optimus T (T-Mobile) and Optimus S (Sprint), it is based upon LG's popular Optimus One smartphone.
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Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY and arc pre-orders now available from Vodafone

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 10:20 AM PDT

Vodafone UK has listed the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY and Xperia arc for pre-order on its website. The Xperia arc, which we got hands-on with at CES this year, is free with plans 30 GBP or higher, while the Xperia PLAY (hands-on here) is free on plans 35 GBP or more. The PLAY is expected to be released on March 28, while the arc is due April 1.
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Video: Acer Liquid Metal video tour

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 10:14 AM PDT

The Acer Liquid Metal is an Android 2.2 Froyo smartphone that features an 800MHz processor and a 720p HD capable camera that can also record 5 megapixel still photos. James tests it out for us in this video tour.
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iPhone app lets tipsy users tweet now, worry later

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 10:04 AM PDT

How many times have you wished that last night never happened? Perhaps a few too many drinks led to a few too many inappropriate status updates and embarrassing tweets, or maybe you posted a picture that Mom wouldn't be so proud to see on her news feed the next morning. Have no fear. Finally, there's an app for that.
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LG Optimus 2X dual-core smartphone priced in UK

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 09:43 AM PDT

The LG Optimus 2X has been listed on two UK retail sites with a SIM-free price point ranging between 450 GBP (US$733) and 455 GBP (US$741). Carphone Warehouse has listed the dual-core smartphone at 455 GBP, with a note warning that the phone is currently out of stock and only available for back order. Expansys undercuts Carphone Warehouse's price, selling the LG Optimus 2X at just 450 GBP, also SIM-free. However, unlike the deal at Carphone Warehouse, Expansys claims that shipment is expected within nine days. Expansys also has a deal in place offering the LG Optimus 2X for free with the purchase of a 30.65 GBP monthly contract with Vodafone.
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HTC HD7S brings large screen Windows Phone 7 experience to AT&T

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 09:36 AM PDT

AT&T today announced the addition of a new smartphone to its catalog of devices, the HTC HD7S, which is basically AT&T's take on the HD7 carried by T-Mobile. According to AT&T, the HTC HD7S will have the largest screen of any AT&T Windows phone at 4.3 inches.
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T-Mobile USA CEO: sale to AT&T was best possible option

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 09:18 AM PDT

In a letter to T-Mobile employees sent out yesterday, T-Mobile USA CEO Phillipp Humm made the claim that the sale of T-Mobile USA to AT&T was the best possible option the company had. Since T-Mobile and AT&T use GSM technology, customers of both companies can expect immediate benefits from the merger once it is completed. Humm also points out AT&T's successful track record with acquisitions and says that this bodes well for the buyout of T-Mobile.
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LG Thrill 4G smartphone bringing 3D viewing to AT&T

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 09:01 AM PDT

AT&T has announced an exclusive LG smartphone named the Thrill 4G. It has the first glasses-free stereoscopic 3D display on a phone in the U.S.
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Google calls out China on blocking Gmail

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 08:46 AM PDT

Google has called out China on blocking Gmail as users in the country have reported intermittent access to the email service for the past few weeks. Google claims that there are no technical issues on its end, so it must be China controlling access to the service. This would not be a huge surprise as the government has been trying to implement more control over internet access to its citizens in the wake of events in the Middle East. Google went ahead to call it "a government blockage carefully designed to look like the problem is with Gmail."
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Google Nexus S Android smartphone arrives in 6 European countries

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 08:10 AM PDT

Google's new Android-powered Nexus S has now launched in several European countries. According to the Google Nexus Twitter feed, the Nexus S smartphone will be available in Spain, France, Greece, Italy, Portugal, and Romania. Interested customers from those countries should visit "google(.es, .fr, .gr, .it, .pt, or .ro)/nexus" respectively.
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AT&T's T-Mobile purchase: great for them, bad for us

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 08:07 AM PDT

AT&T has inked a deal to buy T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom. It is a great move for the country's number 2 wireless carrier, but it's bad news for consumers. Michael lays out some of his thoughts on how this changes the landscape of the U.S. wireless market in this editorial.
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Sprint's Samsung Galaxy Tab, Epic 4G, Transform get Android updates

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 07:54 AM PDT

Sprint has officially announced the updates for the Samsung Galaxy Tab, Samsung Epic 4G, and Samsung Transform that were leaked last week. As expected, the Galaxy Tab and Epic 4G will be receiving the Sprint ID customization system. The Epic 4G and the Transform will both be receiving updates to Android 2.2.1 Froyo from 2.1 Eclair. Numerous capabilities will be added, including Adobe Flash support, Bluetooth dialing, and app installation to external storage. All three updates will start deployment today, with all customers receiving the update notification by March 24.
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Amazon's Appstore supposedly launching tomorrow

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 07:36 AM PDT

Rumors are stating that Amazon will launch its Appstore this Tuesday in competition with Google's Android Market on the the Android platform.
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No iPhone on T-Mobile despite merger

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 07:19 AM PDT

T-Mobile has announced that despite the impending merger with AT&T, it will not be carrying Apple's iPhone. Not this year, at least. In the FAQ page on T-Mobile's website regarding the acquisition, it states that T-Mobile will remain an independent company for the expected 12 months it will take to complete the buyout and that it will not be carrying the iPhone during that time. T-Mobile points its customers to the Samsung Galaxy S 4G and the upcoming Sidekick 4G Android smartphones as alternatives.
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Android split prediction leaves analysts arguing

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 07:16 AM PDT

Analysts at CCS Insight predict that Google will soon be forced to split its Android platform into two separate versions, one to accommodate its high-end devices and another to fit Google's low-end phones. The report detailed Android's dominance as a smartphone platform, and indicated that Android's rapid growth could be the very reason Google might have to split up Android. Yet, not all analysts agree with CCS Insight's division prediction.
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T-Mobile getting Nokia C7 despite Nokia's plans for Windows Phone 7

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 06:25 AM PDT

The Wall Street Journal reports that Nokia intends to launch the Symbian^3-powered C7 smartphone on T-Mobile, despite its recent deal with Microsoft to produce Windows Phone 7 handsets. Nokia has stated before that it will continue to sell Symbian-powered phones while it transitions over to Windows Phone 7 completely, which could take up to two years. The C7, while available worldwide since October of last year, would be the first Symbian^3 phone available on a U.S. carrier. While it is unknown what specific customizations T-Mobile will have on the C7 it carries, you can take a look at our review of the global C7 here. We expect the official launch of the Nokia C7, in some form, to take place this week during the CTIA show in Orlando, which we will be attending.
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Press Release: BOLT SDK Delivers Easy Integration of Web Content for Java Apps on Mobile Devices

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 06:23 AM PDT

Bitstream's award-winning cloud computing architecture now available as a software development kit for building mobile applications with perfect rendering of Web-based content without using an external browser
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Press Release: TuneIn Radio App Turns Windows Phone 7 into a Worldwide Radio Tuner

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 06:18 AM PDT

One of the most popular music apps is now available for all Windows Phone 7 devices
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Sprint now supporting Google Voice services, no porting required

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 06:10 AM PDT

Google and Sprint have announced a unique partnership to bring Google Voice services to all of Sprint's customers without the need to port over a phone number to Google.
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Samsung launches Google Nexus S 4G with WiMAX for Sprint

Posted: 21 Mar 2011 06:02 AM PDT

Google and Sprint have announced the Nexus S 4G smartphone. The Nexus S 4G is an evolution of the original Nexus S that includes a WiMAX radio for 4G connectivity.
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