Saturday, March 26, 2011

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Android document editor Quickoffice updated with new capabilities

Posted: 25 Mar 2011 01:14 PM PDT

Popular Android document suite Quickoffice has recently been updated to version 4.0. The new version brings along some advanced features, including the ability to edit PowerPoint documents.
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ITC considers review of billion dollar Kodak suit against RIM, Apple

Posted: 25 Mar 2011 11:21 AM PDT

At 5 PM today, the International Trade Commission will make a decision that could force a review of a suit Kodak filed against Apple and RIM. The suit is similar to the one Kodak won against LG and Samsung in 2009, but the RIM and Apple case has not gone nearly as well for Kodak so far.
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Is RIM weakening BlackBerry Tablet OS with its Android support?

Posted: 25 Mar 2011 10:38 AM PDT

RIM has officially announced that its PlayBook tablet will support BlackBerry OS and Android smartphone applications, after a bit of developer intervention. But is this the right strategy for the long term health of the company's tablet platform?
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Original Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 renamed to Galaxy Tab 10.1V for Vodafone

Posted: 25 Mar 2011 10:03 AM PDT

While the news got a bit burried in all of the hoopla surrounding Samsung's new, thinner Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablets, the company has indicated that the original Galaxy Tab 10.1 shown off at Mobile World Congress, the one with the 8 megapixel main camera, will still be sold in Europe as the Galaxy Tab 10.1V by Vodafone.
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FCC brings data roaming rules to forefront

Posted: 25 Mar 2011 09:36 AM PDT

After getting pelted with concerns and queries from U.S. senators and wireless execs alike, the Federal Communications Commission has made the decision to enact rules to govern the way carriers negotiate data roaming.
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T-Mobile prepares for AT&T buyout; G2x smartphone offers AT&T 3G support

Posted: 25 Mar 2011 08:31 AM PDT

With the launch of the T-Mobile G2x (known as the LG Optimus 2X in other parts of the world), consumers see the first real indication of T-Mobile USA planning for its possible future with AT&T.
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Apple iPad 2 global launch starts in Australia, New Zealand

Posted: 25 Mar 2011 08:30 AM PDT

Today marks the first day of Apple's international iPad 2 launch, starting with Australia and New Zealand, where massive lines of consumers waited to get their hands on the coveted tablet. It would seem that the process of purchasing an Apple product has become almost as exciting, if not equally so, as owning one. In fact, we recently saw one American consumer walk away from Apple's 5th Ave. flagship location with $900 for her spot in line, and no iPad to show for it. "Ninety percent of the reason I came is for the experience, 10 percent for the product," said Alex Lee, 27, as he stood in line at an Apple store in Sydney. In response to supply issues here in the States, Apple CEO Steve Jobs said on Tuesday that Apple is "working hard to build enough iPads for everyone." The international roll out will continue in 25 countries including the U.K., France, Switzerland, Germany, and Mexico.
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Android 2.3 Gingerbread set to land on Sony Ericsson's Xperia X10 devices

Posted: 25 Mar 2011 07:45 AM PDT

Sony Ericsson has just announced it has decided to reverse its decision on providing an OS upgrade for its Xperia X10 handsets. Users can now expect to receive Google's Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS update as early as the end of Q2 or early Q3 of this year, with non-carrier versions hitting first. Sony Ericsson has no time frame for carrier customized X10 device upgrades, and suggests that upgrades might not be coming at all for some customized versions of the X10. The new update will provide all the core functionality of Gingerbread as well as the Sony Ericsson specific user experience and features of the original software.
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Verizon slashes first-gen iPad price to $299

Posted: 25 Mar 2011 07:31 AM PDT

Verizon has slashed the price on its original iPad to $299 for the 16GB Wi-Fi only model. That's $100 cheaper than AT&T's first-gen iPad price, for those keeping score. If you're one of many consumers who have been waiting patiently in the wings for that price to drop further, now is the time for action, as we don't see Verizon's stock lasting very long with prices like that. This sale is already underway at Verizon Wireless retail locations. Other versions of the iPad are also seeing price cuts at Verizon, with the 32GB model at $399.99 and the 64GB at just $499.99. Verizon doesn't offer built-in 3G models of the original iPad.
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ASUS introduces Eee Pad Transformer Android tablet

Posted: 25 Mar 2011 07:05 AM PDT

ASUS has introduced the Eee Pad Transformer, a convertible Android tablet that runs Android 3.0 Honeycomb. The tablet is unique in that it comes with a full keyboard dock that the 10.1-inch tablet can sit in, providing a laptop-like experience.
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App store set to land on Barnes&Noble Nook color tablet in April

Posted: 25 Mar 2011 06:50 AM PDT

HSN (Home Shopping Network), of all places, has revealed some information regarding the update to Barnes&Noble's Nook color e-reader that adds an application store as well as other features. The new app store should allow users to install standard Android apps on their Nooks. Barnes&Noble showed off this feature at launch of the tablet last year, but it has taken some time for it to hit the actual device. It also looks like the software will be updated to Android 2.2 Froyo from its current 2.1 Eclair since there now is mention of Adobe Flash Player support, which requires 2.2 Froyo. The Nook Color update with the app store and Flash support should be arriving in April, although a specific date was not revealed.
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Apple closing gap; drops iPad 2 ship time to 3-4 weeks

Posted: 25 Mar 2011 06:45 AM PDT

There's finally some good news on the horizon for would-be iPad 2 owners: Apple has shortened its estimated shipping times on the iPad 2 down to 3 to 4 weeks in the U.S. This is certainly an improvement from the previously announced estimate of 4 to 5 weeks wait time, yet not on par with international shipping estimates, which is looking to be between 2 and 3 weeks for now. Clearly, the improvement is a minor one, as Apple only shaved one week off of the wait time. However, this is a welcome indicator that Apple is catching up supply with demand, which may relieve some concerns that the international launch of the tablet would only amplify the problem.
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Twitter adds iPad 2 camera support

Posted: 25 Mar 2011 06:39 AM PDT

Twitter's official application for iOS devices has been updated to now support Apple's new iPad 2. The new update brings video/photo capture support for the tablet's dual cameras and allows users to directly upload pictures or video for sharing. The new update also offers several minor bug fixes.
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Three UK offering Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY and arc for pre-order

Posted: 25 Mar 2011 06:20 AM PDT

Three in the 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 the One Plan for 40 GBP per month, while the Xperia PLAY (hands-on here) is available on monthly plans of 35 GBP or more with an upfront 99 GBP cost.
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Android to get in-app payments as soon as next week

Posted: 25 Mar 2011 06:01 AM PDT

The Android Developer's blog has posted an outline as to how developers can implement in-app payment systems into their apps. In-app payments have been a long time coming on the Android platform, and allow users to purchase upgrades and enhancements for the app, without ever having to leave it. This can include new levels for games, updated issues of a newspaper or magazine, songs, or numerous other things. Developers can get early access to the in-app payment system now and a full launch is expected next week.
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