Wednesday, March 30, 2011

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Google brings in-app payments to Android

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 04:26 AM PDT

As we reported last week as coming soon, Google has announced the launch of in-app billing within the Android Market. Developers will now be able to publish apps that utilize the in-app billing feature through different methods such as try-and-buy, virtual goods, and upgrades. Google confirms that several of the applications launching today within the Android Market will be utilizing the in-app billing functionality including Tap Tap Revenge, Comics, Gun Bros, Deer Hunter Challenge HD, and WSOP3. Developers interested in learning about in-app billing set up, implementation, testing, and security should visit the Android Developer's Blog.
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GetGlue for iPhone updates with Foursquare integration, sports check-ins

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 02:28 PM PDT

The iPhone app by GetGlue, a social network for entertainment, has been updated with Foursquare integration and sports check-ins. The user interface has been completely redesigned with larger buttons and a sports button addition. The sports button allows users to check-in to a sports game or team they are watching and share it with friends. Users can earn rewards with multiple check-ins. Also added is Foursquare integration that allows users to check in to content at particular locations and earn points on both networks. GetGlue version 2.4.1 is available now in the iTunes App Store and will be coming soon for Android devices and the iPad.
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Apple blasts Star Wars app out of App Store

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 01:43 PM PDT

Star Wars junkies only have two days left to play THQ Wireless's Star Wars Arcade: Falcon Gunner on their iPhones, as the title is getting yanked from the App Store on Thursday. The app's designer, Josh Shabta, claims that the company's license with Lucasfilm is "winding down," which means that the Star Wars title must go. Shabta speculates in his blog-post on the matter that all Star Wars iOS games are facing the same Thursday deadline. Shabta also mentioned plans for possible Android and iPad 2 versions of his Star Wars game, but it seems those dreams are dying along with the presence of Star Wars in the App Store.
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Video: HTC ThunderBolt 720p HD video sample

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 12:41 PM PDT

Here's a sample of the 720p HD recording capabilities of the Android powered HTC ThunderBolt for Verizon Wireless. The ThunderBolt is the first 4G LTE capable smartphone to be offered by Verizon, and it features an 8 megapixel camera and a large, 4.3-inch touchscreen display.
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NY Attorney General piles on, frowns on AT&T, T-Mobile deal

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 12:40 PM PDT

It looks like New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has jumped in line behind Sprint and other government officials opposing the AT&T/T-Mobile deal, saying in an email statement that the proposed $39 billion acquisition will undergo a "thorough review." Schneiderman's main concerns lie in New York's outlying cities, such as Rochester, Buffalo, Albany, and Syracuse, where wireless carrier options may be more limited than in the Big Apple. Schneiderman also expressed concerns regarding T-Mobile customers who found the number-four carrier to be a convenient and necessary "low-cost option." "Affordable wireless service and technology, including smartphones and next generation handheld devices, are the bridge to the digital broadband future," said Schneiderman. "We want to ensure all New Yorkers benefit from these important innovations that improve their lives." AT&T originally announced the buyout on March 20, at which point Sprint, the FCC, and even Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar all fell into line to express their opposition to the deal.
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RIM PlayBook tablet to be available at Office Depot on April 19

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 12:06 PM PDT

RIM has announced the addition of Office Depot to the list of retailers that will carry its forthcoming PlayBook tablet on the device's April 19 launch date. Best Buy, Staples, and Office Max have already been announced to carry the tablet. It looks like it won't be too hard to find one of these things come April 19, as you will have quite a choice as to where to spend your money on it.
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HTC releases ThunderBolt kernel source code

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 10:18 AM PDT

Much to the excitement of modders, hackers, and developers, HTC has released the source code to the kernel that runs the ThunderBolt. This will make it easier for developers to port custom ROMs to the first 4G LTE phone from Verizon Wireless. Interested hackers and modders can head over to developer.htc.com to download the code.
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Firefox 4 final version for Android now available

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 09:50 AM PDT

After many beta releases and release candidates, Mozilla has finally released the final version of its Firefox 4 browser for mobile phones and tablets.
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Vimeo launches video-editing app to rival YouTube

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 09:34 AM PDT

A new app from video-sharing site Vimeo is joining the Apple App Store today, just a few years later than its competitor YouTube's app became available. Perhaps, waiting so long was wise, as Vimeo needs to knock this one out of the ballpark in order to compete effectively. The Vimeo app offers access to Vimeo's library of videos, but what truly differentiates the app from YouTube is the ability to record, edit and, and upload videos to the Vimeo service from an iPhone. After downloading the app and signing up/logging in to your Vimeo account, the app will already have any of your uploaded Vimeo videos already present inside the app. From there, you'll be able to shoot video from within the app or load pre-existing videos from the iPhone. The Recordings tab offers a pretty barebones video editor, which offers the ability to combine video clips, add simple titles and text to the clip, create transitions, and add a soundtrack. The Vimeo app is only available on the iPhone 3GS and 4, iPod touch (4th gen) and the iPad 2, and can be downloaded on the Apple App Store for free.
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Vodafone lists HTC Wildfire S in two new colors

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 09:28 AM PDT

In the grey of winter, sometimes it's nice to get a whiff of some color headed our way. Vodafone is making it happen, at least overseas, for those interested in HTC's Wildfire S. On its newly refreshed "Coming Soon" page, the carrier lists the HTC Wildfire S as being available in two new colors exclusively from Vodafone: grey and purple. So, maybe a grey phone won't add any vibrance to your winter, but maybe it'll add a much-needed sleek factor to your look. I expect the purple version will go over well with the ladies, and a few in-touch gentlemen. In any case, if you're in search of an Android 2.3 Gingerbread smartphone that stands out from the rest, Vodafone has what you need.
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Nokia still dreams big for Symbian, despite Microsoft deal

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 09:12 AM PDT

Despite its current deal with Microsoft, Nokia still has big dreams for its Symbian platform. In a letter to developers, Purnima Kochikar, VP of Nokia Forum and Developer Community, outlines the reasons why developers shouldn't abandon Symbian and the Qt developer framework. Kochikar promises a "strong portfolio" of new Symbian products to be released by Nokia during its transition phase (2011-1012), with "GHz+" processing and faster graphics speeds. Kochikar also promises an over-the-air update that will focus on user experience, delivering a new home screen, new icons, a faster browser, new Navbar, and a revamped look and feel to Ovi Store and Ovi Maps, which includes social media integration. The letter also hinted that Nokia will most likely continue to support the Symbian platform after the WP7 smartphone takeover, as Symbian is still the leading smartphone platform in booming markets such as China, India, Russia, and Turkey.
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HTC Merge headed to Cellular South too, with Amazon Appstore in tow

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 09:00 AM PDT

Cellular South follows Alltel in being the next carrier to pick up the HTC Merge global CDMA/GSM Android smartphone. In addition, Cellular South will be pre-loading Amazon's new Appstore for Android on each Merge that it sells. The Merge should be available from Cellular South with pricing yet to be set.
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Windows Phone 7 could take number 2 smartphone OS spot by 2015

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 08:55 AM PDT

Industry analyst company IDC has predicted that Windows Phone 7 will be the second most popular smartphone OS worldwide by 2015, right behind Android. IDC calculates that Windows Phone 7 will wholly take over Symbian's current marketshare of 20.9 percent in the wake of the deal between Nokia and Microsoft, which would be enough to slot it in the number two spot. Android is poised to become the most popular smartphone OS worldwide this year, passing Symbian and pushing Apple's iOS to third place.
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RadioShack carrying iPad 2 today, if you can find one in stock

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 08:36 AM PDT

RadioShack is carrying the iPad 2 in its locations as of today. It may be difficult to get a hold of one, however, as many locations do not have any stock.
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Samsung 7-inch Wi-Fi Galaxy Tab priced on Amazon UK

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 08:15 AM PDT

The Wi-Fi only version of Samsung's 7-inch Android 2.2 Froyo-powered tablet, called the Galaxy Tab P1010, has been listed for pre-order on Amazon's UK site. Amazon's listing claims that the tablet will ship on March 31, the same day the tablet goes on sale. Amazon prices the tablet at 299 GBP (US$477), which is 100 GBP less than the 3G-enabled P1000 Galaxy Tab. The P1010 touts the same 1024 x 600 pixel touchscreen, Wi-Fi connectivity, a single-core 1GHz processor, and 16GB of internal storage.
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Sony Ericsson to offer Xperia Android smartphone bootloader unlock tool

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 08:12 AM PDT

Sony Ericsson has announced that it will release a tool that allows the bootloader on its 2011 Android smartphones to be unlocked, allowing the installation of custom ROMs and other modifications. This is at the request of developers and users who would like to have more control over their phones. Use of the tool will certainly void the warranty, and those who do use it may have to pay a special fee if Sony Ericsson has to do work on the phone afterwards. The tool will only work on unlocked and unbranded handsets, though, so its going to be a bit more of a struggle to load a custom ROM on the Xperia PLAY coming out for Verizon Wireless.
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Orange offers iPad 2 discount for current customers

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 07:47 AM PDT

Orange UK started carrying Apple's iPad 2 this past weekend and it is now offering special pricing for the iPad 2 to current Orange customers. The 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB versions cost 199 GBP, 249 GBP, and 349 GBP, respectively, for current customers. New customers will have to pony up another 30 GBP across the board. Head on over to your local Orange shop to check the iPad 2 out, if they have any left in stock.
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Verizon announces USB551L 4G LTE modem from Novatel

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 07:15 AM PDT

Verizon Wireless has announced the launch of the USB551L 4G LTE modem by Novatel. This USB modem has a flip-out connector, and allows PC or Mac users to connect to Verizon's LTE network at speeds of up to 12Mbps.
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Nokia files another lawsuit against Apple

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 06:58 AM PDT

Despite its initial loss, Nokia has unsurprisingly filed another lawsuit against Apple that claims patent infringement. Nokia claims that Apple violates seven more of its patents related to multi-tasking operating systems, data synchronization, positioning, call quality, and the use of Bluetooth accessories. This brings the total number of patents that Nokia claims infringement on to 46.
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HTC EVO 3D Android smartphone Europe bound

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 06:24 AM PDT

HTC's France division has confirmed through its Twitter account that the HTC EVO 3D Android smartphone is headed to Europe at some point in the future. Rumors had been going back and forth as to whether there was a GSM version of the CDMA device that would be available to European customers. The posting also states the EVO 3D will keep the same name, which is new since all previous EVO branded devices have been only available in the U.S. on Sprint. A release date has yet to be announced.
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Verizon 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot by Samsung now available

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 06:20 AM PDT

Samsung's new 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot is now available for order from Verizon Wireless. The Mobile Hotspot will connect to 4G, 3G, and 1X connections, and allows up to 5 Wi-Fi enabled devices to connect to it at the same time. The device costs $99.99 and requires a new two-year agreement on a 4G mobile broadband plan of $50 per month or higher. Head on over to Verizon Wireless's website to get your 4G hotspot action on.
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HTC Merge global Android smartphone now available for pre-order from Alltel

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 05:36 AM PDT

HTC's first global CDMA/GSM Android smartphone, the Merge, is now available for pre-order through Alltel's website. The Merge runs Android 2.2 Froyo with HTC Sense, has a 3.8-inch touchscreen with a slide-out landscape keyboard, and a 5 megapixel camera capable of recording 720p video. It is priced at $124.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year agreement. Interested customers can pre-order now, but Alltel's site says the shipping date is unknown.
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Amazon offers cloud storage for music, easy access with Android app

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 05:12 AM PDT

Amazon has announced today a new cloud storage service that allows users to store music that they own on a remote server, and access it anywhere they go. Amazon has provided an Android app as well as browser-based access to play back the music files anywhere.
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