Tuesday, April 5, 2011

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HTC Incredible S Android smartphone released by Bell, Virgin for Canada

Posted: 05 Apr 2011 04:43 AM PDT

Both Bell and Virgin in Canada have launched the HTC Incredible S Android 2.2 Froyo smartphone. The Incredible S is an update to last year's Incredible and includes a 4-inch Super LCD display.
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HTC Desire S Android 2.3 Gingerbread smartphone review

Posted: 05 Apr 2011 03:16 AM PDT

The HTC Desire S, which was launched in Barcelona this year, features a number of small, but important upgrades over the original Desire, not the least of which is the Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS. Russell tests it out for us in this review and finds it to be a solid device.
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Verizon, MetroPCS FCC Net Neutrality challenges tossed

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 01:13 PM PDT

The lawsuits filed by wireless carriers Verizon Wireless and MetroPCS challenging the FCC's new net neutrality rules have been tossed out by the federal appeals court. The court says that the lawsuits were filed too early and were invalid. The companies had filed the suits before the new rules had been formally published, which is a no-no. The complaints in the suits stemmed from rules that prevented internet providers from intentionally slowing or controlling traffic based on content. We expect that both companies will re-file the lawsuits once the rules have been officially published.
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Sprint may beat AT&T, Verizon to NFC mobile payments

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 12:33 PM PDT

Sprint has plans to deploy a system that will allow customers to make purchases with their mobile phones by utilizing near field communications. Verizon and AT&T have entered a joint agreement for a similar service, however Sprint may beat them to market.
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Google puts in bid for Nortel patent portfolio

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 12:09 PM PDT

Google has announced that it has put in a bid for Nortel's patent portfolio in the Nortel bankruptcy auction. Nortel has selected Google's bid as the "stalking horse", the starting bid that all other would-be purchasers will have to beat.
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Angry Birds Rio sees 10 million downloads in 10 days

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 10:33 AM PDT

Angry Birds Rio has seen 10 million downloads in its first 10 days on the market, featured on the Apple App Store, the Android Market, and on Amazon's Appstore for Android. Rovio's first major success, Angry Birds, has been the most popular application in the App Store for months now. However, Angry Birds Rio seems to be the app that takes the cake for Rovio, breaking all previous records for the company to date. Angry Birds Rio launched in collaboration with the 3D animated film Rio, produced by Twentieth Century Fox. Angry Birds Rio's instant success could be a product of some of the changes seen in the app, like the upgraded interface and modified story line.
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Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY for Verizon hits FCC, SIM slot in tow

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 10:21 AM PDT

Sony Ericsson's gaming-centric smartphone, the Xperia PLAY, will be headed to Verizon Wireless in the near future. The phone recently passed through the FCC for certification with a surprise SIM card slot being revealed. Verizon's traditional CDMA network does not utilize SIM cards, so the slot can mean one of two things: the PLAY has 4G LTE capability, or it is a global-capable phone that can roam on GSM networks worldwide. We are leaning towards it meaning the latter, since LTE capability would have been a big point to mention in Sony Ericsson's marketing campaigns. We should find out soon enough though.
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Android Market app updates causing issues with developers

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 09:50 AM PDT

Developers for Google's Android operating system have been complaining that they are unable to post updates to their apps because of a bug in the Android Developer Console. The error was reported three days ago; however, Google has yet to respond, leaving developers quite frustrated. Developers also have lost the ability to view comments posted on their app listings, which leaves them in the dark as to what users like or dislike about the app. Some developers have been able to get their apps to update by forcibly submitting requests until they went through.
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Android phones surpass iPhone for top spot in UK

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 09:35 AM PDT

New research on smartphone users in the UK has revealed that more customers are opting for Android phones than Apple's iPhone. The survey shows that 28 percent of smartphone users are on Android, compared to the 26 percent who use an iPhone and the 14 percent who choose BlackBerry phones. The variety of handset choices with Android is said to be the key to its popularity, as there are many phones for customers to choose from compared to the one model of iPhone available.
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Nintendo: "We have no desire to get into telephony"

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 09:22 AM PDT

It turns out Nintendo has opted not to join competitors Sony and Microsoft in the smartphone market, according to Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. This comes as a bit of a shock to those who are aware of just how well Nintendo's 3DS hand-held gaming device sold on its first day.
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Asus Eee Pad Transformer Android tablet website goes live

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 09:10 AM PDT

Asus' Eee Pad Transformer website has now gone live, listing specs and details for the keyboard-supported device. Unfortunately, the site does not list availability dates or prices for the tablet, but it does offer some new information. The Eee Pad Transformer will come loaded with Polaris Office 3.0, which allows for viewing and editing of .doc, .xls, and .ppt files. The tablet will also have Asus' launcher on top, running Android 3.0 Honeycomb, and will include unlimited cloud storage for free for one year through Asus' MyCloud application. The site also clued us in on an OTA update scheduled for "mid-April." We'll be sure to keep you updated as more information becomes available, but for now, you can check out the Eee Pad Transformer website.
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Time Warner adds 19 channels to app in wake of Fox squabble

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 09:00 AM PDT

Time Warner Cable added 19 TV channels, including CNN, Bravo, ESPNnews, and A&E, to its TWCable TV iPad app on Friday, in a move that shows the company has no intention of standing idly by as networks attempt to pull their content from the app.
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Windows Phone 7 fix tool corrects NoDo's mistakes

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 08:54 AM PDT

Microsoft has released a Windows Phone fix tool to handle issues that have been surfacing since the recent Windows Phone 7 NoDo update. As a precursor, it's worth mentioning that this update has seen far fewer errors than the pre-NoDo update that was released a few months ago. However, two error messages continue to arise for a small group of WP7 users: "800705B4: The timer ran out on what we were trying to do," and "80180080: We couldn't update your phone because your operating system might be corrupt." Anyone who is experiencing these error messages can find Microsoft's fix tool on Microsoft's support page.
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AT&T raises prices on iPhone early upgrades by $50

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 08:51 AM PDT

AT&T has updated its pricing structure for early upgrades and no commitment phones. Customers can expect to pay $50 more for smartphones, including Apple's iPhone, and $10 more for feature phones if they have an early upgrade. If they do not want to sign a contract, smartphones will cost $50 more than before, iPhone not included, while feature phones will be $20 more expensive. This only affects customers who are not eligible for a full upgrade or do not want to sign a two-year agreement.
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Apple patent application reveals 3D iPhone intentions

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 08:35 AM PDT

Apple has jumped on the 3D bandwagon, it would seem, as a patent application from Apple recently revealed possible plans to include 3D picture-taking capabilities on the iPhone. The filing describes a system that will capture, process, and render 3D images through the use of dual-camera hardware. According to the patent filing, Apple's approach to 3D imaging will be markedly different than current "software-based approaches" that must "guess" at how to perform stereo disparity compensation for 3D images. Instead, Apple's plan is to take a hardware-based approach, allowing for "deterministic calculation for stereo disparity compensation." Along with still 3D images, Apple's outlined system would also have 3D video-recording capabilities, which, according to the application, should only require a simple, one-time calibration of the system.
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GameStop plans to stream games to tablets; perhaps develop one

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 08:01 AM PDT

Game retailer GameStop recently announced plans to stream games to tablets and other large-screen mobile devices. The company plans to let users sign up with GameStop's rewards program to stream games, which is a similar strategy to the one that led to the demise of entertainment giants Blockbuster and Tower Records. The announcement came after GameStop purchased Spawn Labs, a company that will take over the logistics of GameStop's potential cloud gaming service. GameStop also mentioned plans to begin selling tablets in its retail locations, should the cloud gaming services initiative run as smoothly as planned. Even more interestingly, the new-and-used vendor hinted at the development of its own tablet. There may be bumpy roads ahead, as the tablet race has already begun and front-runner Apple has an ever-growing lead. If GameStop focuses on a gaming-centric tablet, similar to Sony Ericsson's Xperia PLAY smartphone, it might have a shot.
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Windows Phone 7 Connector updated to version 1.1, available for Mac

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 07:43 AM PDT

Microsoft has updated its Windows Phone 7 Connector software to version 1.1, which adds a few new features, as well as Mac compatibility. Windows Phone 7 Connector allows users to sync media and update the software on their WP7 phones. The newest version allows all DRM-free media to be synced with the phone and a Mac, and even supports Apple's Lossless Audio format. The app will now auto-launch when a WP7 phone is attached to the computer as well. Windows Phone 7 Connector is available in the Mac App Store and requires Mac OS 10.6.6 Snow Leopard or higher.
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Apple touts delight and magic in new iPad 2 ad

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 07:26 AM PDT

Apple has released a new commercial for its highly successful iPad 2 tablet that claims to add delight and magic to customers' lives.
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Financial Times, Apple negotiating App Store subscription terms

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 07:26 AM PDT

The UK's Financial Times is making an effort negotiate with Apple to retain more control of the publication's subscriber relationships in response to Apple's new App Store subscription policy, which would see Apple getting a 30 percent share of subscription revenues.
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Apptitude for iOS brings friendship into App Store

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 07:19 AM PDT

A new application just landed in the App Store that has the potential to solve all your app-browsing issues: Apptitude. The iOS application lets you check out applications your friends are using through Facebook integration.
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Nokia, Microsoft on schedule with Windows Phone 7 deal

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 07:04 AM PDT

An executive with Nokia has confirmed that the company's plans with Microsoft to produce Windows Phone 7 smartphones are on schedule even though the deal between the two companies has not been finalized. The companies agreed in February to develop the phones together and plan to have the transition completed by 2012. Analysts expect the negotiations to be conclude by the end of April.
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iPhone 3GS free in the Great White North

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 06:45 AM PDT

Canadian carriers Bell and Telus have dropped the price of the Apple iPhone 3GS 8GB smartphone to free with a qualifying three-year commitment.
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Acer ICONIA TAB A100 Honeycomb tablet priced, dated for the UK

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 06:30 AM PDT

Acer's 7-inch ICONIA TAB A100 tablet that was announced back at MWC this year, has been listed for pre-order on Amazon's UK site with a price of 299.99 GBP (US$484.21). The expected shipping date is April 20. The ICONIA TAB A100 runs Android 3.0 Honeycomb and has a dual-core processor. The A100 is different from other Honeycomb tablets that we have seen thus far in that it has a smaller 7-inch form factor, as opposed to the more popular 10.1-inch tablets that are available.
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Sony CEO outs plans for Android tablet

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 06:00 AM PDT

Sony CEO Howard Stringer has stated that the electronics giant has plans to release a tablet device that runs Android 3.0 Honeycomb by this summer. Details on the tablet were scarce, but it will be headed to the American market. We will be keeping an eye on this for more info as it becomes available.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab for Sprint gets price drop to $199.99

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 05:33 AM PDT

Sprint has yet again lowered the price of its Samsung Galaxy Tab Android tablet, which now costs only $199.99 with a new 2-year Sprint service agreement. The Samsung Galaxy Tab is a 7-inch tablet that runs Android 2.2 Froyo. It's powered by a 1GHz processor and also supports Flash 10.1 content in the web browser. For more, check out our full review of the Android-powered Samsung Galaxy Tab for Sprint
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iOS 4.3.1 jailbreak available, iPad 2 left out in cold for now

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 05:13 AM PDT

The hackers behind the jailbreaking and modifying of iOS devices have released their jailbreak tool for iOS 4.3.1. The tool, named redsn0w, is up to version 0.9.6rc9, and provides an untethered (read: the jailbreak remains even when the device is rebooted) jailbreak for the iPhone 4 (GSM version), 3GS, 3G, iPod touch 4G, iPad (original), and the Apple TV 2G. As of now, the iPad 2 is not supported by the tool until the hackers find a method that works with the new hardware.
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Sprint Nexus S 4G Android smartphone shipping April 6 for $199.99

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 05:08 AM PDT

Exclusive to Best Buy, Sprint's Nexus S 4G Android smartphone, is expected to start shipping April 6 for $199.99.
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