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Samsung Galaxy Tab Wi-Fi edition arrives April 10 for $349

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 12:39 PM PDT

Samsung has announced that the Wi-Fi-only version of its 7-inch Galaxy Tab Android tablet will be available on April 10. The Wi-Fi version offers the same features as the previous 3G versions, apart from the 3G data. The Tab sports a 3 megapixel rear camera as well as a 1.3 megapixel front facing camera, and the tablet runs the Android 2.2 Froyo operating system. The Galaxy Tab features 32GB of internal storage and can support microSD expansion cards as large as 32GB in size. Customers can pick up the Tab for $349.99 when it launches on April 10. Follow the link below for a list of retailers.
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Outlook for Mac to offer iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch calendar sync

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 12:04 PM PDT

Microsoft has announced that a service pack for Office for Mac 2011 will be arriving next week, and it will add calendar sync between Outlook and iOS phones and tablets. Users will be able to sync their calendars with iPhones, iPod touches, and iPads. Outlook will not be able to sync calendars with MobileMe however, thanks to a change that Apple made to the service that takes effect next month. Microsoft stated that calendar sync with iOS devices was one of the most requested features by users. In addition to the sync function, Service Pack 1 will correct some bugs and change some UI features in Office for Mac 2011.
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Mono for Android allows development of Android apps with .NET, C#

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 11:26 AM PDT

Novell has released the final version of the Mono for Android development platform that allows developers to code apps for Android using .NET and C# programming languages. The Android version joins the MonoTouch project that was released in 2009 to allow development of iOS apps. Developers can save time by sharing code between iOS, Android, and Windows Phone 7 devices by using the Mono platforms. Novell is offering both single and bundle license packages that developers can purchase. Interested developers can head over to shop.novell.com to purchase Mono for Android or go to mono-android.net to learn more.
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Google yanks Grooveshark app from Android Market

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 11:03 AM PDT

Google has pulled the Grooveshark music app from its Android Market. Grooveshark provides a streaming music service that allows users to share music by posting their own tracks to the service. The company has recently come under scrutiny by the music industry for copyright violations. Google's reason for pulling the app was that it violated Google's policies. Google was not clear as to what policies were specifically violated, however. Apple had previously removed the iOS version of the Grooveshark app from the iTunes App Store last August after pressure from record companies.
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Motorola's XOOM, ATRIX 4G sales come up short

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 10:27 AM PDT

According to research by Pacific Crest analyst James Faucette, Motorola's cornerstone products, the ATRIX 4G smartphone and the XOOM Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet, are not jumping off the shelves the way the company had hoped. Faucette claims that the sales "have been disappointing," pointing to the ATRIX, in particular. Motorola's ATRIX smartphone, which is designed to act as an alternative to laptop when connected to its companion devices, has been hurt by competitive price points on the Apple iPhone 3GS and HTC's Inspire, which has left sales "well below forecast." Faucette added that the key to Motorola's future success will rest in its ability to "differentiate [itself] from the rest of the pack."
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BlackBerry OS 6 finally comes to the T-Mobile Bold 9700

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 10:06 AM PDT

T-Mobile has finally released the update to BlackBerry OS 6 for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone. The new OS is version 6.0.0.448 and adds features such as a new UI and better browsing experience. Users can head over to T-Mobile's update page to download and install the update for their phones. The updating software only works with Windows for now so Mac users are going to need to find a friend with Windows or just sit tight with OS 5.
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HTC EVO View 4G likely to launch with Gingerbread claims Sprint

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 09:59 AM PDT

A URL from a mobile webpage on Sprint Zone has been making the rounds on the internet since it lists the upcoming HTC EVO View 4G tablet as launching with Android 3.0 Honeycomb instead of the expected 2.3 Gingerbread. We reached out to Sprint for clarification and this was its response: "It will likely be Gingerbread shortly upgraded to Honeycomb. The materials may say two different things as we work through the development process to bring it out as quickly as possible." So Honeycomb will eventually come to the EVO View 4G, but at launch? Not likely.
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Nokia releases Qt SDK 1.1 RC to developers

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 09:13 AM PDT

Nokia has brought version 1.1 of the Qt SDK out of beta and graduated it to release candidate status. Version 1.1 RC fixes some bugs and makes some adjustments to the SDK. The Qt SDK allows developers to make apps compatible with Qt 4.7. The final version will allow submission of those apps to the Ovi Store. Developers interested in downloading the new SDK can head to Nokia's Qt Labs site and grab the version for their specific platforms.
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Fring launches beta of world's first group video call app

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 08:47 AM PDT

The developer team at fring has recently announced the completion of its free mobile group video call service. For now, the service is only in beta and is set to launch on Android and the iPhone in the future. The launch of this new service from fring is a landmark occasion, as it will be the world's first group video call experience. Within the service, users can video chat with up to 4 friends at a time. Fring has asked users to sign up for the beta on the fring blog, and give real world feedback before the service's public launch.
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Yahoo! takes over Ovi Mail for Nokia

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 08:15 AM PDT

Nokia today announced that its Ovi Mail service will now be powered by Yahoo!. The phone manufacturer claims that Yahoo! will offer faster email and features such as chat. Users will also be able to login to other Yahoo! services with their Ovi login information. The migration process starts today, but won't be completed for at least several days, and may take up to a couple of weeks. Unfortunately, this means that existing Ovi Mail users won't see all of their content (including emails and contacts) when they sign in today. If this applies to you, don't panic. Nokia has assured us that your content is safe and will reappear as soon as the migration is complete. Nokia will even send you an email letting you know that your data has been fully and safely migrated over to Yahoo!.
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BlackBerry Bold Touch 9930 spied in tutorial videos

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 07:58 AM PDT

The upcoming BlackBerry Bold Touch 9930 smartphone has been spied in a few instructional videos that have leaked out. The Bold Touch 9930 is expected to be revealed at RIM's BlackBerry World in May.
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Three UK teases Samsung Galaxy S Android 2.3 Gingerbread update

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 07:43 AM PDT

Three UK has revealed via its Twitter account that the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update for the Samsung Galaxy S smartphone will be arriving in the next couple of weeks. Unfortunately, the carrier did not give a specific date as to when the update will be available. The Galaxy S currently runs Android 2.2 Froyo with Samsung's TouchWiz interface. We expect to see an updated version of TouchWiz on the version of 2.3 Gingerbread that the Galaxy S is set to receive.
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Apple dodges $625.5 million bullet; patent suit dismissed

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 07:40 AM PDT

Apple breathed a sigh of relief this week after U.S. District Judge Leonard Davis overturned the jury's ruling that Apple was in violation of patents held by a small technology company called Mirror Worlds LLC. The judge's decision was worth about $625.5 million to Apple, which would have owed that amount in damages had it not been for the overruling.
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Orange business customers get new, simplified data plans

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 07:22 AM PDT

Orange has introduced Business Everywhere, a suite of new mobile broadband plans for businesses designed to simplify the purchasing decision. With Business Everywhere, the customer only has to make three choices: how much data they need, how long of a contract they would like to sign, and what device they would like to use their plan with. Data allotments are 1GB, 3GB, or 10GB per month and contracts can be anywhere from 30 days to two years. Qualifying devices can be USB dongles, tablets, smartphones, or laptops. The plans also include tethering for smartphones. Business Everywhere plans are available to business customers now.
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Vodafone petitions Indian government over $2.5 billion tax row

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 07:21 AM PDT

Vodafone on Tuesday appealed to India's top court asking to be exempt from the massive $2.5 billion tax bill the Indian government slapped on the carrier in October for its $11.1 billion purchase of a 67-percent stake in Hong Kong-based Hutchison Whampoa's Indian mobile unit. Vodafone also stated that the disputed tax bill could prevent future foreign investors from dipping their toes in the ever-deepening sea of Indian consumerism.
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Twitter to benefit from tax break in San Francisco

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 07:03 AM PDT

San Francisco lawmakers have approved a tax break designed to keep Twitter from moving its operations away from the city. If the company moves its offices to the Mid-Market area, it will be exempt from a payroll tax on new hires. Part of the law will require Twitter and other companies who wish to benefit from the exemption to outline how they will benefit surrounding communities. "We finally have a chance to put into place a policy that will bring economic development and jobs," said Supervisor Jane Kim. "This ordinance offers hope to revitalize a long neglected part of our city."
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Video: Samsung Galaxy Prevail (Boost Mobile) live video first-look

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 06:46 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy Prevail is the first CDMA Android smartphone for Boost Mobile. It has a 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen and a 2 megapixel camera. It runs standard Android 2.2 Froyo without any Samsung customizations.
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Intel to ship power-efficient chip for tablets next month

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 06:31 AM PDT

Intel is expected to ship its "Oak Trail" chip to manufacturers in May. The chip has a low power consumption design that is specifically meant to be used in tablets. It will give Intel a chip to go against the ARM chips that have been dominating the mobile device industry. Up to 10 hours of battery life can be expected with the "Oak Trail" chipset. Tablets with the new processor are expected to hit store shelves at the end of May.
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Sprint's MiFi 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot with WiMAX now available

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 06:12 AM PDT

Sprint has made its MiFi 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Novatel Wireless available for purchase. The MiFi 3G/4G is an update to the MiFi 2200 Mobile Hotspot that offered 3G connectivity on the go.
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Nokia Astound (C7) Symbian^3 smartphone for T-Mobile USA now available

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 05:56 AM PDT

T-Mobile USA is now offering the Astound Symbian^3 smartphone from Finnish manufacturer, Nokia for $79.99 with a qualifying contract.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab falls to $199 on contract with Verizon too

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 05:42 AM PDT

Following Sprint, Verizon Wireless has dropped the price of the 7-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab to $199.99 with a new two-year data plan agreement.
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