Tuesday, April 12, 2011

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Verizon bringing video to every screen with Digital Media Services

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 04:44 AM PDT

Verizon Wireless has announced a new program designed to automate delivery of content to many devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptop computers, and televisions.
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HTC Sensation Android smartphone outted by Vodafone

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 04:22 AM PDT

HTC is holding an event in London today to announce new products but that hasn't stopped some of what they plan to announce from hitting the web early. UK carrier Vodafone had posted an information page on its site showing off the yet unannounced HTC Sensation.
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Nokia releases Symbian Anna update with new look, more features

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 04:13 AM PDT

Nokia has taken the wraps off of its Symbian PR2 update, now officially called Symbian Anna. Anna features improved interface touches as well as updates to core software like the browser and email client.
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AT&T quietly kills messaging and data requirement for messaging phones

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 04:12 AM PDT

AT&T has confirmed with us via email that it no longer requires customers to purchase a messaging or data package that totals $20 per month if they buy a messaging phone. AT&T recommends that customers who purchase messaging capable phones purchase a messaging package, but it is no longer a requirement and users may opt to pay per message if they so choose.
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Nokia Ovi Store up to 5 million downloads daily, 40,000 apps available

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 04:11 AM PDT

Mixed in amongst Nokia's announcements of new hardware and updates to Symbian was the announcement that the Ovi Store, Nokia's portal for apps for the Symbian platform, is now up to 5 million downloads a day and is home to over 40,000 apps.
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Nokia E6 adds touchscreen to QWERTY bar Eseries form factor

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 03:48 AM PDT

Among the things announced at Nokia's press event today was the brand new Nokia E6. The E6 is a candybar style phone with a full QWERTY keyboard and a 2.46-inch touchscreen display.
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Nokia unwraps sexy X7 smartphone with Symbian Anna OS update

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 03:26 AM PDT

Today Nokia officially unwrapped its new X7 smartphone, the first device on the market to run the new Symbian Anna smartphone operating system update. It features a stunning design, a 4-inch AMOLED touchscreen display, and an HD-capable 8 megapixel camera, as well.
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Android-powered Samsung Galaxy Pro QWERTY smartphone now available

Posted: 12 Apr 2011 03:01 AM PDT

The Galaxy Pro, a candybar-QWERTY keyboard smartphone, is now available from Three UK. The device offers a 2.8-inch touchscreen display, a rear-facing 3MP camera with auto-focus and video recording capabilities.
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BlackBerry Traffic gets new features

Posted: 11 Apr 2011 05:43 PM PDT

RIM has updated its BlackBerry Traffic application with a few new useful features. BlackBerry Traffic informs users of traffic conditions on their routes and gives accurate ETAs based on crowd-sourced and historical data. The new version (2.0.0.1749) allows users to choose between two different routes to the same destination and gives traffic information for each. Users can also get ETAs for pre-set destinations, such as work or home, or addresses that are listed in their BlackBerry's contacts. Finally, ETAs can now be shared via SMS, email, or BlackBerry Messenger. BlackBerry Traffic requires BlackBerry OS 4.6 or greater and GPS functionality. It is free and will be available in the BlackBerry App World within the next 24 hours.
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Android 3.0 Honeycomb coming to Intel's Oak Trail platform

Posted: 11 Apr 2011 04:53 PM PDT

An executive at Intel has said that Google's tablet operating system, Android 3.0 Honeycomb, will make its way to tablets powered by Intel's upcoming Oak Trail processing platform.
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Boost introduces international calling packages for unlimited plans

Posted: 11 Apr 2011 01:48 PM PDT

Boost Mobile has announced international calling packages that users can add to their unlimited monthly plans. Called International Connect, the packages come in two levels, a $5 one and a $10 one. The $5 International Connect option offers unlimited calling to landlines in 150 cities in Mexico, unlimited calling to Canada (except the Northern territories), unlimited international text messaging from the U.S, unlimited international text messages from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands (for CDMA phones), and unlimited PTT from the U.S. and Canada to Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Peru, and Chile (iDEN phones only). The $10 package includes all of the above, plus unlimited calling to landlines in 35 more countries, including Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Argentina, Colombia, and others. Interested customers can learn more about these plans by visiting http://plans.boostmobile.com/international-connect.aspx.
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Press Release: NUANCE FLEXT9 NOW AVAILABLE IN AMAZON APPSTORE FOR ANDROID

Posted: 11 Apr 2011 11:39 AM PDT

Nuance Makes its Breakthrough Four-in-One Keypad for Android Smartphones and Tablets Available on Amazon.com
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Review of Verizon's USB551L 4G LTE modem

Posted: 11 Apr 2011 11:23 AM PDT

Verizon graciously gave us the opportunity to check out its latest 4G LTE USB modem, the Verizon USB551L by Novtel Wireless. This will be the third Verizon LTE modem out of the gate, but the first to offer support for OS X.
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BlackBerry PlayBook up for pre-order through Staples as well

Posted: 11 Apr 2011 10:21 AM PDT

You can add Staples to your list of retailers that are offering the upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook for pre-order. Staples is listing the 16GB version of the 7-inch tablet for $499 with expected ship dates between April 18 and April 20. RIM is hosting a launch party for the BlackBerry PlayBook this Thursday and the tablet will hit stores on April 19. You can view our hands of the device from CES here. Interested customers can head to the Staples website to place their pre-order now.
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Adobe updates Flash development tools for Android, iOS, BlackBerry Tablet OS

Posted: 11 Apr 2011 10:04 AM PDT

Adobe has announced updated versions of its Flash Builder 4.5 and Flex 4.5 development tools for Android, iOS, and BlackBerry Tablet OS.
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Japanese earthquake likely to affect phone manufacturers' bottom lines

Posted: 11 Apr 2011 09:30 AM PDT

The recent earthquake and resulting events in Japan are likely to affect phone manufacturer profits and earnings over the next few quarters, according to Reuters. Component supply constraints have already been identified by Sony Ericsson, Nokia, and RIM. The shortages will not have an immediate effect since manufacturers usually have 4 to 6 weeks worth of supplies in their channels as well as finished inventory already in stores. The third quarter of 2011 is when most companies are expected to see the impact. Both Sony Ericsson and RIM have said that supply sources are uncertain at this point.
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Boingo lowers cost of unlimited Wi-Fi plan for UK, Ireland

Posted: 11 Apr 2011 09:05 AM PDT

Boingo Wireless has lowered the cost of unlimited Wi-Fi service in the UK and Ireland to 11.95 GBP per month. This is 20 percent lower than it was previously. Boingo Wireless offers more than 125,000 hotspots in the UK and Ireland for subscribers to connect to.
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Nokia offers Symbian update for April 12

Posted: 11 Apr 2011 08:59 AM PDT

Despite Nokia's agreement with Microsoft to create Windows Phone 7-powered devices, the Finland-based manufacturer announced an upcoming update for the Symbian platform to be released Tuesday. Officially, the company "will have news on Tuesday so stay tuned," according to a Nokia spokeswoman, however certain parts of the UI have leaked out already. Back in February, Symbian enthusiasts were troubled to hear of the broad partnership forming between Microsoft and Nokia, although Nokia has assured us of plans to sell "about 150 million more Symbian devices in the years to come." Jyske Markets analyst Robert Jakobsen believes that this update may be more crucial than we'd expect. "For Nokia it is now important to convince potential customers that the Symbian operating system is still alive and kicking, so that the sales of Symbian smartphones will suffer as little as possible during the transformation to Windows Phone," Jakobsen said.
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Google plans to bundle Hotpot within Places

Posted: 11 Apr 2011 08:45 AM PDT

Google has announced plans to rolls its location-based recommendation engine Hotpot into its overall product offering as a branch of Google Places. This initiative will simplify the connection between the 50 million places that are already rated and reviewed on Google Places. Since its beginning last November, Hotpot has gradually added features, such as 47 different languages, Twitter integration, and apps for both Android and iOS. Google attributes Hotpot's rollover to Places as a product of Hotpot's continued growth. Once the transition is all said and done, we'll be glad to see the Hotpot name fade into the deep corners of our memory, without losing all the perks of the program.
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HTC updates Sense for Android with more interactive features

Posted: 11 Apr 2011 08:30 AM PDT

HTC, one of the top manufacturers of Android smartphones, has told All Things D that it has some new tricks in store for the Sense user interface that it installs on Android phones. The new version of Sense, expected to appear with the HTC EVO 3D this summer, will offer more interactivity with the home screens and make launching certain tasks easier. The new lock screen will present more information, such as local weather, and provide shortcuts to open commonly used programs right from the lock screen. HTC is also improving its camera software to speed up the time it takes to snap a picture, so that users will not miss those important moments. HTC's goal with Sense is to be able to differentiate its phones from the sea of other Android phones on the market right now.
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AdMob study: Gaming comprises 84 percent of tablet activity

Posted: 11 Apr 2011 08:09 AM PDT

Google's AdMob has recently released results of a survey that claims that tablet owners are primarily using their touchscreen devices for gaming. Of course, there are plenty of other uses to these multifunctional tablets, such as email, social networking, and media consumption.
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RIM defends sales successes, despite posting record numbers

Posted: 11 Apr 2011 08:00 AM PDT

RIM, manufacturer of BlackBerry smartphones and tablets, has posted record sales figures recently. However, the company does not get the praise and adoration of its competitors, which has led CEO Mike Laziridis to make statements in reaction.
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Sprint revamps 4G information page

Posted: 11 Apr 2011 07:42 AM PDT

Sprint has redesigned its 4G information page found at sprint.com/4G. In addition to offering a coverage map, the device portfolio, and an information section, the site now also focuses on business solutions with 4G. Users can view videos of 4G in action, read case studies of other businesses' use of 4G, and research White Papers that detail the 4G technologies and services.
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Google adds corporate control features to Android via Google Apps

Posted: 11 Apr 2011 07:10 AM PDT

Google has expanded Android's enterprise abilities with three new functions available to Google Apps for Business and Google Apps for Education customers. Added to the platform are the abilities to locate a lost device, encrypt data on devices in the field, and look up contacts in the Google Apps directory from an Android phone or tablet.
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Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone hits UK May 1 with 1.2GHz processor

Posted: 11 Apr 2011 06:55 AM PDT

Samsung's next-generation Galaxy S II Android smartphone will arrive in the UK on May 1, and will have the 1.2GHz dual-core processor that was revealed last week.
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Google adds deals to Latitude check-ins

Posted: 11 Apr 2011 06:46 AM PDT

Google has added a feature to its Latitude application for smartphones that give users rewards for checking in at certain retailers. Similar to the program offered by Foursquare, Google has partnered with locations all over the country, including national brands such as American Eagle Outfitters, RadioShack, Quizno's, and Arby's.
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Apple iPhone 4 landing in India with Bharti Airtel, Aircel

Posted: 11 Apr 2011 06:26 AM PDT

Indian mobile carrier Bharti Airtel, along with its smaller Indian rival Aircel, have separately announced plans to launch Apple's iPhone 4 on their respective networks in the coming months. While neither company has specified launch dates for this particular model, both have previous experience with earlier models of the iPhone. India is the fastest-growing market for mobile phone services, and is currently the second-largest overall, with almost 800 million mobile subscribers.
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Most U.K. mobile subscribers overpay by 44 percent yearly: study

Posted: 11 Apr 2011 06:08 AM PDT

Apparently, more than 75 percent of U.K. mobile phone owners are overpaying an average of almost 200 GBP (US$327) per year, according to a report by Billmonitor, a mobile phone site. In total, that 200 GBP per customer, per year comes out to a whopping 4.9 billion GBP (US$8 billion) to the mobile operators.
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First LTE devices get certified for Europe

Posted: 11 Apr 2011 05:50 AM PDT

The first LTE devices to get the GCF Certification for use in Europe are the Samsung GT-B3740, a USB modem, and the LG FM300 Xenon, an LTE-connected Wi-Fi router.
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Press Release: VERIZON WIRELESS AND LIVECAST MEDIA ANNOUNCE 4G MOBILE REPORTER: REAL-TIME MOBILE VIDEO STREAMING FOR ENTERPRISE, GOVERNMENT AND MEDIA AGENCIES

Posted: 11 Apr 2011 05:41 AM PDT

Delivering Real-Time High-Definition Quality Broadcasts from the Field Takes a New Dimension
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Adobe integrates tablets with Photoshop via Photoshop Touch SDK

Posted: 11 Apr 2011 05:36 AM PDT

Adobe has announced its plan to integrate tablets into the Photoshop CS5 ecosystem with the release of the Photoshop Touch SDK. The SDK allows developers to create tablet applications for Android, BlackBerry, and iOS to work hand-in-hand with Photoshop CS5 on a computer. Adobe has also announced the first CS5 companion apps for the iPad, named Color Lava, Eazel, and Nav.
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Exclusive white LG Optimus 3D smartphone registration opens

Posted: 11 Apr 2011 05:17 AM PDT

A white version of the LG Optimus 3D will be available exclusively through Phones 4U in the UK. The retailer has opened up pre-registration for the device but has yet to announce availability and pricing. The Optimus 3D features a 4.3-in 3D LCD screen, dual 5MP cameras with 1080p Full HD recording and 720p 3D recording, and a dual-core 1GHz processor. While it will run Android 2.2 Froyo out of the box, LG has said it will be upgradable to Android 2.3 Gingerbread.
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Apple iPad will continue to dominate the tablet market: Gartner

Posted: 11 Apr 2011 05:15 AM PDT

According to research analyst firm Gartner, Apple's iPad will continue to dominate the tablet market for the next few years. The company says that the iPad will still hold 47 percent of the market by 2015.
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