Tuesday, May 3, 2011

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Couchbase releases first native NoSQL database for Apple iOS

Posted: 03 May 2011 04:59 AM PDT

Database developer Couchbase has announced the beta release of its Mobile Couchbase database system for Apple iOS devices. Couchbase claims that its Mobile Couchbase database is the first non-relational, or "NoSQL", database available to native iOS application developers.
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Facebook app for BlackBerry PlayBook now available

Posted: 02 May 2011 02:56 PM PDT

The Facebook app for the BlackBerry PlayBook that was announced this morning has been released and is available from the BlackBerry App World on the PlayBook now.
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Cricket Wireless expands Muve music plan to host of new markets

Posted: 02 May 2011 01:33 PM PDT

Cricket Wireless today announced the expansion of its Muve monthly music plan to all markets where Cricket offers service. New markets that now have access to the Muve music plan include: Fort Smith, Jonesboro and Little Rock, Ariz.; Fresno, Merced and Visalia, Calif.; Macon and Savannah, Ga.; Boise, Idaho; Lincoln and Omaha, Neb.; Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse, N.Y.; Reno, N.V.; Fayetteville, N.C.; Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Okla.; Charleston, S.C.; and Spokane, Wash. Along with the current Muve music markets, these areas will now be able to enjoy Cricket's Muve music plan, which offers unlimited free music downloads along with unlimited voice, messages, and data, all for $55/month.
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AT&T adds new parental controls to Smart Limits feature

Posted: 02 May 2011 01:00 PM PDT

AT&T has updated its optional Smart Limits feature that allows parents to set access controls on their children's phone lines. Parents can now block up to 30 numbers from calling or messaging a line. Previously, the limit was set at 15. AT&T has also added 411 to the list of numbers that can be blocked, preventing unwanted charges from appearing on the parent's phone bill. Smart Limits for AT&T Wireless costs $4.99 per month per line.
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RIM announces device management for other smartphone platforms

Posted: 02 May 2011 12:45 PM PDT

RIM has announced a new device management tool for enterprise customers that will allow management of platforms other than just those of BlackBerry devices. The new BlackBerry Enterprise Solution will allow IT managers to control policies on both iOS and Android phones and tablets, in addition to BlackBerry devices.
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Target stocks ASUS Eee Pad for pre-order; $40 off with coupon code

Posted: 02 May 2011 12:20 PM PDT

If you are one of the many who's been searching desperately for the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer, the transformable tablet that sold out all too quickly, we've got more than one piece of good news. First, Target has this coveted slate available for pre-order. Second, the original price point of $400 will be of no concern to you, as Target is selling the Eee Pad for $360 with a coupon. It's simple: just visit Target's site and put in your order for the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer. Then, input the following coupon code when asked: TCA27BAR. No word on how long this coupon code will last. Shipping dates are expected to be within 2-4 weeks. All that's left now is a multitude of crossed fingers and the hope that this batch won't sell out as fast as previous ones.
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RadioShack drops T-Mobile G2x to just $99 for today only

Posted: 02 May 2011 11:48 AM PDT

RadioShack has cut the price of the T-Mobile G2x to just $99 for one day only. The G2x is T-Mobile's version of the LG Optimus 2X that runs Android 2.2 Froyo, with an update to 2.3 Gingerbread expected soon, atop of a dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor. The smartphone also sports an 8 megapixel camera that can record at 1080p HD, and has a 4-inch screen with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. So if you're an interested T-Mobile customer, check out our hands-on review and then jump on this deal immediately.
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Gist launches BlackBerry app, Torch only at the moment

Posted: 02 May 2011 10:59 AM PDT

Today the Gist for BlackBerry app made its way to the BlackBerry App World. The Gist application allows you to save, access, and organize your contacts all in one place. Gist takes contacts from your address book, email inboxes, Facebook, Twitter, and many other places and puts them all in one organized location. The application also updates the user with the latest news, blog posts, and tweets from his/her personal and professional network of contacts. Interested BlackBerry Torch owners can visit BlackBerry App World to download the application for free.
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Samsung rolls out new payment options for Samsung Apps store

Posted: 02 May 2011 10:34 AM PDT

Samsung today announced plans to launch a more comprehensive payment system in its Samsung Apps application store. Both payment options can be performed in two clicks and charge the cost of the application straight to the phone bill or to the balance on the user's SIM card.
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Motorola, Nextel launch woman-centric i786w clamshell handset

Posted: 02 May 2011 10:02 AM PDT

Motorola Mobility and Nextel have today announced the woman-centric Motorola i786w clamshell handset for customers in Brazil. "Motorola i786w shows our commitment to providing the female consumer with a stylish device that offers the convenience of Nextel's Push-to-Talk service and multimedia features," says Tiago Galli, products and services director at Nextel.
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Consumer Reports: white iPhone is not thicker

Posted: 02 May 2011 09:31 AM PDT

There has been a lot of talk about the new white Apple iPhone 4 being thicker than the original black model, despite Apple's claims otherwise. Well, Consumer Reports has stepped up to back Apple's position, claiming that its own precision calipers say that both devices are .37 inches thick. CR has even posted photos showing the measurements being made. The publication does mistakenly claim that the difference was thought to be 2mm when reports are actually that it is .2mm. Assuming that its calipers are accurate to the 3 decimal places shown in the photos, a .2mm difference would still register.
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PlayBook update will include Facebook app, browser fixes

Posted: 02 May 2011 09:11 AM PDT

RIM just spilled the beans on what we will see with the software update to the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet that will arrive tonight. Version 1.0.3 of the PlayBook software will include the aforementioned video chat application as well as the new Facebook app, BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) integration over bridge, and bug fixes and performance improvements. The BBM integration requires that a new version of BBM be installed on the bridged BlackBerry smartphone, which will be available in the App World shortly. The browser is said to offer better compatibility with more sites, too.
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BlackBerry Balance marries work and play on BlackBerry smartphones

Posted: 02 May 2011 09:04 AM PDT

Along with BlackBerry OS 7, RIM has announced a new application called BlackBerry Balance. Balance is designed to allow corporate users access to personal things, such as Facebook and Twitter, on the same BlackBerry smartphone as they access their corporate networks.
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White Apple iPhone 4 a black sheep inside, too

Posted: 02 May 2011 09:01 AM PDT

Just about everyone in the free world has heard about the size discrepancy between the white iPhone 4 and its black-coated cousin, which should only become a problem if you're frequently switching cases between colors. The real news on the white iPhone, however, has nothing to do with surface beauty, as a break-down of the device revealed that the white model has a more deeply recessed camera lens and a more visible proximity sensor than its black comrade. Speculation suggests these modifications probably have something to do with light-leakage issues, although we've received no official explanation from Apple for these changes. In any case, the white iPhone 4 is available in stores and online now.
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Motorola CEO promises more ATRIX-esque Lapdock devices this year

Posted: 02 May 2011 08:54 AM PDT

As far as innovation is concerned, Motorola's transformable ATRIX 4G smartphone with laptop dock was definitely an idea with great potential, despite the fact that the smartphone failed to fly off the shelves as expected. Nevertheless, Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha declared to investors on last week's earning results call that the company is ready to give the laptop dock idea another go, with a whole series of Lapdock devices coming in the second half of 2011. "You will see multiple devices from us in the second half launching with these capabilities, and we will expand the range of our Lapdock devices so we cover a broader price point, addressing both the enterprise premium tier as well as more consumer tiers," Mr. Jha said. The CEO also mentioned plans to introduce "successive iterations" of the Webtop software that accompanies Lapdock devices, which should "incorporate improved productivity tools and multiple price points." If you simply can't wait for what's in store later this year, the ATRIX 4G should see an official price drop: AT&T will offer the phone bundled with the Lapdock for $400 later in the month.
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Video: RIM BlackBerry Bold 9900 live video hands-on

Posted: 02 May 2011 08:37 AM PDT

We got some hands-on time with the just-announced BlackBerry Bold 9900 from RIM here at BlackBerry World. The Bold 9900 has the traditional BlackBerry form-factor, but with an all-new touchscreen above the QWERTY keyboard. It is powered by a 1.2GHz processor and has the new BlackBerry 7 OS with Liquid Graphics engine for smooth graphics and transitions. It should be hitting shelves worldwide this summer.
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BlackBerry PlayBook getting WiMAX this summer, LTE and HSPA+ later this year

Posted: 02 May 2011 08:29 AM PDT

At its BlackBerry World event in Orlando, Research In Motion just announced that a WiMAX version of its BlackBerry PlayBook tablet will be available this summer and that LTE and HSPA+ versions of the PlayBook will be available before the end of the year.
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Man live-blogs death of Osama Bin Laden on Twitter

Posted: 02 May 2011 08:25 AM PDT

It seems that Twitter has the distinction of being home to the live (micro-)blogging of the death of Osama bin Laden. A resident of Abbottabad, Pakistan named Sohaib Athar tweeted about hearing a "loud bang" in his town while working late night on his computer. An IT consultant, Athar had tweeted about the presence of a helicopter flying around at 1 a.m. in his prior tweet, noting that it was not typical. Indeed. More information is available at the Reuters link below.
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HTC Flyer goes on pre-order at Best Buy for $499

Posted: 02 May 2011 08:19 AM PDT

Best Buy has officially launched its pre-order page for the Wi-Fi-only model of HTC's Flyer tablet. The slate will cost $499 from Best Buy and pre-order shipping dates are listed as being between May 22 and May 27, so we're guessing at a late-May launch for the HTC Flyer. The Flyer is a 7-inch tablet with a 1.5GHz processor, running Android 2.3 Gingerbread with HTC's Sense user interface (specially customized for tablets) on top. Interested customers should check out our live video demo with the Flyer.
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T-Mobile USA to offer BlackBerry Bold 9900 later this year

Posted: 02 May 2011 07:55 AM PDT

T-Mobile USA has just announced that it will offer the new RIM BlackBerry Bold 9900 touchscreen equipped smartphone later this year. This new Bold features a 2.8-inch, VGA resolution touchscreen display and runs the new BlackBerry 7 operating system. No word yet on pricing or an exact availability date, though RIM said the device will be available this summer.
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Nokia launches pretty, pink version of N8 smartphone

Posted: 02 May 2011 07:48 AM PDT

Today Nokia announced a new hot pink version of its already impressive looking N8 Symbian smartphone.
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Verizon announces HTC Thunderbolt update for May 3

Posted: 02 May 2011 07:18 AM PDT

Verizon Wireless is releasing an update for the HTC Thunderbolt smartphone on May 3. For those of you unfamiliar, the HTC Thunderbolt is an Android-powered smartphone running on Verizon's 4G LTE network. In spite of the ThunderBolt's battery issues, there is no mention of any battery-related fixes in the update. The update does include enhanced data connectivity for 3G, properly stored SMS and MMS messages, and improved timing for device activation. The update will also correctly display "Backup Assistant" in the app menu, data-centric applications such as Facebook, KAYAK and Yahoo! Mail will have undergone stability improvements, and finding the correct location within the weather app is also part of the update. Chances are there are plenty of tweaks and fixes to this update and when we know for sure we'll keep you in the loop. The update is a manual download, which can be found on the Verizon website.
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BlackBerry Bold 9900 hands-on: best BlackBerry yet

Posted: 02 May 2011 07:11 AM PDT

We got some hands-on time with the just announced BlackBerry Bold 9900 from RIM here at BlackBerry World, and it has to be said: it's the best BlackBerry yet.
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New BlackBerry 7 OS not coming to older devices; not even Torch

Posted: 02 May 2011 06:54 AM PDT

Today at its BlackBerry World event in Orlando, Research In Motion announced that its new BlackBerry 7 smartphone operating system would not be made available to users of older devices - not even RIM's BlackBerry Torch 9800, which launched with BlackBerry 6 late last year. RIM claims that this is due to the tight integration between the latest OS and the hardware. BlackBerry 7 OS supports touch interactions and will be first available on the newly announced BlackBerry Bold 9900 this summer.
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Time Inc. offers free editions via iPad to existing subscribers

Posted: 02 May 2011 06:30 AM PDT

Time Inc. and Apple have reached a deal making all of the publisher's iPad magazine editions free for its existing print subscribers. Starting today, anyone who is already subscribed to Time, Fortune, or Sports Illustrated will be able to download the iPad editions for free. People magazine from Time Inc. also has the same arrangement in place.
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BlackBerry 7 will include full version of Documents To Go

Posted: 02 May 2011 06:15 AM PDT

RIM has just announced that the full version of the Documents Tto Go office suite will be included with the new BlackBerry 7 OS. Documents To Go allows viewing and editing of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files right on a BlackBerry smartphone. It has been updated with a BlackBerry 7 look and feel and includes a native Adobe PDF viewer. Universal Search is also integrated and the new Liquid Graphic platform of BlackBerry 7 provides faster document rendering.
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RIM releases Facebook app for PlayBook tablet

Posted: 02 May 2011 05:52 AM PDT

RIM has taken the wraps off of the all-new Facebook app for the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. RIM claims that this app is the first official tablet-optimized app for Facebook.
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Hulu Plus app for iOS updated to version 2.3, now with more plus

Posted: 02 May 2011 05:50 AM PDT

Hulu has updated its official Hulu Plus application for iOS devices, bumping the version number to 2.3 in the process. Hulu has now organized search results into tabs for easier browsing, and there is a dedicated button in the Movies section to jump directly to Hulu's Criterion collection of films. Overall performance is said to be improved and a number of bugs have been squashed as well. Hulu Plus is a free app, but requires a subscription to Hulu Plus services at $7.99 per month. Grab it now from the iTunes App Store.
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RIM announces BlackBerry Bold 9900, 9930: full QWERTY and touchscreen

Posted: 02 May 2011 05:45 AM PDT

RIM has finally taken the covers off of the long rumored BlackBerry Bold Touch, a traditionally designed BlackBerry with a touch screen above the famed keyboard.
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RIM adds video chat to BlackBerry PlayBook tablet

Posted: 02 May 2011 05:34 AM PDT

Today at its BlackBerry World event in Orlando, Research In Motion announced that it will soon make available a new video chat application to its BlackBerry PlayBook users.
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Microsoft launches tool to ease porting of iPhone apps to WP7

Posted: 02 May 2011 05:28 AM PDT

Microsoft has announced the release of a new API mapping tool to aid iPhone and iOS developers in making the transition over to Windows Phone 7. The new tool will display the correlations between the iOS APIs currently used by an app, and the Windows Phone 7 APIs that the app would need to access in order to port over to WP7.
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FCC posts feedback page for AT&T, T-Mobile merger

Posted: 02 May 2011 05:07 AM PDT

Got some thoughts on the proposed AT&T buyout of T-Mobile USA? Now is your chance to make your voice heard as the FCC has posted new pages that let the public chime in on the merger.
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