Friday, May 13, 2011

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Samsung introduces 300dpi, super-high resolution 10.1-inch LCD tablet display

Posted: 13 May 2011 05:06 AM PDT

Samsung has announced a new, 10.1-inch LCD panel that has a much higher resolution than anything else currently available on the market. The new display uses a PenTile RGBW array for maximum power efficiency.
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HTC Flyer tablet hits shelves in Europe today

Posted: 13 May 2011 04:25 AM PDT

Good news for Europeans looking for the latest tablet from HTC, as the company has announced the in-store availability of the Flyer, its new 7-inch, Android tablet.
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LG Optimus Black now available on T-Mobile UK

Posted: 13 May 2011 04:20 AM PDT

T-Mobile UK has made available the new Optimus Black smartphone by LG. The Android Gingerbread 2.3 powered Black is being offered for free with a GBP25.54 per month two year service agreement, which gets you 300 minutes, 300 texts, Internet, and Flexible Booster. The Optimus Black sports a speedy 1 GHz TI processor under the hood, a massive 4-inch LCD capacitive touchscreen display, a 5 megapixel camera/camcorder with 720p HD video recording as well as a 2 megapixel user facing camera for video chat. For more, check out our full review of the LG Optimus Black Android Gingerbread 2.3 smartphone.
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Google Chromebooks powered by Three UK 3G

Posted: 13 May 2011 03:59 AM PDT

Three UK will be offering high-speed 3G data connectivity to Google's recently announced Chromebooks. This week in San Francisco, Google announced it will offer a new range of computers built and optimized specifically for the internet, and now Three has stepped forward to say they have partnered with the web giant to bring 3G data connectivity to the new notebook lineup in the United Kingdom.
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LG hits the road with its smartphones in the UK

Posted: 13 May 2011 01:23 AM PDT

Following HTC's lead from last month, LG has announced a road show of its latest smartphones that will tour the UK throughout May and June. Visitors will be able to get their hands on all of the new LG smartphones while they drink free coffee and talk to wireless experts from the UK's largest carriers.
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Adobe Flash Player 10.3 for Android now available

Posted: 12 May 2011 01:22 PM PDT

Adobe has just pushed out an update to its Flash Player for Android smartphones and tablets, bringing the version up to 10.3. There doesn't appear to be any new features, as this is primarily an update to fix bugs. Users of Samsung Galaxy S phones, the HTC EVO 4G, and certain Motorola devices should see some performance improvements. The update is available to download in the Android Market now.
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Netflix unleashes Android app into the Market, select devices only

Posted: 12 May 2011 01:05 PM PDT

It appears that the LG Revolution will not be the first Android device blessed with a Netflix app, as Netflix itself has announced the availability of an official Netflix app in the Android Market.
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Huawei wins one battle against ZTE, war not over

Posted: 12 May 2011 12:54 PM PDT

Huawei has won one of the lawsuits against ZTE in Germany that it filed earlier this month. The court has awarded Huawei an injunction against ZTE that will prevent ZTE from selling its USB modems in Germany. Huawei's original lawsuit cited patent infringements on 4G LTE data technologies as well. The company has filed similar lawsuits in France and Hungary. ZTE is not taking this lying down, as it claims that the suit is without merit and is an attempt to interfere with its business in Europe. ZTE filed counter-suits at Huawei, claiming patent infringements, in China.
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ViewSonic to unveil 7-inch Android Honeycomb tablet this month

Posted: 12 May 2011 12:26 PM PDT

UK's Pocket-Lint is reporting that ViewSonic is readying up the industry's first 7-inch tablet that will offer Google's latest and greatest Android Honeycomb OS. The ViewPad 7x, as it's expected to be named, sports a speedy dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 processor chip, HSPA+ connectivity, user and rear facing cameras, and HDMI support. The tablet is expected to weigh in at 380g (13.4oz). The ViewSonic 7x is thought to be making its debut later this month at Computex in Taipei.
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T-Mobile G2 Gingerbread ROM outted

Posted: 12 May 2011 12:15 PM PDT

Ahead of its official availability, T-Mobile's G2 smartphone ROM has been leaked online. The Android Gingerbread 2.3 ROM is expected to be offered directly by the carrier shortly, but if you can't wait, head on over to 911Sniper to start downloading.
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LinkedIn launches Symbian smartphone client

Posted: 12 May 2011 11:57 AM PDT

LinkedIn has officially announced that it is now offering a Symbian client for its popular business social network. The app offers its 100 million current users the ability to stay connected while-on-the-go and offers access to LinkedIn connections and profiles, updates, search, invitations, messaging, and suggestions. The client is available now for free from the Ovi Store.
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Nokia N9 MeeGo smartphone hits the FCC

Posted: 12 May 2011 11:37 AM PDT

The much-rumored N9 smartphone from Nokia has popped up on the FCC site and has us champing at the bit for a launch here in the U.S. The device is expect to run Intel's (and formerly Nokia's) MeeGo operating system and sport a slide-out QWERTY keyboard as well as GSM, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity.
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iRobot utilizing Android apps for Ava robotics platform

Posted: 12 May 2011 11:07 AM PDT

iRobot will be using Android applications to run its new Ava mobile robotics platform. The new applications will allow developers and robot designers to come up with new and innovative methods to employ robots in the home and workplace. "Robotic technologies like Ava represent an exciting next step for this community," said Andy Rubin, SVP of mobile and head of the Android group at Google. Expect robots powered by Android to take over the world and subject the human race to slavery in the near future.
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Navigon intros Android 3.0 tablet GPS app

Posted: 12 May 2011 11:04 AM PDT

Navigon has announced new support for Android 3.0 tablet users and is now offering its GPS MobileNavigator app with complete optimization for larger displays. The app provides GPS based turn-by-turn directions and features live weather, a parking spot finder, and route planning with the new optimized application. MobileNavigator 3.6 also includes manual map zooming, street name display in 3D, and more. Pricing and availability are expected in the Android Market shortly.
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Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi tablets start receiving Android 3.1 Honeycomb update

Posted: 12 May 2011 10:59 AM PDT

Motorola just announced via Twitter that users of its Wi-Fi only Motorola XOOM Android tablets can expect to see updates to the newly announced Android 3.1 Honeycomb OS rolling out starting today. The updates will be sent in phases, so not all users will receive the opportunity to upgrade right away. The new OS revision refreshes the user interface and many of the core applications.
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Video: HP Veer 4G (AT&T) video tour - part 1 of 2

Posted: 12 May 2011 10:40 AM PDT

The HP Veer 4G is one of the smallest (if not THE smallest) smartphones we have ever laid hands on. This diminutive device has a 2.6-inch touchscreen and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. It runs webOS 2.1.2 and features an 800MHz processor. The camera offers 5 megapixels of resolution, but does not feature autofocus or a flash. The Veer 4G will be available from AT&T on May 15 for $99.99 with a new two-year agreement.
Watch the video here.


Verizon rolling out HTC ThunderBolt update now

Posted: 12 May 2011 10:30 AM PDT

The update for the HTC ThunderBolt that was scheduled for May 3 has finally begun to roll out to users. Verizon Wireless had postponed the update for unknown reasons. The update includes fixes for data issues, GPS functionality, and SMS problems. Users can check for updates in the settings app on their phones to download and install the update.
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Android takes over the smartphone market in Japan

Posted: 12 May 2011 10:28 AM PDT

A new study of the Japanese smartphone market has revealed that the Android OS now has 57 percent of the market. Android grew from 11 percent to 57 percent in one year, with 4.91 million Android devices shipping, as opposed to 250,000 the previous year. Apple's iPhone is still the most popular single smartphone in Japan though, commanding 38 percent of the market.
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EU to regulate mobile phone roaming rates

Posted: 12 May 2011 10:16 AM PDT

Good news for travelers as the EU is expected to put forth legislation that regulates international roaming rates for mobile phones to bring them more in line with national rates. The regulation is supposed to help prevent "bill shock," and will cut into the profit margins of wireless carriers.
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LG Apex for U.S. Cellular finally gets its Froyo

Posted: 12 May 2011 10:00 AM PDT

The LG Apex, a landscape slider smartphone for U.S. Cellular, is finally getting an update to Android 2.2 Froyo. The Apex was launched last November with Android 2.1 Eclair, and is very similar to the LG Ally on Verizon Wireless. It has a 3.2-inch, WVGA (800 x 480 pixel) touchscreen and a landscape QWERTY keyboard. Owners will have to download and install the file manually, as U.S. Cellular does not offer over-the-air updates. Hey, its worth it if you have waited this long for Froyo, right?
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Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G now available on Telus

Posted: 12 May 2011 09:43 AM PDT

Telus claims that Canada is getting its first 4G smartphone today, the Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G. The wireless carrier is now offering the device to customers for $99.99 with a three-year service agreement or $529.99 retail. The Galaxy S Fascinate 4G is powered by Google's Android operating system and offers speedy connectivity up to 21Mbps as well as Wi-Fi.
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LG to pre-load Angry Birds Rio on Optimus smartphones

Posted: 12 May 2011 09:33 AM PDT

Sick of Angry Birds yet? Well LG is hoping you aren't as it has just inked a deal with Rovio to pre-load Angry Birds Rio on its Optimus smartphones in the second quarter of 2011. The bird-flinging game will first appear on the Canadian version of the LG Optimus 2X, and will then be subsequently released on other Optimus phones.
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PayPal most trusted to handle mobile payments says survey

Posted: 12 May 2011 09:14 AM PDT

PayPal, the ubiquitous online payment processor owned by eBay, is apparently the brand most trusted by consumers for mobile payments. A new survey by market research firm GfK polled consumers in nine major markets about mobile payment initiatives.
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Angry Birds Rio to get its first update soon

Posted: 12 May 2011 09:09 AM PDT

Rovio's Angry Birds Rio is scheduled to get its first update shortly. Named Beach Volleyball, the update brings 30 new levels and more achievements to unlock.
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Opera Mini 6 updated for BlackBerry users

Posted: 12 May 2011 08:50 AM PDT

Opera has announced it has refreshed its Opera Mini 6 mobile browser for BlackBerry smartphones. The new update includes bug fixes and performance improvements. The update is available now from m.opera.com.
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Visa's virtual wallet for smartphones to arrive this fall

Posted: 12 May 2011 08:38 AM PDT

Visa has announced that its mobile payment initiative that would create a virtual wallet to be used by smartphones will launch this fall. The wallet will allow smartphone users to purchase items with their phones instead of using a physical card. It will require phones to have NFC support and will only work with compatible terminals. The major U.S. carriers all have plans to introduce similar systems, with Sprint intending to be the first out of the gate this year.
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Senators say AT&T buyout of T-Mobile will hurt competition

Posted: 12 May 2011 08:11 AM PDT

During yesterday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the buyout of T-Mobile USA by AT&T, U.S. Senators expressed concerns that the acquisition would harm competition and would be bad for consumers.
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Samsung offers Japanese Galaxy S, Tab owners 6 hours of free Wi-Fi

Posted: 12 May 2011 07:38 AM PDT

Owners of Samsung Galaxy Tabs and Galaxy S smartphones in Japan can take advantage of a special treat from Samsung. The company is offering six hours of free access to NTT DoCoMo's 4,000 Wi-Fi hotspots to all the owners that sign up for the program. The only caveat is that the Tokyo Midtown hotspot is not part of the free access promotion. Users can head over to Samsung's website and scan a barcode to gain entry to the free Wi-Fi offer. The deal is open to the first 100,000 who sign up through the website.
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Samsung Galaxy S II source code released into the wild

Posted: 12 May 2011 07:06 AM PDT

In compliance with the GNU Open Source license that covers Android, Samsung has released the source code for the Galaxy S II. Interested persons can download it and pour over the intricate details that make up the system. This source code is not installable on a phone, but it will allow developers to create custom ROMs and mods for the Galaxy S II.
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Intel to dump 10 million shares of Clearwire

Posted: 12 May 2011 07:01 AM PDT

Intel has announced that it plans to sell up to 10 million shares of Clearwire that it currently owns in a move to grab some tax benefits. The sale of the shares will apparently not affect Intel's relationship with Clearwire, Intel will still retain over 90 million Clearwire shares.
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Sprint adds new options to data plans for tablet, mobile hotspots

Posted: 12 May 2011 06:30 AM PDT

Sprint has added some new options to the data plans available to mobile hotspot and tablet customers, though they are more expensive than its competitors.
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Google threatens to pull Street View services from Switzerland

Posted: 12 May 2011 05:23 AM PDT

Google has said that it may pull its Street View services from Switzerland if a lower court ruling does not get overturned. The search giant says that the court's demands are logistically and financially unfeasible.
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Italian Samsung Galaxy Tab owners getting Android 2.3 Gingerbread update

Posted: 12 May 2011 05:15 AM PDT

It appears that owners of the Samsung Galaxy Tab in Italy are the first ones to get the update to Android 2.3 Gingerbread for the tablet. The Galaxy Tab was introduced last year with Android 2.2 Froyo, but was promised to be updated to 2.3 by Samsung. Italian owners will have to use the Kies software tool with the Tab connected to a computer to install the Gingerbread goodies. Other countries should be getting the update soon as well.
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